the brochure!

WELCOME
Madisonville-Hopkins County is Western Kentucky’s easiest
weekend escape. Spend a couple of relaxing days with us
exploring your adventurous side. Grab your gear, get out of town,
and lose yourself. We’re just 49 miles south of Evansville, Ind.,
104 miles northwest of Nashville, Tenn., and 153 miles southwest
of Louisville.
Let us point you to the best trails, hunting spots, streams and
views. Outdoor lovers will enjoy hiking the 13-mile Pennyrile
Nature Trail, kayaking the Tradewater River, boating on Lake
Beshear, horseback riding at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park,
cycling the trails at Grapevine Lake or taking on our ATV park.
Other outdoor recreation opportunities include a world class 18hole disc golf course and four challenging traditional golf courses.
Excellent hunting and fishing opportunities await you at one of
our four wildlife management areas totaling more than 7,000
acres.
Time your visit just right and enjoy our many festivals and
activities. Catch a performance by a world-renowned artist at
the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. Spend summer nights at
Elmer Kelley stadium watching the Madisonville Miners baseball
team. Shopping enthusiasts will find antique shops and unique
boutiques in downtown Hanson, Kentucky’s smallest historic
district, as well as mall shopping at Parkway Plaza Mall or
Factory Stores of America.
While in Hopkins County, plan to stay a few nights. Standard
hotel accommodations are plentiful and bed & breakfast
options range from log cabins to a 70-acre estate near
downtown Madisonville.
For more information, visit us at www.visitmadisonvilleky.com or
call 877-243-5280.
Several photos courtesy of Jim Pearson, Charlie Beshear and Gina Munger.
Outdoor Adventure
Lake Beshear
Dawson Springs
One of the best bass fishing lakes in Kentucky is located at the
edge of Dawson Springs, and at the center of Pennyrile Forest
State Resort Park. Lake Beshear is also known for white crappie,
bluegill, green sunfish, longear sunfish, channel catfish and blue
catfish.
Pennyrile Nature Trail
Dawson Springs
270-797-2781
www.dawsonspringsky.com
Enjoy scenic overlooks, abundant wildlife, and views from the
bluffs of the Tradewater River as you meander along this 13.5 mile
trail that stretches from Dawson Springs to Pennyrile Forest State
Resort Park. Hike the whole trail or access portions of it via
parking areas on two state roads.
Grapevine Lake
2020 Grapevine Road, Madisonville
270-824-2156
Bring your reels and wheels and spend the day in this 188-acre
park, which features a fishing lake and four miles of mountain bike
trails. Open dusk to dawn April 1-November 1.
Madisonville Community Golf Course
105 Country Club Lane, Madisonville
270-821-3700
This championship 18-hole course is open to the public 7 days a week.
Amenities include cart rentals, meeting/event facility, a driving range,
and an on-site Golf Pro Shop.
Lakeshore Country Club
1000 Shamrock Drive, Madisonville
270-821-2069
The best-priced 18-hole golf course in Madisonville allows both
membership and public play.
Madisonville City Park
745 City Park Drive, Madisonville
270-824-2156
With more than 250 acres of trails, playgrounds, lakes, and golf
courses, families can have hours of fun! The park’s amenities
include a 9-hole golf course, an 18-hole disc golf course, two
stocked lakes for fishing, a swimming pool, a 1.25-mile walking
trail, volleyball and tennis courts, a clubhouse with meeting
room, shaded picnic areas, and an amphitheater.
Loch Mary Recreational ATV Park
Kentucky 1337, Earlington
270-383-5364 • www.earlingtonatvpark.com
With 10 miles of trails and more being added, this nearly
600-acre ATV and dirt bike park will challenge beginners and
enthusiasts alike. Passes required. One- or three-day passes
available; camping permits available only to those who purchase
ATV passes.
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs
800-325-1711 • www.parks.ky.gov
Surrounded by rolling hills, this 863-acre forest hideaway on
the edge of Hopkins County features regularly scheduled,
naturalist-led nature activities, as well as mountain biking,
horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, swimming, golf, tennis,
camping, and more.
Pennyrile Forest offers 8 pull-through campsites specifically
designed for horse owners. These sites feature electric, water
and sewer hook-ups. Each site has its own corresponding
hitching posts for up to four horses along with other amenities.
A 1.25 mile horse trail near the campground connects horseback
riders to the 40+ miles of horse trails on the adjacent Pennyrile
State forest.
Wildlife Management Areas
Clear Creek WMA
270-476-1889/800-858-1549 • www.fw.ky.gov
This WMA is primarily wetlands with some shoreline,
perfect for waterfowl hunting, fur trapping, fishing,
and bird watching on 858 acres located between
Kentucky 502 and 109. Hunting and fishing allowed
under state regulations. Primitive camping only and
boat access from Utley Road.
Jones-Keeney WMA
270-753-6913/800-858-1549 • www.fw.ky.gov
Located 5 miles west of Dawson Springs, this is the
oldest WMA in the state. The WMA is typified by very
rugged terrain, bluff overlooks, and some caves,
including a natural bridge feature.
Joseph Fay Britt-White City Unit of
Peabody WMA
270-476-1889/800-858-1549 • www.fw.ky.gov
Excellent birding, fishing, and hunting on 5,600 acres,
located just off Pennyrile-Breathitt Parkway exit 37
near Mortons Gap. Primitive camping only; horseback
riding allowed on maintained roads. Considered one
of the better areas for quail hunting in the state; also
good deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game hunting
as well as excellent fishing and birding opportunities.
User permits ($15 per person) required to enter the
area for any type of use. Permits may be purchased
wherever Kentucky hunting and fishing licenses
are sold.
Tradewater River WMA
270-753-6913/800-858-1549 • www.fw.ky.gov
Hiking and birding trail along a meandering lowland
stream with associated steep wooded hills, typical of
the geology of this region. This 729 acres immediately
south of Dawson Springs on KY 109 at the HopkinsChristian county line is perfect for deer, turkey, and
squirrel hunting.
Attractions
Veterans Memorial
511 North Main Street, Madisonville
270-824-2100
Walk the “Patriot’s Path”, a ribbon shaped, brick path which
leads past the city, state and American flags to the granite
rock monument displaying plaques and flags recognizing every
branch of the military – Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and
Coast Guard.
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
2000 College Drive, Madisonville
270-821-ARTS
www.glemacenter.org
Classical and popular music acts, award-winning plays, and topname entertainers grace the stage of this 1,000+ seat, state-ofthe-art theater every season.
Western Kentucky Speedway
1245 Happy Lane, Madisonville
270-952-7567
www.westernkyspeedway.com
Fun in the fast lane! Cited by many as one of the best tracks in
western Kentucky, the speedway offers UMP Modified, Street
Stock, Pure Stock, Super Late Models, and Cruisers nearly every
weekend April –September.
Anne P. Baker Gallery
2000 College Drive, Madisonville
270-824-8650
www.glemacenter.org
Housed in the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, this gallery
regularly features regional and national art exhibits of textiles,
sculpture, photography, oil paintings, and more. Admission is
free.
Homegrown Fun
Brumfield Farm Market
3320 Nebo Road – Madisonville • 270-821-2721
www.brumfieldfarmmarket.com
Discover a wide variety of homegrown vegetables, fruits, and flowers along with many
Kentucky Proud products at this charming farm market. Other products include local
honey, allergy-friendly Kentucky soy candles, fresh Kentucky ham, sausage, and bacon
along with fresh butters, milk, and award-winning cheeses! Sample the freshest fudge
around plus great varieties of snack and trail mixes. The ciders are absolutely delicious,
too! Custom gift baskets are available during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Hanson Berry Farms
8157 Brown Road - Madisonville • 270-322-8110
www.hansonberryfarms.com
Experience the serenity of what the owners call “a small farm like your granddad’s.” Pick
your own strawberries in the spring or choose from hundreds of annuals and perennials
grown in the greenhouse and daylily garden. From August to October, Hanson Berry Farms
has watermelons, pumpkins, and locally-harvested honey. Don’t miss the annual Pumpkin
Chunking competition the Saturday after Halloween.
Stanley’s Pumpkin Hollow
8157 Brown Road – Madisonville • 270-399-0019
Celebrate Autumn with fun for the whole family at Stanley’s Pumpkin Hollow! From
September through October, enjoy the petting zoo, tire park, experience the corn maze
and pick a pumpkin or two! Call ahead to book your private or corporate party, church or
school group.
Hopkins County Farmer’s Market (2 locations)
East Arch Street – Madisonville • Downtown Dawson Springs on the Square
270-821-3650
A Kentucky Proud member, the Hopkins County Farmer’s Market offers two locations to
buy locally grown produce. From May through October, fresh fruits and veggies can be
purchased on Friday in Dawson Springs and Wednesday or Saturday in Madisonville.
Movies
Capitol 8 Theatres
455 Madison Square Dr. • Madisonville
270-821-1600 • www.carmike.com
Bowling
Melody Lanes
1018 North Main Street
Madisonville • 270-821-2616
Inflatable Fun
Bouncing B’s Party Place
2910 Anton Road
Madisonville • 270-757-1200
Historical Sites & Museums
Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center
127 South Main, Dawson Springs
270-797-3503
www.dawsonspringsky.com
Exhibits highlight the town’s heydays in the early 1900s as a
nationally-known health resort and grounds for major and
minor league baseball spring training. Other displays include
international art and memorabilia honoring city native and
Kentucky governor Steve Beshear.
Governor Ruby Laffoon Cabin
107 Union Street, Madisonville
270-821-3986
Tour the cabin where Kentucky’s 43rd governor -- the man who
initiated the state sales tax and made Harlan Sanders a Colonel
-- was born. Originally constructed in the mid-1800s, this
relocated and restored cabin is furnished with period pieces.
Historical Society Museum of Hopkins County
107 Union Street, Madisonville
270-821-3986
Housed in the former Hopkins County Library, the museum is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features an
original 1910 Buick Buggybout – one of only three left in the world!
Other memorabilia dates back to the early 1800s and showcases
the region’s coal industry, political history, lifestyles, and more.
Historic Downtown Hanson
This mecca for antique and art lovers was once a bustling hub of
commerce at the peak of the railroad era. Relish the charm of the
turn-of-the-century buildings that today house various shops,
galleries, and restaurants.
Festivals scheduled regularly throughout the year.
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Madisonville-Hopkins County Visitors Center
Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center
Lake Beshear
Veterans Memorial
Tradewater River WMA
Historic Downtown Hanson
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
Western Kentucky Speedway
Ruby Laffoon Cabin
Madisonville City Park
Grapevine Lake
Lakeshore Country Club
Madisonville Community Golf Course
Jones-Keeney WMA
Clear Creek WMA
Loch Mary Recreational ATV Park
Joseph Fay Britt-White City Unit of Peabody WMA
Lodging Guide
Executive Pennyrile Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites
Big Spring Inn
Pennyrile Campground
Colonial Motel
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Days Inn
Fox Ridge Bed & Breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hammack-Moore House Bed
& Breakfast
Best Western Plus
Madisonville Inn
Ruby Lodge at Springlake Woods
James Madison Inn
Springs Inn
Red Cardinal Inn
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Happenings in Hopkins County
April
• Show & Go Car Club Cruise-In (second Saturday thru Oct.)
• Western Kentucky Speedway (racing thru Oct.)
• White Plains Civil War Festival
• Dave’s Sticky Pig Cruise-In (first Saturday thru Oct.)
May
• Mine Rescue Safety Days
• Battle of Sacramento
June
• Dawson Springs Fun Weekend
• Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
• Friday Night Live Concert Series (second Friday thru
August)
• Madisonville Open Disc Golf Tournament
• Mortons Gap Coalfield Festival
• Spring Garden Tour
• Highway 41 Yard Sale
• Big Blue 5K Run & Fun Walk
• Madisonville Miners Baseball (thru July)
July
• Dawson Springs Fireworks
• Madisonville 4th Fest
• Dawson Springs Bar-B-Q Festival
• Hopkins County Fair
August
• Eli Barron Golf Tournament
September
• Gospel Music Extravaganza
• 9/11 Heroes Run
• Christ the King Old-Fashioned Barbeque Picnic
• Madisonville Kidapalooza Children’s Festival
• Stanley’s Pumpkin Hollow
November
• Kentucky’s Largest Veterans Day Parade
• Historic Hanson & Madisonville Holiday Open House
• Hanson Cruise-In, Flea Market & BBQ Cook-off
December
• Christmas Parade
• Pennyrile Area Cyclists Challenge
• Return to Bethlehem
• Madisonville is an Adventure Race
• Christmas at Munn’s School
October
• BAJA Run/Fun Walk
• Handel’s
• Earlington OctoberFest
• Holiday Home Tour
Shopping
SHOPPING CENTERS
Factory Stores of America
Specialty Stores
All Occasions Formal Wear
100 Factory Outlet Drive – Hanson
270-322-8480
This outlet mall including VF Outlet, Van Heusen, Bonworth, and
Banister/Easy Spirit is located off Pennyrile Parkway exit 49.
4 Sunset Road – Hanson • 270-322-3100
Amanda’s
Finders Keepers Vendor Mall
113 West Arcadia Ave - Dawson Springs • 270-797-8333
1092 Thornberry Drive – Madisonville
270-339-8574
With over 24,000 square feet of new, used, vintage and antique
treasures, over 150 vendors offer something for everyone.
28 Sugg Street - Madisonville • 270-619-1231
American Country Antiques
Big City Market & Coffee Bar
25 Sugg Street - Madisonville • 270-825-0077
Barbie Hunt Studio
Madison Square Shopping Center
37 South Main - Madisonville • 270-825-0732
Madison Square Drive – Madisonville
270-826-0595
Conveniently located just off Pennyrile Parkway exit 42, this
strip mall is anchored by K-Mart and Big Lots.
32 South Main – Madisonville • 270-821-5014
Parkway Plaza Mall
Madison Square Drive – Madisonville
270-821-7312
Conveniently located adjacent to Madison Square Shopping
Center, the mall is anchored by retailers, entertainment venues,
and eateries including Peebles Department Store, Capitol 8
Theatres, and Tumbleweed Southwest Grill.
Bryant’s Jewelry
Clements Jewelers
36 South Main – Madisonville • 270-821-7404
Kesterson’s Antiques
502 Hall Street – Madisonville • 270-821-7311
Main Street Jack’s
117 South Main – Madisonville • 937-545-7544
Mark of Distinction
21 South Main – Madisonville • 270-821-6670
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
226 Madison Square Drive – Madisonville • 270-821-4519
Red Wagon Antiques
401 Madison Square Drive – Madisonville • 270-821-3966
Stoney Creek Crafts
15 Sunset Road – Hanson • 270-322-3232
The Gift Horse
36 West Lake Street – Madisonville • 270-825-9333
Yesteryear Antiques & Collectibles
52 South Main Street – Madisonville • 270-825-3776
This sampling of shopping is not all inclusive and
is subject to revisions. For additional shopping
information, visit www.visitmadisonvilleky.com
Local Dining
Barbecue
Brother’s Bar-B-Que....................................................270-821-1222
Dave’s Sticky Pig........................................................ 270-326-5100
Good Ole Boys BBQ....................................................270-322-8370
Hanson Country Market............................................270-322-8288
International
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant....................................270-452-2130
Bobo’s Chinese........................................................... 270-821-3003
Café Fautemeh...........................................................270-825-3536
Dos Copas Mexican Grill............................................270-821-6969
El Bracero.................................................................... 270-821-5221
Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant.................................... 270-797-5511
Mt. Fuji Hibachi & Sushi.............................................270-821-2388
Mr. Wok......................................................................270-821-9996
Ru Yi Palace.............................................................. 270-825-9625
American Dining
#9 Steakhouse..........................................................270-824-1099
Blackwell’s Diner, Deli and Sports Bar........................270-245-2140
Cat’s Den.................................................................... 270-676-8416
Country Cupboard...................................................... 270-821-6652
Dixie Pan.................................................................... 270-676-3106
Family Diner...............................................................270-825-1960
Ferrell’s Snappy Service...............................................270-821-7515
Hometown Grill & Fish House...................................270-245-2929
Legends Restaurant & Bar........................................ 270-821-8620
Ms. Becky’s Place...................................................... 270-797-2228
Oasis Southwest Grill.................................................270-824-3993
O’Donnell’s Grill & Pub................................................ 270-797-2197
Prairie Rose Café........................................................ 270-676-7481
Silver Star................................................................... 270-825-9192
The Crowded House & Green Dragon Tavern..............270-825-1178
Tommy D’z Classic Diner.............................................270-452-2742
Tucker’s Dinky Diner.................................................270-339-9080
Yo*Diggitty Frozen Yogurt and More...........................270-821-8001
Pizza & Italian
Difabio’s Casapela......................................................270-825-1900
Hobo Mickey’s..............................................................270-821-1972
Hometown Pizza..........................................................270-322-1033
Marco’s Pizza.............................................................270-825-0501
Panther Pizzeria......................................................... 270-797-3663
Pizza Express.............................................................. 270-383-5011
Pizza Hunt................................................................... 270-797-2651
Quality Pizza................................................................ 270-821-1538
Rocksan’s Pizza Company..........................................270-821-1999
Bakery & Cafes
Golden Glaze Bakery & Deli......................................... 270-821-7144
Madisonville Donuts..................................................270-452-2380
Rocksan’s Bakery...................................................... 270-821-0052
National Chains
Applebee’s
Arby’s
Burger King
Captain D’s
Cracker Barrel
Dairy Queen
Denny’s
Domino’s Pizza
Godfather’s Pizza
Hardee’s
Huddle House
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Little Caesars
Long John Silver’s
McDonald’s
Papa John’s
Pizza Hut
Ponderosa Steak House
Rally’s
Sonic
Subway
Taco Bell
Taco John’s
Tumbleweed Southwest
Grill & Bar
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Red Cardinal Inn
4765 Hanson Road – Madisonville
270-821-0009
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Springs Inn
207 East Arcadia Ave. – Dawson Springs
270-797-9095
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Comfort Inn & Suites
545 Powell Drive – Madisonville
270-825-3535 • www.choicehotels.com/hotels/ky224
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Days Inn
1900 Lantaff Blvd. – Madisonville
270-821-8620 • 800-329-7466 • www.daysinn.com
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Executive Pennyrile Inn
Pennyrile Parkway – Exit 37 – Mortons Gap
270-258-5201 • www.executivepennyrileinnky.com
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Hampton Inn & Suites
1201 East Center Street – Madisonville
270-825-2226 • 800-HAMPTON
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James Madison Inn
320 East Center Street – Madisonville
270-821-2010
Campgrounds
Historic Riverside Park
6 campsites
901 W. Arcadia– Dawson Springs
270-797-2781
Pennyrile Campground
15 campsites
Pennyrile Parkway Exit 37 – Mortons Gap
270-258-5201
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
34 campsites & 8 horse campsites
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road – Dawson Springs
270-797-3421
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Colonial Motel
507 South Main Street – Madisonville
270-825-0026
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Big Spring Inn
1750 East Center Street – Madisonville
270-821-8700
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Best Western Plus Madisonville Inn
1891 Lantaff Blvd. – Madisonville
270-821-2121 • 800-780-7234 • www.bestwestern.com
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Bed & Breakfast Inns
Hammack-Moore House Bed & Breakfast
5 guest rooms
129 South Main Street – Madisonville
270-821-5812 • www.madisonvillebandb.com
Centrally located in Western Kentucky, the Hammack-Moore
House is conveniently located on Main Street in downtown
Madisonville. The historic home offers five lovely guest rooms,
a large wrap around porch for people watching on warm days
and ample common areas loaded with period antiques. Given
its proximity to downtown government offices, law firms and
businesses, along with complimentary WiFi and spacious
common areas, the Hammack-Moore House is an ideal lodging
option for groups traveling on business.
Fox Ridge Bed & Breakfast
Two log cabins
1130 Carroll Gentry Road – Madisonville
270-821-7576 • www.bbonline.com/ky/foxridge
Located just 3 miles off the Pennyrile Parkway, Fox Ridge Bed &
Breakfast offers two 1860’s authentic reconstructed one-room
log cabins nestled in a wooded surrounding. The porch rockers
or yard swing offer the perfect place to watch the wild turkeys
or deer. The Fox Ridge cabin sleeps up to three and the Cardwell
Cabin sleeps up to four. Complimentary continental breakfast
is available in the Fox Ridge Cabin with an additional charge for
guests in the Cardwell Cabin. Microwaves & refrigerators are
available along with wireless Internet access. Special occasion
packages are available.
Ruby Lodge at Springlake Woods
6 guest rooms
367 Springlake Street - Madisonville
270-821-5812 • www.madisonvillebandb.com
Ruby Lodge at Spring Lake Woods is actually comprised of two
estate homes offering a total of six guest rooms and extensive
indoor and outdoor common areas. Although only three blocks
from downtown Madisonville, the Bed & Breakfast is situated
on 70 acres of park-like setting, complete with lake and outdoor
pool and hydro spa to be enjoyed in warmer months. Given its
serenity and natural beauty, the facility is ideal for weddings and
celebrations of all types as well as business and sales meetings.
Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism
270-821-4171 • 877-243-5280
www.visitmadisonvilleky.com
For more information
15 East Center Street • Madisonville, KY 42431
Hopkins County Tourist
& Convention Commission
Outdoor adventures and a
lifetime of memories begin here.
877-243-5280
270-821-4171
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