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Craft your adventure in Berea, KY—folk arts capital with hands-on classes, outdoor fun, rich history, and great food. Hike, bike, paddle, create & explore!
Craft your Adventure in Berea, Kentucky!
Visit Berea, where crafting your own adventure is the name of the game! Whether your interest is in the arts and crafts, outdoor adventure, history, or even just great food, we have you covered! Known as the Folk Arts and Crafts capital of Kentucky, Berea is home to a unique variety of artists, studios, and galleries displaying everything from traditional Appalachian craft to modern art and everything in between. Hands-on experiences are available every season, where visitors have the opportunity to learn straight from the artists and create their own pieces in classes held all around town.
Looking to get in touch with nature? Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking the pinnacles, kayaking at the beautiful Owsley Fork, biking through town, or testing your skills at the Silver Creek Mountain Bike Park. There is something for every ability and interest.
Berea’s rich history can be found all through town! Visit Berea College and learn about the first integrated school of the south, check out the historic L&N Train Depot, or look around town for Berea’s many historic markers, telling the story of life in the area as far back as before the Civil War.
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3 Artist Cir, Berea, KY 40403
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