Mail House Guide
Local Eats
Great little place for amazing coffee drinks, ice cream & pottery from Turtle Farm Pottery. Steps from the unit.
Make sure to try the Lavender & Vanilla flavors for your coffee drink!
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The Brick
5412 KY-15Great little place for amazing coffee drinks, ice cream & pottery from Turtle Farm Pottery. Steps from the unit.
Make sure to try the Lavender & Vanilla flavors for your coffee drink!
Great Coffee drinks, gift shop & alcohol selection.
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Daniel Boone Coffee Shop, Deli &Trading Post
769 Natural Bridge RdGreat Coffee drinks, gift shop & alcohol selection.
Great Beers, Burgers & quesadillas. Live music. Steps from the unit. We recommend the Epic Journey.
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Sky Bridge Station
8 KY-715Great Beers, Burgers & quesadillas. Live music. Steps from the unit. We recommend the Epic Journey.
A MUST EAT while visiting. The pizza is a must. Try sweet potatoes, mango salsa & brisket for an amazing combination. Or grab a salad or any number of sandwiches, pasta bowls or rice bowls. Make sure to ask about the soup of the day with cheese bread.
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Miguels Pizza
1890 Natural Bridge RdA MUST EAT while visiting. The pizza is a must. Try sweet potatoes, mango salsa & brisket for an amazing combination. Or grab a salad or any number of sandwiches, pasta bowls or rice bowls. Make sure to ask about the soup of the day with cheese bread.
Great atmosphere, food & drinks. Also be sure to check out the disc golf course & selection of disc golf gear/discs!
For food make sure you try the Apricot Chicken & our favorite drink “the Casino Floor”!
RedPoint Barbeque
Great atmosphere, food & drinks. Also be sure to check out the disc golf course & selection of disc golf gear/discs!
For food make sure you try the Apricot Chicken & our favorite drink “the Casino Floor”!
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
1289 Natural Bridge RdGreat Food & outdoor seating.
Hop’s (formerly Hop’s Fork)
Great outdoor seating & atmosphere. Huge selection of craft beers, bourbon & farm to table offerings. Beer 2 Go & Wine by the bottle. Near Roadside & the zoo climbing areas. Make sure to check them out on your trip! DON’T FORGET TO FILL THE HOP’S GROWLER UNDER UNIT SINK WHILE YOU’RE THERE!!
Menu includes Taco Tuesday & Hibachi Wednesday!!
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Hop’s Fork
2613 KY-11Hop’s (formerly Hop’s Fork)
Great outdoor seating & atmosphere. Huge selection of craft beers, bourbon & farm to table offerings. Beer 2 Go & Wine by the bottle. Near Roadside & the zoo climbing areas. Make sure to check them out on your trip! DON’T FORGET TO FILL THE HOP’S GROWLER UNDER UNIT SINK WHILE YOU’RE THERE!!
Menu includes Taco Tuesday & Hibachi Wednesday!!
Sweet Art by Stephanie
110 Main StGreat Bakery!! Delicious sweet treats & other food options.
Kel's Patriot Pizza
133 Kentucky 15Try the Cheese Steak & Cinnamon Sticks!
Save A Lot
719 KY-15Groceries-five minutes drive.
Kroger
179 W College AveAbout a 15-20 minutes drive from the unit.
TRAILS LIQUOR,SOUVENIR & GENERAL STORE
Legacy Liquor Wine and Spirits
15-20 minutes drive away.
One Stop Liquors
605 Main St
The Red River Gorge Farmer's Market
Seasonal farmers market at the Slade Welcome Center. Weekends.
Park-N-Save
Gas & Beer
Pine ridge mart
Gas/convenient store. Beer selection.
Sightseeing & Adventure
Great local gift shop featuring Local Artisans. If you’re looking for a special souvenir, or just in downtown Stanton, this is a GREAT place! 15-20 minutes from unit.
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Sticks Stones and Stitches: An Appalachian Gift Shop
91 S Main StGreat local gift shop featuring Local Artisans. If you’re looking for a special souvenir, or just in downtown Stanton, this is a GREAT place! 15-20 minutes from unit.
Great Hiking! MUST See Natural Bridge Arch Trail. After, stop in the lodge bar to have a drink or relax by the pool for a small fee.
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Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge RdGreat Hiking! MUST See Natural Bridge Arch Trail. After, stop in the lodge bar to have a drink or relax by the pool for a small fee.
Not wanting to hike? Skybridge lift offers the same views for a small fee as hiking the original trail to the top. A cool experience if you’ve never rode a chair lift!
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Natural Bridge Sky Lift Inc
2135 Natural Bridge RdNot wanting to hike? Skybridge lift offers the same views for a small fee as hiking the original trail to the top. A cool experience if you’ve never rode a chair lift!
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
200 L&E Railroad PlGuests highly recommend taking the SUP tour. Always 50 degrees. Plus, you can rent a see through paddle board to check out the fish underneath!
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Kloof Ondergronds
2478 Glencarin RdGuests highly recommend taking the SUP tour. Always 50 degrees. Plus, you can rent a see through paddle board to check out the fish underneath!
Kayak rentals & shuttle service. Highly recommend during summer & fall! A lot of great swimming holes along the way!
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Red River Adventure Campground & Canoe Rentals
394 Sky Bridge RdKayak rentals & shuttle service. Highly recommend during summer & fall! A lot of great swimming holes along the way!
Have your own kayaks? Kayak from the Copperas Creek Boat launch minutes from our location off the Red River Gorge Scenic by-way.
Copperas Creek Canoe Launch
Have your own kayaks? Kayak from the Copperas Creek Boat launch minutes from our location off the Red River Gorge Scenic by-way.
Great local spot to fish, kayak & swim. Cliffline over water offers a few bouldering problems if your into climbing!
Campton Lake
Great local spot to fish, kayak & swim. Cliffline over water offers a few bouldering problems if your into climbing!
Mill Creek Lake
Great fishing & kayaking!
Mill Creek Lake Kayak & SUP Rentals
SUP & Kayak Rentals.
Thrillsville Adventure Park
693 Natural Bridge RdMini Golf, etc.
Red River Gorge Zipline
455 Cliffview RdSoutheast Mountain Guides
1617 KY-11Via Ferrara & Guided Rock Climbing
Bluegrass Climbing School
Guided Rock Climbing. Highly recommended.
Hollerwood Park
2096 State Hwy 1036UTV rentals or guided tours.
Off-roading- if you have your own 4x4 this is a great way to see some sights off the beaten path!
Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway
Off-roading- if you have your own 4x4 this is a great way to see some sights off the beaten path!
Red River Museum
27-29 8th StLocal history including the High Tock Petroglyph.
If you’re wanting to explore outside of the area & into rock hounding, Rocks for Socks is a great guided tour where you can keep & have your rocks cut. Find them on Face book
Rocks for Socks
If you’re wanting to explore outside of the area & into rock hounding, Rocks for Socks is a great guided tour where you can keep & have your rocks cut. Find them on Face book
Take the Scenic Byway to popular trailheads. Close proximity to the unit.
Red River Gorge Geological Area
Take the Scenic Byway to popular trailheads. Close proximity to the unit.
Hiking includes- Koomer Ridge trail, Hidden & Silver Mine Arch’s. Great points to check out. Less than five minutes away.
Koomer Ridge Campground
Hiking includes- Koomer Ridge trail, Hidden & Silver Mine Arch’s. Great points to check out. Less than five minutes away.
A nice loop hike less than five minutes away from the unit! Hit Silver Mine Arch afterwards for a great day of hiking.
Hidden Arch
431 Collinswood TrailA nice loop hike less than five minutes away from the unit! Hit Silver Mine Arch afterwards for a great day of hiking.
Nice easy hike until you reach the stairs! Then it’s all down hill to the arch! Beautiful hike
Silvermine Arch
Nice easy hike until you reach the stairs! Then it’s all down hill to the arch! Beautiful hike
2 miles away from our location!!! Make sure to stop & check out Creation Falls before the Bridge!
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Rock Bridge Hike Trail Head
Rock Bridge Road2 miles away from our location!!! Make sure to stop & check out Creation Falls before the Bridge!
A Must see! Also check out Princess Arch while you’re at the parking area for both!! Cherokee Arch is also nearby (see Hinterlands Guide).
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Chimney Top Rock Trailhead
A Must see! Also check out Princess Arch while you’re at the parking area for both!! Cherokee Arch is also nearby (see Hinterlands Guide).
They call it Angel Windows but we think it looks more like a Horse. You be the judge. Check it out! About five minutes drive & super mellow hiking!
Angel Windows Trailhead - Red River Gorge
They call it Angel Windows but we think it looks more like a Horse. You be the judge. Check it out! About five minutes drive & super mellow hiking!
Short and easy hike. Great for limited time and wanting views of the surrounding cliffs. Large arch you can even climb on top of for a better viewpoint.
Whistling Arch Trailhead
Short and easy hike. Great for limited time and wanting views of the surrounding cliffs. Large arch you can even climb on top of for a better viewpoint.
While you’re here grab the Hinterlands guide book to check out Cherokee Arch.
Princess Arch Trailhead
While you’re here grab the Hinterlands guide book to check out Cherokee Arch.
Half Moon Arch Trailhead
MUST see-Chimney Top Road, is also a popular camping area.
Great Loop & great to catch a sunset. While your there explore the Camera Point Trail behind the parking area for a great view of Skybridge.
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Sky Bridge Loop - Trail #214
Sky Bridge Loop - Trail #214Great Loop & great to catch a sunset. While your there explore the Camera Point Trail behind the parking area for a great view of Skybridge.
Close to the unit. A great fishing & swimming hole! Also leads to climbing area Funk Rock City.
Swift Camp Creek Trail - Red River Gorge
Sky Bridge RoadClose to the unit. A great fishing & swimming hole! Also leads to climbing area Funk Rock City.
Beautiful Hike & boat launch at the main road/parking lot. This is the put in for kayaking/canoeing down the Red River. Try to catch the falls after a rain.
Copperas Creek
Beautiful Hike & boat launch at the main road/parking lot. This is the put in for kayaking/canoeing down the Red River. Try to catch the falls after a rain.
Events held during prime season/weekends. Check out their website for details.
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Gladie Visitor Center
3451 Sky Bridge RdEvents held during prime season/weekends. Check out their website for details.
Jump rock location along this trail. Great for swimming!
Sheltowee Trace Suspension Bridge Swimming Area
45 KY-715Jump rock location along this trail. Great for swimming!
Hinterlands Guidebook has directions on this trail access. It is unmarked and easy to follow. Can be accessed by multiple trailheads for shorter or longer hiking. Make sure to climb up the rope to the top and explore the cave!!! Definitely a MUST.
Cloud Splitter
Hinterlands Guidebook has directions on this trail access. It is unmarked and easy to follow. Can be accessed by multiple trailheads for shorter or longer hiking. Make sure to climb up the rope to the top and explore the cave!!! Definitely a MUST.
See Hinterlands Guide Book for specifics. Great exposure & views after climbing the staircase. Worth the hike & a MUST see.
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Indian Staircase
3451 Sky Bridge RdSee Hinterlands Guide Book for specifics. Great exposure & views after climbing the staircase. Worth the hike & a MUST see.
D.Boone Hut, Grays Arch, Hanson’s Point, Auxier Ridge, Double Arch trailhead access just to name the most popular.
Tunnel Ridge Road
Tunnel Ridge RoadD.Boone Hut, Grays Arch, Hanson’s Point, Auxier Ridge, Double Arch trailhead access just to name the most popular.
You can access this trail from Martins fork or Tunnel Ridge Rd. Easiest. There is also a trail that goes on top of the arch if you look hard enough!
Grays Arch Recreation Area
Fd-1103You can access this trail from Martins fork or Tunnel Ridge Rd. Easiest. There is also a trail that goes on top of the arch if you look hard enough!
Must see. Take the trail to Courthouse Rock. You will not be disappointed. Other sights along this trail include Haystack Rock & Double Arch.
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Auxier Ridge Trailhead
Tunnel Ridge RoadMust see. Take the trail to Courthouse Rock. You will not be disappointed. Other sights along this trail include Haystack Rock & Double Arch.
Courthouse Rock
Whittleton Arch Trailhead
4x4 required after rains. Gravel road out to section 15 of the Sheltowe Trace. Great desolate hiking & views. Connects to Natural Bridge State Park Trails and mountain biking allowed along this section.
Whites Branch Arch trailhead
4x4 required after rains. Gravel road out to section 15 of the Sheltowe Trace. Great desolate hiking & views. Connects to Natural Bridge State Park Trails and mountain biking allowed along this section.
Great Hiking, some Mountain Biking & Climbing.
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Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve
Bald Rock Fork RoadGreat Hiking, some Mountain Biking & Climbing.
Great Hiking & Climbing. Parking Fee required. 5-10 minutes away from unit.
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Muir Valley Nature Preserve and Climbing Area
48 Muir RdGreat Hiking & Climbing. Parking Fee required. 5-10 minutes away from unit.
Lee County Recreation Center
1952 Old State Hwy 11Bowling alley & bouldering gym.
Meadowgreen Music Park
313 Forge Mill RdGreat place to catch a live bluegrass show in nearby Clay City.
Looking to see all Kentucky has to offer? Take a short trip to Lexington (1Hr 15minutes).
Many sights to see including catching a horse race. Spring & Fall.
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Keeneland
4201 Versailles RoadLooking to see all Kentucky has to offer? Take a short trip to Lexington (1Hr 15minutes).
Many sights to see including catching a horse race. Spring & Fall.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitor Center
829 W Main StVisit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.