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Worth the drive: things to do and events roughly 40 to 120 miles from Somerset, from the moonbow at Cumberland Falls to Shaker Village, Berea, Lexington and the Corvette Museum. Hours, prices and closures come from each destination's own page, with the date we checked. Drive times are approximate.
Wednesday, November 4th from 6:00-7:30PM @ Fritz Farm. Join in the fun at Fritz Farm for take n bake Bourbon Ball Swirls! Your favorite Kentucky bourbon candy flavors paired pastry dough will make you swoon! We’ll use dough from the Midway Bakery, slather with…
Highland Stables, 1301 B Hunts Lane, Bowling Green
Mark your calendars for the Christmas GypsyMoon Marketplace, November 5th, 6th, and 7th. Celebrate three festive days of shopping, community, and small business as they kick off the holiday season at Highland Stables. Grab your friends, discover one-of-a-kind …
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE There’s just something magical about Christmas in a hometown, where familiar faces become friends, local businesses become gathering places, and the whole community comes together to make the season a little brighter. The Glasgow …
Highland Stables, 1301 B Hunts Lane, Bowling Green
Mark your calendars for the Christmas GypsyMoon Marketplace, November 5th, 6th, and 7th. Celebrate three festive days of shopping, community, and small business as they kick off the holiday season at Highland Stables. Grab your friends, discover one-of-a-kind …
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE There’s just something magical about Christmas in a hometown, where familiar faces become friends, local businesses become gathering places, and the whole community comes together to make the season a little brighter. The Glasgow …
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
Join the Kentucky Department of Tourism in partnership with Kentucky Historical Society and America250KY for a reception, a documentary premiere of York: An American Story Rediscovered, and a panel discussion. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. in Commonwealth Hall…
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 601 College Street, Bowling Green
A multi-award-winning singer and actor who’s scored 40 hit singles on Country radio, the Louisiana native is now nearing the 30th anniversary of his trailblazing debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud, a 1996 LP that delivered his No. 1 hit “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Th…
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort
Join the Kentucky Department of Tourism in partnership with Kentucky Historical Society and America250KY for a reception, a documentary premiere of York: An American Story Rediscovered, and a panel discussion. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. in Commonwealth Hall…
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 601 College Street, Bowling Green
A multi-award-winning singer and actor who’s scored 40 hit singles on Country radio, the Louisiana native is now nearing the 30th anniversary of his trailblazing debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud, a 1996 LP that delivered his No. 1 hit “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Th…
Bring your pups for one final swim at Marriott Griffin Gate's heated outdoor pool before it closes for the season. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with pool toys, tasty treats, and hot chocolate for the humans, too! This event is free and open to the public. We r…
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 601 College Street, Bowling Green
Spend an evening celebrating the timeless music of Barry Manilow, the man who wrote the songs that make the whole world sing! Orchestra Kentucky performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana,” in a concert filled wit…
Tahlsound has been handed the reins to Lexington’s favorite fundraising music tribute concert ! This year we pay tribute to the red headed stranger aka, Willie Nelson in an effort to raise money for Rite Care of Kentucky, who's mission is to provide help for c…
Bring your pups for one final swim at Marriott Griffin Gate's heated outdoor pool before it closes for the season. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with pool toys, tasty treats, and hot chocolate for the humans, too! This event is free and open to the public. We r…
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 601 College Street, Bowling Green
Spend an evening celebrating the timeless music of Barry Manilow, the man who wrote the songs that make the whole world sing! Orchestra Kentucky performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana,” in a concert filled wit…
Kim Wilson, the legendary harmonica virtuoso and frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, is preparing for what may be his most personally meaningful tour yet. The upcoming "A Tribute to Chicago Blues" tour represents a homecoming of sorts for Wilson, who cut hi…
Kenny's: The Other Rogers, 4672 5th Street Road, Corbin
Starts at 8:00 p.m. Andrew Moore and Hooch are taking the stage at Kenny's for a special live concert! This time, the cameras are rolling. They will be filming the entire performance for an upcoming Andew Moore and Hooch Live Concert Movie, capturing the music…
Waveland is a magical place at Christmas time. Every room is a fairy land with a themed tree, twinkle lights, and candles flickering. Enjoy a three course holiday tea with festively decorated tables, Christmas in a Cup Elmwood Inn tea, delightful holiday food,…
What happens when historical photographs become cloth, quilts become games, and archival discoveries inspire new artworks? Join Berea, KY artist Dr. Jaleesa Wells for a conversation about Black American textile traditions, storytelling, and the interconnected …
Join artist Dr. Jaleesa Wells for a hands-on fabric-strip weaving workshop connecting contemporary textile-making, Black American textile history, and the intertwined stories of Berea, Kentucky, and Camp Nelson. Using archival images from Berea College Archive…
Old State Capitol & Public Grounds, 300 W. Broadway, Frankfort
Celebrate the holidays in traditional Victorian style at the Old State Capitol. The Kentucky Historical Society joins the community for the annual Candlelight festivities in Historic Downtown Frankfort. Bring the whole family to make historic crafts, watch cho…
The Kings of Queens are the hottest Queen tribute band in the country. Given that he's been dubbed as the reincarnated Freddie Mercury, frontman Emo Alaeddin is quite the spectacle and has a striking resemblence to Freddie Mercury.
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 601 College Street, Bowling Green
Classic Seger brings the music of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band to life in a powerful concert experience that has entertained audiences across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In 2026, the band celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bob Seger’s landmark…
Lexington Green Lakeside , 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington
Mark Your Calendars Saturday, Nov 14th: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, Nov 15th: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Enjoy our curated festival right by the water at Lexington Green. We’ve invited Kentucky’s most talented artists and makers to bring you one-of-a-kind treasures you…
Join us for our monthly hiking series, on the second Saturday of each month! It is free to participate, and no reservation is necessary! Meet at the lodge at 10:00am. Bring water, and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.
Join us for a unique guided bourbon tasting experience with Bespoken Spirits. Born from a scientist’s quest to create a faster, more efficient and sustainable approach to aging and finishing, Bespoken uses globally sourced woods, including Japanese Mizunara, B…
Join us for the first pour of the 2026 Bardstown Collection before the bottles are released during release weekend. On Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 PM, gather at Bespoke in Bond in historic downtown Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World - fo…
My Old Kentucky Home, 501 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown
Guides in Victorian hoop skirts and gentleman in tailcoats sing the song “My Old Kentucky Home,” on your tour of Kentucky’s most famous landmark decorated for Christmas, My Old Kentucky Home! The mansion is adorned and decorated with six beautiful 12′ tall Chr…
Join the B.E.A.R.S. (Barren Education and Recreation Staff) for our monthly Cubs Club on the 3rd Thursday of each month! It is free to join and no reservation is necessary! (age 13 and under with an adult) Each month will offer a different mini-adventure, craf…
Henry Cho brings his signature clean Southern comedy in a high-energy stand up show that proves you don’t need profanity to be hilarious. Blending sharp observations about family life, marriage, parenting, and growing up as a Korean American in Tennessee, Henr…
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College St., Harrodsburg
Come take a tour of Old Fort Harrod decorated for the holidays and take a stroll through the winter encampment. This is in conjunction with the lighting of the Christmas tree Forest. There will be caroling, hot cocoa for purchase, complimentary cider and even …
Josephine’s Winter Market brings together artisans offering handmade work just in time for the holiday season. Shop for gifts that celebrate creativity and craftsmanship while supporting local and regional artists, all thanks to Expree Credit Union. Enjoy live…
Come and experience the truly unique phenomenon that is the Moonbow! What is the 'Moonbow,' you ask? It is a rainbow that happens in the mist of Cumberland Falls by moonlight rather than sunlight! Kentucky is home to one of two places on the planet where you c…
Let us handle the cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving at Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a festive Thanksgiving buffet filled with holiday favorites, seasonal dishes, and plenty of reasons to go back for s…
Gather with family and friends for a thoughtfully prepared Thanksgiving buffet at Oak & Ember, featuring traditional favorites alongside signature seasonal dishes. Enjoy sage-peppercorn roasted turkey, bourbon-honey-glazed ham, braised short ribs, salmon, hous…
Kick off the Christmas Season with the offical lighting Bardstown's Christmas tree brought to you by The Bardstown Main Street Program, as well as the lighting of lamp posts, wreaths, stars and twinkle light in the trees. Music, refreshments, and pictures with…
The Barren County YMCA hosts its annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 28th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM with FREE entry! Pictures with Santa: $5.00 each Hot Cocoa Bar: $2.00 per cup Christmas Craft: Free for kids For more information, ple…
A timeless adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story of redemption and holiday spirit. This version brings a fresh, community-rooted perspective to the beloved tale. Audiences follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey through past, present, and fu…
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Places, by drive time
Closest first. Bowling Green destinations run on Central Time, an hour behind Somerset.
Corbin
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
about 35 miabout 48 min approximate
The 125-foot "Niagara of the South" and the only place in the Western Hemisphere to see a moonbow, on nights around the full moon.
HoursPark open year round; the gift shop year round; pool Memorial Day to Labor Day.
CostNo admission price stated on the park page.
Where7351 Highway 90, Corbin, KY 40701
Phone(606) 528-4121
Moonbow nights left in 2026, times approximate, by evening of arrival: Oct 24 (8 to 10 PM), Oct 25 (8:30 to 10:30), Oct 26 (9 to 11), Oct 27 (9:30 to 11:30), Oct 28 (10:30 PM to 12:30 AM); Nov 22 to 26; Dec 21 to 25.
Currently closed, per the park's page on Sunday, October 18: DuPont Lodge and the Riverview Restaurant closed December 1, 2025 for renovation; cabins still rent.
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page. Under 40 miles, kept because Jesse named it.
Berea
Berea College Visitor Center and Kentucky Artisan Center
about 40 miabout 50 min approximate
Two stops in one town: the college visitor center on College Square, the only retail home of Berea College Student Craft, and the state's Kentucky Artisan Center with work by more than 800 Kentucky artists and a cafe.
HoursVisitor center Monday to Friday 11 AM to 7 PM, Saturday noon to 5 PM. Artisan Center daily 9 AM to 6 PM, cafe to 4 PM; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
CostFree; the Artisan Center states no admission charge.
Where104 South Main Street, Berea, KY 40404 (visitor center); 200 Artisan Way, Berea, KY 40403 (Artisan Center)
Phone(859) 985-2359 visitor center; (859) 985-5448 Artisan Center
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page. Details come from the Corbin Tourism listing; the cafe has no page of its own that we could find.
Strunk
Big South Fork, Blue Heron Mining Community
about 40 miabout 1 hr 6 min approximate
125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau around the free-flowing Big South Fork; Blue Heron's restored mining camp can be walked any time, with audio stories at each structure.
HoursPark always open. Blue Heron visitor center Wednesday to Sunday through October 31, then closed for the winter until March 31, 2027; outdoor structures open year round.
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page.
Jamestown
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
about 45 miabout 1 hr 8 min approximate
The resort park on 60,000 acres of water and 1,225 miles of shoreline, one of the finest fishing and boating areas in the eastern United States.
HoursCabins and campground year round; water facilities close in winter.
CostNot stated.
Where5465 State Park Rd., Jamestown, KY 42629
Phone(270) 343-3111
Currently closed, per the park's page on Sunday, October 18: Restaurant and lounge closed since December 20, 2025 for renovation; indoor and outdoor pools closed for 2026; Pumpkin Creek Lodge closed until April 2027.
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page.
Harrodsburg
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
about 60 miabout 1 hr 17 min approximate
3,000 acres of the Kentucky Shakers' 1805 to 1910 community: exhibits and tours, trails, an inn and the Trustees' Table.
HoursExhibits and tours Tuesday to Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM; trails daily 6 AM to 8:30 PM or dusk; wagon rides Friday and Saturday, May to October.
Cost$20 ages 13 to 61, $15 seniors 62 and over, first responders and military, $10 ages 6 to 12, free 5 and under; hiking $10 suggested donation per car.
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page.
Lexington
Keeneland
about 75 miabout 1 hr 35 min approximate
The thoroughbred track and sales grounds, open to the public every day of the year; the Fall Meet runs October 2 to 24 with no racing Mondays or Tuesdays, and the Breeders' Cup comes October 30 and 31, 2026.
HoursGrounds open 365 days; the Keeneland Shop Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM; race days differ.
CostTickets and tours sold online; prices not on the pages read.
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page.
Bowling Green · Central Time
National Corvette Museum
about 105 miabout 2 hr 0 min approximate
The story of America's sports car: exhibits, plant tours, the Stingray Grill and the Corvette Store. Its NCM Motorsports Park, a 3.2-mile road course, is a few miles away.
HoursMarch to December, daily 9 AM to 5 PM Central; January and February closed Tuesdays; last tickets 4:30 PM; closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
CostAdults 13 to 61 $25, seniors $23, ages 5 to 12 $14, 4 and under free.
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page.
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park
about 105 miabout 2 hr 1 min approximate
The world's longest known cave system, with rolling hills and deep river valleys above it.
HoursPark open 24 hours with no entrance gate; visitor center hours vary by season; closed December 25.
CostNo entrance fee. Cave tours need tickets, for example Discovery $12 and Domes and Dripstones $30 for adults, reserved at Recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777.
Where1 Visitor Center Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Checked Sunday, October 18 against the official page. Miles and time are a routing estimate from Somerset, not from the page.
How this list works. Each place is described from its own website or a government page, checked on the date shown. Miles and minutes are a routing estimate from Somerset and can differ from your route. Closures are as the destination stated them when we checked; call before a long drive. We use no destination photos without written permission. Know a place within two hours we should add? Email news@somersetnow.com.