Stearns is a small town situated in McCreary County in the state of Kentucky. Founded in 1902 by Justus S. Stearns, this town is in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, a 707,000-acre area of rugged terrain that is home to abundant wildlife and natural resources. A variety of hotels near Stearns provide easy access to the forest and allow visitors to enjoy its lakes, creeks, cliffs and wildlife.
The Cumberland Inn complex contains both a hotel and a museum. It is in Williamsburg, which is a 40-minute drive from Stearns. The hotel's standard rooms feature one or two queen-size beds, coffee-making facilities, hair dryer, free local telephone calls, cable television and free wireless Internet. Suites feature an additional kitchenette, fireplace and a pull-out sofa. Amenities include the Athanaeum restaurant, indoor swimming pool and spa, and banqueting facilities. The Reese Templeton Adams Hall houses the museum and is connected to the main building. Exhibits include the Williams Cross Collection, Henkelmann's Life Science Collection and Blair's Christmas Land and many other exhibits.
Cumberland Inn and Conference Center
649 S. 10th St.
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606-539-4100
cumberlandinn.com
The Big South Fork Motor Lodge is just off State Highway 1651 in Stearns. Its rooms feature queen-size beds, wireless Internet, cable television, microwave ovens, coffee-making facilities and refrigerators. Amenities include a swimming pool, gift shop and postal service. Cribs, ironing boards and roll-away beds are available on request. Nearby attractions include the McCreary County Museum, the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork scenic railway.
Big South Fork Motor Lodge
136 Bruce St.
Stearns, KY 42647
606-376-3156
bigsouthforkmotorlodge.com
The Hampton Inn Williamsburg is 40 minutes to the east of Stearns. The hotel has 68 smoking and non-smoking rooms. Amenities include a heated swimming pool, fitness room and business center with free wireless Internet. Nearby attractions include the Hal Rogers Entertainment Center and the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Hampton Inn Williamsburg
530 Highway 92 W.
Williamsburg, KY 40769
606-549-3775
hamptoninn.hilton.com
