There are so many fun things to experience in the state of Kentucky, and one of the best ways to do so is with an exciting day trip. No matter where you live in the Bluegrass State (or even if you’re just visiting) you can pack a lot of fun into one day. Kentucky’s natural beauty is one thing everyone should experience – especially the state’s many waterfalls – and we are also home to several wineries and vineyards that make for great little excursions. If these are two of your favorite things about Kentucky, then this wine and waterfalls day trip in Kentucky is for you. It will take you to the best wine and waterfalls in our state. If you need to adjust the directions or map for this Kentucky wine trail road trip take into account where you’re starting from.
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- Miguel’s Pizza
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Google/Terry Vandeberg To kick off your adventure, begin by fueling up at a nature lover’s paradise - Miguel’s Pizza. This dining destination is known for its pizza, but they also open up early in the morning and serve a delicious breakfast! Choose from eggs, omelets, pancakes, and much more. Miguel’s is located at 1890 Natural Bridge Road, Slade, KY, 40376. 1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376, USA
- Creation Falls on the Rock Bridge Trail
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Alltrails/Natasha Madden Once you have a full belly, it’s just a short drive to the first waterfall destination. The stunning Creation Falls can be found on the Rock Bridge Trail within Red River Gorge. This is an easy 1.3-mile loop trail and it’s filled with natural beauty. If you hike it on a hot day, wear a swimsuit to splash around in the falls. Don’t forget your camera as both the falls and the Rock Bridge Arch are definitely photo-worthy. Rock Bridge Road, Rock Bridge Rd, Kentucky 41301, USA
- Cedar Creek Vineyards
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Facebook/Cedar Creek Vineyards After some time on the trails around Creation Falls, hop back in the car, and head south. You may want to pick up some lunch en route to your next stop (a stop back at Miguel’s for pizza is even an option). The next destination is Cedar Creek Vineyards, a lovely vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset. The vineyard offers tastings select days of the week, and by appointment. Relax here for a bit, try a few different wines, and enjoy the scenery. Cedar Creek Vineyards is located at 294 Cedar Creek Lane, Somerset, KY, 42501. 294 Cedar Creek Lane, Somerset, KY, 42501
- Eagle Falls Trail at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
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Head out from the vineyard and drive about an hour to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Within the park, you’ll want to do the 1.9-mile Eagle Falls Trail, which offers views of not one, but two waterfalls. Of course, you’ll see the trail’s namesake, Eagle Falls, but you’ll also get to experience a unique view of Kentucky’s largest waterfall, Cumberland Falls. This is the ultimate waterfall hike, and it’s filled with natural beauty and just enough adventure.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, 7351 KY-90, Corbin, KY 40701, USA
- Corbin Cellars
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Facebook/Corbin Cellars After this waterfall chasing and wine tasting, it’s time for a nice meal, and perhaps another glass of wine to wrap up the day. Drive just half an hour from the park to Corbin Cellars for a relaxing meal in a comfortable environment. The ambiance of this bar and restaurant is ideal after a long (and fun) day, and anything you choose from the food and wine menus will satisfy your cravings. Corbin Cellars is located at 306 S. Main Street, Corbin, KY, 40701. 306 S Main St, Corbin, KY 40701, USA
It’s hard to imagine a better day than one spent chasing waterfalls and visiting one winery after another. This wine and Kentucky waterfalls day trip has the best of both! Does this sound like the best day ever to you? Be sure to tag someone in the comments who would be up for this unique adventure!
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Facebook/Miguel’s Pizza
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To kick off your adventure, begin by fueling up at a nature lover’s paradise - Miguel’s Pizza. This dining destination is known for its pizza, but they also open up early in the morning and serve a delicious breakfast! Choose from eggs, omelets, pancakes, and much more. Miguel’s is located at 1890 Natural Bridge Road, Slade, KY, 40376.
1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376, USA
Photo Courtesy of Dave Dotson / @dave_dotson
Alltrails/Natasha Madden
Once you have a full belly, it’s just a short drive to the first waterfall destination. The stunning Creation Falls can be found on the Rock Bridge Trail within Red River Gorge. This is an easy 1.3-mile loop trail and it’s filled with natural beauty. If you hike it on a hot day, wear a swimsuit to splash around in the falls. Don’t forget your camera as both the falls and the Rock Bridge Arch are definitely photo-worthy.
Rock Bridge Road, Rock Bridge Rd, Kentucky 41301, USA
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After some time on the trails around Creation Falls, hop back in the car, and head south. You may want to pick up some lunch en route to your next stop (a stop back at Miguel’s for pizza is even an option). The next destination is Cedar Creek Vineyards, a lovely vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset. The vineyard offers tastings select days of the week, and by appointment. Relax here for a bit, try a few different wines, and enjoy the scenery. Cedar Creek Vineyards is located at 294 Cedar Creek Lane, Somerset, KY, 42501.
294 Cedar Creek Lane, Somerset, KY, 42501
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Head out from the vineyard and drive about an hour to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Within the park, you’ll want to do the 1.9-mile Eagle Falls Trail, which offers views of not one, but two waterfalls. Of course, you’ll see the trail’s namesake, Eagle Falls, but you’ll also get to experience a unique view of Kentucky’s largest waterfall, Cumberland Falls. This is the ultimate waterfall hike, and it’s filled with natural beauty and just enough adventure.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, 7351 KY-90, Corbin, KY 40701, USA
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After this waterfall chasing and wine tasting, it’s time for a nice meal, and perhaps another glass of wine to wrap up the day. Drive just half an hour from the park to Corbin Cellars for a relaxing meal in a comfortable environment. The ambiance of this bar and restaurant is ideal after a long (and fun) day, and anything you choose from the food and wine menus will satisfy your cravings. Corbin Cellars is located at 306 S. Main Street, Corbin, KY, 40701.
306 S Main St, Corbin, KY 40701, USA
Do you have a favorite waterfall in Kentucky? How about a favorite stop along this Kentucky wine trail? Share them with us in the comments section!
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Wine And Waterfalls Day Trip In Kentucky April 02, 2021 Marisa Roman What are the best road trips through Kentucky? Everyone loves a good road trip, right? Some of the best attractions can become incredible Kentucky day trips. If you’re looking to level up your state travel game this year ad don’t know where to start, then we have a few options to consider. We’ve created the ultimate list of Kentucky day trips, one for each month of the year. That means 12 unforgettable day trips in Kentucky in one list. You’ll be going from hiking the Sand Cave in Cumberland Gap in April to taking an underground boat tour in August through Red River Gorge. Where can I find the oldest winery in Kentucky? While there are tons of incredible wineries in Kentucky worth checking out, we have one that holds a unique claim to fame. Baker-Bird Winery in the adorable town of Augusta is one of the very first commercial vineyards in the United States. The property dates back to 1797 and is still open to the public to visit. Guests will be able to enjoy a tour of the historic cellar, which has also been rumored to have been haunted, but that’s a story for another time. If you’re looking for a wine-tasting and complimentary tour, then check out Baker-Bird Winery in Kentucky. What is the most popular waterfall in Kentucky? If you’re looking for the best waterfalls in Kentucky to spend a day exploring, then we have one that is about as beautiful as it gets. Tucked away in Daniel Boone National Forest, Yahoo Falls is the tallest waterfall in Kentucky. This waterfall clocks in at 113 feet and visitors can hike 4.5 miles to see it in person. But, why stop at just one waterfall? We’ve also created the ultimate Kentucky waterfall road trip, that will not only take you to Yahoo Falls but also to seven other waterfalls. This is one natural beauty road trip that you do not want to miss.
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Wine And Waterfalls Day Trip In Kentucky
April 02, 2021
Marisa Roman
What are the best road trips through Kentucky? Everyone loves a good road trip, right? Some of the best attractions can become incredible Kentucky day trips. If you’re looking to level up your state travel game this year ad don’t know where to start, then we have a few options to consider. We’ve created the ultimate list of Kentucky day trips, one for each month of the year. That means 12 unforgettable day trips in Kentucky in one list. You’ll be going from hiking the Sand Cave in Cumberland Gap in April to taking an underground boat tour in August through Red River Gorge. Where can I find the oldest winery in Kentucky? While there are tons of incredible wineries in Kentucky worth checking out, we have one that holds a unique claim to fame. Baker-Bird Winery in the adorable town of Augusta is one of the very first commercial vineyards in the United States. The property dates back to 1797 and is still open to the public to visit. Guests will be able to enjoy a tour of the historic cellar, which has also been rumored to have been haunted, but that’s a story for another time. If you’re looking for a wine-tasting and complimentary tour, then check out Baker-Bird Winery in Kentucky. What is the most popular waterfall in Kentucky? If you’re looking for the best waterfalls in Kentucky to spend a day exploring, then we have one that is about as beautiful as it gets. Tucked away in Daniel Boone National Forest, Yahoo Falls is the tallest waterfall in Kentucky. This waterfall clocks in at 113 feet and visitors can hike 4.5 miles to see it in person. But, why stop at just one waterfall? We’ve also created the ultimate Kentucky waterfall road trip, that will not only take you to Yahoo Falls but also to seven other waterfalls. This is one natural beauty road trip that you do not want to miss.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Everyone loves a good road trip, right? Some of the best attractions can become incredible Kentucky day trips. If you’re looking to level up your state travel game this year ad don’t know where to start, then we have a few options to consider. We’ve created the ultimate list of Kentucky day trips, one for each month of the year. That means 12 unforgettable day trips in Kentucky in one list. You’ll be going from hiking the Sand Cave in Cumberland Gap in April to taking an underground boat tour in August through Red River Gorge.
Where can I find the oldest winery in Kentucky?
While there are tons of incredible wineries in Kentucky worth checking out, we have one that holds a unique claim to fame. Baker-Bird Winery in the adorable town of Augusta is one of the very first commercial vineyards in the United States. The property dates back to 1797 and is still open to the public to visit. Guests will be able to enjoy a tour of the historic cellar, which has also been rumored to have been haunted, but that’s a story for another time. If you’re looking for a wine-tasting and complimentary tour, then check out Baker-Bird Winery in Kentucky.
What is the most popular waterfall in Kentucky?
If you’re looking for the best waterfalls in Kentucky to spend a day exploring, then we have one that is about as beautiful as it gets. Tucked away in Daniel Boone National Forest, Yahoo Falls is the tallest waterfall in Kentucky. This waterfall clocks in at 113 feet and visitors can hike 4.5 miles to see it in person. But, why stop at just one waterfall? We’ve also created the ultimate Kentucky waterfall road trip, that will not only take you to Yahoo Falls but also to seven other waterfalls. This is one natural beauty road trip that you do not want to miss.
