Laurel district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Corbin

Corbin is a town in Laurel district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 7,389 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 16 waterfalls and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Laurel River Lake (11 km), Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park (20 km) and Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site (25 km).

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Corbin, Kentucky
Corbin, Laurel district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Corbin at a glance

Location
Laurel district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 7,389
Coordinates
36.9487° N, 84.0969° W
Places within 50 km
134 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Corbin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Corbin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Corbin

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Corbin. The closest is Bunch Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Corbin

64 churches within 100 km of Corbin. The closest is Felts Chapel Methodist Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Corbin

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Corbin. The closest is Bark Camp Branch Falls (22 km); the best-known is Cumberland Falls (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Corbin

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Corbin. The closest is Laurel River Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Corbin

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Corbin. The closest is Cumberland Falls National Park (6 km); the best-known is Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Corbin

10 caves within 100 km of Corbin. The closest is Buzzard Cave Hollow (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Corbin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Corbin
  2. 11 km Laurel River Lake · lake, Laurel
  3. 24 km Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park · park, Laurel
  4. 20 km Engineer Street Bridge · heritage site, Whitley
  5. 1 km Minnow Beach · beach, Whitley
  6. 1 km Corbin Historic Train Restoration · heritage site, Whitley
  7. 0 km Back to Corbin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corbin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints40123Bunch Mountain (13 km)
    Churches5064Felts Chapel Methodist Church (4 km)
    Waterfalls1626Bark Camp Branch Falls (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Laurel River Lake (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Cumberland Falls National Park (6 km)
    Caves510Buzzard Cave Hollow (36 km)
    Forts & heritage68Corbin Historic Train Restoration (1 km)
    Museums47Sander's Cafe and Museum (2 km)
    Parks35Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park (20 km)
    Beaches & coast22Minnow Beach (1 km)
    Other attractions11Bee Creek Road Falls (22 km)

    Corbin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corbin?

    Laurel River Lake (lake, about 11 km), Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park (park, about 20 km), Corbin Historic Train Restoration (heritage site, about 1 km), Minnow Beach (beach, about 1 km), Engineer Street Bridge (heritage site, about 1 km), Sander's Cafe and Museum (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Corbin?

    134 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 churches, 16 waterfalls, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Corbin?

    Bunch Mountain, about 13 km by road; Bald Knob (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Corbin?

    Felts Chapel Methodist Church, about 4 km by road; Barton Chapel Church of God (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Corbin?

    Bark Camp Branch Falls, about 22 km by road; Vanhook Falls (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corbin?

    Start in Corbin, visit Laurel River Lake, then Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, then Engineer Street Bridge, then Minnow Beach, then Corbin Historic Train Restoration, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corbin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Corbin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Corbin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Corbin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.