Benton (Kentucky)

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Benton is a city in the Kentucky Lake region in Western Kentucky. Unless noted, the area code for all listings is 270.

[edit] Get in

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Kentucky Opry Country Music Show, 88 Chilton Rd, 527-3869, [1]. A good, clean wholesome family show. The Kentucky Opry will entertain you with Gospel, Country, 50's and some great impersonations of your favorite Grand Ole Opry stars.

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[edit] Family Fun

  • Forgotten Past, 3390 US Hwy 68 E, 42025, 527-9244, [2]. Go-carts, 18 hole miniature golf, bumper cars, museum, arcade and gifts. Open daily at 1PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Weekends in May and September. Located on US 68, 3 miles east of Draffenville.

[edit] Golf

  • Benton Golf and Country Club, Golf Course Rd., 527-9673. 18 Holes / Open-Private.
  • Birmingham Pointe Golf Club, Golf Course Rd., 354-5050. 18 Holes / Open-Private.
  • The Marvel Golf Course, 55 Cross Rd., 42025, 354-9050. 18 Holes / Semi-Private.

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Antiques Et Cetera & The Emporium, 1026 Main St., 527-7922.
  • Brenda's Antiques, 7776 US 68W, 898-6536.
  • Floy's Antiques, 4397 US Hwy 68 W, 527-8287.
  • Lazy Ridge Country Store, 17 Cascade Hills Ln., 527-0427.
  • Martin's Country Store, 287 Cascade Hills Ln., 527-2245.
  • Odds & Ends, 95 N Main St., 527-2487.
  • Shop-O-Rama, US 68E, 527-8361.
  • Treasured Memories, 1207 Main St., 527-0039.

[edit][add listing] Eat

In addition to many chain restaurants, there are some local establishments in Benton:

  • 4 Little Pigs BBQ, 527-9471.
  • Antler's Restaurant, 527-5990.
  • Bad Bob's BBQ, 527-0499.
  • Bee Spring Lodge Restaurant, 573 Bee Spring Rd., (800) 732-0088. Enjoy breakfast or lunch inside the cozy restaurant or outside at the patio. Full breakfast and lunch menu made to order. Grill is open 6AM-2PM daily, closed on Thursday.
  • Benton Drive In 527-3484.
  • Big Bear Resort Restaurant, 30 Big Bear Rd., (800) 922-BEAR, [3]. Breakfast & lunch. Open for the fishermen.
  • El Costeno Grille, 527-2797.
  • Godfather's Pizza, 527-3099.
  • Hutchen's BBQ, 527-9424.
  • Lacey's Family Restaurant, 527-7275.
  • Main Street Java, 527-1811.
  • Majestic Pizza & Steakhouse, 527-1493.
  • Mr. Gatti's Pizza, 527-2727.
  • O'Deli's, 527-9130.
  • Parcell's Foods, 527-9300.
  • Peking Chinese Restaurant, 527-2399.

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Aire Castle Bed & Breakfast, 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, 42025 354-5004 or (866) 403-AIRE. or 270-354-5004, [4].
  • Azar Lodge, 272 Captains Ln., 442-4991, 443-4594 or 556-3515, [5].
  • Bee Spring Lodge, 626 Bee Spring Rd., 354-6515 or (800) 732-0088, [6].
  • Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Resort Rd., 354-6414 or (800) 922-BEAR, [7].
  • Cedar Knob Resort, 1434 Cedar Knob Rd., 354-6998 or (800) 428-7986, [8].
  • Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort, 1917 Reed Rd., 354-8168 or (800) 467-8168, [9].
  • Dinner Bell Cottages 13444 US 68 E, 354-6521.
  • Hester's Spot In The Sun, 350 Hester Rd., 354-8280 or (800) 455-7481, [10].
  • High Ridge Resort, 40 Ridge Loop, 354-8989 or (800) 684-8989, [11].
  • Hickory Hill Resort, 90 Hickory Hill Ln., 354-8207 or (800) 280-HILL, [12].
  • Holiday Inn Express 173 Caroll Rd, 42025. 527-5300, [13].
  • King Creek Resort & Marina, 972 King Creek Rd., 354-8268 or (800) 733-6710, [14].
  • Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Gutherie Dr., 42025 354-6496 or (800) 733-6713, [15].
  • Shamrock Motel 806 Main St., 527-1341.
  • Shawnee Bay Resort, 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd, 354-8360 or (800) 272-4413, [16].
  • Sportsman's Lodge, 12710 US 68 E, 354-8333 or (800) 733-6716, [17].
  • Sportsman's Anchor Resort, 12888 US 68 E, 354-8493 or (800) 326-3625, [18].
  • Southern Komfort Resort 460 Southern Komfort Rd, 354-6422 or (800) 526-4946.
  • Tall Oaks Bay Off US 68 near Jonathan Creek, (815) 436-4546.
  • Town & Country Resort, 1425 Gardner Rd., 354-6587 or (800) 422-LAKE, [19].
  • Whispering Oaks Resort, 267 Millers Rd., 354-6628 or (800) 788-1061, [20].

[edit] Camping

  • Bee Spring Lodge, 626 Bee Spring Rd, 42025, (800) 732-0088. 12 sites.
  • Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Rd, 42025 (800) 922-BEAR. 75 sites.
  • Birmingham Point RV Park, 5295 Barge Island Rd, 354-8482. 15 sites.
  • Lakeside Campground & Marina, 12363 US 68 E, (800) 842-9018. On Kentucky Lake. 110 sites.
  • Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Guthrie Dr, (800) 733-6713. On Kentucky Lake. 42 sites.
  • Sportsman's Anchor Resort, 12888 US 68 E, (800) 326-3625. On Kentucky Lake. 55 sites.
  • Southern Komfort Resort, 460 Southern Komfort Rd, (800) 526-4946. On Kentucky Lake. 200 sites.
  • Town & Country Resort, 1425 Gardner Rd, (800) 347-1470. 31 sites.

[edit] Get out

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