Covered Bridge Resort guide to the Red River Gorge
Food scene
Amazing food, live music on Thursday, great staff. Arrive by 5 or after 8 on the weekends to avoid the crowds.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
1289 Natural Bridge RdAmazing food, live music on Thursday, great staff. Arrive by 5 or after 8 on the weekends to avoid the crowds.
Incredible breakfast, burritos, burgers, brews and more! Outdoor and indoor seating.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red River Smokehouse
918 Natural Bridge RdIncredible breakfast, burritos, burgers, brews and more! Outdoor and indoor seating.
Fantastic burgers and quesadillas. Local tap brews and live music on select weekends. Very close to all clifty wilderness area trails and Ice cream and local pottery across the street!
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sky Bridge Station
8 KY-715Fantastic burgers and quesadillas. Local tap brews and live music on select weekends. Very close to all clifty wilderness area trails and Ice cream and local pottery across the street!
Fantastic coffee, kick butt staff and the best breakfast burritos in town. Homemade baked goods to die for. Huge gift shop with really cool alcohol and beer selections. Indoor and outdoor seating. Ignore the long lines, it moves FAST!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Daniel Boone Coffee Shop, Deli &Trading Post
769 Natural Bridge RdFantastic coffee, kick butt staff and the best breakfast burritos in town. Homemade baked goods to die for. Huge gift shop with really cool alcohol and beer selections. Indoor and outdoor seating. Ignore the long lines, it moves FAST!
World famous among rock climbers. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, local beers, and the best outdoor seating vibe in the area.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miguels Pizza
1890 Natural Bridge RdWorld famous among rock climbers. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, local beers, and the best outdoor seating vibe in the area.
China Wok
Buffet style and quite good. You can order from the menu as well
RedPoint Barbeque
Amazing setting. Close to clifty creek wilderness area. Great atmosphere
The best catfish you'll ever eat in your life. Great menu with vegetarian options and great views. Excellent option when other places are busy.
Sandstone Arches Restaurant
The best catfish you'll ever eat in your life. Great menu with vegetarian options and great views. Excellent option when other places are busy.
Sightseeing
Sometimes called turtle rock, this is THE place for easy access and swimming in the RRG. Nice 15 foot rock to jump off too. Can also come here on a kayaking trip down the Red River.
Red River Jump Rock
Kentucky 715Sometimes called turtle rock, this is THE place for easy access and swimming in the RRG. Nice 15 foot rock to jump off too. Can also come here on a kayaking trip down the Red River.
Popular for a reason. Easy family hike with amazing place to play in the waterfall.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Creation Falls
Popular for a reason. Easy family hike with amazing place to play in the waterfall.
The restaurant here is wonderful and they have a bar overlooking beautiful scenery. Besides the world famous Natural Bridge, there are other great hikes AND a large POOL that's just $5!
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Natural Bridge Resort
2135 Natural Bridge RdThe restaurant here is wonderful and they have a bar overlooking beautiful scenery. Besides the world famous Natural Bridge, there are other great hikes AND a large POOL that's just $5!
Easy, family (children over 5 due to dangerous cliffs) hike with amazing views through "Angel Windows"
Angel Windows Trailhead - Red River Gorge
Sky Bridge RoadEasy, family (children over 5 due to dangerous cliffs) hike with amazing views through "Angel Windows"
The most extensive reptile collection in Kentucky. Great for kids!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
200 L&E Railroad PlThe most extensive reptile collection in Kentucky. Great for kids!
Stop in here to get to know the Gorge and the best hikes in the area!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gladie Visitor Center
3451 Sky Bridge RdStop in here to get to know the Gorge and the best hikes in the area!
Powell County Tourism Commission
30 L&E Railroad PlaceVisitor's center with all the knowledge of the local area!
Shopping
Miguel's Rock Climbing Shop
1960 Natural Bridge RdRock climbing and hiking gear.
Adventure and Activities
Via Ferrata
The best beginner rock climbing experience!
Find a climbing experience like no other on the Red River Gorge’s only Via Ferrata! This climbing path spans ¾ of a mile of rugged sandstone cliff line, equipped with cables to clip into, and iron hand- and foot-rungs just where you need them to hold onto and step on.
*Must be 10 years of age or older to participate on our Via Ferrata!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southeast Mountain Guides
1617 KY-11Via Ferrata
The best beginner rock climbing experience!
Find a climbing experience like no other on the Red River Gorge’s only Via Ferrata! This climbing path spans ¾ of a mile of rugged sandstone cliff line, equipped with cables to clip into, and iron hand- and foot-rungs just where you need them to hold onto and step on.
*Must be 10 years of age or older to participate on our Via Ferrata!
Underground kayaking in a cave. an experience like no other
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Gorge Underground
2478 Glencarin RdUnderground kayaking in a cave. an experience like no other
amazing experience. we did this with our 82 year old grandmother and she was the first down. we all had a blast
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red River Gorge Zipline
455 Cliffview Rdamazing experience. we did this with our 82 year old grandmother and she was the first down. we all had a blast
Best place to rent a kayak and paddle the Red River! If you have your own, the cabin is located on the middle fork of the Red River for your enjoyment.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red River Adventure Campground & Canoe Rentals
394 Sky Bridge RdBest place to rent a kayak and paddle the Red River! If you have your own, the cabin is located on the middle fork of the Red River for your enjoyment.