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Somerset is

See Somerset

+THE SPIRIT OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY

We are Lake Cum­ber­land but we’re also Somer­nites Cruise, Mas­ter Musi­cians Fes­ti­val, Somer­Splash, out­door adven­ture, down­town murals, bour­bon-infused menus, clas­sic movies, live music, brew­eries and pubs… all these things and more rolled into one. So yes, come here for one of the most pop­u­lar vaca­tion lakes in Amer­i­ca, but we have so much more for you to do once you’re here.

How’s your spir­it? What’s your taste? Where’s your next expe­ri­ence? Find it in Som­er­set!

downtown… set, go

A CAPITAL IDEA

A CAPITAL IDEA

Join us in down­town Som­er­set – the Car Cruise Cap­i­tal of Ken­tucky – for Somer­nites Cruise every fourth Sat­ur­day, April through Octo­ber.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN

NIGHT ON THE TOWN

Din­ing down­town has nev­er been bet­ter. Check it out!

WALKING TOUR

WALKING TOUR

DOWNTOWN SOUNDS

DOWNTOWN SOUNDS

Catch live music every week at down­town venues like Charred Oak, Jarfly, Tap On Main, Tip­sy Toad, and more.

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT

Be sure to add The Vir­ginia —  down­town Som­er­set’s pre­mier venue for live music, com­e­dy, clas­sic movies, and host­ed events — to your must do list!

FESTIVAL TIME

FESTIVAL TIME

Mas­ter Musi­cians, Food Stock, Moon­light… and more!

UPCOMING EVENTS

LIGHT UP BASH 2025

LIGHT UP BASH 2025

FOUNTAIN SQUARE | DECEMBER 31

TIKI'S WINTER WONDERLAND

TIKI’S WINTER WONDERLAND

SOMERSPLASH | NOVEMBER 30, 2024-JANUARY 19, 2025

SUNDY BEST

SUNDY BEST

THE VIRGINIA | FEBRUARY 7

eat + drink

JOIN US ON THE<BR>BOURBON TRAIL

JOIN US ON THE
BOURBON TRAIL

Som­er­set’s Horse Sol­dier Dis­tillery is com­ing to the Bour­bon Trail.

FEATURED IN<BR>SOUTHERN LIVING

FEATURED IN
SOUTHERN LIVING

Savor a bite of Som­er­set his­to­ry at Amon’s Sug­ar Shack —  the town’s old­est bak­ery and restau­rant fea­tured in South­ern Liv­ing mag­a­zine.

PROHIBITION<br>BUSTER

PROHIBITION
BUSTER

In 2016 Jarfly Brew­ing Com­pa­ny launched the first legal brew­ery in Som­er­set since pro­hi­bi­tion. We’re glad that dry spell is over!

DINNER<br>WITH A VIEW

DINNER
WITH A VIEW

Guthrie’s Grill offers relax­ing views over­look­ing scenic Lake Cum­ber­land.

FOOD<BR>FARE

FOOD
FARE

Since a local gro­cery store (Food Fair) was ren­o­vat­ed into an upscale down­town eatery, the Som­er­set restau­rant scene has been pick­ing up.

LOCALLY<br>ROASTED

LOCALLY
ROASTED

Start your day with a hot cup of cof­fee from Bax­ter’s. This pop­u­lar, local­ly-owned shop roasts its own cof­fee beans.

“The best lake in America.”

—USA Today

get outside

HANEY'S APPLEDALE FARM

HANEY’S APPLEDALE FARM

CAMPING + GLAMPING

CAMPING + GLAMPING

BEST PHOTO SPOTS

BEST PHOTO SPOTS

OUTDOOR TRAILS

OUTDOOR TRAILS

Get out­side and enjoy miles and miles of bik­ing and hik­ing trails.

golf… downtown?

BEYOND THE SET

FOUR GOLF COURSES

FOUR GOLF COURSES

KENTUCKY WILDLANDS

KENTUCKY WILDLANDS

Beyond Bour­bon and the Blue­grass.

CUMBERLAND FALLS

CUMBERLAND FALLS

Cum­ber­land Falls impress­es any­time of year, but try to catch a Moobow.

BIG SOUTH FORK

BIG SOUTH FORK

Explore the Cum­ber­land Plateau.

#seemyset

antique car in downtown Somerset
Waterfall under trees
downtown Somerset buildings at dusk

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Couple in winter clothes outside in downtown Somerset at night.
Kids floating in pool

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hand holding cup in front of house porch
lake scene with fall foliage
Older woman holding a jar a jelly
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