Corbin
\Pop. 7,742. Whitley, Knox & Laurel Counties. NE. of Cumberland Falls & State Resort. E. of Laurel River Lake & Dam, on the scenic Cumberland Plateau. Moist (Whitley, Knox & Laurel Cos. Dry). Eastern Time.
\Information
Corbin Tourism & convention Commission
805 S. Main St., PO Box 956, Corbin, KY 40702. Offers friendly information & service. Visit or call www.corbinkytourism.com 606.528.8860.
\Airport
\London/Corbin Airport, US 25S, 8 mi. N. General aviation. 5,750 ft. runway.
\National Forest
\Daniel Boone National Forest
\The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 miles of trails & over 800 miles of roads under the Forest Service\'s jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, ramps & beaches.
\Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, a 270 mile trail running the entire length of the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, links many of the forest\'s recreation areas. Sheltowee, meaning "Big Turtle," was the Indian name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee who adopted him as the son of Blackfish, the great war chief.
\State Park
\Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
\I-75 exit 25, SW. to KY 90. 1,657 acres, restaurant, 52 lodge rooms, cabins, gift shop. Only "Moonbow" in the Northern Hemisphere. Open year-round. www.parks.ky.gov 606.528.4121, 800.325.0063.
\Park Features: Olympic pool, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnic shelters, playground, tennis, seasonal whitewater rafting trips, shuffleboard, dance pavilion, amphitheatre, nature center, planned recreation, hndcp. acc., visitor center, coffee shop & gift shop near falls. Observation points overlook Cumberland Falls & boulder-strewn gorge. Outstanding variety of plants, wildflowers, birds & animals.
\Cumberland Falls, called the "Niagara of the South." The 150 ft. wide waterfall drops 67 ft. Largest E. of the Rockies & S. of Niagara. On a clear night under a full moon, the falls show the only known "moonbow" in the Northern hemisphere. Eagle Falls also in state park. A small mountain creek tumbles 40 ft. into Cumberland River.
\Cumberland Falls State Park Nature Preserve, in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Cumberland Falls & Eagle Falls are protected, as well as several species of rare plants & animals. Open to the public for hiking, birding & nature study.
\Lodging: Lodge & cottages open year-round. Lodge, 51 rooms, 1 suite, restaurant, meeting rooms. 20 Woodland Rooms. Cottages, 25 one & two-bedroom executive.
\Camping: Mid Mar.-mid Nov. 30 sites with util., 20 sites without util., groc., serv. bldg. (Resv. available).
\Tennis: 1 court.
\Special Park Events:
\"Chillin\' at the Falls" Women\'s Retreat, Jan 10.
\Moonbow Astronomy Center Star Party, Jan. 24, Feb. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, May 23, June 20, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 28, Dec. 19.
\Jam Sessions, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30.
\Moonbow Dinner Theater, Feb. 7, Oct. 3.
\Valentine Dance, Feb. 13.
\Valentine Murder Mystery, Feb. 14.
\Backpacking 101, Feb. 28-Mar. 1, Nov. 21-22.
\Easter Egg Hunt, Apr. 12.
\Nature Photography Weekend, Apr. 17-18.
\Camper Appreciation Weekend, Apr. 24-25.
\Family Saturday Adventure Day, Apr. 25, May 2, 9, 23.
\Cumberland Falls Clean-Up, May 16.
\Day Long Hike, June 6.
\Perseid Meteor Shower, Aug. 11.
\Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion, Oct. 10.
\Howling at the Moon Halloween Fun Night, Oct. 31.
\Trail Trek, Nov. 7.
\Elderhostel, Nov. 8-13.
\Lake
\Laurel River Lake
\Just W. of Corbin in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest. 6,000 acres. 200 mi. of shoreline in Whitley & Laurel Cos. Fishing (trout, bass, crappie, walleye, bream). Forested hills & steep bluffs offer exceptional views. Laurel River Dam, KY 1193, off US 25W. 1,420 ft. long, 282 ft. high. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
\Points of Interest
\Corbin Center for Technology & Community Activities, 222 Corbin Civic Center Dr. off KY 312. 30 acres. Horse show arena, picnicking, trails, 15,000 sq. ft. trade show/conference facility. Year-round activities.
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\Eastern Kentucky University, 1 Pennington Way. Est. 1990. Enrolls 1,500.
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\HARLAND SANDERS CAFE & MUSEUM (1940)
\The Colonel\'s original Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant, US 25E & 25W, Corbin. Listed National Register. Serving KFC products, the restored dining area seats 96. See the Colonel\'s kitchen as it was in 1940. Artifacts & memorabilia of Colonel Sanders & the history of KFC (no fee). Open daily 10 am-9 pm. Bus parking. I-75 exit 29, S. on US 25E 1 mi., right on US 25W 1/2 mi. 606.528.2163.
\Special Events
\State Park Events, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
\Laurel Lake Horse Show, Civic Center Arena, 1st Sat. June.
\Cumberland Valley Cruise In, downtown, June, Aug., Oct.
\4th of July Celebration, Corbin Civic Ctr., July 4.
\Nibroc Festival, Aug. 12-15.
\Lodging
\Baymont Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 29, 91 units.
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\Best Western Corbin Inn
\I-75 exit 25. 63 units. Free deluxe continental breakfast. In-room coffee makers. Cable TV with HBO, ESPN, ESPN2, high speed internet, refrigerator, iron/board, hairdryer. Microwaves available. Rest. nearby. Laurel Lake 7 mi. Cumberland Falls State Resort. www.bestwesternkentucky.com 606.528.2100, 888.528.2100.
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\Comfort Suites, I-75 exit 29, 63 units.
\Country Inn & Suites, I-75 exit 25, 44 units.
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\Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
\I-75 exit 25, SW. to KY 90, on Cumberland River. 52 room DuPont Lodge, restaurant, pool, 45 cottages. Cumberland Falls, the "Niagara of the South," campground, horseback riding. www.parks.ky.gov 606.528.4121, 800.325.0063.
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\Days Inn, I-75 exit 25, 112 units.
\Economy Inn, 804 S. Main St., 22 units.
\Fairfield Inn, I-75 exit 29, 63 units.
\Hampton Inn, I-75 exit 29, 67 units.
\Holiday Inn Express, I-75 exit 25, 64 units.
\Holiday Motel, I-75 exit 25, 17 units.
\Knights Inn, I-75 exit 29, 100 units.
\Landmark Inn, I-75 exit 25, 83 units.
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\Mountain View Lodge
\I-75 exit 25, 2615 Cumberland Falls Hwy. 120 newly renovated rooms, jacuzzi suites, hair dryers, coffee makers. Free wi-fi & local calls. Indoor pool. Lion\'s Den Restaurant serving steak & seafood 7 am-midnight. Lounge open Mon.-Sat. 606.523.0013.
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\Super 8 Motel, I-75 exit 29, 62 units.
\Restaurants
\Buckner\'s Grill & Bar, I-75 exit 25.
\Colonel Sanders Cafe, 688 US 25W.
\David\'s Steak House & Buffet, 125 W. Cumberland Gap Pkwy.
\The Depot on Main, 101 N. Main St.
\El Dorado\'s, 2665 Cumberland Falls Hwy.
\King Buffet, 15170 N. US 25E.
\Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant, 785 E. Cumberland Gap Pkwy.
\O\'Mally\'s Eatery & Pub, 1885 Cumberland Falls Hwy.
\Riverview Restaurant, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
\Sonny\'s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, I-75 exit 29.
\Wah Weng Garden, I-75 exit 29.
\Familiar Food: I-75 exit 25, Applebee\'s, Arby\'s, Burger King, Domino\'s, Hardee\'s, Little Caesar\'s, McDonald\'s, Subway, Wendy\'s; I-75 exit 29, Arby\'s, Burger King, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Huddle House, KFC, Krystal, Lee\'s Famous Recipe, Long John Silver\'s, McDonald\'s, Mr. Gatti\'s, Papa John\'s, Pizza Hut, Shoney\'s, Snappy Tomato, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco Too, Waffle House, Wendy\'s.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Antiques & Accents, 45 Lynn Camp Church Rd.
\Cumberland Parkway Flea Market, I-75 exit 29.
\Forest Bowling Lanes, 1019 Cumberland Falls Hwy.
\Forest Hill Shopping Center, 1019 Cumberland Falls Hwy.
\Kentucky Off-Track Betting, 57 Summit Dr.
\McBurney\'s Designs, 220 N. Main St.
\Sweet Hollow Swim N Skate, US 25N.
\Trademart Shopping Center, 1000 E. Cumberland Gap Pkwy.
\Tri-County Cineplex, I-75 exit 25.
\Tri-County Square Shopping Center, 785 E. Cumberland Gap Pkwy.
\Boating & Camping
\Corbin KOA, I-75 exit 29, 89 sites.
\Cumberland Star River Boat, Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp.
\Grove Marina, I-75 exit 25.
\Sheltowee Trace Outfitters & Camp Inns, 2001 KY 90, 5 units.
\U.S. Forest Service Recreation Areas on Laurel River Lake:
\Flatwoods, I-75 exit 29, take KY 770W 1 mi., right on KY 312 for 2 1/2 mi., left on KY 3430, left on FS 758 for 2 1/2 mi. Fishing, boating, ramp, picnicking, trails.
\Grove Campground, I-75 exit 25, US 25W for 5 mi., right on KY 1193 for 2 mi., right on KY 558 for 3 mi. 56 sites, boating, ramp, fishing.
\Grove Boat-in, boat access only. 31 sites, fishing, boating.
\High Top Boat Ramp, I-75 exit 25, US 25W 1 1/2 mi. S., right on FS 559 2 mi.
\Laurel Bridge, I-75 exit 29, KY 770 for 1 mi., left on KY 312 & cross the bridge. Boating, ramp, fishing, picnicking.
\Golf & Tennis
\Miller Park, Barton Mill Rd., 4 courts.
\Sweet Hollow Golf Course, US 25, 9 holes.
\Tri-County Golf & Country Club, Barbourville Hwy., 9 holes.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Bill\'s Riding Stable, KY 90.
\Williamsburg
\Pop. 5,143. Whitley County seat, est. 1818. I-75, US 25W, 11 mi. N. of Tennessee border in Daniel Boone Natl. Forest, scenic SE. Ky. Courtyard markers tell fascinating stories of "Aunt Julia" Marcum & Col. Whitley. Big South Fork & Cumberland Falls just W. of Williamsburg. Dry. Eastern Time.
\Information
\Williamsburg Information Center
\I-75 exit 11. Open weekdays 9-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year\'s. Brochures are available on area attractions including the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area, Cumberland Museum & Craft Center and Cumberland Falls. Largest information center along I-75. The center is designed to help you plan your vacation throughout the South. Williamsburg Tourist Commission, PO Box 2, Williamsburg, KY 40769. www.williamsburgky.com wtour@bellsouth.net 606.549.0530, 800.552.0530.
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\Williamsburg Welcome Center
Kentucky Welcome Center, I-75N at the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. For Kentucky travel information call 606.786.4474 or 800.225.TRIP. www.kentuckytourism.com
\National Forest
\Daniel Boone National Forest
\The U.S. Forest Service maintains 700,000 acres of beautiful timberland in portions of 21 eastern Kentucky counties stretching from Morehead in the N. to the Tennessee border in the SE. There are nearly 500 miles of trails & over 800 miles of roads under the Forest Service\'s jurisdiction. Among the numerous recreational facilities available are campgrounds, picnic areas, ramps & beaches.
\Points of Interest
\Cumberland Museum, Cumberland Inn, I-75 exit 11. Operated by University of the Cumberlands. Henkelmann Life Science Collection, Williams\' Cross Collection, Appalachian exhibit & university archives. Adm. fee.
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\University of the Cumberlands, I-75 exit 11. Est. 1888. Enrolls 1,800. Private 4 yr. liberal arts college. Graduate & undergraduate degrees.
\Special Events
\4th of July Celebration, Hal Rogers Entertainment Ctr., July 4.
\Whitley County Fair, July.
\Old Fashion Brush Arbor Meeting, Aug.
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\Williamsburg Old Fashioned Trading Days
\Courthouse Square, Sept. 10-12. Arts & crafts, nightly entertainment, antique car show, dog show & concessions. www.williamsburgky.com 606.549.0530, 800.552.0530.
\Lodging
\Cumberland Inn, I-75 exit 11, 50 units, rest.
\Days Inn, I-75 exit 11, 83 units.
\Scottish Inn, I-75 exit 11, 34 units.
\Super 8 Motel, I-75 exit 11, 95 units.
\Williamsburg Motel & RV Park, I-75 exit 11, 87 units, 64 sites.
\Restaurants
\El Dorado\'s Mexican Restaurant, 100 KY 92W.
\Red Flower Restaurant, 965 US 25W.
\Familiar Food: I-75 exit 11, Arby\'s, Burger King, Domino\'s, Hardee\'s, Huddle House, KFC, Krystal, Little Caesar\'s, Long John Silver\'s, McDonald\'s, Pizza Hut, Sonic, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy\'s.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Cumberland Regional Mall, US 25W.
\Golf
\The Golf Course at Williamsburg, 690 Airport Rd., 9 holes.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center
\I-75 exit 11. Home of Kentucky Splash Water Park. The whole family can enjoy a full day of exciting adventure at Kentucky\'s newest premiere entertainment thrill park. Wave pool, Tad Pole Island, Castaway River, body slide, twister slide, just to name a few. www.kentuckysplash.com 606.549.6065, 866.812.1860.
\Barbourville
\Pop. 3,589. Knox County seat, est. 1799. US 25E. Oldest town in SE. Kentucky. Home of 2 Kentucky governors & 3 U.S. congressmen. Site of 1st Civil War battle in Ky. Dry. Eastern Time.
\Information
\Barbourville Tourism & Recreation Commission
Barbourville, First Frontier Region, home of the first house in Ky. Dizney Mountain Rodeo Mar.-Oct., Redbud Festival & Quilt Workshop in Apr., Civil War reenactment in Sept., annual Daniel Boone Festival in Oct. Award-winning museum, Barbourville Water Park, crafts, antiques & outdoor activities. 196 Daniel Boone Dr. #205, Barbourville, KY 40906. 606.545.9674.
\State Historic Site
\Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
\KY 459, 5 mi. off US 25E. Dr. Walker, physician & surveyor, led 1st documented expedition through Cumberland Gap & built 1st log cabin built by a white man in Ky. in April, 1750. Replica of cabin stands on original site.
\Park Features: 12 acre park, mini-golf, gift shop, picnic shelters, concession stand, playground, lighted basketball court. Park grounds are open year-round, facilities are seasonal.
\Points of Interest
\Knox Historical Museum, Municipal Bldg., 196 Daniel Boone Dr. Wed. 10-4. Free.
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\Union College, off US 25E. Est. 1879. Enrolls 1,400. 100 acre campus. 4 yr. & graduate programs.
\Special Events
\Dizney Mountain Rodeo, Gray, 3rd Sat., Mar.-Sept.
\Red Bud Festival & Quilt Workshop, Union College, Apr. 10-12.
\Battle of Barbourville, Sept.
\Daniel Boone Festival, downtown, 1st wk. Oct.
\Christmas in the Park, Thanksgiving-Christmas.
\Christmas Parade, Knox St., Sat. after Thanksgiving.
\Lodging
\Apple Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast, 231 Knox St., 4 units.
\Best Western Wilderness Trail Inn, 1476 US 25E, 43 units.
\Towne Square Place Bed & Breakfast, 230 Knox St., 6 units.
\Restaurants
\Hillbilly Country Restaurant, 314 Knox St.
\Hua Ming Restaurant, 247 Parkway Plaza.
\La Esperanza, 301 Daniel Boone Dr.
\Oasis Pizza Station, 110 N. Main St.
\Tammy\'s Cafe, 502 Knox St.
\Thelma\'s, 226 N. Liberty St.
\Familiar Food: US 25E, Arby\'s, Burger King, Dairy Queen, KFC, Little Caesar\'s, Long John Silver\'s, McDonald\'s, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy\'s, downtown, Subway.
\Shopping & Entertainment
\Amish Heirloom Furniture, 3615 US 25E.
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\Kentucky Communities Crafts
\US 25E, 10 mi. S. of I-75 . Fresh fudge, pottery & woven rugs all made on site. Personalized gift baskets with hundreds of local crafts & gift items to choose from. Many items displayed in rustic cabins on a beautiful hillside covered with seasonal flowers. www.ky-crafts.com 800.880.3152.
\Outdoor Adventure
\Brickyard Waves Water Park, Allison Ave. Fishing ponds, paddle boats, water slides, lazy river, track, tennis, picnicking. \ ');