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Motorsports Capital
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Kentucky Speedway

I-71 exits 57 and 55; 888-652-7223
All NASCAR, all the time.
A 106,000-capacity facility featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Truck and Indy Car series events. Watch for Kentucky Speedway's race weekend and events this year .

A race day at Kentucky Speedway is much more than just a great race at a great facility. Come early and take part in the interactive displays, stroll down our merchandise mall, get a Fan Zone pass to get up close to the cars and driver introductions, enjoy the concert and make sure you don’t miss the pre race festivities.

The speedway offers guests several camping options. Visitors can relax outside the track on spacious reserved campsites, many featuring electrical service, or enjoy a traditional experience on one of the speedway's ample general campsites. Those who wish to enjoy events from the heart of the action are able to camp on the Kentucky Speedway infield! 2013 race dates are June 27, 28 and 29, September 20 and 21. Learn more about the full 2013 schedule, season ticket plans, single-race tickets, upscale club seating, driving schools and all Kentucky's fastest attraction has to offer by visiting www.kentuckyspeedway.com or calling 888-652-7223. Fans also can find Kentucky Speedway on Facebook and follow @KySpeedway on twitter.

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Yearly events include

- Farmers market all summer on saturdays 8am -12 at court house square.

- County fair in June...

- Summer concerts thru out the summer

- Warsaw River Days 2013
Warsaw’s River Run – 3.1 Fun Run/Walk, Cornhole, Inflatable fun Factory, Concert and Fireworks

- Racing @ KY Speedway

June 27, UNOH 225 - NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Kentucky Speedway
(225 miles / 150 laps)

June 28, Feed the Children 300 - NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky Speedway
(300 miles / 200 laps)

June 29, Quaker State 400 - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kentucky Speedway
(400 miles / 267 laps)

September 20, Kentucky 150 - ARCA Racing Series at Kentucky Speedway
(150 miles / 100 Laps)

September 21, Kentucky 300 - NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky Speedway
(300 miles / 200 laps)

- Boating on Ohio River and Craigs Creek lake



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Welcome to Gallatin County, Ky

Nestled on the fertile banks of the Ohio River in the "Golden Triangle," of Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington, this rural gem boasts scenic waterways, picturesque country roads, quaint communities, and lots of friendly folks. Gallatin County has been proclaimed the Motorsports Capital of Kentucky, with the attraction of the Kentucky Speedway. Along with racing, enjoy the water sports offered by the Ohio River and use of two of our river marinas for your boating pleasure.

Gallatin County is small in size but large in hospitality. It has transformed from quiet rural farmland to a vibrant growing community. Come and visit to experience while we are "little, but in the middle of it all"

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ATTRACTIONS

Sugar Bay Golf Course LLC
975 Dry Creek Road, Warsaw; 859-567-2601
Sugar Bay was built in 1988. Designed by Roy Ladrigan, it is a 18-hole, par 71, public course. Mature trees throughout the course lend to short but tight holes. Several lakes and streams also come into play.

Craigs Creek Boating
Located on US 42, 1.5 miles west of Warsaw.
1,000-acre lake formed by the Markland Dam, Craigs Creek offers a convenient stopping-off point between Louisville and Cincinnati when approached by water. Two marinas offer a restaurant, two launch ramps and boat slips. Call either marina listed for more information.


MARINAS


Pier 99
379 Knox Lillard Road at Craigs Creek - 859-567-8811
Boat launch ramp and water access.

Smuggler's Cove
1147 US Hwy 42W. at Craigs Creek - 859-567-7601
Boat launch ramp and water access.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

127 Hotel
3050 US 127 - 859-643-4144

Ramada Inn
Exit 57 on I-71 - 859-567-7223

Smugglers Cove
US 42 at Craigs Creek - 859-567-7601
Smugglers Cove Marina and Riverfront Campground is located on beautiful Craig’s Creek Lake just off the Ohio River in Warsaw, Ky. We offer a family oriented atmosphere and a safe and secure place to enjoy boating and camping. We invite you to come and enjoy all the marina, its campground and Sunset Grille restaurant have to offer.
The property offers comfortable overnight and weekend accommodations. Pontoon boat rentals, camper rentals, a spacious RV campground area and the area’s finest casual dining restaurant. Smugglers Cove Marina and Riverfront Campground also sells used broker boats and has boating accessories available in the Ship Store on property.
Nearby, just north of the marina on the Indiana side of the Ohio River, is Belterra Casino Resort and Spa and its live entertainment, restaurants and championship golf course. The casino offers shuttle bus service from the marina. Only 10 minutes away from the marina is the new Kentucky Speedway. Just 30 river miles away by boat is beautiful Madison, Ind., the “Gem of the Ohio” that features historic buildings and unique shops.
Smugglers Cove Marina and Riverfront Campground is centrally located between Cincinnati and Louisville. Visitors can enjoy a vast array of nearby entertainment options for day-long and weekend excursions throughout the tri-state area, including casinos and entertainment venues, fine dining, shopping and major and minor league sports action.

Speedway Motel
125 KY Highway 465 - 859-643-3600

Riverside Inn B & B
85 US Highway 42 East, Warsaw, KY 41095 - 859-567-1329 or 877-313-7298
e-mail: riversideinn@zoomtown.com
www.riversideinnbb.com

Backwood Acres B&B
450 Days Ln. - 859-643-3118
A lovely one bedroom "Cabin in the Woods" decorated as a hunting and fishing hideaway.
www.backwoodacres.com

Magnolia Inn B & B
1519 Sparta Pike - 859-567-1124
Magnolia Inn is a family-owned and operated just minutes from The Kentucky Speedway.
www.magnoliainn.org

DINING

127 Restaurant
3050 US 127 - 859-643-2151

Dairy Queen
805 E. Main Street - 859-567-4263

Deaton's Market - Metro Chili
E. Main Street - 859-567-8800

Hometown Pizza
205 Roberta Drive - 859-567-4451

Jewell's On Main
100 E. Main Street - 859-567-1793
www.jewellsonmain.com

Ming Moon
103 W. Main Street - 859-567-6999

Sunset Grill On The River
US 42 at Smugglers Cove - 859-567-8044

 

CAMPGROUNDS

Edge of Speedway
Hwy 1130 - 859-567-2161
www.edgeofspeedway.com

Sparta Campgrounds
Hwy 467 - 859-356-9859
www.spartacampground.com

Smugglers Cove Marina Campground
Located south of Warsaw, Ky - 859- 567-7601
Smugglers Cove Marina Campground located south of Warsaw, Ky
8 Drive on Slots with electric, water and sewer included overlooking Ohio River.
Boat slips, launching ramp, and rentals on site
5 Camper rentals on Ohio River.
Beautiful Sunsets over Markland Dam. Across river from Belterra Casino.
Location has Sunset Grill restaurant, bar and and hotel on premises.
http://smugglerscovemarina.com

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