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    Kingdom Come State Park

    4.9 (8 reviews)

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    12 O'Clock Overlook
    David G.

    In my opinion, this park has the most beautiful vistas in the Commonwealth. Kingdom Come definitely lives up to its name. We took two trails, one leading to Log Rock and the other to the amphitheater. Log Rock is the better choice for a hike, but the amphitheater, while deteriorating, is a pretty cool choice if you enjoy the physics of sound. My kids enjoyed whispering in one corner while we could hear them at the other end of the cave. Make sure to stop by the visitor center/store and get a trail map. The state employees there are so helpful. That said, the store is not replete with goods so I recommend bringing whatever you think you're going to need during your day. Right outside the center is a small pond. I didn't fish, so I can't tell you about how good the fishing is there, but there were several people there who were. The gal at the center recommended two overlooks, Creech Overlook and 12 O'Clock Overlook. Both offer incredible views, and give you an idea how the park got its name. Incredibly peaceful beauty. If you need to get away, this is a perfect option.

    Lake
    Kelly K.

    This is a pretty park way up a windy road. I like the natural setting here with a cute little lake. There is a small gift shop at the lake. I wanted to explore the park but it was pouring rain. Would like to return to check out there trails. A big plus is that it is away from busy roads!

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    100% Beautiful place to be, relax, picnic and ride paddle boats and play miniature golf

    The beautiful Kingdom Come State Park. I always love coming here and just enjoying nature.

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    Love the trails! Especially enjoyed the overlooks, log rock and the amphitheater. Easy to find.

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    Briarwood Ranch Safari Park

    Briarwood Ranch Safari Park

    4.8(25 reviews)
    61.3 mi

    Super neat drive through. Expect for your car to get dirty and the need to vacuum it from the feed…read more We had a ton of fun, pretty lengthy drive through. The walk through portion is a nice addition as well.

    Well I do have to address the issue with the cost as I see someone left a 2 star review because of…read morethe pricing. I definitely think that $21 a person is extreme especially since minimum wage is $7.50. So this is kind of a tourist trap. But they should definitely do something about the pricing. I understand that they have to feed the animals but a lot of people would look ar the price and leave. Was 3 of us and Ive been to others like this in Montana with Bears and another wildlife one.... but prices were better. So you park and pay and can buy a pail of feed for $5 then drive the property. You can go more than once if you want. The first 1/3 had no animals, so not sure where they were hiding or if there were any in that area. You take your time because some animals want to walk right in front of your car and wont move. One donkey was a smart cookie, he kept walking beside our car as we were moving slowly, then he went and stood in front of the vehicle, we slowly started backing up thinking he would move if we moved... he ran to the back of the vehicle.... lil twerp. Cute animals.... cows, zebra, buffalo and donkies were all hanging out in the same area.

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    Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

    Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

    4.8(38 reviews)
    48.0 mi

    Land truly worthy of the protection of the National Park system, you get 85 miles of hiking trails…read more 37 square miles of mostly wilderness, and the landscape is awesome. That said, I'm going to complain lightly about a few things anyway. First, the real reason for the park is a story of European conquest -- the great westward expansion of the colonists through the gap and into Virginia and Tennessee territory. While we have more spectacular Appalachian parks in Great Smoky Mountain NP, New River Gorge, and Shenandoah, this one is really here for that historical aspect. (The gap of course was also used by big game as well as trappers and traders, of course.) So for those of us who really just want to enjoy the mountains, this isn't really the top destination, but it will certainly do. Then there is the general problem of understaffing and weak resourcing. We found trails near the town of Cumberland Gap to be well-maintained, but they also clearly have a massive problem of spreading kudzu. I'm not seeing that likely to change if we don't better resource that effort. Support of the parks is a federal line item, and the postwar consensus to do so is a thing of the past. Also worth noting -- lodging options are limited here. We stayed instead at Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Kentucky, which has a very good lodge and some very charming old cabins and cottages. (I didn't look carefully at campground options, but I know those exist too.)

    7/26/26 My husband…read moreand I like to take a cave trip every year for our anniversary. This year, we traveled from Ohio to the Bristol area. Gap Cave was a great stop for the way back home. I will admit that we originally did not go in with high expectations. We saw the $8 price tag and thought that meant this cave must be underwhelming with the price being THAT low compared to all other tours that we have been on. Gap Cave was the 29th cave/cavern that we have visited in the US. When I tell you that we were pleasantly surprised, that is the understatement of the century. We loved the experience of getting to use the flashlights to light our own path while in the cave. The hike to the cave itself is super beautiful. Our tour guides(Lucas, Dylan, and Mackenzie) were amazing. You could see all of their enthusiasm for their job which is always great to see! Gap Cavern has an amazing amount of formations. We enjoyed our tour here more than the Domes and Dripstones tour at Mammoth Cave. The visitors center of Cumberland Gap National Park was also super nice! The employees and rangers were so friendly and kind! We highly recommend making this stop!

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    Spring flowers blooming. (April, 2024).

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