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Long before Buckhorn Lake was created and the state park established in 1964, a small community flourished for many generations here, along the middle fork of the Kentucky River.
Early records refer to this area as the Bowling District, founded by Reverend Jesse Boling, his wife Mary Pennington, Reverend Duff and 50 other families. They were led to this remote area under the guidance of Daniel Boone. By the late 1800's Bowlingtown was a thriving community of hundreds. There was a post office, school, churches, grocery, saw mill, blacksmith and the Frontier Nursing Service. Local officials included a sheriff, magistrate, justice of the peace, and tax commissioner. The citizens were primarily farmers and coal miners. They were known to be patriotic, honest, kind, and well-educated people.
In 1960, when the construction of Buckhorn Lake began, Bowlingtown had to be abandoned and families relocated. Family graves (873) were re-interred to Buckhorn Cemetery. All were sad to leave their homeland of seven generations. so Where you see water was once The town called Bowlingtown in KY.

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Hampton Inn Richmond

2.5 out of 5

Price was $441, price is now $379 per person

$379

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Jan 8 - Jan 11

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Omaha (OMA) to Lexington (LEX)

Stay at this hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Richmond Centre Mall and Cinemark At Richmond Centre are located nearby.

Hyatt Regency Lexington

3.5 out of 5

Price was $586, price is now $498 per person

$498

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Jan 8 - Jan 11

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Omaha (OMA) to Lexington (LEX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Keeneland Racing Course are located nearby.

The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5

Price was $476, price is now $406 per person

$406

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Jan 8 - Jan 11

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Omaha (OMA) to Lexington (LEX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Rupp Arena are located nearby.

GLō Best Western Lexington

3 out of 5

Price was $737, price is now $652 per person

$652

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Dec 17 - Dec 23

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington (LEX)

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Kentucky Horse Park and Rupp Arena are located nearby.

Hampton Inn Frankfort

2.5 out of 5

Price was $868, price is now $769 per person

$769

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Dec 17 - Dec 23

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington (LEX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfort. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Buffalo Trace Distillery and Sycamore Tennis Center are located nearby.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg

3 out of 5

Price was $679, price is now $603 per person

$603

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Dec 17 - Dec 23

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington (LEX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Lexington Sporting Club Youth Complex and Boone Station State Historic Site are located nearby.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5

Price was $482, price is now $428 per person

$428

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Jan 8 - Jan 11

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Omaha (OMA) to Lexington (LEX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lexington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Kroger Field and Rupp Arena are located nearby.

Best Western Parkside Inn

2.5 out of 5

Price was $800, price is now $713 per person

$713

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Dec 17 - Dec 23

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington (LEX)

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfort. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Buffalo Trace Distillery and Prodigy Vineyards & Winery are located nearby.