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Mercer County
Partners in Progress
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Harrodsburg and Mercer County offer many recreational
opportunities.
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Anderson - Dean
Park
1501 Louisville Road (Hwy 127N)
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-734-9167
A plethora of
outdoor activities abound at this
first class community faculty. The
213 acre facility has a 5 field
baseball complex; a three field
softball complex, a ten field soccer
complex, pang-pong courts, lighted
tennis courts, lighted basketball
courts, lighted softball batting
cages lighted, a volleyball courts,
horse shoe pits, an 18 hole disc (frisbee) golf
course, a two mile walking / biking
trail, an outdoor and indoor picnic
shelter, a skateboard park and
several children's playgrounds. In
addition, there is an aquatic
center with a 40 foot water slide, a
junior Olympic Lap Pool, and a
children's play feature.
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Bluegrass Fitness Center
1010 Colton Drive
Harrodsburg,
, KY 40330
859-734-0590
This family oriented facility offers a
wide variety of equipment and training
options. There are Nautilus machines and
free weights for all levels of fitness.
The fitness programs include personal
training, group fitness classes and all
levels of aerobics including the Silver
Sneaker program for the mature and
physically challenged. And when you need
refreshing they offer cooler drinks,
protein drinks and supplements as well.
They also provide child care. Check with
them for the current specials.
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Bright Leaf Golf
Resort
1742 US 127
South (Danville Road)
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-734-5481/ 1-800-469-6038
This
36 hole resort has a 27 hole regulation
course and a 9 hole lighted course (
until 11:00 PM). The complex also has a
health club, pro shop, restaurant and
hotel rooms and villas overlooking the
course.
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The Cummins Ferry Campground and
Marina
2558 Cummins Ferry Road
Salvisa, KY 40372
859-865-2003
www.kentuckyriverpalisades.com
This River front facility offers RV and
Tent camping with full utility hookups,
a fully stocked marina and recreation
areas. It also offers boat rentals, a
boat ramp and a country store for those
last minute snacks and bait items. (Make
sure you keep them separate!)"
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Dixie Belle Riverboat
3501 US Hwy 68 E. (Lexington Road)
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
The Dixie Belle Riverboat is operated by
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill from Shaker
Landing. This narrated excursion goes through
the Kentucky River Palisades with
breathtaking views around each bend. Three
excursions daily from May through October:
12 noon, 2 PM and 4 PM
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Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse
Skylar’s Landing
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-734-3400
This 20,000 square foot restaurant and
entertainment facility is scheduled for
completion in the spring of 2009. It will be
located in Skylar's Landing, a 38.5-acre
development, in southern Harrodsburg.
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Lake
Herrington Chimney Rock RV Park, Cane
Run Fishing Marina, Chimney Rock
Marina, Pandora Marina, Royalty's
Fishing Camp and Marina, and Walker's
Mid-Lake Marina are all located in
Mercer County.
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Mercer County
Fairgrounds
The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show,
historically held the last week on July,
is considered one of the top Saddlebread
Horseshows in Kentucky. The fairgrounds
also hosts other events throughout the
year.
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Old Fort Harrod State
Park
100 South College Street (US
127 @ US 68)
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
This park is a reconstruction of the
first permanent settlement west
of the Alleghenies. Costumed crafts
people perform everyday
pioneer tasks during scheduled times of
the year. Visit their website
and plan your vacation to join us and
live a piece of Kentucky
history.
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Pin Oak
Driving Range
1801 US 127 South (Danville
Road),
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-613-5870
Open Weekdays 5-9
PM, Saturday 12 noon - 10:00 PM, and
Sunday 2-9 PM.
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The Ragged Edge
Community Theater
111 South Main Street
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-734-2389
This local thespian group has their own
dedicated facility. Join them
for their upcoming season. To see a
schedule of upcoming
performances and to learn more, call or
click on the
link to learn more.
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Shaker Village of Pleasant
Hill
3501 US Hwy 68 E. (Lexington Road)
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-734-5411
There
are over 40 miles of well marked hiking and
horseback riding trails at Shaker Village of
Pleasant Hill. Brochure and trail map
available. Free to hikers, admission for
riders, turnouts and stall rentals.
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The Twin Hills
Drive-in Theater
1785
Louisville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-734-3474
This hidden jewel is one of only 12
remaining drive-ins in
Kentucky. The Twin Hills complex
re-opened for the 2006 summer season and
has been growing in popularity ever
since. During the
Drive-in heyday there were 116 screens
open in Kentucky.
www.twinhillsdrivein.com
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YMCA
Wilderness Trace Young Men's Christian
Association
130 North College Street,
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-734-9622
After School and day camp programs are
offered to school kids with
facilities for supervised computer use,
homework completion and
recreation. Stop by or call today to
find out more.
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