Laurel Community Guide 2026 | Page 40

Fine Arts

Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky Website— fineartsseky. com A non-profit organization serving the Tri- County area with musical and theatrical performances. Annual subscription to events available.
London Community Orchestra Society
Musical Director, Jack Walker Telephone— 864-9767 Website— londoncommunityorchestra. com The London Community Orchestra was organized in 1996 to accompany the London Community Chorus in Handel’ s“ Messiah.” The group traditionally schedules four concerts, the Christmas concert, a spring chamber music concert, July patriotic band concert and a pops concert in late summer.
Millstone Community Theatre Guild
Founded by Liz Michael This theatrical performing group revived a community theatre after nearby a decade-long absence in the London community. The mission of this group is to enrich, educate and entertain the community by providing a creative outlet for self-expression. Visit their Facebook page for shows and more information.
Tri-County Mystery Meets
This Barbourville-based theatrical group is comprised of actors and production members involved in promoting the fine arts in the Tri- County area. This ensemble performs dinner theatre shows and is available nationwide. Visit their website: tricountymysterymeets. com

Fitness Centers

Corbin Wellness Center 440 W. Cumberland Gap Pky, Corbin, KY 40701 Telephone— 526-0007 Wellness services for the entire family. Variety of classes and equipment offered with professional staff. Open Monday-Friday 8 a. m. to 9 p. m.; Saturday 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.; Sunday Closed. It has 24 / 7 key fob access for members. Hours reflect front desk staffing and pool access.
CrossFit Hardcharger Dormitory Street, London, KY 40741 Telephone— 224-1516 Website— crossfitcharger. com CrossFit affiliate with different level fitness classes.
Elevate Fitness Studio
London, KY 40741 Telephone— 606-224-3177
First Baptist Church Recreation Center 804 W. Fifth St., London Telephone— 864-8914 Indoor walking track, variety of aerobic classes, and weight room. Open Monday, 6 a. m. to 7 p. m.; Tuesday and Thursday 6 a. m. to 7 p. m.; Wednesday 6 a. m. to 2 p. m.; Friday 6 a. m. to 5 p. m.; Saturday 9 a. m. to 1 p. m.; closed Sunday. Cost is $ 60 yearly membership.
Legion Training Studio 100 Bacho Way, Ste. 650, London, KY 40741 606-269-3437 legionfitnesslondon @ gmail. com
Loughran Boxing and Fitness 361 Levi Jackson Mill Road, London, KY Telephone— 859-333-7025
Planet Fitness 1710 W. Hwy 192, Suite 1D London, KY 40741 Telephone— 606-657-0565 Website— planetfitness. com / gyms / london-ky
..

Flying

London-Corbin Airport 566 Hal Rogers Drive, London, KY 40744 Telephone— 878-9100 Website— london-corbinairport. com
Kolb Aircraft Company 590 Hal Rogers Drive, London, KY 40744 Telephone— 862-9692 Website— kolbaircraft. com

Football, Youth

London-Laurel Optimist Football League Telephone— 862-7027 Website— laurellondonoptimistfoundation. com

Golf Courses

London Country Club 835 W. Laurel Road, London, KY 40741 Telephone— 864-2282 Website— londoncountryclub. com
Private, 18-hole, par 72 course.
The Oaks of London 781 Crooked Creek Drive London, KY 40744 606-767-5549

Hiking Trails

London Ranger District
Daniel Boone National Forest 761 South Laurel Road, London, KY 40744 Telephone— 864-4163 Website— fs. usda. gov / activity / dbnf / recreation / hiking
The Daniel Boone National Forest covers the western section of Laurel Co. and offers a variety of hiking trails and sites. Those include Hawk Creek Suspended Bridge, off West KY 80; Sheltowee Trace Trailhead that runs from West KY 80 to KY 192; Pine Creek Falls Trailhead that runs along the western section of Laurel Co.( West KY 80) toward the Rockcastle River; Laurel Fork, which begins at Laurel River Dam to Cumberland Ricver; Vanhook Falls off KY 192 in the Cane Creek Valley off KY 192; Dog Slaughter Trail, Eagle Falls, Laurel Stint Scuttle Hole Overlook, Laurel Lake Loop Trail around Laurel Lake and Winding Stair Gap near Bee Rock Campground off KY 192 at the Rockcastle River. The northern section of Laurel Co. hosts three trails in the Camp Wildcat area off North U. S. 25. Those include Wildct Mountain PVT Lewis McFerran Trail, Hoosier Knob Interpretive Trail and Infantry Ridge Interpretive Trail
Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield
Hazel Patch Road, East Bernstadt, KY Telephone— 606-312-9940 Website— wildcatbattlefield. org Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield has three marked, walking trails, a pavilion and rest rooms. The trails are ideal for both nature walks and for seeing Camp Wildcat’ s trenches and artillery emplacements.

Marinas / Boat Ramps

Bee Rock Campground
Daniel Boone National Forest Telephone— 864-4163 Website— fs. usda. gov Located at the Laurel / Pulaski county line on
Ky. 192. Day use and boat ramp fee required.
Craigs Creek Boat Ramp
Daniel Boone National Forest Telephone— 864-4163 Website— fs. usda. gov Located about 14 miles west of London at the end of Forest Service Road 62. No fee required.
Flatwoods Boat Ramp
Daniel Boone National Forest Telephone— 864-4163 Website— fs. usda. gov Located about 15 miles west of London at the end of Forest Service Road 758.
Grove Marina
Daniel Boone National Forest Telephone— 523-2323 Website— grovemarina. com This marina offers houseboats for rent to suit any size. They also rent pontoons and fishing boats. Day use and boat ramp fee required.
Page 40— The Sentinel-Echo • Community Guide 2026