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
Super 8 by Wyndham Williamsburg

Super 8 by Wyndham Williamsburg

2.5 out of 5
30 W Highway 92 Williamsburg KY
The price is ₹6,030 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
₹6,030
₹6,711 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
5.8/10 (795 reviews)
If you are simply looking for somewhere really cheap to stay this is your place. The sheets were very stained and I'm not entirely convinced that they were not just left on the bed after the last people had the room. There was no smoke alarm as it had been disconnected. The paint in the bathroom ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Williamsburg
Hampton Inn Somerset

Hampton Inn Somerset

2.5 out of 5
4141 S Highway 27 Somerset KY
The price is ₹9,248 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹9,248
₹10,587 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Somerset. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (445 reviews)
Staff was very welcoming and the room was very clean.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn Somerset
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.
The Bellwether Hotel

The Bellwether Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1300 Bardstown Rd Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and bathrobes. Popular attractions Louisville Mega Cavern and KFC Yum Center are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
The coldest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in! We stayed in “The Olmstead” in January and maxing out the heater couldn’t quite make it a comfortable temperature in the room - I don’t think it got warmer than 65 in there. I think it’s a combo of the concrete floors and walls with high ceilings and one ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Bellwether Hotel
Hancock House

Hancock House

3 out of 5
601 East Jefferson Street Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (251 reviews)
The room was very clean and comfortable. Everything you need for a nice stay. Very easy instructions to access to the room. Perfect location for walking and exploring the city. This was our second time staying and will definitely come back next time we are in town. Thank you for a wonderful ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hancock House
The Duke Hotel

The Duke Hotel

2 out of 5
806 1/2 E Market St Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and climate control. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great stay! Clean and very easy to acess.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Duke Hotel
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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