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Cumberland-Gap
is located just north of the spot where the states of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia meet. It actually is a "gap," or pass, through the Cumberland Mountains. It's important in American history for being a major passageway through the lower central Appalachian Mountains for the migration westward. Part of the Wilderness Road, it's now part of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. There is also a small community named Cumberland Gap in Claiborne County, Tennessee, near the Cumberland Gap pass, the Cumberland Gap Tunnel and the national park. The population of the town is 494. The actual gap is a low point in the Cumberland Mountains that has long been an important passageway. Used by Native Americans for centuries, it was discovered by settlers in 1750 and widened by a team of loggers led by Daniel Boone. This made it more accessible to pioneers heading into western Kentucky and Tennessee. It's noted for being one of the most important pieces of land in American history and it's estimated that some 300,000 people traveled it, either by foot or horseback, between 1760 and 1850. Today, it's popular with tourists for its' scenic vistas, cascading waterfalls, unique rock formations, lush forests and extensive hiking trails. Other things to do in Cumberland Gap National Park include exploring underground caves, mountain biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, birding, photography and camping. The park is also home to many historic buildings and structures of the early pioneers and the Civil War.
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Cumberland Gap Vacation Rentals
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Cumberland Gap Hotels and Resorts
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| Coachman Motel | 1430 Cumberland Ave | Middlesboro, KY | 2.1 mi. | (606) 248-2830 | | Best Western Motel | 1623 Cumberland Ave | Middlesboro, KY | 2.3 mi. | (606) 248-5630 | | Boone Trail Motel | Rt 2 Box 164 | Middlesboro, KY | 2.7 mi. | (606) 248-1340 | | Boone Trail Motel | | Middlesboro, KY | 2.7 mi. | (606) 248-1340 | | Pine Mountain Lodge SRP | Hwy 190 | Pineville, KY | 11.3 mi. | (606) 337-3066 | | Tazwell Motor Lodge | 2140 Hwy 25 E | Tazewell, TN | 11.4 mi. | (423) 626-7229 | | Tazwell Motor Lodge | 2357 Old Hwy 25 E | Tazwell, TN | 12.3 mi. | (423) 626-7229 | | Billys Motel | Hwy 25 W | Jellico, TN | 25.4 mi. | (423) 784-4362 | | Ackley Motel | S Main St | Harlan, KY | 25.5 mi. | (606) 573-1868 | | Bays Motel | Hwy 421 | Harlan, KY | 25.5 mi. | (606) 573-4660 | | Holiday Inn Express Harlan | 2608 South Hwy 421 | Harlan, KY | 25.5 mi. | (606) 573-3385 | | Jones Motel | Hwy 421 | Harlan, KY | 25.5 mi. | (606) 573-1140 | | Best Western Motel | Hwy 92 & I-75 | Williamsburg, KY | 29.0 mi. | (606) 549-1500 | | Days Inn | 515 Hwy 92 W | Williamsburg, KY | 29.0 mi. | (606) 549-1500 | | Holiday Inn Express | Rt 4 | Williamsburg, KY | 29.0 mi. | (606) 549-3450 | | Williamsburg Motel | 50 Balltown Rd | Williamsburg, KY | 29.2 mi. | (606) 549-2300 |
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Cumberland Gap Weather & Climate
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The Cumberland Gap Region of Kentucky is characterized by rugged terrain, a moderate climate, and abundant rainfall. The climate is humid subtropical. Four distinct seasons include vivid fall foliage and snow in the winter. Average high is 87 °F in July, which is the warmest month, with the average lows of 24 °F occurring in January, the coolest month. Average annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with the wettest month being March, averaging 5.25 inches. An average of 9-10 inches of snow is received each year - enough to be pretty without being too much of a problem. Occasional heavy snowfall or ice storms occur. On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in southeastern Kentucky. Springs start out cool and turn mild, while autumn is sunny and dry.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
24°F |
4.86 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
25°F |
3.91 in. |
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| March |
58°F |
32°F |
5.25 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
39°F |
3.91 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
48°F |
5.08 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
57°F |
4.63 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
62°F |
4.35 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
62°F |
4.41 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
55°F |
2.97 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
42°F |
3.13 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
34°F |
4.35 in. |
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| December |
48°F |
27°F |
4.44 in. |
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Cumberland Gap Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located about 33 miles south of Cumberland Gap in Morristown, Tennessee, London Corbin Magee Field (LOZ) located approximately 40 miles northwest of Cumberland Gap in London, Kentucky, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located roughly 51 miles south of Cumberland Gap in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located around 51 miles west of Cumberland Gap in Oneida, Tennessee, the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 55 miles southeast of Cumberland Gap in Greeneville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 57 miles southwest of Cumberland Gap in Knoxville, Tennessee, Somerset Pulaski County J T Wilson Field (SME) located roughly 61 miles northwest of Cumberland Gap in Somerset, Kentucky, and finally the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located around 70 miles east of Cumberland Gap in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee.
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Cumberland Gap Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 50.9 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 56.4 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 56.4 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 80.2 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 80.2 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 81.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Middlesboro Country Club | Middlesboro | KY | 2.3 mi. | | | Monte Vista Golf Club | Gibson Station | VA | 4.4 mi. | | | Wasioto Winds at Pine Mountain State Resort Park | Pineville | KY | 11.2 mi. | | | Woodlake Golf Club | Tazewell | TN | 12.0 mi. | | | Indian Springs Country Club | Barbourville | KY | 21.5 mi. | | | Clinchview Golf & Country Club | Bean Station | TN | 28.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 81.3 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 82.1 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 104.4 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 104.4 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 106.4 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 111.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Walker Memorial State Park | | KY | 20.8 mi. | | | Indian Mountain State Park | | TN | 26.2 mi. | | | Big Ridge State Park | | TN | 28.5 mi. | | | Panther Creek State Park | | TN | 30.8 mi. | | | Norris Dam State Park | | TN | 35.4 mi. | | | Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park | | KY | 39.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | (History) | | American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 52.7 mi. | (Science) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 56.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 46.3 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 92.9 mi. | |
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