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Burnside Tourism Welcome to Burnside — Lake Cumberland’s only lakeside town. Steeped in Civil War history. The birth place of the Boy Scouts. Come visit! Rediscover Burnside.

Eat, play and stay with us. Rediscover yourself. The Making of Burnside
The community was originally settled along the banks of the Cumberland River and called Isabel Point, allegedly for a woman named Isabel who jumped off a nearby cliff after breaking off a relationship. The town was renamed for American Civil War General Ambrose Burnside who established a camp there during the war. In the 1950's the entire town was relocated for the impounding of Lake Cumberland. American author Harriette Simpson Arnow grew up here. Burnside is believed to be home of the first Boy Scout troop in the United States. In 1908, two years before the Boy Scouts of America was officially organized, Mrs. Myra Greeno Bass organized a local troop of 15 boys, using official Boy Scout materials she had acquired from England. An official state historical society marker commemorates the troop.

🎄✨ JUST A FEW CHRISTMAS ISLAND SCENES LEFT! ✨🎄If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Christmas Island sponsor, now is ...
10/08/2026

🎄✨ JUST A FEW CHRISTMAS ISLAND SCENES LEFT! ✨🎄

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Christmas Island sponsor, now is the time! ❤️

🎁 Only a few scenes are still available — once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🎁

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business, family, or organization while helping bring the magic of Christmas Island to our community. ✨🎅

📞 Contact Burnside Tourism today to reserve your scene!

Aimee Mills: 606-271-6939
Glenna Helm: 606-341-4452

🎄 Grab your scene before they’re gone! 🎄

We would like to give a huge Thank You to Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce & Hinkle Contracting Company for ...
10/07/2026

We would like to give a huge Thank You to Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce & Hinkle Contracting Company for having United States Representative James Comer at the chamber luncheon.

10/02/2026

🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT TABLE INVITATION! 👻🎃

🍬🕷️ You’re invited to set up a table for Trick-or-Treat at the Burnside Firehouse on October 31, 2026! 🕸️🍭

📅 Date: October 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Burnside Firehouse 🚒

🎃 Bring your candy, decorations, treats, and Halloween spirit! 👻🍬🧙‍♀️

📞 To secure your spot, please call:
☎️ 606-271-6939
☎️ 606-341-4452

🕷️🧡 Come join us for a fun-filled Halloween night! 🎃👻🍭

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10/02/2026

🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT TABLE INVITATION! 👻🎃

🍬🕷️ You’re invited to set up a table for Trick-or-Treat at the Burnside Firehouse on October 31, 2026! 🕸️🍭

📅 Date: October 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Burnside Firehouse 🚒

🎃 Bring your candy, decorations, games, treats, and Halloween spirit! 👻🍬🧙‍♀️

📞 To secure your spot, please call:
☎️ 606-271-6939
☎️ 606-341-4452

🕷️🧡 Come join us for a fun-filled Halloween night! 🎃👻🍭

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🚨 IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE — PLEASE SHARE! 🚨🏁 SOMERNITES CRUISE MEET & GREET 🏁📍 Cole Park – Burnside, KY⚠️ Please note the ...
09/25/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE — PLEASE SHARE! 🚨

🏁 SOMERNITES CRUISE MEET & GREET 🏁
📍 Cole Park – Burnside, KY

⚠️ Please note the updated time for tomorrow’s event:

🕛 NEW TIME: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Tomorrow — Friday, September 25th

We want to make sure everyone is aware of this schedule change, so please share this post and help us spread the word! 📢

A special thank you to Somernites Cruise for stepping in and taking care of the event details and making sure everything stays on track while we are unable to be there. Your help and support are truly appreciated! 🙏❤️

🚗💨 We look forward to seeing everyone at Cole Park tomorrow!

🏁 12 PM – 2 PM | Cole Park | Burnside, KY 🏁

Thank you for your understanding and continued support! ❤️🙏

From a few strings of lights in 1993 to 100+ displays today. ✨ The history of Christmas Island is one Burnside can be pr...
09/21/2026

From a few strings of lights in 1993 to 100+ displays today. ✨ The history of Christmas Island is one Burnside can be proud of. Read it here 👉 https://visitburnside.com/burnside-christmas-island-history/

Discover the history of Christmas Island in Burnside, KY, from its 1993 beginnings to its 2021 comeback and 100+ displays today. Plan your visit.

59 DAYS. 🎄The theme reveal is coming. Are you ready?
09/18/2026

59 DAYS. 🎄
The theme reveal is coming. Are you ready?

🔥🎆🎇 The temps were hot Saturday, but Thunder Over Burnside was hotter!!!!🔥🎆🎇
09/08/2026

🔥🎆🎇 The temps were hot Saturday, but Thunder Over Burnside was hotter!!!!🔥🎆🎇

Address

7929 S Highway 27
Burnside, KY
42519

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+16062716939

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