Kyle’s guidebook
Dinner
Uniquely curated interior design and a large kitchen crank out many different types of BBQ. I enjoy splitting the Big Rig with another person, as this gives you a good sampling of all their different meats. Plated on metal trays with many different sauces. Self service drinks and tables.
4.4 stars over 383 Google reviews
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Rib Lickers Smoke Shack
2385 Scottsville RdUniquely curated interior design and a large kitchen crank out many different types of BBQ. I enjoy splitting the Big Rig with another person, as this gives you a good sampling of all their different meats. Plated on metal trays with many different sauces. Self service drinks and tables.
4.4 stars over 383 Google reviews
Voted one of Kentucky's Best Non-Franchised Restaurant by Kentucky Living Magazine. Home of the All-you-can-eat country food served family style on wooden tables. Catfish, Fried Chicken, country ham, cole slaw, sliced tomatoes, green beans, creamy stewed potatoes, ford hook lima beans, fried apples, red eye gravy & biscuits. 32 minutes away.
Adults $17.95 - 6-11 years old $8.95 - Children 5 and younger free with adult
4.5 stars over 175 reviews on Google Maps
Lighthouse Restaurant
1500 Sulphur Well Knob Lick RdVoted one of Kentucky's Best Non-Franchised Restaurant by Kentucky Living Magazine. Home of the All-you-can-eat country food served family style on wooden tables. Catfish, Fried Chicken, country ham, cole slaw, sliced tomatoes, green beans, creamy stewed potatoes, ford hook lima beans, fried apples, red eye gravy & biscuits. 32 minutes away.
Adults $17.95 - 6-11 years old $8.95 - Children 5 and younger free with adult
4.5 stars over 175 reviews on Google Maps
Museum
This well-curated 2 story museum takes you through the history of Barren County, starting with Native American and continuing into the 20th century. While there is no admission, there is suggested donation box. If you like antiques, a portion of the sale of antiques in the attached antique consignment store benefits the museum.
4.7 stars over 39 reviews on Google Maps
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South Central Kentucky Cultural Center
200 W Water StThis well-curated 2 story museum takes you through the history of Barren County, starting with Native American and continuing into the 20th century. While there is no admission, there is suggested donation box. If you like antiques, a portion of the sale of antiques in the attached antique consignment store benefits the museum.
4.7 stars over 39 reviews on Google Maps
Sightseeing
Despite being a small cave, they have many "cave coral" formations not found in Mammoth Cave. The tours are smaller and intimate, allowing you to ask questions with the knowledgeable tour guides in a way that doesn't feel like you're taking up everyone's time at Mammoth. It's close to the interstate and has a good view.
Onyx Cave Rock Shop
93 Huckleberry Knob RdDespite being a small cave, they have many "cave coral" formations not found in Mammoth Cave. The tours are smaller and intimate, allowing you to ask questions with the knowledgeable tour guides in a way that doesn't feel like you're taking up everyone's time at Mammoth. It's close to the interstate and has a good view.
Food scene
Saturday Mornings. Right next to fine Arts Bistro. There are some prepared food vendors, but it is mostly produce.
Bounty of the Barrens Farmers' Market
108 E Public SquareSaturday Mornings. Right next to fine Arts Bistro. There are some prepared food vendors, but it is mostly produce.