Grand Rivers is a quaint Kentucky town of about 382 people. Known as “the Village Between the Lakes,” the peninsula that makes up Grand Rivers is surrounded by Kentucky Lake and the Cumberland River before it drains into Lake Barkley. It’s also just north of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The area around Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, including Grand Rivers, has a reputation of having some of the best fishing spots in the state, and Grand Rivers has a charm to it that makes you feel like time has come to a halt. Grab your fishing pole and tackle box, find a serene spot, and enjoy the slow pace of this town.
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Flickr/BellaEatsBooks Located on two huge lakes, Grand Rivers isn’t just known for its abundance of great fishing spots. All sorts of water activities take place here - from boating to water skiing, there’s something for everyone.
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Flickr/Matt Ridings Tourism is also huge to this community, so you can find quite a few great marinas to dock your boat, and lakeside resorts with gorgeous views of the water.
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Facebook/Lighthouse Landing Lighthouse Landing is a resort and marina that gives you the feeling of being secluded, but is only about three blocks from downtown Grand Rivers. It’s walking distance from the Grand Rivers Jetty, which is a great fishing spot, as well as a picturesque place to watch the sunset.
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Facebook/Green Turtle Bay Resort Another option for lodging is the Green Turtle Bay Resort. This award-winning marina offers condo rentals, has a spa and health club, and dining options. Whether you’re staying here, or just stopping by to fuel up, it offers another viewing spot to admire the lake from the shore.
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Flickr/ J. Stephen Conn While Grand Rivers has a lot to do on the water, you can also explore its historic downtown, which has plenty of stores and restaurants, including antique shops and an old-fashioned candy store.
Flickr/Matt Ridings One of the more popular spots in downtown Grand Rivers is Patti’s 1880’s Settlement. Stop in for their specialty catfish fillets, 2-inch pork chops, or fresh pies that are baked daily.
People may not automatically think of fishing when they hear about Kentucky, but there are some great places to cast a line. If fishing is your thing, check out Grand Rivers and the surrounding areas. Where are some other good fishing spots in the Bluegrass?
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Located on two huge lakes, Grand Rivers isn’t just known for its abundance of great fishing spots. All sorts of water activities take place here - from boating to water skiing, there’s something for everyone.
Flickr/Matt Ridings
Tourism is also huge to this community, so you can find quite a few great marinas to dock your boat, and lakeside resorts with gorgeous views of the water.
Facebook/Lighthouse Landing
Lighthouse Landing is a resort and marina that gives you the feeling of being secluded, but is only about three blocks from downtown Grand Rivers. It’s walking distance from the Grand Rivers Jetty, which is a great fishing spot, as well as a picturesque place to watch the sunset.
Facebook/Green Turtle Bay Resort
Another option for lodging is the Green Turtle Bay Resort. This award-winning marina offers condo rentals, has a spa and health club, and dining options. Whether you’re staying here, or just stopping by to fuel up, it offers another viewing spot to admire the lake from the shore.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Flickr/ J. Stephen Conn
While Grand Rivers has a lot to do on the water, you can also explore its historic downtown, which has plenty of stores and restaurants, including antique shops and an old-fashioned candy store.
One of the more popular spots in downtown Grand Rivers is Patti’s 1880’s Settlement. Stop in for their specialty catfish fillets, 2-inch pork chops, or fresh pies that are baked daily.
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