Deer lakes

This course is a good test of skill. The layout takes advantage of the lakes and creeks, the wooded areas, and the rolling terrain to provide for a good mix of challenging golf shots.

(270) 988-4653 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,373/5,584

Drake Creek

This course borders the Ohio River. It features Zoysia fairways and tees,bent grass greens, over 20 acres of water, and 38 bunkers.

(270) 898-4653 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,714/6,215

Gambit Golf Club

This course offers a superb championship layout routed through rolling meadows and woodlands. It features bent grass greens and offers a spacious practice facility.

(800) 9GAMBIT Par: 71 Yardage: 6,456/5,458

Paxton Park

Paxton Park has a rich tradition in Paducah for hosting the Irvin Cobb & Tri-State Seniors tournaments. The course features Bermuda greens & fairways. There are several small winding creeks.

(270) 444-9514 Par: 71/76 Yardage: 6,581/5,799

Kerry Landing

This course blends trees & rolling terrain. Each hole is unique & many holes have tree lined fairways. The course is well bunkered & features several lakes.

1-877-874-5050 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,645/5,628

KY Dam village state park

Kentucky Dam Village is a course located within a state park which is both a joy to look at and fun to play. The course was cut out of a wooded, hilly area and does take advantage of the natural terrain.

(270) 362-4271 Par: 72 Yardage: 6,704/5,839

Silos Golf Club

The Silos features bent grass greens, and expertly sculptured terrain.Water comes into play on several of the holes. Silos also has a practice facility. (270) 488-2182 Par: 72/76 Yardage: 6,900/5,460

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With over 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline and 170,000 acres of rolling forest, LBL national recreational area is a must see for outdoor enthusiasts.(Approx. 45 min.) 1-800-LBL-7077

• Attractions

The Homeplace, a living history farm; Woodlands Nature Station environmental education center; Elk & Bison Prairie habitat restoration; Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory. Other attractions include the Great Western Iron Furnace, and the Golden Pond Visitor Center.

• Trails

With more than 200 miles of trails, LBL is a draw for recreationalists of all types. If you like to hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, or ride an ATV, LBL has a trail for you.

• Hunting

LBL offers thousands of acres teeming with game & more than 230 days a year of in-season hunting. The deer and turkey populations are legendary, and other forest game species are abundant.

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• Mermet Springs Scuba Diving

This 8.5 acre spring fed stone quarry offers training platforms, 15 - 120 ft. dives, & sunken treasures, such as the 727 airplane used in the movie "U.S. Marshals". Snorkeling, swim beach & more.

Hwy 45 N, Metropolis, IL • 618-527-3483 (Approx. 25 min) • Tour Mermet Springs

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• Venture River Water Park

Hurricane Bay wave pool, 5 body slides, 2 tube slides, Cyclone, and more.

280 Park Place, Eddyville • (270) 388-7999

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• Outdoor Rentals

• Fishing Boats, Pontoons, Ski boats, Houseboats: Kentucky Dam Marina - (270) 362-8386

(Approx. 20 min)

• Sailboats: Lighthouse Landing - (270) 362-8201 (Approx. 30 minutes)

• Mountain Bikes, Bicycles, Canoes, Camping Equipment: Land Between The Lakes

(270) 924-2000 (Approx. 45 min)

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• Bowling

• Cardinal Lanes - (270) 443-6441

• Riverport Lanes - (270) 444-7817

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• Tennis

• Noble Park • 10 lighted courts • open daily

• Southside Park • 4 lighted courts • open daily

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• Horseback riding

• Wranglers Campground - (270) 924-2000

• Lake Glendale Stables - (618) 949-3737

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• Parks

• Bob Noble Park (Exit 4 • Paducah: This is a 125 acre municipal park offering picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, olympic size pool, water slide and baseball fields. Public pool open June - Aug., seven days a week.

• Brooks Stadium and Park (25th Street, Paducah offering local Baseball)

• Kolb Park (Downtown Paducah)

• Luther F. Carson Park (Midtown Paducah offering the McCracken County Fair, Labor Day Celebration, Horse Racing, Demolition Derby, and more)

• Schultz Park (Downtown Paducah)

• Ft. Massac Park (Exit 37 • Metropolis, IL)

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• Red Line Historic Tour

Follow the Red Line Tour signs to Paducah museums, attractions, famous sites and landmark businesses. The tour begins at 6th and Broadway with over 100 historic markers reliving Paducah ’s history.

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