Your haven for Outdoor Adventure with plenty to do indoors as well.
From rural rolling farmland adored by bikers, to steep terrain with expansive vistas enjoyed by hikers, to golf, parks and loads of water sports, outdoor enthusiasts can always find something to do in Christain County. If a museum, community theatre, or antique shopping sound more intriguing, we have plenty of indoor entertainment options, too.
Explore it all in Hopkinsville-Christian County... where we know the value of a good time.
Highlights
Trail of Tears Commemorative Park - Situated on a portion of the campground used by the Cherokee Indians on the infamous Trail of Tears, this portion includes the grave sites of Chiefs White Path and Fly Smith. Also on the site is a restored log cabin, Heritage Center and picnic areas.
Edgar Cayce, 1877-1945 - Considered by many to be the greatest psychic of the 20th Century, Edgar Cayce was born on March 18, 1877 in Hopkinsville and died on January 3, 1945 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. From 1901, when he was 24, until his death he gave over 14,000 'readings', many of which were transcribed by a stenographer and are available for research. A "reading" was a discourse given by Mr. Cayce while he was lying down with his eyes closed and in an altered state of consciousness. And now, decades after Mr. Cayce's death, his readings continue to inspire, educate and amaze those who research them.
Recreation
What's your pleasure? From lush wooded lake areas to gently rolling landscapes with huge skys, the Hopkinsville-Christian County area offers a multitude of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. A mild climate makes many outdoor activities like golf or hiking available most any day of the year. Avid water sport seekers can enjoy scuba diving and water park fun during the summer season.
Golf - Four public courses in the immediate vicinity, 30 courses in a 50-mile radius, and a mild year-round climate make Hopkinsville a golfer's dream. From dramatic elevation changes to gentle rolling fairways, we have the vistas and the variety of challenges for you.
State & National Parks - Two major parks in the area are Pennyrile Forest State Park, and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. Pennyville Forest offers a pristine lake setting surrounded by beautiful woodlands. There are opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, camping, hiking, and more. Rustic wood and stone Penyrile lodge has rooms available year-round.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation area is a peninsula in Kentucky and Tennessee located between Lake Barley and Kentucky Lake. This wilderness area is home to plentiful wildlife and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including biking, camping, fishing, hiking, off-roading, and many other activities. There are historic sites in the area, as well as an educational “Nature Station” and a planetarium.
Family Fun - Hopkinsville Christian County has plenty to offer for the whole family. At the Pennyroyal Scuba Blue Springs Resort, a wide range of diving from beginner to advanced can be enjoyed, in water from 5 to 130 ft in depth. With some of the clearest water in the state, Blue Springs is renowned as a diving destination. Another family fun activity—disc golf—can be enjoyed behind the recreation center on Thomas Street, adjacent to North Drive Recreation Complex. The 9-hole course is hilly with trees, creek, a pond, and tall grass areas. At Jeffers' Bend Environmental & Botanical Gardens there are nature trails, a windmill-aerated lake, bird observatory, amphitheatre, welcome center and environmental classrooms. Other family attractions include the Breaker Family Aquatic Center, The Roller Dome Funplex, Indian Hills Bowling Alley, and many others!
Water Recreation - There are many natural and manmade water areas to enjoy in the area. For a family friendly water park adventure, visit the Breaker Family Aquatic Center. The water park features twisting tubes, a lazy river, a splash zone interactive playground, along with a pool-side cafe. The Pennyrile Forest State Park is beautiful lake surrounded by forest and offers boating, fishing, swimming, and many other activities. Land Between the Lakes is the largest island peninsula in the U.S. and is surrounded by two beautiful lakes and acres of wilderness. There is plenty of boat access and activities like fishing, swimming and canoeing. If scuba diving is your thing, or you want to take lessons, be sure to check out the renowned Pennyroyal Scuba Blue Springs Resort, where beginning and advanced scuba divers can explore depths that range from 5 to 130 ft.
Events
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