The Top 7 Attractions in Laurel County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Laurel County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Laurel County is a region where 7
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 8, 2025
Cane Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 6,677-acre expanse of rugged, forested terrain in Laurel County, Kentucky. Traversed by the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, it offers an immersive …
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Laurel River Lake is nestled within the Daniel Boone National Forest, with trees lining the edges of the water. Here you can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing. The Sheltowee Trace …
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The Sheltowee Trace Trail is a 343-mile backcountry route through Kentucky and northern Tennessee, offering a mix of rugged forest, sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and overlooks. Ideal for thru-hikes or section …
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Beautiful scenery and seasonal foliage contrast with the bloody history of the American Civil War here, where the Union Army secured its first victory of the war against the Confederate …
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Wildcat Trail leads to Hoosier Knob Trail, and along both you'll find dramatic seasonal foliage, ample historical plaques that describe the battle and its historical context—even how the area's geology …
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Via the Cumberland and then the Ohio River, the 55-mile Rockcastle River is part of the massive Mississippi River Watershed. The unique name comes from the surrounding county, which itself …
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Old Wilderness Road has a history going back over 200 years as a wagon trail. These days it is a peaceful country road that also happens to pass by the Wildcat Camp Battlefield, an important Civil War site.
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