# Benton (Kentucky)

Benton is a city in the Kentucky Lake region in Kentucky's Western Waterlands. Unless noted, the area code for all listings is 270.

## Get in

The main routes into Benton are:
* Interstate 69 – A controlled-access highway built as the Purchase Parkway, part of the state's "parkway" system of toll roads, but now a freeway. The highway, which runs in a general northeast-southwest direction, funnels in traffic from Interstate 24 to the north. It's now signed as I-69 between Calvert City and Mayfield, with the rest (south to Fulton) to become part of I-69 in the near future. The main exit to Benton is Exit 43 (Kentucky Route 348). A second Benton exit, Exit 41 (US 641), is less useful for traffic heading into town, as it mainly serves to direct traffic heading to Murray.
* US 68 – A two-lane east-west highway whose western end is near Paducah, it provides access to Land Between the Lakes and the southern tier of Kentucky.
* US 641 – North of the city, it is a two-lane road running parallel to the Purchase Parkway. South of the city, it becomes a four-lane divided highway running to Murray.

## See

* Kentucky Opry Country Music Show, 88 Chilton Rd, ☏ +1 270 527-3869. A good, clean wholesome family show. The Kentucky Opry will entertain you with Gospel, Country, 50s and some great impersonations of your favorite Grand Ole Opry stars.

## Do

* Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge, 91 US-641. Small wildlife refuge with a pond and hiking trail. May or may not see birds. +1 270-527-5770

### Family Fun

* Forgotten Past, 3390 US Hwy 68 E, ☏ +1 270 527-9244. Go-carts, 18 hole miniature golf, bumper cars, museum, arcade and gifts. Open daily at 1PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Weekends in May and September. Located on US 68, 3 miles east of Draffenville.
* Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center, 6215 641 North, Gilbertsville, ☏ +1 270-362-4774. M-Sa 11:30AM-5PM. Another small-scale amusement park.
* Maggie's Jungle Golf, 7301 US-641, Gilbertsville. Exotic miniature golf and petting zoo. +1 270-362-8933

### Golf

* Benton Golf and Country Club, Golf Course Rd., +1 270 527-9673. 18 Holes / Open-Private.
* Birmingham Pointe Golf Club, Golf Course Rd., +1 270 354-5050. 18 Holes / Open-Private.

## Buy

* Antiques Et Cetera & The Emporium, 1026 Main St, ☏ +1 270 527-7922.
* Odds & Ends Craft Store, 95 Main St, ☏ +1 270 527-2487.
* Shop-O-Rama, US 68E, +1 270 527-8361.

## Eat

In addition to many chain restaurants, there are some local establishments in Benton:
* 4 Little Pigs BBQ, ☏ +1 270 527-9471.
* Belew's Dairy Bar, 15695 US Hwy 68 E, Hardin, ☏ +1 270 354-8549. Drive In restaurant. Open seasonally mid April through Labor Day.
* Hutchen's BBQ, 601 Main St, ☏ +1 270 527-9424.

## Drink

All of Marshall County, including Benton, is now "wet", allowing full package alcohol sales.

## Sleep

* Bee Spring Lodge, 626 Bee Spring Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-6515, toll-free: +1-800-732-0088.
* Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Resort Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-6414, toll-free: +1-800-922-BEAR (2327).
* Cedar Knob Resort, 1434 Cedar Knob Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-6998, toll-free: +1-800-428-7986.
* Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort, 1917 Reed Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-8168, toll-free: +1-800-467-8168.
* Dinner Bell Cottages 13444 US 68 E, +1 270 354-6521.
* Hester's Spot In The Sun, 350 Hester Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-8280, toll-free: +1-800-455-7481.
* High Ridge Resort, 40 Ridge Loop, ☏ +1 270 354-8989, toll-free: +1-800-684-8989.
* Hickory Hill Resort, 90 Hickory Hill Ln, ☏ +1 270 354-8207, toll-free: +1-800-280-HILL (4455).
* Quality Inn & Suites Benton - Draffenville, 173 Caroll Rd, ☏ +1 270-205-4729.
* King Creek Resort & Marina, 972 King Creek Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-8268, toll-free: +1-800-733-6710.
* Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Gutherie Dr, ☏ +1 270 354-6496, toll-free: +1-800-733-6713.
* Benton Inn, 806 Main St, ☏ +1 270 527-1341.
* Shawnee Bay Resort, 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-8360, toll-free: +1-800-272-4413.
* Sportsman's Lodge, 12710 US 68 E, ☏ +1 270 354-8333, toll-free: +1-800-733-6716.
* Sportsman's Anchor Resort, 12888 US 68 E, ☏ +1 270-354-8493, toll-free: +1-800-326-3625.
* Southern Komfort Resort, 460 Southern Komfort Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-6422, toll-free: +1-800-526-4946.
* Tall Oaks Bay, ☏ +1 815 436-4546. Off US 68 near Jonathan Creek.
* Whispering Oaks Resort, 267 Millers Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-6628, toll-free: +1-800-788-1061.

## Camping

* Bee Spring Lodge, 626 Bee Spring Rd, ☏ +1-800-732-0088. 12 sites.
* Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Rd, ☏ +1-800-922-BEAR (2327). 75 sites.
* Birmingham Point RV Park, 5295 Barge Island Rd, ☏ +1 270 354-8482. 15 sites.
* Lakeside Campground & Marina, 12363 US 68 E (On Kentucky Lake), ☏ +1-800-842-9018. 110 sites.
* Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Guthrie Dr (On Kentucky Lake.), ☏ +1-800-733-6713. 42 sites.
* Sportsman's Anchor Resort, 12888 US 68 E (On Kentucky Lake), ☏ +1-800-326-3625. 55 sites.
* Southern Komfort Resort, 460 Southern Komfort Rd (On Kentucky Lake), ☏ +1-800-526-4946. 200 sites.

## Connect
### By phone

Most telephone numbers in Benton consist of +1 270 plus a seven-digit number, but the area is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 364 being the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).
Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 270 before these if no area code is indicated.