by Berea Admin | Oct 24, 2020 | News
This video was produced as a cinematic short that tells the story of Berea, designed to enhance awareness of all Berea has to offer – arts, music, history, outdoor adventure and more. Local shop owners, artisans, educators and business people spoke about their...
by Berea Admin | Apr 7, 2020 | News
We are pleased to announce that the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel has been nominated for the Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards! Hotels & Resorts: 21c Museum Hotel, Louisville and Lexington Hotel Covington The Brown Hotel Omni Louisville Hotel Lexington...
by Berea Admin | Mar 13, 2020 | News
City of Berea suspends walk in traffic at Berea Tourism’s Visitor Center As a precautionary measure, in response to COVID-19 Outbreak, the City of Berea will temporarily close City offices to walk in traffic effective Saturday, March 14, 2020. We are sorry we missed...
by Berea Admin | Mar 11, 2020 | News
Berea Tourist and Convention Commission regarding COVID-19: Like most destinations right now, Berea Tourism is monitoring news reports, official websites and CDC updates. In addition, we are working closely with the City, as well as industry associations, regarding...
by Berea Admin | Feb 19, 2020 | News
Originally published by Taste of Home Magazine. Written by Nancy Mock The Best Bagel Shop in Every State Whether in your own neighborhood or hitting the road, we’ve tracked down the 50 best bagel shops, so you can always have your nosh. Kentucky Native Bagel Company,...
by Berea Admin | Feb 1, 2020 | News
Originally published by Spectrum News 1 Written by Eileen Street BEREA, KY. – Ten hours a week, you will find Berea College student Takudzwa Mabbvuta weaving in a studio on campus. A skill the freshman only learned last fall. “I’m really proud of myself and excited to...
by Berea Admin | Jan 31, 2020 | News
Originally published by Spectrum News 1 Written by Eileen Street BEREA, KY. – Berea is designated the arts and crafts capital of Kentucky, and Warren May has played the Appalachian dulcimer far longer than it’s been designated Kentucky’s state instrument. “You...
by Berea Admin | Nov 22, 2019 | News
Originally published by the The Lane Report Written by Katherine Tandy Brown Berea overflows with unique crafts — and opportunities to make your own It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is upon us again. Already. It’s gifting time, and what better offering...
by Berea Admin | Nov 5, 2019 | News
Originally published by Southern Living Magazine Written by Valerie Fraser Luesse Founded in 1854 by an abolitionist minister, Berea, Kentucky, was born with a rebellious streak, and it stuck. Berea College began as a coed and interracial institution at a time when...