explore our region
There are excellent experiences within a one-hour drive of Somerset and Pulaski County.
76 Falls
1749 Seventy Six Falls Road
Albany, KY
76 Falls can be viewed from the lake or by land and is a large waterfall. If you decide to see it by car, there is adequate parking, maintained trails and gorgeous bridges as well as a picnic area.
Big South Fork Adventures
For visitors searching for rafting near Somerset KY, Big South Fork Adventures LLC offers exciting river adventures close to Lake Cumberland. Guests can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing in scenic natural settings perfect for all experience levels. Their trips provide a unique way to explore the region’s rivers while adding adventure to any Lake Cumberland vacation. Whether you’re planning a family outing or looking for a thrilling outdoor experience, Big South Fork Adventures delivers memorable trips just a short drive from Somerset.
Big South Fork Scenic Railway
66 Henderson St.
Stearns
800-462-5664
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway is a heritage railroad in historic Stearns, Kentucky. The route runs for 16 miles through lush countryside in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. There is a stop in the historic coal mining town of Blue Heron, Kentucky, which can be toured.
Cumberland Falls
The guides at Sheltowee Trace Outfitters at Cumberland Falls make whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking on the forks of the Cumberland River an outdoor water adventure worth remembering. Cumberland Falls, sometimes called the Little Niagara, the Niagara of the South, or the Great Falls, is a waterfall on the Cumberland River. Spanning the river at the border of McCreary and Whitley counties, the waterfall is the central feature of Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Mill Springs Mill
See the world’s largest overshot waterwheel in action at Mill Springs Mill on the shores of Lake Cumberland in Monticello, Kentucky. Built in 1877 and restored in 1976, old battlefields, new innovations and extensive restorations, make up much of Mill Springs Mill’s history. It is located in Mill Springs Park, near the site of the 1862 Battle of Mill Springs, one of the first great battles of the Civil War.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
2380 Richmond St.
Mt Vernon
800- 765-7464
Country music fans will appreciate Renfro Valley, home of the world-famous Barn Dance Show and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Check out the schedule of headliner concerts and be sure to visit the Village Shops, where lights are abundant during the Christmas season.
Stephens Classic Car Museum
480 Main St.
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Classic car museum full of nostalgia primarily focusing on the muscle car era. Admission is $10 and all proceeds support Baptist Missions.
Hours:
Thursday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wayne County Museum
The identification, preservation, interpretation and promotion of Wayne County’s history is socially, culturally, and economically valuable. The lessons of history provide direction to the future and contribute to quality of life, scholarship, and a better appreciation of society and culture. The William Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum (Wayne County Museum) will identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage of Monticello and Wayne County and its people.
Wayne County Swinging Bridges
Take a step back in time in Wayne County, Kentucky, when the only way to cross creeks or rivers was by swinging bridges. These bridges have been brought back to life and are worth exploring: Freedom Swinging Bridge, Ritner Swinging Bridge, Greenford Swinging Bridge.
Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery
Come face to face with the region’s trout, explore karst terrain, and see the hatchery’s exhibit hall. Much more awaits the entire family in a fun and engaging educational journey at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Visitors are welcome to tour the hatchery, visitor/environmental education center and to fish in the creek. Hatchery grounds are open 365 days a year while the visitor/environmental education center remains open 364 days annually (only closing on Christmas Day).
