We all need to get away sometimes, and fortunately, Kentucky has a lot of great spots to do just that. It doesn’t matter if you like dense forests, smooth lake fronts, or rolling rivers, you can find a soothing place just for you. When visiting any of these serene, scenic environments, one can close their eyes and forget the rest of the world exists.

Here are 12 very Zen spots to completely relax in Kentucky:

  1. Barren River

Wiki The serenity of this beautiful river in Lucas speaks for itself.

  1. Bernheim Forest

Danzig This beautiful forest on the outskirts of southern Bullitt County has peaceful lakes, like Lake Nevin, and plenty of calming woodlands.

  1. Buckhorn Lake

Monica P No matter where on the lake you go, the calming influence of this spot is pervasive.

  1. Falling Rock Quary

Pug Father This quarry in Lagrange is likely the most popular swimming hole in the Louisville area.

  1. Greenbo Lake

Flo Knight Greenbo Lake State Resort Park in Greenup Country is a welcome escape from the stresses of everyday life.

  1. Kenlake

Noodls This State Resort Park in Hardin County offers miles of peaceful serenity.

  1. Rough River

Wiki This serene atmosphere is anything but rough.

  1. Kentucky Dam

TVA Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville offers peace and quiet, along with good fishing.

  1. Laurel River Lake

Wiki Lake Laurel is one of the cleanest lakes in the state, which makes it perfect for fishing, swimming, and scuba diving.

  1. Lake Cumberland

KentuckyLiving A peaceful view of the lake at Jamestown Dock.

  1. Nolin Lake

BringFido A view from a cabin overlooking the lake.

  1. Red River Gorge

GoPoco True Zen is around 29,000 acres of lush forest, rivers, and rocky hills.

If you never had a chance to visit some of these locations, you should add at least one to your bucket list. Kentucky has hectic cities, but we also have some of the most serene environments in the United States. Finding a peaceful spot to unwind is a necessity in life. We are fortunate to live in a state with multiple options for that. Feel free to name off your favorite peaceful spots to relax in the Bluegrass in the comments below!

Wiki

The serenity of this beautiful river in Lucas speaks for itself.

Danzig

This beautiful forest on the outskirts of southern Bullitt County has peaceful lakes, like Lake Nevin, and plenty of calming woodlands.

Monica P

No matter where on the lake you go, the calming influence of this spot is pervasive.

Pug Father

This quarry in Lagrange is likely the most popular swimming hole in the Louisville area.

Flo Knight

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park in Greenup Country is a welcome escape from the stresses of everyday life.

Noodls

This State Resort Park in Hardin County offers miles of peaceful serenity.

Wiki

This serene atmosphere is anything but rough.

TVA

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville offers peace and quiet, along with good fishing.

Lake Laurel is one of the cleanest lakes in the state, which makes it perfect for fishing, swimming, and scuba diving.

KentuckyLiving

A peaceful view of the lake at Jamestown Dock.

BringFido

A view from a cabin overlooking the lake.

GoPoco

True Zen is around 29,000 acres of lush forest, rivers, and rocky hills.

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