Lodging
Abner Motel, 87 E College Ave., Stanton; 46 units. Bowen Farm Bed & Breakfast, 315 Bowen Rd., Stanton. Chop Chestnut Cabin Rentals, off KY 15 between Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy., exits 22 and 33. Cozy Log Cabin Retreat, 2811 Watson Rd., Stanton; 1 unit. Fern Valley Cabins, 2250 Star Gap Rd., Stanton; 2 units. Hatchers Creek Ranch, 1644 Lower Hatchers Creek Rd., Stanton; 1 unit.
Shopping and Entertainment
Bluegrass Craft and Antique Mall, 125 E Elkin St., Stanton. Crabtree’s Candy, 221 S Main St., Stanton. Just Plain Fancy, Main St., Stanton. Meadowgreen Park Bluegrass Music Hall, 465 Forge Mill Rd., Clay City. Mountain Park Dragway, 718 11th St., Clay City. Mountain View Drive-in Theatre, 1327 E College Ave., Stanton. Shabby-Chic Etc., 8 W College Ave., Stanton. Sniffables, 212 Washington St., Stanton.
Camping and RV Parks
John Swift’s Lost Silver Mine Campground, 45 KY 715; 101 sites.
Campton
Population 441 • Wolfe County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Wet Established 1870; 10 miles east of Slade on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway. t Wolfe County Tourism, 10 Court St.; 606.668.3040.
Museums and Galleries
Wolfe County Historical Museum, Main St.; fire-house; pioneer farm/household items; Apr.–Nov., Sun. 2–4; free.
Parks and Recreation
Cable's Riding Stables, 632 Little Bend Rd. Muir Valley, 48 Muir Rd. 191 Speedway Dirt Track, Hwy. 191. KRAG Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Backpacking, 20 Sky Bridge Rd. Red River Gorge, Mountain Pkwy. exit 40 at Pine Ridge (approximately 50–60 miles southeast of Lexington in Daniel Boone National Forest near Natural Bridge State Resort and Slade); Red River is a National Wild and Scenic River has 27,000+ boulder-strewn acres of woodlands, streams, sandstone cliffs, overlooks, sandstone arches, waterfalls, rare plant/animal life; Red River Gorge National Recreation Trail is 38 miles of loop trails lacing the Red River Gorge Geological Area; Visitor Information Station open Apr.–Oct. 9–5:30 daily; winter hours Mon.–Fri. 8–4:30, NNL.
HRed river gorge zipline
455 Cliffview Rd. Red River Gorge Zipline in Cliffview Resort is a true adventure. Our 5 line course takes you through a 3 line canopy tour through the trees and then on to the tallest and longest lines. They reach heights of 300 & 350 ft and lenths of 1,000 & 2,000 ft as you soar over the Cowan Fork Gorge. www.redrivergorgezipline.com; 888.371.8825.
HTorrent Falls Climbing Adventure 1617 KY 11 N; www.torrentfalls.com; 606.668.6613.
Boating and Lakes
Strong's Pay Lake, 1004 Caskey Fork Rd. 106 • www.kytravel.com
Dining
Campton Country Kitchen, 33 KY 155. Dixie Freeze II, 1145 Buchanan Fork Rd. Gorge Cafe and Brews, 455 Cliffview Rd. Hasley's Country Deli, 225 Main St. Hill Top Cafe, 600 Mountain Parkway Spur Rd. Pine Ridge One Stop Market, 4400 KY 15. Red River Rockhouse, 4000 KY 11. Shorty’s Pizza, 125 Campton Baptist Rd. Sky Bridge Station, 20 Sky Bridge Rd. Whisman's Hitchin Post, 1746 KY 715. Familiar Food: Dairy Queen, Lee’s Famous Recipe, Subway.
Lodging
Campton Parkway Inn, Bert T. Combs Mountain Pkwy. exit 42; 41 units.
Hcliffview resort
455 Cliffview Rd.; 16 units. Cliffview Resort offers rustic luxury in the Red River Gorge. Cliffview Lodge can be rented as a whole or by individual room. Cliffview Lakeside and Retreat are 12 & 11 bedroom cabins that are perfect for reunions, retreats, and more! www.cliffviewresort.com; 888.371.8825. Kentucky Wildflowers, Hwy. 11. Red River Gorge Cabins, Rock Bridge Rd. Red River Gorge Cabin Rentals, 400 Cliffview Rd.
Shopping and Entertainment
Candles, Clothes and Beyond, 760 Old KY 15. Flower Pot, 117 N Washington St. Swift Creek Arts and Crafts, 25 N Washington St. Wolfe County Flea Market, 319 KY 15N.
Beattyville
Population 1,307 • Lee County (Seat) • EST/EDT • Dry Established 1842; KY 52 and KY 11, 20 miles south of Natural Bridge State Resort, the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, and the Red River Gorge area.
t Beattyville/Lee County Tourism Commission 500 Hwy. 11 N, Caboose Visitor Center, Beattyville 41311. Visit the Birthplace of the Kentucky River and the home of the Woolly Worm Festival. World-class rock climbing recreation areas. Great fishing and boating access from downtown Beattyville. Summertime downtown events, festivals, and more. Cabin rentals minutes away from the Red River Gorge. Mon.–Fri. 9:30–5:30; 606.464.5038; www.heartofthekentuckyriver.com.