Lewisburg lady thunder8/31/2023 ![]() Whether you plan to visit for a few hours or the entire day, Cumberland Gap National Park is a perfect escape from the "norm". Park Rangers maintain a visible presence in the park, making a visit to the park very safe. Of course, the absolute "highlight " for my partner and I is the abundance of wildlife within the park. The restroom facilities were clean and well managed. The park welcome center is a great place to start your visit, surrounded by plenty of complimentary parking. Well maintained and clean picnic shelters. There are trails for hiking and walking, featuring rivers, streams, waterfalls and scenic views. Regardless if visiting alone or with a group, the park offers many opportunities for recreational activities or relaxation naturally. It provides a safe, quiet, natural experience perfect for all ages to enjoy an outdoor experience with lots of fresh air. The park offers a superb diversion from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located near the towns of Cumberland Gap and Middlesboro. From my knowledge of the area, this is the western entrance/side of the park. This is a good place to see if you have never been to West VA as it has some art of local artists and a glass blowing furnace that was operating when we visited.īeautiful, serene, pleasant, historic National Park! Presently a Florida resident, I've been visiting the area for nearly twenty years (my partner owns a farm 17 miles east of the park.) I am embarrassed to admit this was my first visit to this area of the park (there are several different areas of the park) I can't believe this Beautiful, historic "hidden gem" has been right " under my nose" for the last twenty years and we just discovered it's peaceful splendor. We did not end up buying anything since the prices seemed high. The floor design is very pretty tile and carpet interspaced. It is all displayed in a vaulted room that has a lot of natural light around the central displays. There is woodworking, painting, ceramics and food. The walkway is very pretty inside with beautiful art of all types. Inside the building is a circular design around an open atrium. ![]() It is surrounded by the Tamarack open air gallery. ![]() Outside the round building has large triangular pieces that jut out from the building roof. This is like an art store, a glass factory and a business had a baby. There are signs that lead to parking and there seems to be plenty of parking. In fact it can be seen from several road. The building is right off one of the major road and is easy to get to from the road.
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