Destination guide
About Berea
Berea is a home rule-class city in Madison County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city is best known for its art festivals, historic restaurants and buildings, and as the home to Berea College, a private liberal arts college. The population was 15,539 at the 2020 census. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Kentucky, having increased by 27.4% since 2000. Berea is a principal city of the Richmond−Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Madison and Rockcastle counties. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1890.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 15,539
- Elevation
- 312 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Jelkyl Drama CenterTheatre · Jelkyl Drama Center, Campus Drive, Berea, KY 40404, United States of America
- The Pinnacles AmphitheaterTheatre · The Pinnacles Amphitheater, Bluegrass Overlook Trail, Madison County, KY 40403, United States of America
- Battlefield ParkPark · Battlefield Park, Kingston, Kentucky, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- John G. Fee ParkPark · John G. Fee Park, Berea, Kentucky, United States of America
- Berea Memorial ParkPark · Berea Memorial Park, Berea, Kentucky, United States of America
- Alumni FieldPark · Alumni Field, Berea, Kentucky, United States of America
- Berea City ParkPark · Berea City Park, Berea, Kentucky, United States of America
- Welch Mtn OverlookScenic View · Welch Mtn Overlook, yellow, Berea, KY 40404, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Berea
May - Oct
Location
Berea, KY, United States of America
Berea, KY, United States of America
37.5687° N, 84.2963° W
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