If you’re looking for a way to escape the heat this summer and don’t want to travel abroad, visit Kentucky and cool off in the water, on the water, or both. Whether it’s to relax for a few days or find some adventure exploring, Kentucky has everything you could want for water adventures.
Spend a few days relaxing at Lake Cumberland, floating on the tranquil waters of one of Kentucky’s most beautiful bodies of water. Even better, rent a houseboat and enjoy the complete experience of lake life.
Houseboats are available for rent at numerous marinas on lakes throughout the state, but Lake Cumberland is known as the “Houseboating Capital of the World” and has the largest fleet of houseboats for rent in the country. Discover the perfect vessel, from a small houseboat for two to 90-foot boats that can accommodate your entire extended family. Many come with amenities like air conditioning, full kitchens, TVs, private cabins, and even hot tubs and water slides.
Interested in a little more excitement? Try the calm waters at Grayson Lake State Park for standup paddleboarding, or paddle a canoe through the rapids at Breaks Interstate Park, from relatively easy Class II and III rapids to the high adventure of Class VI.
Do you enjoy fishing? Whether casting from the riverbank, from a johnboat, or wading in the water, you could spend years fishing throughout the state and still not discover all the amazing fishing spots in Kentucky’s streams, dams, and lakes.
For those seeking a sailing adventure, check out the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. With Kentucky Lake on one side and Lake Barkley on the other, there are over 300 miles of open waters to explore.
Kentucky has plenty of options for those who want to take their water adventures below the surface. Pennyroyal Scuba Center Blue Springs Resort in Hopkinsville is a unique stop for everything scuba-related. Offering certification classes and selling just about any piece of scuba gear you might need, this diver’s paradise features a 22-acre spring-fed quarry that is 120 feet deep with dozens of points of interest for divers placed at various underwater depths. All of them are easy to find and photograph with a waterproof smartphone.
The options for water adventures in Kentucky don’t stop here. To learn more and plan your trip, visit kentuckytourism.com.
Whether heading north, south, east, or west, on the surface of the water, below the water, or just staying close to the water; Kentucky has the perfect water-themed vacation for you.
Source: State point