Reel in your anchor or lunker fish and set off for some secluded stretch of shoreline on one of the biggest man-made lakes on the Atlantic side of the Mississippi, Lake Cumberland, popular with houseboaters, anglers and water-sports fiends.
Two National Historic Landmarks - Locust Grove, home of Gen. George Rogers Clark, and the Water Tower - are featured along this Ohio River route in Louisville. Enjoy panoramic views of harbors, parks, woodlands and horse farms.
Points of Interest
Points of Interest Along The Way
Water Tower (KY)
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971, this stately white tower catches the eye. It has been called one of the finest examples of industrial archicture in the world.
Directions
Located at 3005 River Road, about 3 miles east of downtown Louisville.
Details
Length:
10 miles (16 km)
Time:
20 minutes
Main Roads:
River Rd
Fees:
Fees are only at attractions along the way or parking, especially in downtown Louisville.
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