Barren River Lake State Resort Park 1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY Located approx. 12 miles from Glasgow, the Resort is located at 1149 State Park Road. Follow Hwy. 31-E south for 12 miles from the Nunn Parkway. At the caution light at Highway 87 and the State Park Road, turn right. Signs are posted. Barren River Lake State Resort Park 270-646-2151; 800-325-0057 Barren River State Boat Dock 270-646-3199 Camping: www.reserveamerica.com Barren River State Resort Park offers a vacationer's dream come true complete with a 10,050 acre lake known for its fishing and boating fun, a lodge, cottages, campgrounds, tennis courts, 18-hole golf course, pool, beach, marina, boat rentals, riding stables, picnic areas and walking trails, all nestled in a serene southern Kentucky setting. A variety of family activities is just waiting for you. A number of boat docks and campgrounds are located on Barren River Lake. |
| Popular public access sites on Barren River Lake
Walnut Creek Marina Browns Ford - KY 98 Bailey's Point - KY 517 Dam and Tailwater Port Oliver Boat Ramp |
 G-Pa's Paylake & Deli452 Old Gainesville Road, Scottsville - 270-622-6495 Hours of Operation: 6AM - 11PM Mon-Thurs. All night fishing Fri and Sat. Directions: 101 North from Scottsville, 4.10 miles from Scottsville, turn right on old Gainsville Road, go about 3/4 mile, turn right onto Shockleys farm - sign at driveway. Two acres of shaded fishing, picnic tables, horseshoes, area for family picnics and church meetings, restrooms. Restaurant serving home cooking. |
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Allen County Historical Museum 301 North 4th Street - 270-237-3026 Open Mon-Thurs 11AM-4PM and by appt. The museum, built in the early 1900s, currently houses many interesting items from the past and an abundance of genealogical references, artifacts and a gift shop. |
| Mennonite Community KY 100/585 and KY 1332 Visit a gentle, simple people who lead a full productive life with no electricity or gas-powered machines. See molasses made the old-fashioned way in the fall; shop for fine fresh produce in the summer; and purchase handmade leather items. Recently, a General Store, with everything from hardware to baked goods has been added. |
| Naturally Inviting As you tour the area, you will enjoy visiting many of Allen County’s other attractions including the home of Dollar General Corporation. Visit Scottsville. One stop and you’ll know why we say our area is... Naturally Inviting. |
| Historic Public Spring Located on Locust Street and one block from KY 100 South Scottsville became the county seat of Allen County because of the spring. It was not only the source of fresh water for the area but the hub of commerce. The spring also provides a seasonal supply of fresh water cress, an early spring salad green. |
| The Tabernacle KY 100 east on Holland Rd. The Tabernacle grew out of two tent revivals held by Dr. H. C. Morrison, a Methodist minister. Built in 1897 by Jim Guthrie. and seat of early revivals and gospel singing held in Allen County, the first meeting was held in October of that year. The early days of the old Tabernacle with its sawdust floors and handheld fans formed the foundation for Allen County deep gospel roots. The Allen County Singing Convention is held at The Tabernacle in September. |
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