KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
I-24 Eastbound Exit 25B: Left at the light (Hwy 62). KOA is 1/3 mile on the left. I-24 Westbound Exit 27: Right onto Hwy 62, go thru 2 traffic lights. KOA is 1/3 mile on the left.I-69 / Purchase Parkway Exit 51 A-B: When you come out of the turn, keep to the left.
Left at the light (Hwy 62). KOA is 1/3 mile on the left.IT IS LEGAL & EASY TO TURN LEFT INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW GPS. ONCE YOU SEE THE LIGHTED KOA SIGN AND THE LEFT-HAND TURN LANE BEGINS, TURN
INTO OUR GRAVEL DRIVEWAY - BEFORE YOU PASS THE WHITE HOUSE.
Local Area Attractions Near Kentucky Lake / I-24 / Paducah KOA Journey
Less than 3 miles from KOA, this family oriented spot is open every weekend from mid-April through September 1st. Featuring DOUBLE FEATURES of 1ST RUN FILMS with a grill serving the area's best cheeseburgers! They also serve hot dogs, grilled cheese, a wide variety of incredible pizza made fresh on site and (of course) candy, popcorn and sodas. http://calvertdrivein.com/
Several museums to enjoy including Alben W. Barkley Museum (open Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.), Annie's Horsedrawn Carriages (open Thursday through Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to close), Historic Markers, Museum of the American Quilter's Society (Open year-round except for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day), Paducah Railroad Museum (open Saturday 1 to 4 p.m.), The River Heritage Museum (open by appointment), William Clark Market House Museum (open Monday through Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed January through February).
Paducah area railroad history exhibits. Operating Centralized Traffic Control machine.
Open March - December. Wed-Fri Noon - 4 PM; Sat 10 AM - 4 PM
The Welcome Center offers free admission. Tours are available every half-hour from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. Open 24-hours for the traveling public
The raceway is a 3/8 mile, clay oval track located in Paducah, KY. UMP Super Late Models, CARS Crate Late Models, UMP Open Wheel Modified, UMP Pure Streets, Warrior, and Mini Springs have raced at PIR. PIR has also hosted Demolition Derby events. The track was 1st opened in 1972, was purchased by NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (and others) in 2005, was dormant from 2016 through the reopening in 2022. The track was most recently purchased by Adam Elliott and his wife, Brittany. In addition to weekly summer races, NASCAR night brings celebrity drivers to the track to sign autographs and take a spin around the raceway. 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah, KY 42003 [email protected]
At the Art Center, changing exhibits and permanent collections include 19th and 20th Century American, European, Asian and African Art. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information, please visit them at their website www.yeiser.org.
Visit the studios and galleries of artists from around the world who have moved to this historic neighborhood to be part of a cutting edge arts program. Lower Town also offers specialty shops, exquisite cuisine, and gourmet coffee and tea. Jefferson-Park Ave., 3rd-9th Streets. New gallery openings ongoing; most galleries host regular hours. Visit the website for hours and map of galleries. 270.444.8690
Explore this 30,000-sq. ft. museum dedicated to "honoring today's quilter!" In addition to the lobby's quilt patterned stained glass windows, the museum features more than 100 contemporary and traditional quilts on display. Admission is free to the gift and bookshop. 215 Jefferson. Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Also, Apr.-Oct., Sun., 1-5 PM. Open extended hours during Second Saturday. Admission is as follows: $8 adults, $6 seniors & students, $5 groups of 15 or more. 270.442.8856
New performing arts center hosts a Broadway Series, Carson Select Series and Class Acts Series for school groups. 100 Kentucky Ave. Call the box office or visit the website for information or to purchase tickets. Box Office: 270.450.4444; Group Sales: 270.443.9932, ext. 2242.
A Save America's Treasures project housed in downtown's oldest standing structure. State of the art, interactive exhibits tell the story of the four rivers region. There is a nautical and science themed gift shop. 117 S. Water Street. Mon.-Sat., 9:30 AM-5 PM; Sun., 1-5 PM. $5 adults, $3 ages 3-12, $4.50 seniors; group rates available. 270.575.9958
Display of articles from Paducah's history staged within the century-old interior of the List Drug Store in the 1905 Market House. 121 S. 2nd St., Market House Sq. OpenThurs - Sat. 10 AM -4 PM. $5 adults, $1 children under 10. 270.443.7759
Located in the heart of America, Paducah 's art, rivers, & rhythm flow as freely as the hospitality of this friendly historic hamlet. Founded in 1827 by William Clark of Lewis & Clark fame, Paducah's origins and prosperity can be attributed to its strategic location at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Today, this same riverfront is the site of steamboat dockings, fireworks, concerts and festivals throughout the year. The downtown boasts quality museums, interesting shops, and regional dining specialties housed within restored 19th century architecture.
Good food, local history, simpler times, beautiful gardens, a day on the lake, a lazy afternoon with comfortable conversation and friendly, smiling faces.
Patti's welcomes the little ones with their small animal walk through park, 18 hole miniature golf, playground, mining and remote control boats.
Eight boutiques - all styles and treats available. Home of the famous pork chop.
OPEN DAILY 11:00 am – 8:00 pm RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
When you visit the Golden Pond Planetarium, you will enjoy a variety of entertaining and educational programs presented with their NEW SkyExplorer Digital Planetarium Software combined with 2k Hi-Resolution Laser Projection system which displays stunning, realistic images on the 40-foot dome of the theater. Friends of Land Between the Lakes provides qualified interpreters at the Planetarium who supplement the automated presentations with live, personal interactions with the audience. “Tonight's Sky Live” is a live presentation which allows visitors to learn about planets, stars, and constellations in the night sky of the coming evening. Planetarium shows are offered daily.
Open daily year round 10 AM - 5 PM
238 Visitor Center Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
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