Overview
Gilbertsville is a town in Kentucky's Western Waterlands region on the shore of Kentucky Lake and near the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 8 places to stay
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Best things about Gilbertsville
Twilight Cabaret Productions
42044. Production company featuring Mystery Dinner Theatre, Summer Comedy Theatre and Holiday Dinner Theatre at Ken Bar Resort in Gilbertsville, Kentucky.
Kentucky Dam Village State Park
18 holes of golf. Public
Maggie's Jungle Golf
Look for the animals scattered through the miniature golf course.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 27°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PAH Barkley Regional Airport, Paducah — 26 mi away. Directions
- MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, Marion — 64 mi away. Directions
- BNA Nashville International Airport, Nashville — 109 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Twilight Cabaret Productions, Kentucky Dam Village State Park
- Lunch Bill's Restaurant
- Afternoon Maggie's Jungle Golf
- Dinner Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
See
Do
Buy
Shop Martha's Strawberry Fields Antiques & Collectibles
- Twin Lakes Antique Mall US 641S +1 270-362-2218.
- Warehouse Textiles 5763 US 641N +1 270-362-9702.
Eat
- Angler's Restaurant 2184 US 62 +1 270-362-4278.
- Twistin 50s 2261 US 62 +1 270-362-5082.
Drink
In 2015, Marshall County became "wet", allowing sales of packaged alcohol and sales by the drink in restaurants.
Sleep
Stay Autumn Lane Hideaway
Stay Big Fish Cabin
Stay Cinderella Motel
- Colonial Motel, 6439 US 641 N, +1 270-362-4125.
Camping
- Buckhorn RV Park, 5053 Moors Camp Hwy., +1 270-362-3646. 37 sites.
- Kentucky Dam Village State Park, 113 Administration Dr., +1-800-325-0146, . 221 sites.
- Moors Resort & Marina, 570 Moors Rd, +1-800-626-5472. On Kentucky Lake. 117 sites.
Nearby
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Park · 4 listings · 2 mi away
Calvert City
City / town · 7 listings · 3 mi away
Grand Rivers
City / town · 2 listings · 4 mi away
Benton
City / town · 32 listings · 12 mi away
Paducah
City / town · 28 listings · 17 mi away
Aurora
City / town · 12 listings · 19 mi away
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Park · 11 listings · 21 mi away
Princeton
City / town · 3 listings · 24 mi away
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