This is the official visitor center for Berea College, which occupies much of the center of the town and dominates it both culturally and economically. At the visitor center, you can schedule tours of the campus (historical, craft, or ecological), watch students engaged in traditional crafts, or buy artisan products and college-related paraphernalia. The visitor center also sells smoothies and other refreshments. You can also walk around the campus on your own.
Berea College Forest
This is the most popular and scenic section of the Berea College Forest, an 8000-acre forest managed by Berea College. Several miles of trails are maintained by the college's Department of Forestry and are open to the public during daylight hours. The trails lead to several cliff side overlooks with spectacular views. A forestry center includes educational displays, bathrooms, and an information desk.
Offers canoe, kayak, and e-bike rentals from two Berea locations and is involved with various local events and activities. The boating activities take place on Owsley Fork Reservoir, a few miles out of town past the Pinnacles.