Camp Nelson National Monument

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Halfway through a 3 km loop at Tom Dorman SNP you can take an offshoot down to the sandy banks and be rewarded with views from the belly of the Kentucky River Palisades. The exposed rock is beautiful and it's old. REALLY old. Half a billion years old. I'm still trying to let that number sink in. #paleozoicgeology The walk was short, hilly, and slippery if you have knee problems begin the loop on the east side of the parking lot your joints will thank you once you make it to the stairs.

Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve

Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve is just one of the places to see in Lancaster, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve

Camp Nelson Visitor Center

After visiting Camp Nelson Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicholasville. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Camp Nelson Visitor Center

Jim Beam Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Jim Beam Nature Preserve during your travels to Nicholasville. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Jim Beam Nature Preserve

Hickman Creek Nature Center

You can take time to visit Hickman Creek Nature Center during your travels to Nicholasville. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Hickman Creek Nature Center

Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge

Take the family on an outing to Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge during your trip to Nicholasville. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge

Tom Dorman State Preserve

You can take time to visit Tom Dorman State Preserve during your travels to Lancaster. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

Tom Dorman State Preserve

Best Lodging Options Near Camp Nelson National Monument

Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel

Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4174 Rowan Lexington KY
Origin Lexington a Wyndham Hotel
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lexington Fritz Farm

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lexington Fritz Farm

3 out of 5
4019 Finn Way Lexington KY
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lexington Fritz Farm
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green

3.5 out of 5
245 Lexington Green Circle Lexington KY
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg

3 out of 5
100 Canebrake Drive Lexington KY
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lexington South / Hamburg
Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Hilton Lexington/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
369 West Vine Street Lexington KY
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Elwood Hotel & Suites

Elwood Hotel & Suites

4 out of 5
444 Parkway Drive Lexington KY
Elwood Hotel & Suites
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