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Carrollton
Pop. 3,681. Carroll County seat, est. 1799. US 42 just N. of I-71 at the confluence of the Ohio & Kentucky Rivers. 2 mi. W. of Gen. Butler State Resort Park. Wet. Eastern Time.
Information
 CARROLLTON/CARROLL COUNTY TOURISM & CONVENTION COMMISSION
Tourist information at 515 Highland Ave. Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. & Sun. noon-5:30. Write P.O. Box 293, Carrollton, KY 41008. (502)732-7036, 1-800-325-4290. www.carrollcountyky.com
State Park
 GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK
KY 227, off US 42 & I-71, midway between Louisville & Cincinnati. 791 acres. Open year-round. www.kystateparks.com 1-800-255-PARK.
Park Features: 30 acre lake, pool, rental pedal boats, rowboats & surf bikes, hiking, mini-train ride, fishing, beach, mini-golf, volleyball, planned recreation, picnic shelters, playgrounds, basketball, convention center, hndcp. access. facilities.
Butler-Turpin Historic House, 2-story Greek Revival built in 1859 by famous military family. Tours Feb.-Dec., adm. fee.
Lodging: Lodge & cottages open year-round. Lodge, 53 rooms, dining room, gift shop. Cottages, 24 units, one, two & three bedroom.
Camping: Year-round. 111 sites with util., tent camping, 2 serv. bldgs. No overflow or prim. camping.
Golf & Tennis: 9 holes, pro shop, cart & club rentals; 2 tennis courts near Butler-Turpin House, 1 lighted court near lodge.
Special Park Events:
Perfect Harmony Weekend, Feb. 9-11.
Easter Celebration, Apr. 14-15.
Camper's Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 27-29.
Wee Scots Day, May 11.
19th Kentucky Scottish Weekend, May 11-13.
4th of July Fireworks, July 4.
8th Annual Off-Road Triathalon, Aug. 26.
Derby City Mustangs Car Show, Sept. 8.
Christmas in the Park, Nov. 30-Dec. 31.
Festival of Trees, Dec. 1-31.
Children's Winter Wonderfest, Dec. 8.
New Year's Eve Dance, Dec. 31.

Points of Interest
 Carroll County Horse Park, I-71 exit 43, KY 389. Livestock events scheduled throughout the year.

Carrollton Historic District, downtown. 350 bldgs., over 25 blocks, early 19th century residential area, Victorian commercial area and late 19th-century residential area. Some listed on Natl. Reg.

Carrollton Landing, Main St. Riverfront entertainment complex with restaurants, night clubs, gift shops, a boat dock & a 45 ft. waterfall.

1880 Old Stone Jail, Courthouse Sq. Built in 1880, used until late 1960s. Mon.-Fri. 10-5.

Masterson House, 304 9th St. Built 1790, oldest 2 story brick house on the Ohio River between Pittsburgh, Pa. and Cairo, Il. Mem. Day-Labor Day Sat.-Sun. 1:30-4:30.

Point Park, 2nd & Main Sts. at the confluence of the Kentucky & Ohio Rivers.
Special Events
 State Park Events, General Butler State Resort Park.
Shadow of the Buffalo, Apr. 27-29.
Open Buddy Bass Tournament, Point Park, May 19-20.
Carroll County Fair & Horse Show, Carroll Co. Fairgrounds, June 8-16.
Kentucky Bass Federation Tournament, Point Park, June 23-24.
Toy Train & Swap Meet, Aug. 4 & Nov. 10.
Blues to the Point, Point Park, Sept. 7-8.
Gospel Jubilee, Sept. 15-16.
Two Rivers Fall Festival, Courthouse Square, Sept. 20-22.
A Christmas Carroll, Dec. 1.
Lodging
 Best Western, I-71 exit 44, 54 units. Opening May 2001.
Blue Gables Court, 1501 Highland Ave., 15 units.
Carrollton Inn, 218 Main St., 10 units, rest.

DAYS INN CARROLLTON
I-71 exit 44, KY 227. Kentucky Speedway 13 mi., Outlet Mall 1/2 mi., General Butler State Resort Park 2 mi., Belterra Resort Casino 25 mi. Free breakfast bar. Outdoor pool, golf packages. Truck/trailer parking. AAA rates. www.hwhotels.com (502)732-9301, 1-800-DAYSINN.

General Butler State Resort Park, KY 227, lodge, cottages, rest.
General William O. Butler Bed & Breakfast, 713 Highland Ave., 2 units.
Ghent House Bed & Breakfast, 411 Main St., Ghent, 6 units.
Hampton Inn, I-71 exit 44, 60 units.
Highland House Bed & Breakfast, 1705 Highland Ave., 3 units.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CARROLLTON
I-71 exit 44, KY 227, General Butler State Resort Park 2 mi., Outlet Mall 1/2 mi., Kentucky Speedway 13 mi., Belterra Resort Casino 25 mi. Free breakfast bar. Outdoor pool, golf packages. Major credit cards. Truck/trailer parking. Restaurants adjacent. AARP rates. www.hwhotels.com (502)732-6661, 1-800-HOLIDAY.

The Poet's House Bed & Breakfast, 501 Main St., Ghent, 3 units.
Port William Motel, 2605 Highland Ave., 20 units.

SUPER 8 CARROLLTON
I-71 exit 44, KY 227. Belterra Resort Casino 25 mi., General Butler State Park 2 mi., Kentucky Speedway 13 mi., Outlet Mall 1/2 mi. Free continental breakfast. golf packages. Several restaurants within walking distance. VIP/AARP discounts. www.hwhotels.com (502)
732-0252, 1-800-800-8000.
Restaurants
 Churchill Manor Restaurant, 1408 Highland Ave.
Cooper's Restaurant, 214 Park Ave.
Welch's Riverside Restaurant, 505 Main St.
Fast Food: Arby's, Hardee's, Hometown Pizza, KFC, Long John Silver's, McDonald's, Mr. Pizza, Papa John's, Taco Bell, Waffle House.
Shopping & Entertainment
 Butler Outlet Mall, I-71 exit 44.
Cornercopia, 101 5th St.
The Craft Patch, 108 Court St.
DeMint House, 219 Main St.
Glauber's Sports, 106 4th St.
My Best To You, 1966 Park Ave.
Port William Antique Mall, 128 Court St.
Boating, Camping & Fishing
 Eagle Valley Camping Resort, I-71 exit 44 or 57, 200 sites.
Golf & Tennis
 General Butler State Resort Park, KY 227, 9 holes, 3 courts.
Robert Westrick Memorial Park, KY 36, 3 lighted courts.