Operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Fort Massac State Park is Illinois' oldest state park. Visitors will want to visit the reconstructed fort and museum. The park offers camping, hiking and fishing opportunities. Playground equipment and picnic tables are located throughout the park. The fort was built during the French and Indian War and was later occupied by the British during the Revolutionary War. The fort served as a training camp during the Civil War.
Telephone: (618) 524-9321
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THE SUPER MUSEUM
Visit the area's largest superhero museum and shop. Find all of your favorites seven days a week. Located at 517 Market Street, this museum is like one you've never seen! Also, check out the Americana Hollywood Museum during your visit!
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MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN QUILTER’S SOCIETY
This 30,000 square foot museum features more than 150 new and antique quilts. The museum is located at 215 Jefferson St. on the I-24 Downtown Loop in Paducah, Kentucky.
Telephone : (270) 442-8856
PLAYERS BLUEGRASS DOWNS
Enjoy live harness racing in August and September or exciting simulcast racing year-round.
Located in Paducah, Kentucky at 32nd Street and Park Avenue.
Telephone: (270) 444-7117
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REND LAKE GOLF COURSE
Rend Lake provides 27 holes of challenging golf in a lakeside setting, along with dining facilities and the Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, featuring the works of over 900 artists.
12476 Golf Course Drive
Whittington, IL 62897
Telephone: (618) 629-2353
PAXTON PARK GOLF COURSE
Paxton Park is the finest public golf course in Paducah, with two large lakes and a layout designed by George Davies in 1939.
841 Berger Road
Paducah, KY 42003
Telephone: (270) 444-9514
BIRMINGHAM POINTE GOLF CLUB
Birmingham Pointe is a par-72, 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Baird in 1998.
805 Valhalla Lane
Benton, KY 42025
Telephone: (270) 354-5050
DRAKE CREEK GOLF CLUB
Drake Creek is the home of numerous annual golf championships and features 18 holes designed by renowned golf architect Rich Osborne.
Hwy 60 East
Ledbetter, KY 42058
Telephone: (270) 898-4653
KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE STATE RESORT PARK
This popular park encompasses more than 1,300 acres on the northern shore of Kentucky Lake, featuring camping, fishing, volleyball, picnic tables, recreational programs and more.
Hwy 641 South
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Telephone: 1-800-295-1877