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Rich in small town charm, heritage and beautiful waterways, the Southern Lakes and Rivers region of Kentucky invites you to explore and enjoy nature and Kentucky’s historic small town southern charm first hand.
Play outdoors on our regions many lakes and rivers; take a scenic mountain train ride; visit relaxing small towns with unique shops, local artisans and authentic Kentucky cuisine; relax in an historic bed-and-breakfast, a houseboat, a rustic cabin, a cottage or a resort.
One of the state’s most popular sporting and family vacation destinations with over 1200 miles of shoreline, beautiful and grand Lake Cumberland offers record-breaking fishing, water adventures and breath-taking scenery.
Discover the heritage and history of the counties bordering the lake at the Mill Springs Civil War Battlefield, the National Cemetery and Mill Springs Park, home of the world’s largest working water-wheel. All of the lakes and rivers in our region offer some of the finest fishing, boating, marinas and outfitters in the state.
Explore the scenic Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation area and take a scenic railway trip deep into the heart of what was coal country. Enjoy restaurants, galleries, museums, theater productions, concerts, annual festivals, car and boat shows, and the works of local artisans and craftsmen in our inviting small towns throughout the region.
No matter what your vacation style, whether you are vacationing with family and friends, are on a sportsmen’s holiday, a romantic getaway, an executive retreat or a girlfriend getaway, you’ll will find the perfect adventure in the Southern Lakes & Rivers Region of Kentucky