Area Info

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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