In between Kentucky and Indiana is a series of lakes and waterfronts. The southern half of Indiana and the northwestern part of Kentucky is a lush area. Whichever route you take from one state to the other, you will likely be near one of these lake resorts, where opportunities to explore the waterfront are organized, and rooms, cabins or condos are well appointed with amenities.
Condominiums along Brookville Lake in Kentucky are the lodging standard at Sagamore Resort. Studios, one- and two-bedroom options are available, and wireless Internet is free.
A marina with boats for rent is part of the resort, as is a golf course. Fishing trips and pontoon boat rentals for the family are available.
Rates vary according to the season, and you can find great deals if you visit during the cooler winter and fall months.
Located on Brookville Lake in Liberty, Indiana, the Sagamore is accessed off of old Highway 101 between I-70 and I-74. It is in the eastern part of Indiana, just north of Kentucky.
Sagamore Resort
15179 Old State Road 101
Liberty, Indiana 47353
765-458-7431
kentsharbor.com
Located on Kentucky Lake in southwestern Kentucky, Magnolia Manor Resort is a lakefront resort that seeks to give visitors a luxury experience. A nearby marina and restaurant is a good base for a day on the water. You can choose lakefront suites or rooms within Magnolia Manor for your accommodations. Units up to two bedrooms are available at either the Manor or in the suites.
Horseback riding and a golf course are also available to guests.
Situated in the short, western part of Kentucky, Magnolia Manor and Kentucky Lake are about 120 miles south of Evansville, Indiana.
422 Moors Road
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
270-362-8121
magnoliamanorofky.com
Golden Pond Resort sits on the shore of Lake Cumberland in central Kentucky. Two- and four-bedroom condominium units on the lake are available here.
Water skiing, boating, jet skiing and fishing are all possible from the marina at Golden Pond Resort.
The resort is open all year and boasts fine weather in every season. If you are taking I-75 through Kentucky, a detour to Lake Cumberland would be worth your time.
Golden Pond Resort
56 Golden Pond Road
Monticello, KY 42633
606-348-7663
goldenpondresort.com
Hoosier National Forest is part of the border between Indiana and Kentucky. Lake Patoka, inside Hoosier National Forest, is a large and beloved lake in the southern part of the state. The Patoka 4 Seasons Resort in Eckerty offers secluded vacation cabins with all the amenities. Various sizes are available for your family or group.
Cabins are situated near the lakefront and several have hot tubs outside. And the resort has a private pool.
Almost as soon as you cross into Indiana on I-64, you are close to Hoosier Forest and to Lake Patoka. It could make a great place to rest for a few days while on the road, or a comfortable lake vacation.
Patoka 4 Seasons Resort
7886 W. State Road 164
Eckerty, Indiana 47116
812-685-2488
