Hi, I am planning to fly into Cincinnati and can either do a color trip (driving)in Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky. Any ideas of a good color trip in Kentucky? (I have already posted in Ohio.) Suggestions as to when to see the best colors also appreciated although I know that it is totally up to weather and like Colorado it probably varies from year to year. Also any helpful hints on safe hotels to stay at on a budget? I%26#39;ve read some reviews that are all over the place from really good to bugs and rude staff so I am up in the air. Thanks in advance for your help.
Fall colors in Kentucky?
You don%26#39;t really say how far into Kentucky you are willing to drive, but just to toss out some general suggestions:
You could stay in the Lexington area (a little over an hour from Cincinnati). Many of the roads that go by the horse farms are beautiful in the fall. You could head toward Berea and southeastern Kentucky and visit Cumberland Falls State Park in Corbin (2.5 hours from Cincinnati). If you%26#39;re feeling really adventurous and have the time, you could keep driving southeast into Harlan County (4 hours from Cincinnati) where they have a nationally ranked ATV park that has some incredible views. Lexington has very scenic roads and is close to a metropolitan area. Corbin has a lovely state park and is close to the Interstate. Harlan is off the beaten path, but has the state%26#39;s highest peak and some breathtaking scenery.
For any of these areas, the general estimate would be close to mid-October for peak color, but of course that varies depending on how much rain different areas have had.
Fall colors in Kentucky?
I have a week to travel so by the time we deduct a day each side for air travel I can plan 5 days worth of driving, etc. It has been a challenge looking at the map to determine driving times so thank you for the input. I am looking at flights around the 21st of October (after the Bengals home game). I have considerable experience driving in the mountains so that is no problem. I love living history kinds of things. I won%26#39;t be doing any serious hiking this go round but easy walks would be nice. I am trying to be flexible on locale since I know that color change can be difficult to pinpoint so I am trying to plan things to do in both Ohio and Kentucky just in case. If color is not good I will just see neat things and eat good food and fly home happy anyway.
You can%26#39;t go wrong with a trip to Eastern Kentucky and and view the amazing vistas on Pine Mountain: (http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pm/)
and Black Mountain (http://www.kingdomcome.org/).
The fall colors are unmatched in their beauty and Appalachian history is easily accessible. I recommend a trip to the towns of Benham-Lynch Historic Corridor/scenic parkway: (www.kingdomcome.org/maps/benham-lynch.html) and stay at the Schoolhouse Inn: (http://www.kingdomcome.org/inn/). You can tour the museum visit a real coal mine (Mine Portal Number 31)
and mining settlement/school: (pinemountainsettlementschool.com/photos.php).
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