4 Must-do Activities in downtown Grand Rivers, KY

Located between Lake Barkley, Kentucky Lake, and the Northern Gateway to the National Recreation Area, Grand Rivers, “The Village Between the Lakes”, is home to nationally recognized restaurants, world-class resorts and marinas, countless outdoor activities, and a bit of small-town charm. Discover how we have fun with these must-do activities in downtown Grand Rivers, KY.

Patti’s Settlement

Shop and dine at Patti’s in Grand Rivers, KY. Patti’s Settlement is in the heart of Grand Rivers. The settlement, most famous for their pork chops, features shops, miniature golf, the Settlement Gardens, and more. Take a taste of Patti’s home with you and shop at The Wagon Wheel for Patti’s seasonings, sauces, and homemade strawberry butter. Visit during the holiday season and be greeted by a magical Christmas wonderland decorated with over 800,000 lights.

The Badgett Playhouse Theatre

Come catch a show at the Badgett Playhouse Theatre! Visitors can choose from 15 shows a year of impressive talent, musical theatrics, and performances that rival anything you would see in Branson or Nashville. The playhouse offers 6,000 square feet of space and features state-of-the-art sound and lighting. The auditorium is acoustically designed to capture the highest quality in sound and show quality.

Rent a golf cart

One of the best ways, and most fun way, to get around downtown Grand Rivers, KY is by way of a golf cart. You can rent them from Mid-America Customs and even get one delivered to you for the day, weekend, or week. They will pick it up for you when you are done. It’s a fun way to get around town and see more of downtown Grand Rivers.

Stay at Lighthouse Landing

Located just within a five-minute walk from downtown Grand Rivers, KY are the lakefront accommodations at Lighthouse Landing. Our spacious and comfortable cottages are the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring downtown.

Built with comfort and relaxation in mind, each is furnished with convenient amenities and a calming atmosphere that will make it hard to leave! Our cottages offer lakefront views along with a furnished private deck, BBQ grills, full kitchens or kitchenettes, plus luxury amenities such as indoor whirlpool tubs. Depending on the size of your party, choose from one, two, and three-bedroom cottages and guest rooms.