Kentucky’s small towns are known for their Southern hospitality, bucolic charm, and aesthetic beauty. Quaint shops, Kentucky bourbon distilleries, farm-to-table restaurants, antique shops, and local history bring visitors from all over the country to experience a respite from the hectic pace of larger cities. If this is what you’re looking for and you are a lover of the arts, then we have the perfect place. Welcome to a weekend getaway in Berea, Kentucky.
Berea is a gorgeous small town spread out just along the edge of where the Appalachian mountains start to rise. It’s surrounded by forests and farmland and is simply idyllic to behold.
This eclectic town is a haven for artists and creatives of all sorts, and no place shows it off better than the Kentucky Artisan Center where you can explore the creations of local artists in the form of painting, pottery, metal sculpture, wood and stone carvings, handmade jewelry, photography, and just about any arts and crafts form you can imagine. Plus, it includes the Artisan Cafe which serves delicious local Kentucky cuisine.
Berea is awash with arts and crafts galleries like Peacecraft, which focuses on Fair Trade items where your purchases will benefit the artists that created them rather than a big retailer. The loving craftsmanship would add something truly special to your home.
With all the natural beauty that surrounds this place, it would be a waste not to explore it. The Berea Pinnacles are full of lush hiking trails which lead to rock outcroppings that offer absolutely breathtaking panoramic views.
Artisanship in Berea also extends to its culinary scene, and you’ll find some of the best at Honeysuckle Dining & Bourbon House. Its Southern and world fusion cuisine is mouthwatering and is complemented well with a taste of local, quality Kentucky Bourbon.
Many ingredients come from local farms, so you’ll get a taste of Kentucky which combines the talents of farmers and chefs for a perfect culinary experience.
To rest up for another day of art and exploration, the best place in Berea is the historic Boone Tavern Hotel. It’s been providing Southern hospitality since 1909.
The rooms are as comfy as can be with a touch of elegance and charm. Enjoy a delectable brunch in the Boone Tavern Restaurant, and check out all the galleries you couldn’t fit in the first day! In fact, you may need to take another trip to see them all.
Have you ever been to Berea? If you have, let us know your experiences and your favorite things about your weekend getaway in Berea in the comments. If you’re looking for even more wonderful places like this, take a look at these small towns that make for a perfect weekend getaway in Kentucky.
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