Nikkolette’s guidebook
Sightseeing
https://www.explorekentuckylake.com/lbl/index.htm
Duncan Lake - Bald Eagle watch
Hematite Lake - Concrete Lily Pads across the marsh
Too much to see and do to list!
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
238 Visitor Center DrHiking, kayaking, and canoeing.
Elk & Bison Prairie Road
Elk & Bison Prairie RoadHomeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum represents a two-generation farm. When you visit the Homeplace, you will see interpreters in period clothing going about their daily chores. You’ll find the perfect blend of artifacts, restored historic structures, and traditional seasonal activities to step you back in time to relive history before the Civil War. Even our livestock includes rare and endangered breeds. We cultivate many varieties of garden plants and field crops; most from heirloom seeds dating back before the Civil War. These heirloom seeds can be purchased in our gift shop.
18 locals recommend
Homeplace 1850s Working Farm
4512 The TrceHomeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum represents a two-generation farm. When you visit the Homeplace, you will see interpreters in period clothing going about their daily chores. You’ll find the perfect blend of artifacts, restored historic structures, and traditional seasonal activities to step you back in time to relive history before the Civil War. Even our livestock includes rare and endangered breeds. We cultivate many varieties of garden plants and field crops; most from heirloom seeds dating back before the Civil War. These heirloom seeds can be purchased in our gift shop.
Get up close and personal with the natural world at our environmental education attraction, Woodlands Nature Station. Nestled in the woods between Honker and Hematite Lakes, the Nature Station serves as a gateway to the 8,500-acre Nature Watch Area. The friendly staff also serves as our “go to” specialists for wildlife viewing throughout Land Between The Lakes.
19 locals recommend
Woodlands Nature Station
3146 Silver Trail RdGet up close and personal with the natural world at our environmental education attraction, Woodlands Nature Station. Nestled in the woods between Honker and Hematite Lakes, the Nature Station serves as a gateway to the 8,500-acre Nature Watch Area. The friendly staff also serves as our “go to” specialists for wildlife viewing throughout Land Between The Lakes.
A short descent down a set of stairs brings visitors to a causeway of concrete "lily pads," which leads hikers and explorers across Hematite Lake and onto the 2.2-mile walking trail that surrounds the lake. Towards the back of the trail you’ll pass over the boardwalk and a series of bridges that cross the marsh.
You’ll discover large trees that span nearly 200 years. These trees are enormous and are the surviving relics that managed to escape the ax during the logging era of the 1800s. Among these gorgeous trees live wildlife and native plants, making the forested areas around Hematite Lake a favorite focal point for photographers who make the trek to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
No matter what time of year you choose to visit Hematite Lake you’re sure to see something new and amazing. These historic grounds were once mined for their rich deposits of a type of iron ore called hematite. Bands of the ore can still be viewed today if you look closely at the rock formations, which encompass the area surrounding this 83.6-acre lake. There’s also an old iron furnace not far from the lake that might peak your interest, as well.
12 locals recommend
Hematite Lake
A short descent down a set of stairs brings visitors to a causeway of concrete "lily pads," which leads hikers and explorers across Hematite Lake and onto the 2.2-mile walking trail that surrounds the lake. Towards the back of the trail you’ll pass over the boardwalk and a series of bridges that cross the marsh.
You’ll discover large trees that span nearly 200 years. These trees are enormous and are the surviving relics that managed to escape the ax during the logging era of the 1800s. Among these gorgeous trees live wildlife and native plants, making the forested areas around Hematite Lake a favorite focal point for photographers who make the trek to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
No matter what time of year you choose to visit Hematite Lake you’re sure to see something new and amazing. These historic grounds were once mined for their rich deposits of a type of iron ore called hematite. Bands of the ore can still be viewed today if you look closely at the rock formations, which encompass the area surrounding this 83.6-acre lake. There’s also an old iron furnace not far from the lake that might peak your interest, as well.
Food scene
The Fishin' Hole Restaurant
5 minutes from house - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner... Call ahead for carryout. Catfish, hamburgers, pizza, omelette, panckage, french toast, sandwiches, BBQ...
Walk-up Ice cream window on the backside! YUM!
9 Goose Hollow Rd
9 Goose Hollow RoadThe Fishin' Hole Restaurant
5 minutes from house - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner... Call ahead for carryout. Catfish, hamburgers, pizza, omelette, panckage, french toast, sandwiches, BBQ...
Walk-up Ice cream window on the backside! YUM!
Fun in the Sun
Venture River Water Park
280 Funway Dr