Stearns Travel Guide

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Split Bow Arch in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Stearns, Kentucky.
Waterfalls soothe the soul.. This  hidden gem was beautiful today.. (2/19)
Small rapids on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River neat Stearns, Kentucky.
Blue Heron, also known as Mine 18, is an abandoned coal mining town and was a part of the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company's past operation. The Blue Heron mines operated from 1937, until December, 1962, when operations were no longer profitable. During that time, hundreds of people lived and worked in this isolated community on the banks of the Big South Fork River. Their story is the the story of Blue Heron.
Story is Native Americans gave this arch its name because they used its height as an advantage when hunting buffalo .. It is quite awesome.. (2/19)
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns

2 out of 5
136 Bruce St Stearns KY
Stay at this motel in Stearns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Big South Fork Scenic Railway and Centennial Park are ...
6.6/10 (109 reviews)
everything terrible

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns
Americas Best Value Inn Stearns

Americas Best Value Inn Stearns

2.5 out of 5
1950 S Hwy 27 Stearns KY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.235.500 ₫ per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
2.235.500 ₫
2.464.310 ₫ total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Stearns. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Big South Fork Scenic Railway and Centennial ...
7.2/10 Good! (75 reviews)
The bed wasn’t the most comfortable but it was clean, room clean, and well kept. Not a great breakfast Selection. Staff was very friendly and helpful!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Americas Best Value Inn Stearns
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

3.5 out of 5
7351 Hwy. 90 Williamsburg KY
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
We could not connect to the internet, the refrigerator was filthy! It had some type of brown liquid inside it. Tiles were cracked. Closed the restaurant for repairs

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

3.5 out of 5
2135 Natural Bridge Road Slade KY
Stay at this cabin in Slade. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,826 reviews)
What a great staff Very clean, friendly hotel Def will stay again

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Natural Bridge State Resort Park
The Duke Hotel

The Duke Hotel

2 out of 5
806 1/2 E Market St Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
Was given incorrect login to room and hotel stay. Host contacted me over 9 hours later, I was force to get a different hotel due to no access into my booked stay .

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Duke Hotel
The Bellwether Hotel

The Bellwether Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1300 Bardstown Rd Louisville KY
Stay at this aparthotel in Louisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium bedding and bathrobes. Popular attractions Louisville Zoo and KFC Yum Center are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
Great walkable area. We happened to stay the night of the St Patrick's Day parade, and there was more noise than normal all night. The room had good amenities.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Bellwether Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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