Andrea's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Barren River Lake
Mammoth Cave
It’s about an hour away but if you have an extra day, Dale Hollow Lake is worth the drive for boating or golf.
41 locals recommend
Dale Hollow Lake
It’s about an hour away but if you have an extra day, Dale Hollow Lake is worth the drive for boating or golf.
Brigadoon Nature Preserve
Hiking trail where you get a glimpse of the lake
Lost River Cave
2818 Nashville RdAbsolutely stunning view from the cave entrance. Beautiful formations!
9 locals recommend
Crystal Onyx Cave
425 Prewitts Knob RdAbsolutely stunning view from the cave entrance. Beautiful formations!
Food scene
Kanha Kafe
131 E Main StUnexpectedly good pho
Los Mariachis
1415 Old Gallatin RdBest enchiladas in Glasgow
El Mazatlan #1
102 Max Wagner DriveOutdoor dining with some unique menu options that are all delicious
Try the cazuelas for two if you’re in the mood for fajitas…shrimp, pork, chicken & steak with all the fajita fixins. Best salsa in Glasgow, imo. If you haven’t already figured it out, Glasgow is the mecca of good Mexican restaurants.
11 locals recommend
Garcia's Grill
516 N Race StTry the cazuelas for two if you’re in the mood for fajitas…shrimp, pork, chicken & steak with all the fajita fixins. Best salsa in Glasgow, imo. If you haven’t already figured it out, Glasgow is the mecca of good Mexican restaurants.
La Nacional
106 Shane DriveStreet tacos in the back of the store. Fresh, chunky guacamole. Try the pastor tacos!
Yancey’s Gastropub and Brewery
128 S Public SquareLocal brewery
Shogun of Glasgow
106 North Race StreetSushi and hibachi
Best steak in Glasgow, hands down! Try the pecan cobbler.
FYI: They don’t have a liquor license so if you’re looking to have a cocktail with dinner might want to choose another place.
20 locals recommend
A Little Taste of Texas
303 S Broadway StBest steak in Glasgow, hands down! Try the pecan cobbler.
FYI: They don’t have a liquor license so if you’re looking to have a cocktail with dinner might want to choose another place.
They serve breakfast and lunch on the weekends but be prepared for a crowd. Known for their hotdogs and funky store.
15 locals recommend
Paradise Point Market Place
10300 New Glasgow RdThey serve breakfast and lunch on the weekends but be prepared for a crowd. Known for their hotdogs and funky store.
Southern Cup Coffee & Cafe
800 West Main StreetGood little coffee shop with a drive thru
Good ice cream. Haven’t had a chance to try their coffee yet but have heard good things.
Cave City Creamery
201 Hubbard LaneGood ice cream. Haven’t had a chance to try their coffee yet but have heard good things.
The best sushi! Joe is the real deal! Highly recommend the Jenny roll and blue crunchy shrimp. Good Miso soup. Oh and the Wasabi Shumai 😋
6 locals recommend
Yuki Japanese Restaurant
151 Iron Skillet CtThe best sushi! Joe is the real deal! Highly recommend the Jenny roll and blue crunchy shrimp. Good Miso soup. Oh and the Wasabi Shumai 😋
They offer a wine tasting which is always fun! The Shelby Chardonnay is good!
8 locals recommend
Bluegrass Vineyard
5016 Smiths Grove- Scottsville RdThey offer a wine tasting which is always fun! The Shelby Chardonnay is good!
Open on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Good, home cooked food.
8 locals recommend
Esters Farm Cafe & Catering
10 Park City-Bon Ayr RdOpen on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Good, home cooked food.
Fine Arts Bistro
143 N Public SquareJust down the road and it is pretty great BBQ. Get it to go or sit at one of their picnic tables out front. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm. Try the meatloaf sandwich with the spicy slaw!
South Fork Grill
2224 Scottsville RoadJust down the road and it is pretty great BBQ. Get it to go or sit at one of their picnic tables out front. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm. Try the meatloaf sandwich with the spicy slaw!
If you’re going to the lake, this is one of the nearest marinas to the house. They cook BBQ on the weekends. The shoulder is the best you’ll find without making the trip to TVille for Monroe County style BBQ which is hard to beat. Good grilled chicken too!
The Narrows
1880 Narrows RoadIf you’re going to the lake, this is one of the nearest marinas to the house. They cook BBQ on the weekends. The shoulder is the best you’ll find without making the trip to TVille for Monroe County style BBQ which is hard to beat. Good grilled chicken too!
The King's Café
101 East College StreetCute coffee shop
Entertainment
Barren River Lake State Park
1149 State Park RdThere’s golf and a paved bike trail
The Grove
702 Happy Valley RoadLive outdoor music in the summer. Haven’t personally been yet but it sounds fun!
Beech Bend
798 Beech Bend Park RdAmusement park and water park with a lazy river
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
Interstate 65Pet a kangaroo!
Kayaking and tube floats on the river with shuttle and rental available. Karaoke or live band in the barn on weekends.
The Slab by the Barren Campground
10820 Bugtussle RoadKayaking and tube floats on the river with shuttle and rental available. Karaoke or live band in the barn on weekends.
Good for a rainy day, especially for the kiddos. Bowling, skating and games available.
11 locals recommend
Ralphie's Fun Center
702 Happy Valley RdGood for a rainy day, especially for the kiddos. Bowling, skating and games available.
Bowling Green, KY is the place every Corvette is made. See the sinkhole where the showroom swallowed up 8 vintage Corvettes in 2014 and learn cool stuff about cars. Drive a corvette around the racetrack in the simulator.
159 locals recommend
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette DrBowling Green, KY is the place every Corvette is made. See the sinkhole where the showroom swallowed up 8 vintage Corvettes in 2014 and learn cool stuff about cars. Drive a corvette around the racetrack in the simulator.
If you’re doing the Bourbon Trail, this one is a must! You’ll get the full experience, even includes a stop at the old cooperage building.
27 locals recommend
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
3860 Fitzgerald RdIf you’re doing the Bourbon Trail, this one is a must! You’ll get the full experience, even includes a stop at the old cooperage building.
Willett Distillery
1869 Loretto RdA family owned distillery, beautiful grounds
Essentials
Convenient place to grab last minute items that’s less than 2 miles from the house. This one doesn’t have fresh produce but does have a small refrigerator/freezer section.
Dollar General
4830 Scottsville RoadConvenient place to grab last minute items that’s less than 2 miles from the house. This one doesn’t have fresh produce but does have a small refrigerator/freezer section.
Houchens IGA
619 S L Rogers Wells BlvdNearest grocery store, about 7 minutes away
Walmart Supercenter
2345 Happy Valley RdAbout 15 minutes away from the house.
Food Lion
214 S L Rogers Wells BlvdTen minutes away