​Berea is situated in southern Madison County near the edge of central Kentucky’s Blue Grass Region. The city is located 39 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky; 113 miles southeast of Louisville, Kentucky and 132 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee. Boasting a small town atmosphere with rich cultural and historic roots, Berea is an ideal place to live, work and play.

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​Distance from Major Airports 
Madison Airport is 10 miles from Richmond
Blue Grass Airport is 34 miles away from Richmond
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I-75, US 25
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Berea Parks & Recreation

The City of Berea invites you to explore the wonders and excitement that the Berea park facilities and recreation programs have to offer.

Boone Tavern Hotel 

The blue grass of Kentucky meets the rolling hills of Appalachia at The Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant. Our storied hotel in Berea, KY is in its second century of providing guests with the pinnacle of southern hospitality and charm.

Honeysuckle Vine 

This brick, stately Federal style home on a high knoll was constructed around 1811 by Adam Rogers, and was his family’s home during the Battle of Richmond.  As well as the Rogers dwelling, it served as a roadside inn for many years.

Kentucky Artisan Center 

The Kentucky Artisan Center celebrates Kentucky’s artisans through sales, exhibits and displays, events, demonstrations and information about open studios in Berea and other Kentucky communities. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is a great place to experience Kentucky and enjoy its artisan products. 

EVENTS

Breakfast With Santa @ Boone Tavern

Saturday December 2nd 8AM-10AM.
Bring your little ones to Historic Boone Tavern to have their picture taken with Santa and enjoy a yummy made from scratch buffet breakfast for just $15 per person! Breakfast Buffet includes Scrambled Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, Home Fry Potatoes, Biscuits/Gravy, Grits, Oatmeal, Fresh Fruit, Muffins/Danish, French Toast, Milk, Juice, and Coffee.

Twilight Christmas Parade | 32nd Annual

Dec 09, 2017 - Saturday
​Berea decks the halls and opens its doors wide for this enchanting prelude to the holiday season. Open houses all weekend long. Fantastic shopping in the Artisan Village and College Square. Catch the Christmas Spirit! 

Christmas County Dance School 

Dec 26, 2017 - Jan 01, 2018
A fun way to stay warm! Classes in traditional dance styles including English clog, Country, Morris dance, rapper, Danish, Appalachian clogging, and square dance, plus singing, music, crafts and parties. Advanced leadership classes for callers and dance instructors. Hosted at the Seabury Center at Berea College. Scholarships available. Register by December 1st.

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