"SOMERSET KENTUCKY" Somerset by LoriPori

Somerset Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 53 photos

LAKE CUMBERLAND TOWN

Located between Lake Cumberland and the Daniel Boone National Forest, Somerset has one of the longest, continuous commercial strips, with U. S. 27, the main road through the community, being lined for ten miles with restaurants, shops and hotels.
Somerset architectural gems include the Public Library, once a U.S. Post Office which was built in 1812. Also impressive is the First Baptist Church.
Older structures include the J.M. Perkins House and the Somerset Pharmacy.
Hans and I stayed in Somerset for two days, as we were getting together with our dear friends from Belgium, Johan (Johanl) and Wies who were on vacation and in the area staying with friends.

J.M. Perkins House

The Public Library

Last visit to Somerset: Jan 2007
Intro Updated Jan 26, 2007
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TAKE A WALK ALONG MAIN STREET SOMERSET Favorites (3)

Hans and I along with Johan and Wies, took a leisurely stroll along Main Street in Somerset. Among the nice buildings we... more travel advice

DR. J. M. PERKINS HOUSE Favorites (3)

Elizabeth Perkins death in 1985 marked the end of over 130 years that Dr. J. M. Perkins and his descendants had lived in... more travel advice

FAMILY RESTAURANT Restaurants (2)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 We had a wonderful get-together with Johan and Wies and their friends at the CRACKER... more travel advice

FAMILY RESTAURANT Restaurants (2)

Once again Hans and I had a wonderful meal at the Somerset BOB EVANS. I love their Senior's Menu - a good selection,... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (3)
See All NATURAL ARCH

Hotels (1)
GREAT LOCATION IN SOMERSET

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 29, 2007

7 photos

A FUN DAY WITH JOHAN AND WIES

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jumpingnorman Oct 12, 2009 at 4:24 PM

Love the rainbow behind you in the travelogue pictures! Nice pics....
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JLBG Jul 23, 2008 at 9:59 AM

A nice little place but what I like best are the dam keepers !
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Jan 22, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Cumberland Falls are very impressive. I liked the Natural Arch. Thanks Lori for getting us to know about this place.
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traveldave Sep 5, 2007 at 8:03 AM

I know natural arches are common out west, but I never knew there was one here in the Midwest. Looks like an interesting place.
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Stephen-KarenConn Jul 9, 2007 at 4:27 PM

An interesting look at a very neat town. We've been through Somerset a few times. Maybe next time we'll stop and see a little more of it. Glad to see you made it to the Natural Arch - an awesome sight.
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Diana75 Feb 21, 2007 at 12:29 PM

Somerset looks like a nice place to visit and the natural arch is great. Lovely page, Lori.
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bugulma Feb 9, 2007 at 7:46 AM

the natural arch, very interesting. nice town it seems.
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matcrazy1 Jan 29, 2007 at 10:08 AM

Great picturews and interesting reading. Wow, your restaurant tips made me hungry...
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deecat Jan 28, 2007 at 3:48 PM

Kentucky is a favorite state of mine [Parents lived there] so I was so interested in your insights about Somerset. Looks as though you had a wonderful time in a wonderful state.
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kyoub Jan 27, 2007 at 4:26 AM

Nice page. Glad you enjoyed your visit to Somerset.