Local Area Attractions Near Paducah / I-24 / Kentucky Lake KOA Journey

Local Area Attractions Near Kentucky Lake / I-24 / Paducah KOA Journey

CALVERT CITY DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER

CALVERT CITY DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER

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/

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Museums

Museums

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).

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

This prominent monument commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is located in Midtown on Paducah's Martin Luther King Drive.
The monument was dedicated ) in 1983.

1900 Park Ave

Paducah, KY 42001

Paducah Railroad Museum

Paducah Railroad Museum

Paducah area railroad history exhibits. Operating Centralized Traffic Control machine. 
Open March - December.  Wed-Fri Noon - 4 PM;  Sat by appt. only
Open when the riverboats are docked.
Admission Adults $6  Children $3

200 Washington St

Paducah, KY 42001

270-908-6451

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"Wacinton" Carved Indian

"Wacinton" Carved Indian

Chief Paduke was sculpted by Peter "Wolf" Toth in 1985 from a local red oak.
The historical marker names him "Wacinton" (way-cheen-too) honoring the
Chickasaw people. Part of his elaborate headdress fell off in a storm in  
Nov. 2015.  In July 2016, Toth repaired it.

2915 Park Ave

paducah, KY 42001

Local Area Recreation Near Paducah / I-24 / Kentucky Lake KOA Journey

Bicycle Rental

Bicycle Rental

A "Bike share" rental system is available in nearby Grand Rivers. 
Enjoy the "Village Between The Lakes" and the surrounding areas by bike. The versatile 7-speed bikes is an ideal blend of comfort and performance. Its step-over mix frame design is universal, durable, and comfortable, and it's aluminum frame and components are designed to be lightweight.

The Bike have a built in lock & key device on the back wheel so that rides can feel free to shop, dine, and enjoy without worries.

Bike rental station is located next to the Grand Rivers Tourism Office, 1858 JH O'Bryan Avenue.

To rent, download the Movatic App on your device at the Apple App Store or from Google Play.

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Parks

Parks

Calvert City has a great local park system. We have 3 large parks within two miles of the campground. There are 2 playgrounds, 2 disc golf courses, a splash pad, basketball courts, a pickleball court, walking paths, baseball diamonds, and picnic areas. The park has food trucks for Friday lunch and many events throughout the year. Fun for everyone in the family.

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Grand Rivers Musical Trail

Grand Rivers Musical Trail

There are 20 percussion instruments at 8 stations located
from Little Lake Park to the Grand Rivers Jetty and from
First Kentucky Bank to Cabin Pizza, along the sidewalks.
Kids love it and the weather is beautiful! So come take a
stroll through Grand Rivers. While you are there check out
the boats on the lake and the animals at Patty's. Grab an
ice cream or rent a bike and take a ride. so much to do in Grand Rivers.
Just a short 15 minute drive from the campground.

JH OBryan Blvd.

Grand Rivers, KY 42045

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Skate Park

Skate Park

Calvert City has a great public Park system.
This includes a skate park for you and the kids to enjoy.

Tennis and Pickleball

Tennis and Pickleball

Calvert city has a great public park system,
which includes several tennis and pickleball 
courts.