OTHER AREA ATTRACTIONS

Acres of Land Winery
2285 Barnes Mill Road
(859) 328-3000
www.acresoflandwinery.com
Acres of Land Winery, located six miles off I-75, is the ultimate in agroturism. Enjoy walking trails, horse-drawn wagon rides, picnic areas, gift shop and more. A restaurant offers homemade regional favorites. A 6,000 sq. ft. building and tents available for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, picnics, family reunions, etc. Call for business hours.

Battle of Richmond Self-Guided Driving Tour
345 Lancaster Avenue (Richmond Visitor Center)
(859) 626-8474
(800) 866-3705
The Battle of Richmond Tour is part of the National Civil War Trust Discovery Trail. Follow the path of the Civil War Battle of Richmond on a self-guided driving tour of the battlefields and skirmish areas. Audio cassettes and CD's available for sale or refundable deposit. Complete tour lasts approximately two hours.

The Bennett House Bed & Breakfast Events and Specialty Teas
419 W. Main Street
(859) 623-7876
(877) 204-3426
www.bennetthousebb.com
Beautifully restored 1880 Queen Anne style residence with Romanesque detailing. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy formal English-style specialty teas served monthly in magnificent surroundings. Lovely paneled switch-back staircase and stained glass windows. Bed and breakfast rooms and reception/meeting space also available.
Reservations required for specialty teas. Part of Richmond Downtown Walking Tour of Homes.

Bybee Pottery
US 25, Bybee, KY 40385
(859) 369-5350
Oldest pottery west of the Alleghenies. Established in 1845. World famous family pottery business. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM (closed for lunch). Free tours upon request.

Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area
638 Dreyfus Road, Berea, KY 40403
(800) 859-1549
1,688 acres. Regulated hunting. Fishing can be done from the bank. Skeet & Trap Shooting are available.
For Skeet information call (859) 986-3438.
For Trap information call (859) 986-4130.

Christopher "Kit" Carson's Birthplace Marker
Tates Creek Road, KY 169
(859) 626-8474
(800) 866-3705
This historic marker was established as a tribute to Christopher "Kit" Carson, the famous pioneer and explorer of the western frontier. Born on Christmas Eve in 1809, in a small log cabin in Madison County, Kit grew up to be a well-known explorer and scout. Historical information on Carson's life is available at the Richmond Tourism Department.

Daniel Boone Monument
University Drive, EKU Campus
(859) 622-1000
Located on EKU's "Campus Beautiful," this statue's foot is rubbed for good luck by students and tourists.

Deer Run Stable, LLC.
2001 River Circle Drive
(859) 527-6339
www.deerrunstable.com
"Saddle Up & Wind Down!" Conveniently located in one of the area's most scenic countrysides, the heart of Daniel Boone country.
Horseback trail rides, pony rides, hay rides, bonfires, picnics and rustic camping. Riding lessons, overnight/long term boarding. Closed Mondays except holidays.

Double M Rodeo Co.
2017 Red House Road
(859) 623-4699
Hosts various equestrian events.

Downtown Richmond
345 Lancaster Avenue (Richmond Visitor Center)
(859) 626-8474
(800) 866-3705
With over 100 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and three National Register Historic Districts, downtown Richmond is considered one of the state's finest restored 19th century commercial districts. Visit retail and antiques stores, restaurants and historic buildings in the downtown area.

Eastern Kentucky University
Lancaster Avenue
(859) 622-1000
www.eku.edu
"The Campus Beautiful" offers over 240 degree programs and options. With five colleges and a graduate program, Eastern has a broad academic course offering. campus walking tours are available by request and feature historic buildings and sculptures. Other attractions include the Daniel Boone Monument and Hummel Planetarium's Star Theater.

Fort Boonesborough State Park
I-75, Exit 95
(859) 527-3131
parks.ky.gov
Fort Boonesborough State Park features a reconstructed fort on the banks of the Kentucky River with on-site crafts such as candle dipping, pottery turning, lye soap making and welding. Also offers two gift shops, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, miniature golf, camping sites, a sandy beach, picnic shelters, nature trails, historic Lock and Dam #10 on the Kentucky River and more. Bus Parking and group tours available.

Hours of operations:
Open daily April 1 - October 31 from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Open Wed-Sun. November 1 - March 31 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Week.

Admissions:
Adults 13-up $6.00
Children $4.00 (children 6 and under free)
Combination tickets for Fort & Kentucky River Museum, $1.00 extra.

Gallery on Main
128 W. Main Street
(859) 623-2747
Located in the front lobby of Community Trust Bank on Main Street, downtown Richmond. Large handmade quilt on display in bank lobby.

Gibson Bay Municipal Golf Course
2000 Gibson Bay Drive
(859) 623-0225
www.gibsonbay.com
This 18 hole, par 72, championship, 7200 yard public golf course was designed by internationally renowned Michael Hurzdan. Built by Paul Clute & Associates. Features 33 bunkers, a driving and putting range, plenty of water hazards, rolling greens, 4-5 tee boxes at each hole. Bus parking available.

Hummel Planetarium and Space Theater
Kit Carson Drive
(859) 622-1547
www.planetarium.eku.edu
Fourth largest planetarium of its kind in the world.
Hours of operations:
Public shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday
(Children's at 6:00 PM, Main Feature at 7:30 PM)
Saturday Matinees include a Children's Program at 2:00 PM and a Main Feature at 3:30 PM. Sunday no programs. Special holiday programs in December. Bus parking available.
Adults $4:00, Senior Citizens/Students $3.50, Children 12 and under $3.00.

Irvinton House Museum
345 Lancaster Avenue (Richmond Visitor Center)
(859) 626-1422
Historic Irvinton House is Richmond's local museum. Exhibits include items from the community as well as Eastern Kentucky University's J. T. Dorris Collection. Features one of the only seven remaining Revolutionary War uniforms in the United States. Free tours.

Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation Monument
Kit Carson Drive
(859) 622-2912



Sited in front of the Funderburk Building, Eastern Kentucky University.

Kentucky River Museum
I-75, Exit 95
(859) 527-3131
Located at Fort Boonesborough State Park.
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Admissions: $2.00 adult and $1.00 child. Combination tickets available for Fort and Museum.

Lake Reba Recreational Complex
Gibson Bay Drive
(859) 623-8753
parks.richmond.ky.us
450 acres recreational complex includes nature trails, 18 hole Adventure Golf Course, batting cage facility, 10 baseball and softball fields, 9 soccer fields, 1 1/2 basketball court, picnic pavilions, horseshoe complex, walking trails, volleyball courts and a 75-acre fishing and boating lake. Trolling motors permitted. Lake contains large-mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish and redear sun-fish. Bus parking available. Park also features Gibson Bay Golf Course and Driving Range.

Madison County Courthouse
101 W. Main Street
(859) 624-4700
Erected in 1849-1850, the Courthouse is one of the finest examples of Greek revival style architecture in Kentucky. The Madison County Courthouse lobby showcases a boulder with an original inscription of Squire Boone's signature dating back to 1770.

Old Federal Building/ Madison County District Court
359 W. Main Street
(859) 624-4719



Built in 1897, the Old Federal Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Madison County Public Library
507 W. Main Street
(859) 623-6704
The library has a total combined book collection of over 69,335 volumes and currently subscribe to over 100 different magazines and 7 newspapers. The libraries also offer audio/visual materials, photocopy machines, fax machines for public use, children's programs, meeting rooms, and a bookmobile service.
Hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday and Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Richmond Area Arts Center
Lancaster Avenue and Water Street
(859) 624-4242
Restored historical church building which houses art displays, music workshops, children's programs, concerts and much more.

Richmond Cemetery
East Main Street, US 25 S
(859) 623-2529
Largest cemetery in the area. VFW memorial, graves of U. S. Representative Daniel Breck, Cassius M. Clay and tombstones of Civil War Battle of Richmond soldiers.
Hours of operations:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Back gate is open until 5:00 PM (7:00 PM during summer months)

Richmond Downtown Walking Tour of Homes
345 Lancaster Avenue (Richmond Visitor Center)
(859) 626-8474
(800) 866-3705
A self-guided walking tour booklet featuring over 70 historical buildings, homes and churches. Guided tours available by advance arrangement.

Richmond Raceway
US 52 East
(859) 623-9408
Stock car racing every Saturday night at 8:00 PM. Special events.

Valley View Ferry
Tates Creek Road, KY 169
(859) 258-3611
Kentucky's oldest continuous business dating back to 1785. Serves Madison, Jessamine and Fayette counties.
Hours of operations:
Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Free fare. Please call ahead to confirm operation.

White Hall State Historic Site
I-75, Exit 95, White Hall Road
(859) 623-9178
parks.ky.gov
Home of Cassius Marcellus Clay, fiery emancipationist, publisher and U. S. Minister to Russia. This state historic site features a 44 room Italianate mansion, shaded picnic areas, a gift shop, outside slave quarters and cook buildings.
Hours of operations:
April 1 - October 31 from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
(Tours 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
After Labor Day closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
November 1 - March 31 open Wednesday through Saturday - weather permitting
(Tours 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
Adults $6.00, Children $3.00, Students $2.50. Group rates available.