Outdoor Activities in Central Kentucky

Things to Do
at Beaumont

Kentucky Outdoors

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The great outdoors is alive in Kentucky with mountains, lush forests and streams, and rivers and lakes with more running water than any other state but Alaska. There is great outdoor fun for every member of the family – golf, tennis, walking tours, hiking, bicycling, canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, fishing, public wildlife areas, and nature preserves.

Golf
*Be sure to call for tee times to guarantee playing

The Peninsula Golf Resort - (Pete Dyes Kentucky Golf Masterpiece) Public 18 hole regulation course. Ranked in Kentucky’s top-ten golf courses by Golf Digest Magazine. Motorized rental carts.
*Take U.S. 127 south to Hwy. 152 east, then Hwy. 753.
(877) 249-4747
(Approximately twenty to twenty five minutes from the Inn, but worth the drive if you are looking for a truly challenging but exciting course.)

Bright Leaf Golf Resort – public 18 hole regulation course- par 72, 6615 yards 9 hold regulation course- par 35, 2972 yards 9 hole par 3 course – par 27, 1068 yards. Motorized rental carts and rental clubs
*A highly recommended course by the local folk.
Bright Leaf offers a variety of courses that appeal to any level golfer
*Take U.S. 127 South, approximately 3 miles from the Inn.
(859) 734-5481
10-20 miles:

Old Bridge Golf Course -public 18 hole regulation course – par 72, 6372 yards. Motorized rental carts and rental clubs
*Old Bridge will test the skill of the most confident golfer.
*Take U.S. 127 south to Danville to Maple Avenue, left on Lexington Avenue
*approximately 15 miles from the Inn
(859)236-6051

Tennis

Lions Park Community Center Tennis Courts – Located in Harrodsburg on Factory Street. Three lighted courts are available and open to the public. Take Beaumont Avenue, then right on Greenville Street, then right on Factory Street.

Anderson Dean Community Park - Located on US 127 north, the park has two lighted courts as well as a 2-mile walking path, outdoor pool, basketball courts, volleyball courts, playground, and athletic fields.

Walking Tours

There are three popular walking tours around Historic Harrodsburg. The three blocks of South Main Street between Lexington Street to the merger of Beaumont and Mooreland Avenues, along with the three blocks of North Main and Beaumont Avenue, comprise the historic tours of Harrodsbusrg. The tours highlight the history of many of the buildings throughout Harrodsburg, as well as their architectural design. The tour is divided into three parts- the Downtown tour, the Northern tour, and the Beaumont tour.

The Downtown Tour – This tour comprises the three blocks of South Main Street between Lexington Street and the merger of Beaumont and Mooreland Avenues. Some highlights of the Downtown tour are the seven historic churches of Harrodsburg, Main Street, and Morgan Row.

The Northern Tour – This tour is centered between North Main Street and College Street. The Matherly-Armstrong House, Diamond Point, and Doricham are a few of the highlights on the northern side of Harrodsburg.

The Beaumont Tour – One of the most popular tours is the Beaumont tour. Beginning right outside of the Inn and continuing down Beaumont Avenue, this tour offers many fascinating architectural designs.

Parks

Anderson/Dean Community Park – U.S. 127 North (734-9167) – The newly constructed 200 area recreational complex includes a two mile walking/jogging trail, children’s play ground, picnic shelter, tennis courts, five baseball fields, four soccer fields, two softball fields, two outdoor basketball courts, two lighted sand volleyball courts, football field, horseshoe and croquet courts, 18-hole disk golf court, and Olympic size swimming pool. Open daylight to dark.

Hiking

There are many great hiking places within Kentucky. Many of Kentucky’s state parks provide marked trails and most of the state nature preserves and public wildlife areas have available hiking. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has numerous hiking trails meandering around their vast acreage, complete with old mill sites, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and common critter sightings.

Bicycling

Bicycling can be a great adventure throughout Kentucky. The scenic beauty of the state at its peak in the spring and fall – the varied topography, and the generally temperate climate are the perfect ingredients for great cycling adventures. Contact the following for further information about bicycling and even a tailored bicycle route in the Central Kentucky area.

Ernst Crown-Weber
Danville Bike and Fitness
417 West Main St.
Danville, Ky. 40422
(859) 238-7669

Canoeing and Rafting

There are 14 major river systems in Kentucky offering lots of canoeing and rating experiences. Paddle down a pleasant, smooth stream or test your skills on a fast-flowing mountain river with whitewater up to Class V.

Canoe Kentucky
7265 Peaks Mill Road
Frankfort, Ky. 40601
(502) 227-4492
*Elkhorn Creek and Benson Creek, Class I-II, canoe and guided raft trips, 5 – 20 miles, year-round
*South Fork or Elkhorn Creek, Class I-II, rental canoes by hour or day, May – September
*North Fork of Elkhorn Creek, Class I, rental canoes by hour or day, March - October
*Kentucky River, Class I, rental canoes by hour or day, April – October
*Salt River, Class I, canoe trips, four hours to one week, April – September

Sheltowee Trace Outfitters
P. O. Box 1060
Whitley City, Ky. 42653
(859) 679-5026 or (800) 541-RAFT
*North Fork of Cumberland above and below falls, Class I-III, canoe, guided raft and funyak trips, five hours to two days, mid May – October

Still Waters Canoe Trails
249 Strohmeier Road
Frankfort, Ky. 40601
(502) 223-8896
*Elkhorn Creek and Benson Creek, Class I-II, rental canoes, 2-34 miles, March – November
*Kentucky River, Class I, canoe trips, 6-31 miles, March – November

Thaxton’s Canoe Trails
Route 2, Box 391
Falmouth, Ky. 41040
(859) 654-5111
*Licking River, Class I, canoe, kayak and tube trips, two hours to several days, April – October

Horseback Riding

What better place to ride horses than “the horse capital of the world!” A guided trail ride is offered at the Lexington Horse Park, just 50 minutes from the Inn.

Big Red Stables – 1605 Jackson Pike – three miles North on U.S. 127, Harrodsburg, Ky., (859) 734-3118. Enjoy more than 2,000 acres of beautiful Riding space. Guided or unguided rides available. Open daily 9:00 a.m. until Dark, by chance or appointment. Admission charged.

Kentucky Horse Park – 50 minute guided trail ride, western style saiddle. Rides beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at approximately 4:15 p.m. Trail rides go out every hour and fifteen minutes after 10:00 a.m.

Fishing

The streams and lakes of Kentucky are great places for freshwater fishing. There is no closed season on fishing in Kentucky. Herrington Lake offers many of the favorite Kentucky species and is just 20 minutes from the Inn.

Herrington Lake
Chimney Rock Marina
KY 152 near Burgin
(859) 748-9065
March – October
*Bait, gasoline, open and covered slips, ice, restrooms, snack bar

Gwinn Island Fishing Resort
Off KY 33 near Danville
(859) 236-4286
April – October
*Fishing boat rental, pontoon rental, bait, gasoline, open and covered slips grocery and ice, restrooms, snack bar and restaurant, day use area

Kamp Kennedy Marina
KY 152 near Burgin
(859) 548-2101
Year-round
*Houseboat rental, fishing boat rental, pontoon rental, bait, gasoline, open and covered slips, grocery nd ice, snack bar, day use area

Public Wildlife Areas and Nature Preserves

Whatever your interest in wild things and wide open spaces, Kentucky’s public wildlife areas and nature preserves offer you plenty of chances to enjoy the outdoors while getting in touch with nature.

Central Kentucky
* Madison County, nine miles south of Richmond.. Gravel road through center, hiking and horseback trails throughout area. Rolling To flat terrain with wooded areas and several wildlife food plots. Field trial, trap- shoots, bird dog training, hiking, and bird watching. Owned by Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
*Six miles out Jacks Creek Pike. The spectacular Kentucky River palisades are perserved in this 374-acre Sanctuary. Features seven miles of hiking trails, 300 species of wildflowers and Year-round programs.

Beaumont Inn
Located in the heart of Kentucky's famous Bluegrass Region
638 Beaumont Inn Drive / PO Box 158
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Call for reservations, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST: 1-800-352-3992 or 859-734-3381
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