Relaxing on Lake Cumberland on a luxury yacht with friends and family, and with premier shopping just 75 miles from us
and local bread & butter pickles from Haney’s – life gets no better!

The amazing life we enjoy starts with Lake Cumberland – one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, and its six marinas and numerous boat launches. Our area is a "destination" people enjoy visiting and vacationing, but we are fortunate enough to live here. The “city benefits” of Lexington and Louisville are a relatively short drive from us, Nashville is under 3 hours. Knoxville and the majestic Appalachians are under 2 hours away. If there is a center to the world, we may be it!

The city of Somerset is a "Hub," or center point for commerce, education, Arts & entertainment, and shopping for the vast region of southeastern Kentucky – we have the unique combination of being an "oasis" of sorts, but with amenities of communities much larger – this means access to a lot, with no lines, and affordable prices.

And our neighbors exhibit friendliness to visitors – since we meet vacationers through the lake season, we are used to and like new faces, and a genuine concern for our neighbors.& Here you get smiles, a wave from us, and the subtle courtesies that are gone from city life but still in places where people follow "The Golden Rule."

We enjoy two Performing Arts Centers in our region, plus Lexington is an easy 70 mile drive

Lake Cumberland and the charming dock store at Lee’s Ford Marina – we mean it when we say “Welcome!”

More Community Leaders who make Life Great:

Lonnie Lawson
The Center

Stephen Sims
Somersplash

Libby Furlong
Burnside State Park

David Cothron
YMCA

Charlotte Keeney
Library

Ready for a Boat Ride?
Dr. Mark Henry, wife Cindy, and daughter Sarah on their boat “Starry Nights”
(Dr. Henry takes us on a cruise and talks about life on Lake Cumberland)

“The Center”
The Center hosts Broadway shows, major entertainers, and is an important education center
(President & CEO Lonnie Lawson discusses the Center and its importance to our area)

Norton Center for the Arts
Located on Centre College’s Charming campus just 40 minutes away
off of SR 27, on the way to Lexington

A Passion for History – our Mill Springs Battlefield Association

Bill Neikirk President

Norrie Waite Administrator

On January 19, 1862, the first major battle in the Western theatre of the American Civil War took place right here in Somerset, a Union Victory and now a National Park. Over the last decade, Bill has played an instrumental role in growing this federally funded park, from fundraising, to excavations, to park management. All the hard work and TLC has paid off, as Mill Springs opened in 2006 after receiving $2 million from a federal grant.

Photo Tour and Videos with Norrie
(Norrie recounts the famous battle and discusses our upcoming re-enactment)

Recreation & Leisure
Relaxing on Lake Cumberland, Golf, Parks, & Airport
(Airport video and with Tyler Jasper of Woodhouse Day Spa)

Kids’ Stuff – Family – Sports
Water park, our amazing library, ball fields – you’ll wish you were a kid again!
(Videos with Steve Sims, GM of Somersplash Water Park, and Charlotte Keeney, Library Director)

Shopping & Food
We have big-box retailers from Lowe’s to Office Depot, our Somerset Mall
& Fayette Mall and other high-end shopping are in Lexington

Additional Thanks to:

Joe Ford
Recreation Dept.

Norrie Waite
Mill Springs

Nelson Weaver
Realtor

Erich Moberly
PGA Pro

Mark Haney
Haney’s Farm

Annual Events:

Image Courtesy Mill Springs website

Watching a Civil War re-enactment from a hilltop, attending many events throughout the year, and taking the kids to
Somersplash and Dairy Queen, make life special here. Don’t forget to bring the sunscreen!

Somerblast (July 4^th) An estimated 15,000 people gather at SomerSport Park to view a fantastic fireworks display and listen to live bands such at the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce-sponsored SomerBlast.
Master Musicians Festival (PDF) (started in 1991) Mid July
Somernites Cruise:  www.somernitescruise.com (Classic Car show on summer weekend nights)
Pulaski County Fair – July
Burnside Fish Festival: Mid September (7,500 – Cook-off, pageant, 10k bike ride, boat parade, fireworks)
Burnside Christmas Display of Lights
Mill Springs Civil War Battle Re-enactment – late September
Cave Hill Bluegrass Festival (in Science Hill – north of Somerset) – June
Joy Song Music Festival (The Center) – August

Resources:

The Center:  www.centertech.com
Burnside State Park: www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/genburns.htm
Mill Springs Battlefield:  www.millsprings.net
Lee’s Ford Marina Resort: www.leesfordmarina.com
Norton Center (Centre College): www.nortoncenter.com

Kentucky Horse Park
in Lexington/excerpts (PDF)

Kentucky Visitor’s Guide
Excerpts (PDF)

Lexington Magazine
Excerpts (PDF)

Keeneland Horse Track in Lexington (Brochure PDF)
Keeneland Ticket (PDF)
Woodford Reserve Brochure (Bourbon Maker in Lexington – PDF)
Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail Brochure (PDF)

Special Note:  Unless noted, all photos were taken specifically for this presentation – we're grateful to friends, neighbors, and our staff, who took time from their schedules because they care about our community and want to help recruit the very best medical professionals to our community!