Kentucky Lakes / Prizer Point KOA

Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is a pristine 170,000-acre national recreation area in western Kentucky and Tennessee. Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, you'll find a wide range of outdoor activities on offer for the family. Travel the trails. Discover local wildlife, including deer and beaver. Experience history first-hand. Enjoy some lakeside delights, or simply bask in the beauty of this untouched wilderness. One of the many things you won't want to miss at LBL is the Homeplace. This working 19th-century farm features historical varieties of crops and livestock from the mid-19th century. Workers use period tools and techniques to accomplish a variety of tasks. During your visit, be sure to join the recreational area's interpreters for guide-led hikes through the forest paths of Land Between The Lakes. Get an up-close encounter with one of the Backyard residents at the Nature Station, and drive through Elk and Bison Prairie, a restoration of the region's original prairie habitat. Watch bison stroll through native prairie grasses or hear the bugle of elk.

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Fort Donelson National Battlefield is located a short distance southeast of the Kentucky Lakes/Prizer Point KOA in Dover, Tennessee. It was the site of a historic Civil War battle that began on February 14, 1862 that ended in the surrender of Confederate troops to Union General, Ulysses S. Grant two days later. This Confederate defeat encouraged Union troops and marked their continued pathway to victory that helped them win back the region. While here, you will see the river batteries and the historic Dover Hotel where the actual surrender took place.

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This array of colorful art tells the story of this area and showcases the talents of regional artisans. The National Quilt Museum is a non-profit institution whose goal is to honor and promote the quiltmakers of today. As you stroll through the world's largest and most distinguished museum devoted to quilts, you will learn about the craft of quiltmaking and discover the craftsmanship that goes into these unique and elaborate tapestries.The museum consists of three galleries, each featuring vibrant exhibits of the finest quilt and fiber art in the world. This historic downtown Paducah location also plays host to quilters from near and far who come to attend one of the many educational programs here taught by master quilters.

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Pearls are the only gemstone formed by a living creature. If you are fond of pearls or interested in learning how this gorgeous iridescent product of nature is brought forth from the indigenous washboard mussel, then you must stop by the Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum. This is Tennessee's official historical site of pearl-culturing and North America's only freshwater pearl-culturing farm. As you walk in, you will be greeted by a video presentation that provides a helpful overview of the culturing process. You will then get an opportunity to see the farm first-hand. A lovely gift shop is also open year-round. Several guided tours offer unique experiences, such as a visit from a local diver, meeting the farm manager and enjoying a catered lunch.

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