Christmas Celebrations at Kentucky State Parks

Celebrate Christmas 2009 at a Kentucky State Park with a variety of historic tours and activities that are fun for the whole family. Additional event details can be found by visiting the park's web site or by contacting the park directly.

Historic Homes Tours & More

General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Highway 227
Carrollton, Kentucky 41008-0325
Telephone: 502-732-4384
Toll Free: 1-866-462-8853
EvelynM.Welch@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/gb/

"Christmas at Two Rivers" Experience the magic of a 19th century Christmas on a tour hosted by guides dressed in period costume. Tours are offered daily November 20 through December 15.

"English Tea" Enjoy an old time English Christmas tea at the Historic Butler Turpin House on December 5.

My Old Kentucky Home State Historic Park
501 East Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown, KentuckyY 40004-0323
502-348-3502
info@bardstowntourism.com
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/mo/

"My Old Kentucky Home Candlelight Tours" Enjoy Christmas music as costumed guides show you the splendor of this 19th century mansion as it is cast in the glow of candlelight. Evening tours are offered November 27 and 28 and December 4, 5, 11, and 12.

Waveland State Historic Site
225 Waveland Museum Lane
Lexington, Kentucky 40514-1601
859-272-3611
WhiteHall@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/wl/

"Antebellum Christmas" Tour this 19th century Greek Antebellum Mansion between November 30 and January 6 to see it decked out for Christmas.

"Waveland's Historical Christmas Candlelight Tour" View the mansion by the glow of candlelight on the evenings of December 12 and 13.

White Hall State Historic Site
500 White Hall Shrine Road
Richmond, Kentucky 40475-9159
859-623-9178
WhiteHall@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/wh/

"A Victorian Christmas" Learn of Victorian Christmas traditions as you view the mansion decked out for the holiday. Self-guided tours are available December 4 and 5.

Visits with Santa and Family Fun

Blue Licks State Resort Park
Highway 68 Mt Olivet, Kentucky 41064-0066
Telephone: 859-289-5507
Toll Free: 800-443-7008
BlueLicks@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bl/

"Santa & Mrs. Claus to Visit Blue Licks" Stop by the Blue Licks State Resort Park on December 5 to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
4441 KY Highway 1833
Buckhorn, Kentucky 41721-8434
Telephone: 606-398-7510
Toll Free: 800-325-0058
sue.thomas@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bk/

"Breakfast with Santa" Bring the little ones to have breakfast with Santa this Christmas at the Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park on December 5.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
7351 Highway 90
Corbin, Kentucky 40701-8857
Telephone: (606) 528-4121
Toll-free: (800) 325-0063
Steve.Gilbert@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cf/

"Holiday Hayride" Take a Christmas hayride through the park to visit Santa on the evenings of December 5, 12, and 19.

General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Highway 227
Carrollton, Kentucky 41008-0325
Telephone: 502-732-4384
Toll Free: 1-866-462-8853
generalbutler@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/gb/

"Festival of Trees & Winter Wonderfest Day" Join Santa for breakfast on December 5 as he starts off the morning activities at the General Butler State Resort Park. In the evening, enjoy live Christmas music.

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Court
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653-9799
Telephone: 606-889-1790
Toll Free: 800-325-0142
JennyWiley@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/jw/

"Breakfast with Santa and Frosty" Santa is bringing presents for the children who have breakfast with him and Frosty on December 18 at the Music Highway Grill inside the May Lodge.

John James Audubon State Park
3100 US Highway 41 North
Henderson, Kentucky 42419-0576
Telephone: 270-826-2247
kim.mcgrew@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/au/

"Santa's at the Park" Visit Santa at the John James Audubon State Park on the morning of December 12.

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
113 Administration Drive
Gilbertsville, Kentucky 42044-0069
Telephone: 270-362-4271
Toll Free: 800-325-0146
KentuckyDamVillage@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd/

"KY Dam Village - Breakfast with Santa" Enjoy breakfast with Santa on the morning of December 12 and let him know what Christmas gift you would like this year.

Pennyrile State Resort Park
20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road
Dawson Springs, Kentucky 42408-9212
Telephone: 270-797-3421
Toll Free: 800-325-1711
Pennyrile@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pf/

"Santa Visits the Park" Santa visits Pennyrile State Resort Park on the evening of December 12.

Rough River Dam State Resort Park
450 Lodge Road
Falls of Rough, Kentucky 40119-6100
Telephone: 270-257-2311
Toll Free: 800-325-1713
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/rr/

"Rough River's Winter Wonderland" Visit the Rough River Dam State Resort Park on December 1 to view the Christmas light displays, watch the tree lighting ceremony , and to visit with Santa.

Holiday Open Houses and Entertainment

Kenlake State Resort Park
542 Kenlake Road
Hardin, Kentucky 42048-9737
Telephone: 270-474-2211
Toll Free: 800-325-0143
CathyJ.Clark@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl/

"Kenlake's Holiday in the Park / Open House" Enjoy a fun-filled holiday at the Kenlake State Resort Park on December 13.

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Road
Greenup, Kentucky 41144-9517
Telephone: 606-473-7324
Toll Free: 800-325-0083
GreenboLake@ky.gov
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/go/

"Christmas Open House" Enjoy Christmas caroling, Christmas trees and decorations, and Christmas treats at the Greenbo Lake State Resort Park on December 5 and 6.

Source:
http://parks.ky.gov/