London: A Drive Down the Cycling Capital of Kentucky
A city known for its world class cycling route, London, Kentucky is dubbed as the Cycling Capital of Kentucky. Every year the city is visited by thousands of cyclist to participate in their annual Redbud Ride. The city has also been certified as a Tree City so residents enjoy lush greenery and laid-back vibe neighborhood with a vibrant downtown full of restaurants, bars and hotels. Aside from its cycling routes, visitors can also indulge in various outdoor activities including hiking and water sports with the city’s proximity to the National Forest and Rockcastle River and Laurel Lake.
Best Time to Visit
If you are to visit London, Kentucky to participate in one of the yearly event in the city, whether the annual Redbud Ride or the World Chicken Festival, be sure to book your London, KY hotels ahead of your visit as accommodations get fully booked early with thousands of participants of the event visit the city. If you just want to check out what this city has to offer, the best time to visit is from June to July or from late July to September.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aside from its world-known cycling trails, London also offers the best outdoor attractions in southeast Kentucky. You can hike in Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail that also provides camping grounds, or if you are into water sports and fishing, you should check out Laurel River Lake. You can stay in Holiday Inn Express and Suites London which is nearby attractions like Wood Creek Lake and Pine Mountain State Resort Park. If you want a perfect base for your hiking and hunting adventure in the Cane Creek Wildlife Management or in Pine Island Double Falls you can stay in one of the hotels nearby such as the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, London Kentucky.