'''Benton''' is a city in the Kentucky Lake region in Western Kentucky. Unless noted, the area code for all listings is 270.
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See
'''Kentucky Opry Country Music Show''', 88 Chilton Rd, 527-3869, [http://www.kentuckyopry.com]. A good, clean wholesome family show. The Kentucky Opry will entertain you with Gospel, Country, 50's and some great impersonations of your favorite Grand Ole Opry stars.
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Family Fun
'''Forgotten Past''', 3390 US Hwy 68 E, 42025, 527-9244, [http://www.forgottenpast.com]. Go-carts, 18 hole miniature golf, bumper cars, museum, arcade and gifts. Open daily at 1PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Weekends in May and September. Located on US 68, 3 miles east of Draffenville.
Golf
'''Benton Golf and Country Club''', Golf Course Rd., 527-9673. 18 Holes / Open-Private.
'''Birmingham Pointe Golf Club''', Golf Course Rd., 354-5050. 18 Holes / Open-Private.
'''The Marvel Golf Course''', 55 Cross Rd., 42025, 354-9050. 18 Holes / Semi-Private.
Buy
'''Antiques Et Cetera & The Emporium''', 1026 Main St., 527-7922.
'''Brenda's Antiques''', 7776 US 68W, 898-6536.
'''Floy's Antiques''', 4397 US Hwy 68 W, 527-8287.
'''Lazy Ridge Country Store''', 17 Cascade Hills Ln., 527-0427.
'''Martin's Country Store''', 287 Cascade Hills Ln., 527-2245.
'''Odds & Ends''', 95 N Main St., 527-2487.
'''Shop-O-Rama''', US 68E, 527-8361.
'''Treasured Memories''', 1207 Main St., 527-0039.
Eat
In addition to many chain restaurants, there are some local establishments in Benton:
'''4 Little Pigs BBQ''', 527-9471.
'''Antler's Restaurant''', 527-5990.
'''Bad Bob's BBQ''', 527-0499.
'''Bee Spring Lodge Restaurant''', 573 Bee Spring Rd., (800) 732-0088. Enjoy breakfast or lunch inside the cozy restaurant or outside at the patio. Full breakfast and lunch menu made to order. Grill is open 6AM-2PM daily, closed on Thursday.
'''Benton Drive In''' 527-3484.
'''Big Bear Resort Restaurant''', 30 Big Bear Rd., (800) 922-BEAR, [http://www.bigbearkentuckylake.com]. Breakfast & lunch. Open for the fishermen.
'''El Costeno Grille''', 527-2797.
'''Godfather's Pizza''', 527-3099.
'''Hutchen's BBQ''', 527-9424.
'''Lacey's Family Restaurant''', 527-7275.
'''Main Street Java''', 527-1811.
'''Majestic Pizza & Steakhouse''', 527-1493.
'''Mr. Gatti's Pizza''', 527-2727.
'''O'Deli's''', 527-9130.
'''Parcell's Foods''', 527-9300.
'''Peking Chinese Restaurant''', 527-2399.
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Sleep
'''Aire Castle Bed & Breakfast''', 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North, 42025 354-5004 or (866) 403-AIRE. or 270-354-5004, [http://www.airecastle.com].
'''Azar Lodge''', 272 Captains Ln., 442-4991, 443-4594 or 556-3515, [http://www.azarslodge.com].
'''Bee Spring Lodge''', 626 Bee Spring Rd., 354-6515 or (800) 732-0088, [http://www.beespringlodge.com].
'''Big Bear Resort''', 30 Big Bear Resort Rd., 354-6414 or (800) 922-BEAR, [http://www.bigbearkentuckylake.com].
'''Cedar Knob Resort''', 1434 Cedar Knob Rd., 354-6998 or (800) 428-7986, [http://www.cedarknobresort.com].
'''Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort''', 1917 Reed Rd., 354-8168 or (800) 467-8168, [http://www.cozycovewaterfront.com].
'''Dinner Bell Cottages''' 13444 US 68 E, 354-6521.
'''Hester's Spot In The Sun''', 350 Hester Rd., 354-8280 or (800) 455-7481, [http://www.hestersresort.com].
'''High Ridge Resort''', 40 Ridge Loop, 354-8989 or (800) 684-8989, [http://www.highridge-resort.com].
'''Hickory Hill Resort''', 90 Hickory Hill Ln., 354-8207 or (800) 280-HILL, [http://www.hickoryhillresort.com].
'''Holiday Inn Express''' 173 Caroll Rd, 42025. 527-5300, [http://www.hiexpress.com].
'''King Creek Resort & Marina''', 972 King Creek Rd., 354-8268 or (800) 733-6710, [http://www.fishinkentucky.com].
'''Malcolm Creek Resort''', 325 Gutherie Dr., 42025 354-6496 or (800) 733-6713, [http://www.malcolmcreek.com].
'''Shamrock Motel''' 806 Main St., 527-1341.
'''Shawnee Bay Resort''', 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd, 354-8360 or (800) 272-4413, [http://www.shawneebayresort.com].
'''Sportsman's Lodge''', 12710 US 68 E, 354-8333 or (800) 733-6716, [http://www.sportsman's-lodge.com].
'''Sportsman's Anchor Resort''', 12888 US 68 E, 354-8493 or (800) 326-3625, [http://www.anchorresortandmarina.com].
'''Southern Komfort Resort''' 460 Southern Komfort Rd, 354-6422 or (800) 526-4946.
'''Tall Oaks Bay''' Off US 68 near Jonathan Creek, (815) 436-4546. [http://www.talloaksbay.com ]
'''Town & Country Resort''', 1425 Gardner Rd., 354-6587 or (800) 422-LAKE, [http://www.kentuckylakeresort.com].
'''Whispering Oaks Resort''', 267 Millers Rd., 354-6628 or (800) 788-1061, [http://www.whisperingoaks.com].
Camping
'''Bee Spring Lodge''', 626 Bee Spring Rd, 42025, (800) 732-0088. 12 sites.
'''Big Bear Resort''', 30 Big Bear Rd, 42025 (800) 922-BEAR. 75 sites.
'''Birmingham Point RV Park''', 5295 Barge Island Rd, 354-8482. 15 sites.
'''Lakeside Campground & Marina''', 12363 US 68 E, (800) 842-9018. On Kentucky Lake. 110 sites.
'''Malcolm Creek Resort''', 325 Guthrie Dr, (800) 733-6713. On Kentucky Lake. 42 sites.
'''Sportsman's Anchor Resort''', 12888 US 68 E, (800) 326-3625. On Kentucky Lake. 55 sites.
'''Southern Komfort Resort''', 460 Southern Komfort Rd, (800) 526-4946. On Kentucky Lake. 200 sites.
'''Town & Country Resort''', 1425 Gardner Rd, (800) 347-1470. 31 sites.
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