Benton (Kentucky)

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.

• Kentucky Opry Country Music Show

  phone: +1 270 527-3869
  address: 88 Chilton Rd
  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.

Family Fun

• Forgotten Past

  phone: +1 270 527-9244
  address: 3390 US Hwy 68 E
  42025. 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.

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.

• The Marvel Golf Course

  phone: +1 270 354-9050
  address: 55 Cross Rd
  42025. 18 Holes / Semi-Private.

• Antiques Et Cetera & The Emporium

  phone: +1 270 527-7922
  address: 1026 Main St
• Brenda's Antiques, 7776 US 68W, +1 270 898-6536.

• Floy's Antiques

  phone: +1 270 527-8287
  address: 4397 US Hwy 68 W

• Lazy Ridge Country Store

  phone: +1 270 527-0427
  address: 17 Cascade Hills Ln

• Martin's Country Store

  phone: +1 270 527-2245
  address: 287 Cascade Hills Ln

• Odds & Ends

  phone: +1 270 527-2487
  address: 95 N Main St
• Shop-O-Rama, US 68E, +1 270 527-8361.

• Treasured Memories

  phone: +1 270 527-0039
  address: 1207 Main St

In addition to many chain restaurants, there are some local establishments in Benton:

• 4 Little Pigs BBQ

  phone: +1 270 527-9471

• Bee Spring Lodge Restaurant

  address: 573 Bee Spring Rd
  Enjoy breakfast or lunch inside the cozy restaurant or outside at the patio. Full breakfast and lunch menu made to order. Grill is open 6AM-2PM daily, closed on Thursday.

• Belew's Dairy Bar

  phone: +1 270 354-8549
  address: 150 Union Ridge Rd Benton, KY 42025
  Drive In restaurant. Open seasonally mid April through Labor Day.
• Benton Drive In 527-3484.

• Big Bear Resort Restaurant

  address: 30 Big Bear Rd
  Breakfast & lunch. Open for the fishermen.

• El Costeno Grille

  phone: +1 270 527-2797

• Hutchen's BBQ

  phone: +1 270 527-9424

• Lacey's Family Restaurant

  phone: +1 270 527-7275

• Main Street Java

  phone: +1 270 527-1811

• Majestic Pizza & Steakhouse

  phone: +1 270 527-1493

• Parcell's Foods

  phone: +1 270 527-9300

• Peking Chinese Restaurant

  phone: +1 270 527-2399

The city of Benton is dry—no alcohol sales are allowed. Calvert City, about 10 miles north at the end of the Purchase Parkway, allows sales of alcohol by the drink in larger restaurants (seating at least 100). Mayfield (about 15 miles west on the parkway) also allows sales by the drink. Murray (about 20 miles south on 641) is fully wet, allowing package sales as well as sales by the drink.

• Aire Castle Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 270 354-5004
  address: 435 Salem Chapel Rd. North
  42025

• Bee Spring Lodge

  phone: +1 270 354-6515
  address: 626 Bee Spring Rd

• Big Bear Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-6414
  address: 30 Big Bear Resort Rd

• Cedar Knob Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-6998
  address: 1434 Cedar Knob Rd

• Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-8168
  address: 1917 Reed Rd
• Dinner Bell Cottages 13444 US 68 E, +1 270 354-6521.

• Hester's Spot In The Sun

  phone: +1 270 354-8280
  address: 350 Hester Rd

• High Ridge Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-8989
  address: 40 Ridge Loop

• Hickory Hill Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-8207
  address: 90 Hickory Hill Ln

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 270 527-5300
  address: 173 Caroll Rd

• King Creek Resort & Marina

  phone: +1 270 354-8268
  address: 972 King Creek Rd

• Malcolm Creek Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-6496
  address: 325 Gutherie Dr

• Shamrock Motel

  phone: +1 270 527-1341
  address: 806 Main St

• Shawnee Bay Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-8360
  address: 1297 Shawnee Bay Rd

• Sportsman's Lodge

  phone: +1 270 354-8333
  address: 12710 US 68 E

• Sportsman's Anchor Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-8493
  address: 12888 US 68 E

• Southern Komfort Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-6422
  address: 460 Southern Komfort Rd

• Tall Oaks Bay

  phone: +1 815 436-4546
  Off US 68 near Jonathan Creek.

• Town & Country Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-6587
  address: 1425 Gardner Rd

• Whispering Oaks Resort

  phone: +1 270 354-6628
  address: 267 Millers Rd

• Bee Spring Lodge, 626 Bee Spring Rd, 42025, +1-800-732-0088. 12 sites.
• Big Bear Resort, 30 Big Bear Rd, 42025 +1-800-922-BEAR. 75 sites.
• Birmingham Point RV Park, 5295 Barge Island Rd, +1 270 354-8482. 15 sites.
• Lakeside Campground & Marina, 12363 US 68 E, +1-800-842-9018. On Kentucky Lake. 110 sites.
• Malcolm Creek Resort, 325 Guthrie Dr, +1-800-733-6713. On Kentucky Lake. 42 sites.
• Sportsman's Anchor Resort, 12888 US 68 E, +1-800-326-3625. On Kentucky Lake. 55 sites.
• Southern Komfort Resort, 460 Southern Komfort Rd, +1-800-526-4946. On Kentucky Lake. 200 sites.
• Town & Country Resort, 1425 Gardner Rd, +1-800-347-1470. 31 sites.

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.