About the Area
Many of our guests choose to barely leave the property except by boat because they're having so much fun enjoying the cabin, property and lake, but the surrounding area has area has a lot to offer should you choose to venture out!
Grocery Stores
Food Giant
72 US 68
Draffenville, KY 42025
15 minutes away
Walmart
310 W. 5 St.
Benton, KY 42025
20 minutes away
Dollar General
8517 US 68 E.
Fairdealing, KY 42025
5 minutes away
Kroger
808 N. 12th St.
Murray, KY 42071
30 minutes away
Sam's Club
3550 James Sanderson Blvd.
Paducah, KY 42001
45 minutes away
Off the Hoof #2
(meat market)
1211 N. 12th St.
Murray, KY 42071
30 minutes away
Souvenirs & Handmade Ice Cream
16474 US 68
Aurora, KY 42048
5 minutes away
Cash only, closed on Tuesdays
The Hitching Post
Shopping
Paducah - 45 minutes away
Kentucky Oaks Mall and shopping centers are in this area with stores like Homegoods, Talbots, Academy Sports, and much more.
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Benton - 20 minutes away
There are a few boutiques and resale shops in this area to explore.
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Murray - 30 minutes away
There are a few boutiques in the area such as Penique women's fashion at 301 N. 12th St., Murray, KY 42071
Restaurants
Patti's 1980s Settlement
1793 J.H. O'Bryan Ave.
Grand Rivers, KY 52025
40 minutes away
Food in an old-time Kentucky atmosphere. Reservations suggested.
Belew's Dairy Barn
15649 US 68
Aurora, KY 42025
5 minutes away
Ice cream, soft serve is fast, scoops can take over an hour, cash only.
The Hitching Post
16474 US 68
Aurora, KY 42025
5 minutes away
Excellent homemade ice cream, also sells souvenirs, closed Tuesdays.
Popi's
244 US-68
Benton, KY 42025
15 minutes away
Good food.
Dam Brewhaus
1894 US-641
Benton, KY 42025
15 minutes away
Newly renovated, craft beer selection.
Fast Eddie's
8492 US Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
5 minutes away
Very local place, attached to the gas station.
Son Sol
1203 Chestnut St.
Murray, KY 42071
30 minutes away
Great Mexican.
Los Portales
84 Commerce Blvd.
Benton, KY 42025
20 minutes away
We like the chicken burrito verde.
Grill 211
211 Broadway St.
Paducah, KY 42001
45 minutes away
Steaks & seafood, reservations suggested.
Doe's Eat Place
136 Broadway St.
Paducah, KY 42001
45 minutes away
Great steaks, recognized in many food publications.
Pizza Warehouse
451 Jordan Dr. Ste. A
Paducah, KY 42001
45 minutes away
Italian food & pizza
Golf
1830 Golf Course Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
20 minutes away
There are other courses depending on how far you want to drive and the quality of course you are seeking.
Benton Golf Course
Activities
Dover, TN 37058
45 minutes away
Hiking, shooting range, bison and elk prairie, old Civil War cemeteries, nature center, horseback riding, etc. Visit for more information: ExploreKentuckyLake.com
Land Between the Lakes
National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson St.
Paducah, KY 42001
45 minutes away
Explore an extensive collection of quilts and fiber art from the US and around the world. The collection of work rotates many times each year, and highlights everything from regional designs to miniature quilts and antiques. Home – National Quilt Museum
Fishing, Bait, & Tackle
Fast Eddie's Gas Station
8492 US Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 52025
5 minutes away
They have all you need for fishing including advice.
Movie Theaters
Miniature Golf
Marshall County Farmers Market
Court Square Main Street
Benton, KY 42025
15 minutes away
Open May - November on Sundays only, 8am - noon.
Woodlands Nature Station
3146 Silver Trail Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
35 minutes away
Native wildlife & plants, seasonal festivals.
More Ideas on Things to Do
Visit ExploreKentuckyLake.com
for everything about the area.