Kentucky Artisan Center

A HInes

2024-03

What a great place to see so much beautiful art! Beautiful entrance with seating and art all around before you enter. As you enter there is a very helpful staff person who can answer lots of Berea questions and tourist guides. Then the art, they have everything from metal to silk to food to books. I loved the fiber arts section, beautiful silk scarves and wraps and toys. Paintings and wall sculptures made of everything. So much local KY art it was amazing!I highly recommend visiting. If you want to buy something take a chunk of change! Honoring the artist is on the agenda here.They also have a coffee and lunch bar in the back.

Austin Rohrer

2024-04

Truly a unique place! Tons of handcrafted items/artwork from around Kentucky at very reasonable prices! Great place to pick up gifts for your loved ones that will spark conversations for years to come.

Kelly McMillen

2024-04

This was a very cool place! There are some really talented people in this place. Amazing. I wish we had time to look around, unfortunately we were just making a pit stop. There was also good information available about Kentucky. Restrooms were clean and well stocked. If we are ever through again I want to make a special stop to look around and do some shopping. Go check it out!

Cheryl Johnson

2024-05

BEAUTIFUL art and creations, however, very expensive. It would be nice to include items at a lower price point. Plus, not many items for youngsters, or gift items for children. We came in behind a bus of seniors making an unplanned stop and folks walked through quickly and were complaining they were stuck there for an hour. The cafe menu looked reasonable but our timing was off for eating.It is a nice place to wander and stretch. The restroom clean and large.

Sarah Stierch

2023-11

A great stop if you're interested in fine arts and crafts! It's also a nice alternative to the typical rest stop – you'll find clean bathrooms, a café, a visitor information center and a remarkable, large gift shop featuring art, books and crafts from throughout Kentucky.

A Shank

2024-04

Definitely worth stopping at! So many nice artisan items for sale. Wide range of prices. The bathrooms were all the way at the back, but they were nice and clean. The cafe didn't have anything special so we didn't buy anything from it. I loved everything was Kentucky artists. We bought several nice items. Great place to pick up gifts!

Kathy Lange-Novak

2024-04

I have been wanting to stop here for years in our way to Spring Break vacations. I’m glad I finally got there. There are lots of Kentucky artists and artisans displayed with everything from jam and candles to fine art and furniture. Some beautiful handmade dining chairs and carved bowls will probably bring me back. The restaurant was “advertised” as having regional cuisine but the menu was burgers and sandwiches so we didn’t bother.

M B

2024-04

This is a welcome center on another whole level. Lots of things you can purchase and free brochures on things to do in Kentucky.. The massive building itself is a good reason to check it out. Kentucky is a great place to get away from all the hustle and bustle in life. The topography of Kentucky is quite simply amazing.

Michael J

2024-03

I stopped for a rest stop for myself and my pet. I'm so glad I did. The place is amazing. There is so much to look at there from various artists. If you're into gardening, birds, cooking or anything outdoors and home decorating this is definitely worth the stop.

Ava Charpentier

2024-04

I love this store! One of the only places I bought souvenirs while on a college choir tour. I also left my wallet there and they graciously shipped it back to me. Thanks for going above and beyond!

Tom W

2024-04

Very nice and clean. Interesting assortment of hand made things on display and for sale. It is worth taking the time off from driving to relax and do a little shopping or just take in all that's there.

Jon Nykamp

2024-03

This is always a 'stop along the way' but really is more like an experience we remember and look forward to repeating. They sell the most interesting, unique, great quality, beautiful artistic things. The facility is well staffed and has a good cafe offering a good variety of food and drink.

Aaron Hess

2024-03

Great clean place to stop on I75 south. They have tables outside to eat your own food at and restrooms nearby. Art gallery is a cool touch for a place to rest while traveling

Roxy Beaudet

2023-05

Tons of adorable arts and crafts to look at. Something for everyone, from jewelry, pottery, baskets and journals to paintings, metal art, food and ornaments. Really anything you're into.RV parking available! Also, we had the most delicious fried bologna sandwich and derby pie in the food court! Nice place to stretch my legs, mind and belly during a Roadtrip!

Luna Hawk

2024-05

Good place to stop and stretch along our trip. Great selection of handmade art. Picked up a couple gifts

Rebecca M.

2024-02

Awesome selection of arts and crafts from local artists/artisans. Great place to shop for gifts. They have cards, art prints, jams and sauces, soap, jewelry, candles, knick-knacks..they also sell drinks and some candies and have an in-house cafe with a small menu of food offerings. I like stopping here when I'm driving past because they also have clean bathrooms!

Blackjack Widow

2022-05

One of my favorite places to stop for a break on a roadtrip. Stellar opportunity to browse local artisans' work, purchase unique items, & great food in the cafeteria-style restaurant in the back.The portions are substantial, the food quality is fantastic & made to order, and the pricing is reasonable. Highly recommend a pit stop here for lunch on your next road trip.

Derrick McCurdy

2023-10

Kentucky resident artists display their art and crafts here. Similar to a museum, but the pieces are for sale. Most of it is quite decent, and some is rather excellent. Very welcoming atmosphere, and the gallery is larger than just the front entry. There are also some steel sculptures outside off of the outside veranda.

Barbara Deckard

2024-03

What a beautiful place to visit and look for the one of a kind piece of art. All kinds of mediums are used to create some of the most unusual art. We also ordered a huge sausage biscuit and cheese breakfast sandwich that weighed over a pound ...it was delicious. We also ordered the grilled chicken BLT wrap which has a complete salad including cucumbers! OMG! What a delicious wrap!

Kevin Frye

2023-12

Beautiful works of art from local artisans and a place to take a quick break if you're driving a distance!

Elsabe Kruger (Ouma Elsabe)

2023-05

Perfect location for a pit stop when you're on a road trip. It's next to the freeway with toilets and café on site. Beautiful arts and crafts of large selection. Quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Not suitable for young kids.

julie pack

2024-01

I have been here a number of times when passing by on road trips. I love to come in here, stretch my legs, and browse. And I typically always find something to buy (usually handmade soaps). Staff is friendly and restrooms are clean.

Bradley “Hoodly” Hood

2023-07

Great place to restroom, get something to eat, look @ Kentucky artisan crafts.Pearl & Braden are awesome staff!

heidi diener

2023-08

Absolutely beautiful hand crafted items for sale. Something for everyone. Bathrooms are always clean

Slaterson

2022-05

I adore local artisans and this place does not disappoint! I bought the loveliest pottery teapot I’ve ever seen, an adorable drawing, fantastic hand forged metalwork and a ugly and cute pottery fish head to hang on my wall not to mention local flavors of coffee and local smells of hand lotion and candles. Gifts galore for loved ones or for that special place in your own house!

Chad Tew

2024-03

This provided us with a welcome, much needed break from our travels. The Center provides food and clean restrooms with much parking. But it also is a craft store that promotes Kentucky and its artists. Gas stations are close by when you arrive or leave.

Tim Tuohey

2023-12

Very nice place. Most creations are made by local artists. They have a Cafe but it's been closed when we are there . I think it closes at 3pm. First timers could easily spend 2 to 3 hours there. They sell various jams, jellies, and chocolates.

Chris Skaliks

2023-05

Good place with some interesting art and diffently themed crafts.We were surprised that there were not many vendors.It looks enormous from the outside, and it is pretty small inside.Everything is very clean and it is a good 15 minute stop, however if you are in a hurry, I would check out other locations to spend time shopping for crafts.

Piyush Tarale

2024-01

We love to take a stop here instead of any rest area while traveling on i75. Beautiful place and worth a stop. Outdoor area looks Beautiful from Spring to Fall.

Patricia Kapusta

2024-03

Kentucky Artisan Center is one of the finest travel centers I have ever visited. We were warmly greeted by both hosts on duty and gained valuable insights about Berea and Berea College. Two unique offerings are the cafe (we only glanced at it) and the gift shop filled with spectacular works of art and craft. Restrooms are sparkling clean. The travel center is spacious. Parking is plentiful. Travel brochures and magazines abound. Well worth a stop every time we pass its exit.