Tucked in between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, the Land Between the Lakes is a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area that stretches from Western Kentucky into Tennessee. The area offers almost every kind of outdoor recreation activity imaginable, both on and off the water, with popular options including boating and tubing on the lakes, exploring the 200 miles of hiking trails, and cycling along the beautiful Canal Loop. Other family-friendly attractions include the Woodlands Nature Station, the Golden Pond Visitor Center and Planetarium, and the Elk and Bison Prairie, where you can drive around a 3.5-mile loop trying to spot the animals.

Address: 238 Visitor Center Dr, Golden Pond, KY 42211, Phone: 800-525-7077

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