Stearns Travel Guide

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Split Bow Arch in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Stearns, Kentucky.
Split Bow Arch in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Stearns, Kentucky.
Waterfalls soothe the soul.. This  hidden gem was beautiful today.. (2/19)
Small rapids on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River neat Stearns, Kentucky.
Blue Heron, also known as Mine 18, is an abandoned coal mining town and was a part of the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company's past operation. The Blue Heron mines operated from 1937, until December, 1962, when operations were no longer profitable. During that time, hundreds of people lived and worked in this isolated community on the banks of the Big South Fork River. Their story is the the story of Blue Heron.
Big South Fork Trail Lodge

Big South Fork Trail Lodge

2 out of 5
136 Bruce St Stearns KY
Stay at this golf motel in Stearns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Big South Fork Scenic Railway and Split Bow Arch ...
6.6/10 (107 reviews)
Very quite. Don't expect any amenities, but do expect to be able to relax. Very close to the scenic railroad and many trails.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Big South Fork Trail Lodge
Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg by IHG

2.5 out of 5
56 West Highway 92 Williamsburg KY
The price is AU$199 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$199
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Breakfast was great.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg by IHG
Hampton Inn Williamsburg

Hampton Inn Williamsburg

2.5 out of 5
530 Highway 92 W Williamsburg KY
The price is AU$182 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$182
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (777 reviews)
All the above …

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Williamsburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
6 Bedroom home, heated private pool, person Hot tub, Waterfront Views, and more😍

6 Bedroom home, heated private pool, person Hot tub, Waterfront Views, and more😍

Monticello KY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Monticello. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Firebrook Community Park and Potato ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
The driveway in front of the house was extremely steep. We parked on the other end of the pool house.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

6 Bedroom home, heated private pool, person Hot tub, Waterfront Views, and more😍
Lake Cumberland Luxury #2! Amazing Lake views, hot tub, fire pit!

Lake Cumberland Luxury #2! Amazing Lake views, hot tub, fire pit!

Monticello KY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Monticello. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Firebrook Community Park and Potato ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Fantastic views and game room was a plus for the kids!!!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Lake Cumberland Luxury #2! Amazing Lake views, hot tub, fire pit!
4 Bedrooms, Heated Private pool, hot tub, Game room, and Water Front View!

4 Bedrooms, Heated Private pool, hot tub, Game room, and Water Front View!

Monticello KY
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Monticello. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Our stay was a perfect getaway for my family to celebrate our mothers birthday. The host was extremely helpful with anything we needed during our stay and the property is extremely beautiful with plenty activities to do. We will definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area or just ...

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

4 Bedrooms, Heated Private pool, hot tub, Game room, and Water Front View!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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