Nicholasville, KY Tourism Recreation
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Recreation
       
             
 
Golf Courses

5 public and private golf courses make Nicholasville a great location to play a round or two.

 
man swinging golf club

 
             
  Asbury College Equine Center

Harold Rainwater, Equine Director
One Macklem Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390
859-858-3511 ext. 2259

Website
asbury.edu

   

Guided scenic trail rides and bird-watching on horseback trail rides, as well as summer horse camps

     
             
  Blue Grass Sportsman League

2500 Handy’s Bend Road
Wilmore, Kentucky 40390
859.858.4060

Website
bgslinc.com

   

Wide range of outdoor sporting activities

     
             
  Sugar Creek Resort

5800 Sugar Creek Pike
Nicholasville, Kentucky
859.885.9359

Website
sugarcreekresort.com

Sugar Creek Resort

   

Situated alongside the beautiful Kentucky River, Sugar Creek Resort offers the enjoyment of outdoor activities and magnificent scenery.

Guided trail rides and dinner rides for adults, hay rides, canoes, kayaks, bon fires, hot dog roasts, and a conference room that comfortably accommodates up to 50 people.  

All activities are by reservation.



   

Horses at Sugar Creek Resort

 
             
  KY River Otter Outpost, LLC

5355 Sugar Creek Pike
Nicholasville, Kentucky
859.669.3400

Website
kyriver.com

Kentucky River Otter Outpost
 

  Canoe, kayak & float tube rentals with the available in the lock 7 & 8 pools of the Kentucky River. Shuttle is also available.

Canoes
$25 per canoe for 2 hour trip
$35 per canoe for 4 hour trip
$45 per canoe for 6 hour trip

Lazy River Trip
Three mile float on the Kentucky River
$20 includes transportation to and from portage, inner tube and floating cooler tube

Palisade Tours by Pontoon
A pontoon ride to explore the flora, fauna, wildlife, scenic natural views and history along the Ky River Palisades.

* Kayaks also available

   

Kentucky River Palisades

 
 

         

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508 N Main St.
Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
859.887.4351

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