Monticello - Kentucky - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Looking for a vacation spot that has unsurpassed beauty plus something to offer everyone? You will find it when you visit Monticello, Kentucky. This piece of paradise has been called the House Boat capital of the world and you will find it has everything you are looking for to give you an unforgettable vacation. Whether you are coming here alone or with your family, you will not be disappointed. Accessed off Interstate 45 and with a population of 5,357 friendly residents, plus the average seasonal climate ranging from 45 degrees F in the winter months to 65 degrees F in the summer, makes this the ideal place to visit anytime of the year. If you are missing out on communing with nature in all her glory, then you will find it in Monticello.

Settle yourself into one of the hotels or motels that Monticello has to offer, such as the Holiday Inn Express or go to the Inn at Monticello, which is a charming country manor house built in 1850. This is elegance at its best and offers a warm welcome and real comfort. You can also choose to stay at the Meander Inn, which is a 1914 Victorian farmhouse, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. After you have settled in and you are in need of a bite to eat, drop into the Trays Gardens for a light bite or try Sheare's Buffet for a full meal. If you get hungry late in the evening order some fast food from one of the many places you will find in Monticello.

Of course, with Monticello being the houseboat capital of the world you can rent a luxurious houseboat and spend a week on Lake Cumberland. Nature outdid herself when she dressed Monticello in her finest and it can all be seen from this glorious lake. It will be a week in paradise and you may never want to leave. Make a visit to Mill Springs, the largest overshot water in the world - and the amazing thing is that it's still operational. See the gentle rolling hills of the farmlands that surround this wonderful city and visit the Dough Boy monument that sits in the center of downtown. Monticello will provide you with such wonderful memories, you will want to return to relive them over and over again.