USA: Kentucky

[DeltaRomeo]

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[Darren Kerns]

Rough River State Park, Lake Barkley State Resort, and Kentucky Dam are excellent places to eat. All of these are owned and operated by the State of Kentucky. My wife and I fly there all the time to eat. There is another good restaurant at Kentucky Dam. It is called Patti's Settlement. They will come and pick you up at the airport and take you to eat at the restaurant. The food is outstanding.

1M9 Lake Barkley State Park Aiport
M34 Kentucky Dam State Park Airport
2I3 Rough River State Park Airport

Darren Kerns
RV8 N214TK

[RVAddict]

I didn't know they would pick you up. I will remember that when I get my PPL. Just ate there about 2 weeks ago 2inch pork chop. GOOD STUFF.

[Fearless]

When my family and I stayed at the Kentucky Dam Village lodge - Patti's sent a van over to get us and then took us back. Just call to get a reservation and let them know what time you need them to fetch you. The airport is about a mile away from the lodge at Kentucky Dam Village.

At Rough River the airport is on the grounds within a short walk to the Lodge building.

Mike

[Bob Axsom]

Bowling Green is the home of the only plant in the world that builds Corvettes and just down the road a mile or so from the plant is the National Corvette Museum. The airport is large but no tower or commercial traffic that I know of. The FBO is in the terminal and they have Hertz rental cars available. There are plenty of accommodations and the city and the surrounding area are very pleasant to visit. If you plan ahead for a group and contact the following, you can put together a fine outing with special tours, badges, gifts, and the usual discounts at motels:

Hertz 270-782-2215
Visitors Bureau 270-782-0800
GM Assembly Plant 270-745-8419
National Corvette Museum 800-538-3883 or 270-781-7973

(Last year I planned a flying trip for our EAA Chapter in my retirement state of Arkansas fully expecting the kind of participation experienced in California - WRONG! - there was response but every single one cancelled in the last few days before the trip. Two flying couples from Florida and Mississippi joined us so all was not lost.)

We got a great rate at the Baymont Inn & Suites which was next to the highway going to the Corvette facilities. The best restaurant was the 440 Main across from the town square.

The National Corvette Museum was OUTSTANDING!



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Bob Axsom

[Squeak]

Every third Saturday Owensboro, KY (KOWB) has an EAA Fly-In breakfast. Nice D class tower airport and everyone is very friendly. Been going the last three years when weather permits and have really enjoy it. The best part is that breakfast and coffee for $4.00. Have meet lots of really nice people there I think you would enjoy this one.

Thought I better edit the post and update the breakfast increased to $5.00 as of 3/15/08. Still a great deal for all you want coffee, orange juice, eggs, sausage, sausage gravy, rolls, and pancakes.


Squeak
Jasper,IN
RV7A

[dadroot]

Cheap fuel($3.95), laoner car several resturants within 15 min. of the airport. The Lodge @ Cumberland Falls State Park has a great buffet on the weekends and is only a 15 minuete drive.

[tc1234c]

"The Airport Restaurant" reopen with new management. Nice food and good service.

[Dgamble]

Friendly airport (KDWU), low-ish gas prices, and a serviceable courtesy car.

Trip write-up:

http://www.papagolfchronicles.com/20...ngar-frog.html

PapaCam(tm) Video:

http://vimeo.com/1783530?pg=embed&sec=1783530&hd=1

[CJK]

I'll second the recommendation for "The Hangar" restaurant at KLOZ -- really friendly service, good prices, and excellent food. The restaurant is a few steps from the ramp with a good view of the runway as well.