Glasgow
Enjoy a relaxing drive to charming, small town Glasgow for homestyle Southern eats, thirst quenching local brews, and the surrounding outdoor adventure that ranges from caves to lakes. It’s a mere half-hour drive and well worth the visit!
Call 270-479-7259 or visit betterinthebarrens.com for more information.
Plaza Theatre
115 East Main Street • Glasgow, KY 42141 • 270.361.2101
historicplaza.com
This historic venue has been a downtown Glasgow landmark since 1934! Now, owned bythe City of Glasgow, nationally-touring musical artists, live theatre and more are showcased in this intimate space. Stars like Loretta Lynn, Nelly, Dolly Parton and more have all graced the stage over the years!
South Central Kentucky Cultural Center
200 West Water Street • Glasgow, KY 42141 270.651.9792 • kyculturalcenter.org
Explore three floors of exhibits highlighting everything from local military history to everyday life in the Barrens! A full genealogical library is also available. Admission is free. Group tours are available.
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
1149 State Park Road • Lucas, KY 42156 270.646.2151 • parks.ky.gov
This full-service resort boasts a 10,000-acre lake, lodge, restaurant, pub, horseback riding, sand beach, swimming pool, playground, golf course, hiking trails and marinas offering boat rentals, jet skis, pontoons, fishing poles, bait and more for enjoyment on the scenic Barren River Lake. Events and planned recreation activities will delight all ages! A plethora of on-site lodging is available.
Fort Williams
100 Fort Williams Way • Glasgow, KY 42141 • 270.651.5131
cityofglasgow.org/supplemental_divisions/fort_williams.php
Visit this reconstructed Union fort for a taste of local Civil War history
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