Cumberland Cultural Heritage Highway
Places to Visit

  • Battle of Mill Springs National Historic Landmark (KY)

    This historic landmark is located on the northern bank of Lake Cumberland and is the site of a Civil War battle.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Northern bank of Lake Cumberland, KY

  • Big South Fork National Recreational and River Area (KY)

    This wild national area provides an abundance of opportunities to experience outdoor activities along the Cumberland River and various trails in the area.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Daniel Boone National Forest. It crosses the KY/TN border.

  • Big South Fork Railroad (KY)

    Historic downtown and scenic excursion train into Big South Fork.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    KY

  • Blue Heron Mining Site (KY)

    This National Park Service interpretive site focuses on life in a coal mining camp.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    KY

  • Campbellsville (KY)

    Campbellsville's historic downtown was established after the Revolutionary War, and it is also the site of Campbellsville University.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Campbellsville, KY

  • Columbia Town Center (KY)

    The historic downtown center of Columbia with small shops, and nearby Lindsey Wilson College will be a charming break for the visitor.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Columbia, KY

  • Cumberland Falls (KY)

    Cumberland Falls is the only moonbow falls in the western hemisphere.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, KY

  • Cumberland Falls State Park (KY)

    This state resort park is adjacent to the National Forest and is located along the Cumberland River.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located in the Daniel Boone National Forest off the KY90 and US27 junction traveling eastward.

  • Dale Hollow Resort Park (KY)

    This southernmost state resort park is situated on the mysterious Dale Hollow Lake.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located in southern KY; Dale Hollow Lake crosses into Tennessee

  • Green River Lake State Park (KY)

    Green River Lake State Park offers great bicycling on its trail systems, as well as providing other recreational opportunities.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Between Campbellsville and Columbia east of KY55.