Private charter to & from Somerset

Somerset is the commercial center of south-central Kentucky and the main gateway to Lake Cumberland, one of the largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. The lake’s clear water, long shoreline and many coves have made it a houseboat destination, and marinas around the lake rent and moor large houseboats for families and groups. The local economy includes healthcare, manufacturing and tourism, and the town hosts Somernites Cruise, a monthly car show that fills downtown with classic cars and hot rods during the warmer months.

The region is far from major airports, roughly an hour and a half from Lexington and three hours from Louisville or Nashville, so flying private into Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, just outside town, makes a houseboat weekend practical. Visitors can launch from marinas within a short drive, fish for striped bass and walleye or hike the surrounding forests. Cumberland Falls, home of a rare moonbow, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the Daniel Boone National Forest are all within an hour, and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument lies to the west.