Corbin

Corbin
What established as a small railroad town in the Appalachian foothills now proudly represents itself as a unique city of Kentucky featuring many exciting attractions for all. The city is Corbin and it is known for its small-town appeal, charming beauty and cool and calm environment.

Situated on the southeastern portion of the state of Kentucky, Corbin falls on the boundaries of Whitley, Laurel and Knox counties. It provides easy access to some of the metropolitan cities of the Midwest thought the city itself ranks high in terms of infrastructure, economy, education and commercialization.

Corbin is one of those cities of United Sates that still holds small town appeal mixed with convenient lifestyle and unparalleled scenic beauty. The city features such pristine sights and sounds that they can catch the attention of even the most unromantic people on earth. The city has got abundant gifts of nature and it has rightly preserved these for its residents and visitors.

Perhaps one of the most popular tourist attractions of Corbin is Cumberland Falls State Park. Known to locals as the Niagara of the South, the park features a curtain-like waterfall that creates visual stunning effect.

General Burnside State Park and Big South Fork National Park are no less seductive. The Levi Jackson State Park is a melting pot of history and beautiful hills as it honors the pioneers of Kentucky in a breathtaking surroundings.

The Pine Mountain State Park is said to be the first state park of the U.S state of Kentucky. Overlooking the Kentucky Ridge State Forest, this wonderful park of Corbin features spectacular vistas and un-touched beauty. Another popular tourist destination of Corbin is Daniel Boone National Forest that welcomes visitors to explore the Laurel River Lake, Cave Run Lake and its interesting wildlife.

Though a nature-filled wonderland, Corbin also boosts of appealing architecture and lifestyle. History lovers can be seen visiting the Dr. Thomas Walker Historic Site that is a replica of the first cabin built in Kentucky. Also, there is no dearth of new-age architect and modern facilities.

The food scene of Corbin deserves special mention. Although the city offers a good variety of dining options that caters to different tastes and needs, it mostly garners interest of foodies because of housing the original site of Colonel Sander's cafe, now known to world as KFC. The now restored KFC/Sanders Museum & Cafe is a registered site of National Register of Historic Places that takes the visitors to early days of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

The city of Corbin ensures that it never lacks of entertainment and fun irrespective of the season or month. The Betty Hamilton Center for the Performing Arts and Corbin Civic Center are the hotspots of citys live entertainment scene while a new facility, Southeastern Kentucky Agricultural And Exposition Center, is one of the most facilitated live venues of the region featuring a seating capacity of 7, 400.

Out of several festivals and fairs that light up the life at Corbin, the Annual Corbins NIBROC Festival is the best one as it presents carnivals, sports shows, concerts, competitions and everything fun.

Visitors from far and void come to Corbin to enjoy the celebration. When it comes to recreational activities, Corbin again offers the best. Fishing, camping and boating are among the most popular activities that can be enjoyed at Corbins parks, lakes and forest.

An all season destination, the city of Corbin is where you can enjoy happy times in the company of nature. If you are visiting Kentucky, then plan a short trip to this beautiful land. The city will surely leave you spell-bounded through its overall feel, attractisons and lifestyle.