Somerset (Kentucky)

By car

Somerset is accessible from two Interstate Highways; I-75 to the east and I-65 to the west.

• I-75 northbound (from Tennessee and points south): Take the second London exit (exit 41) and head west on Kentucky Route 80 for about 25 miles. The highway runs right into Somerset.
• I-75 southbound (from Lexington, Cincinnati, and points north): Take the Mount Vernon/Renfro Valley exit (exit 62) and head south on US 25. Slightly less than a mile from I-75, take Kentucky Route 461; stay on that road for about 18 miles until it dead-ends into Kentucky 80, and turn right. You'll reach the outskirts of Somerset about 6 miles later.
• I-65 northbound (from Bowling Green, Nashville, and points south): Take the Cumberland Parkway exit (exit 43) and head east on the Cumberland Parkway for about 100 miles. The parkway, a four-lane controlled-access highway that was built as a toll road but is now free, ends in Somerset.
• I-65 southbound (from points north of Louisville): Several routes are available, depending on your tolerance for rural roads. Probably the fastest, though not the shortest in mileage, is to take I-64 east out of Louisville, and then stay on I-75 after the 64/75 split in Lexington. Exit at Mount Vernon as above.

US 27 passes through Somerset, allowing easy access from Lexington, KY and Knoxville, TN (although most travelers from Lexington choose instead to take the I-75/KY 461 route).

By plane

The closest regional airport is located at Lexington and the closest international airport is located at Louisville.

• Lake Cumberland Regional AirportSomerset's general aviation airport that has no scheduled air service, though charters may be available. Seaplane tours of the Lake Cumberland are available.

• Shark Aviation

  phone: +1 502 653 1843
  Shark Aviation provides seaplane tours of Lake Cumberland using a Cessna 185 on amphibious floats. The seaplane tours depart the Lake Cumberland Regional Airport and include landings on the lake.

By boat

Somerset's primary tourist attraction is Lake Cumblerland, the largest man-made lake by volume east of the Mississippi River. The lake is very popular among boaters, especially houseboat enthusiasts. Several rental services are offered in the area including speedboat, pontoon, jetski, and houseboat rentals. There are several private and public boat docks located throughout the area. These include:

• Burnside Resort & Marina

  phone: +1 606 561-4223
  address: 680 W Lakeshore Dr., Burnside

• Lee's Ford Resort Marina

  phone: +1 606-636-6426
  address: 451 Lees Ford Dock Rd., Nancy
  A full service marina featuring a restaurant and cottage rentals.

Automobiles are the primary method of transportation in Somerset. Many of the businesses are located along US 27, which can lead to congestion, especially during rush hour. If you need to travel from the north side of the city to the south side and wish to avoid the traffic, the KY 914 bypass provides a much faster route. The downtown business district lies a few miles off US 27. It is easily accessible from Highway 80 and Monticello Street. US 27 is only road that connects Somerset and Burnside (Burnside is located on the lake and is home to many marinas, boat docks, etc.
Somerset has a small taxi service.

• Mill Springs Battlefield

  phone: +1 606 636-4045
  address: 9020 W. Hwy 80, Nancy
  A privately owned park that seeks to preserve the site where the Battle of Mill Springs was fought. This battle fought on January 19, 1862 was a union victory and resulted in the death of General Felix Zollicoffer, the commander of Confederate forces operating out of Cumberland Gap. The 600 acre park offers a museum, a 10 stop battlefield driving tour, and a national cemetery.

Golf

• Eagles Nest Country Club

  phone: +1 606 679-8341
  address: 1811 Clubhouse Dr.
  A semi private country club featuring an 18 hole golf course

• Somerset Country Club

  phone: +1 606 678-4623
  address: 1216 N. Main St
  A semi private country club featuring an 18 hole golf course.

• Woodson Bend Resort

  phone: +1 606 561-5311
  address: 14 Woodson Bend, Bronston
  An 18 hole championship golf course located on the shore of Lake Cumberland.

The Center, a local venue often has theater productions and hosts concerts.

Other Activities

• General Burnside Island State Park

  phone: +1 606 561-4104
  address: 8801 S. Hwy. 27, Burnside
  A state park situated on an island in Lake Cumberland. The park features a golf course, campground, boat launch, and picnic shelters.

• Master Musicians Festival

  phone: +1 606 677-6000
  address: 808 Monticello St.
  A long running 2 day music festival held in late July on the grounds of Somerset Community College.

The Somerset Mall contains several stores. Also popular are local shops and flea markets.

• End Zone Pizza & Pub

  phone: +1 606 561-4300
  address: 120 Stonecrest Dr.
  A sports restaurant that serves up Chicago style pizza, sandwiches, steaks, and pasta.

• Goodie Shack

  phone: +1 606 561-6977
  address: 7788 S. Hwy 27
  A family owned restaurant known for its chili dogs and ice cream.

• Guthrie's River House

  phone: +1 606 802-2922
  address: 6075 S. Hwy. 27
  A casual restaurant overlooking Lake Cumberland. The menu features steaks, seafood, and pasta.

• Harbor Restaurant

  phone: +1 606 636-6426
  address: 451 Lees Ford Dock Rd., Nancy
  A casual dining restaurant located at Lees Ford Resort Marina.

• Sully's Restaurant and Sports Bar

  phone: +1 606 802-2337
  address: 100 StoneCrest Dr.
  Casual dining and sports bar.

Both Somerset and the adjoining community of Burnside are wet. They allow package alcohol sales, bars, and drinks to be sold in restaurants.

Coffee

• Baxter's Coffee

  phone: +1 606 676-9331
  address: 427 Ogden Street

Bed & Breakfast

• Eagles View Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +1 606 561-7834
  address: 45 Glen Eagle Dr., Burnside

Cabins & Condos

• Cumberland Cove Cottages

  address: 620 Coomer Rd., Burnside
  Eight cottages for rent featuring full kitchens ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. The property has a private dock and the nearest boat launch is at General Burnside Island State Park.

• Lee's Ford Resort Marina

  phone: +1 606-636-6426
  address: 451 Lees Ford Dock Rd., Nancy
  A full service marina featuring a restaurant and cottage rentals. There are 17 cabins available featuring full kitchens and ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms.

• Woodson Bend Resort

  phone: +1 606 561-5311
  address: 14 Woodson Bend, Bronston
  A resort with 480 privately owned condos. Many are available for rent and range in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms. The resort also features a golf course and on site restaurant.

Campgrounds

• Cumberland Point Campground

  phone: +1 606 871-7886
  address: 10000 Hwy. 761, Nancy
  A campground operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers located on the shore of Lake Cumberland. The campground offers 30 sites with electric hook ups. Amenities include shower houses, a boat ramp, and playground. The operating season is May though September.

• Cumberland Point Campground & RV Resort

  phone: +1 606 271-3923
  address: 344 Daws Ridge Rd., Nancy
  A privately owned campground featuring 54 sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Amenities include a fishing pond, general store, wifi, playground, shower houses, and a laundry facility. The campground is open year round.

• General Burnside Island State Park

  phone: +1 606 561-4104
  address: 8801 S. Hwy. 27, Burnside
  The state park campground features 93 sites with electric hookups and 9 primitive tent only sites. Amenities include shower houses and laundry facilities. The campground is open April 1 through October 31. A 2 night minimum stay is required on weekends.

• Pulaski County Park

  phone: +1 606 636-6450
  address: 1200 Hwy. 3189, Nancy
  A county park located on the shore of Lake Cumberland. The campground features 46 campsites with electric hook ups, shower houses, hiking trails, a disc golf course, and picnic areas.

• Waitsboro Campground

  phone: +1 606 561-5513
  address: 500 Waitsboro Rd.
  A campground located on the shore of Lake Cumberland operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers. The campground is open April-October and features 17 RV sites with electric hook ups and 5 primitive tent only sites. This facility also features a boat ramp, shower houses, a laundry, and picnic areas.

Hotels

• Americas Best Value Inn

  phone: +1 606 678-2052
  address: 125 N. Hwy. 27

• Best Western Mid-Town Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 606 677-9000
  address: 103 Jefferson Dr.

• Comfort Inn

  phone: +1 606 677-1500
  address: 82 Jolin Dr.

• Country Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 606 679-3711
  address: 515 N. Hwy. 27

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 606 676-8855
  address: 4141 S. Hwy. 27

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 606 425-4444
  address: 50 Stevie Lynn Dr.

• Knights Inn

  phone: +1 606 678-4195
  address: 1532 S. Hwy. 27

• Super 8

  phone: +1 606 679-9279
  address: 601 S. Hwy. 27

• Quality Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 606 678-2023
  address: 240 N. Hwy. 27

• Bowling Green - Home of Western Kentucky University and home of the Corvette
• Lexington - Horse capital of the World and Home of the University of Kentucky
• London - Located on the Wilderness Road and near Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
• Monticello - The self proclaimed "Houseboat Capital of the World"

Outdoors

• Big South Fork National Recreation Area
• Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
• Daniel Boone National Forest