Red River Gorge Activities & Attractions
The main concern of most people traveling is wondering what could they do while they are there, well we have provided an extensive list of things that are available to you during your stay with us. Below are directories to all sorts of attractions and activities. We provided you with general things to do, shops, restaurants and more! If you can’t find what you are looking for then you can also contact us and we will discuss other Red River Gorge activities you can do in the area.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park is a Kentucky state park located in Powell and Wolfe Counties along the Middle Fork of the Red River, adjacent to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area and surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest.
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Natural Bridge Sky Lift
Natural Bridge Sky Lift has provided visitors the opportunity to experience breathtaking landscape and imagery. Located amidst the scenic and world renown Daniel Boone Natural Forest and Red River Gorge Geological Area, the skylift takes you on a mile journey through spectacular mountain scenery.
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Phone: 606-663-2922
Red River Gorge Geological Area
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. Geologically, it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment. Much of the Gorge is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest and has been subsequently reserved as the Red River Gorge Geological Area, an area of around 29,000 acres.
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Pilot Knob Nature Preserve
Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve is located in Powell County, Kentucky, USA. A 730-foot outcrop is believed to be the place where Daniel Boone and his companion John Finley first looked out over the area in 1769.
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Red River Adventure Canoeing
Red River Adventure Canoeing is the only canoe and kayak outfitter located directly in the Red River Gorge.
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Phone: 606-663-1012
Red River Gorge Zipline
Red River Gorge Zipline is an exhilarating, high flying adventure for all ages. Located 50 minutes from Lexington, KY and 15 minutes from Natural Bridge State Park.
Phone: 606-668-6222
Muir Valley Climbing Area
Muir Valley provides a spectacular experience to visitors from all over the world. Waterfalls, caves, and mountain streams add to the natural beauty. Mountain laurel, rhododendron, and many other species of wildflowers and plants grace the valley floor and hillsides.
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Southeast Mountain Guides
Formerly Torrent Falls Climbing Adventure, Southeast Mountain Guides provides climbing and rappelling in the Red River Gorge.
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Phone: 606-668-6613
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a conservation area of reptile species. They also provide venom for antivenom and for medical and pharmaceutical research to help save lives.
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Phone: 606-663-9160
Gladie Cultural and Environmental Center
Gladie Cultural and Environmental Center is located in Daniel Boon National Forest within the boundaries of the Red River Gorge and Clifty Wilderness.
Phone: 606-663-8100
Address: 3451 Sky Bridge Road (Hwy 715)
Beechfork Golf Course
Phone: 606-663-9479
Address: 1476 Pompeii Road Clay City, KY
Red River Historical Museum
Red River Historical Museum, preserves and displays items that are cultural, historical, and educational that are related to the local Red River Gorge Area.
Phone: 606-663-0696
Address: 4541 Main Street Clay City, KY
Powell County Tourism
Powell County Tourism is nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the Bluegrass, boasting over 80 miles of marked hiking trails and hundreds of unmarked trails.
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Phone: 606-663-1161
Healing Touch Massage
Christy Lindon LMT
Phone: 859-595-6388
Email: relax1970@yahoo.com
Address: 205 North Main Street, Stanton, KY
Many types of massage available: Swedish/Relaxation, Therapeutic/Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Couple Massage, Hot Stone, Thai Yoga and Facials.
They will come to your cabin also. (Minimum 2 people)
U.S. Rigging Supply
U.S. Rigging Supply is your go-to supply store for any climbing gear you might need. Grab your climbing rope, lifelines, pulleys, and more before heading out to adventure.
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Nada Tunnel
Nada Tunnel is a historic 900-foot (270 m) long one lane tunnel on KY 77. Formerly a railway tunnel, it has often been described as the “Gateway to Red River Gorge” for the shortcut it provides motorists to the Red River Gorge.
Built for the Dana Lumber Company between 1910 and 1911, Nada Tunnel (pronounced nay-duh by locals) was an anagram of Dana. Solid limestone was blasted with dynamite and dug out with steam machinery and hand tools, with two teams working from each side of the ridge.
Dining
Miguel’s Pizza
Phone: 606-663-1975
La Cabana
Phone: 606-663-0330
Subway Slade
Phone: 606-663-7500
Sky Bridge Station
Phone: 606-668-9927
Red River Smokehouse
Phone: 606-569-9600
Red River Rockhouse
Phone: 606-668-6656
Wilcy’s Pizza
Phone: 606-663-9069
Address: Stanton, KY
Shopping
Ye Olde Country Peddler
Phone: 606-663-2683
Artisan and Clock Gallery
Phone: 606-663-9701
Address: 1231 Natural Bridge Road
Pine Ridge Primitives
Phone: 606-663-9518
Address: 200 Baker Hill Estate Pine Ridge, KY
Shabby Chic Country Mall
Phone: 606-663-0084
Address: 354 West College Avenue Stanton, KY
Weddings
My Tiny Wedding
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Phone: 859-771-0384
Catering by D & M Market
Groceries
Daniel Boone Coffee Shop, Deli &Trading Post
Phone: 606-663-2549
Kroger
Address: Stanton, KY
Reunions
Natural Bridge Cabin Company Campground Shelter
Phone: 606-663-9352
Natural Bridge State Park
Phone: 606-663-2214
Activities
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- Paddle Boats
- Square Dancing on Hoe Down Island
- Fishing in Mill Creek Lake
- Dining Hemlock Lodge
- Gift Shop
- Picnics
- Playgrounds
- Miniature Golf
- Nature Programs
- Walking Path
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- Canoeing