Rockcastle County

attractions

No, we don’t have a Walmart. Instead we have quaint stores with friendly workers eager to assist you and maybe even sit down and chat awhile! Hand made crafts, elegant gifts, specialty items and area souvenirs make for the perfect shopping experience.

B & M Liquidators

Household variety, odds & ends. Highway 150 towards Brodhead.

Contact: 606-256-0234

BitterSweet Cabin Village Gift Shop

Visit the museum gift shop stocked with the hand made crafts of local artisans and other unusual gift ideas. Owned and operated by the Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourist Commission, a non-profit organization. Located off I-75, exit 62, on the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center property.

Contact: 800-252-6685 or 606-256-0715
Website: bittersweetcabinvilage.com

Blings and Things

Jewelry of all types along with a wide assortment of other gift ideas.
I-75, exit 62, in the Renfro Valley Village.

Contact: 606-256-8576

Brenda’s Collectibles

Antiques & home furnishings. Downtown Mt. Vernon on Main Street.

Contact: 606-256-0982

Buffalo Spirit

Native American merchandise featuring wall decorations, paintings, jewelry, dream catchers, statues and wolf hides. Turn right on the second Doc Adams Road (road is a loop) off HWY 461 approximately four miles from the intersection of HWY 150.

Contact: 606-256-3656

C & J Nursery and Gardens

Beautiful flowers for all seasons in a scenic setting. Located just off I-75, exit 62, on US 25 N.

Contact: 606-256-2990

Candy Land

Candies, fudge, smoothies and shakes.
I-75, exit 62, in the Renfro Valley Village.

Contact: 606-256-8034

Church Street Art Gallery & Studio

Paintings, stained glass and instructional classes
I-75, exit 62 in downtown Mt. Vernon on Church Street

Contact: Joanne 606-256-5404 or Janine 606-308-2508

Country Music Store

Find your favorite CD’s and tapes of today’s hits and hard to find classics of yesterday in this original old Country Store building. In early days this store was located on Highway 25 and the back of the store was used for radio broadcasting. Located off I-75, exit 62, in the Renfro Valley Village.

Contact: 606-256-2638

Cox Hardware

Third generation family owned and operated business since 1907. Wooden counters, selected antique merchandise and family “treasures” accent the uniqueness of this vintage hardware store. A step back in time is immediately felt upon entering the store where the friendly atmosphere generated by a slower pace brings back childhood memories for those longing for a break from the fast pace mega stores. Located on Main Street, downtown Mt. Vernon.

Contact: 606-256-2815

Dogwood Gifts and Crafts and Greenhouses

Local crafts in an unique cabin setting. Enjoy the view and peaceful rest on the front porch surrounded by lovely flower gardens. You’ll be amazed at the wide variety of plants in our four greenhouses. We have vegetable plants, bedding plants hanging baskets. Be sure to see how the plants get started in our starter greenhouse. Produce also available in season. Located off I-75, exit 62, north on US 25 and onto HWY 3275.

Contact: 606-256-3007

Down Home in the Valley Gift Shop

Located in Renfro Valley Village. Shoes, housewares, candles, baby gifts and more

Contact: 606-256-2638

Four Seasons Gifts

Located in Renfro Valley Village. Hand made wooden crafts and Christmas trees and a wide variety of unique gifts for all seasons.

Contact: 606-256-0277

The Grist Mill

Something for everyone. Hand dipped ice cream, Amish baked goods, scented bears, wide variety of chicken motif collectibles, primitive country gifts, caramel apple wedges, old fashioned lemonade and shake ups and fresh ground stone meal. Located off I-75, exit 62, in the Renfro Valley Village.

Contact: 606-256-1099

Heavenly Hopes Books and Gifts

Angels, figurines, bibles, CD’s, tapes and more.
Located in downtown Mt. Vernon on Williams Street next to Jack’s Pro Hardware.

Contact: 606-256-3514

Heritage Crafts

Fabrics, quilt kits, quilt tops and assessories.
HWY 461 towards Somerset.

Contact: 606-256-9077

Hilltop Produce Market

Home grown vegetables and fruits sure to please local folks and tourists. Also featuring sorghum and jams.
Located off I-75, exit 59, on US 25 next to Lumber King.

Contact: 606-256-3773

Jim’s Furniture & Appliances

Antiques and collectibles. Downtown Mt. Vernon on Main Street.

Contact: 606-256-3507

Keepsake Shop

Antiques and collectibles
I-75, exit 62 on US 25 N.

Contact:

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum Gift Shop

Visit the museum gift shop where you’ll find logo souvenirs, musical instruments of all types, songbooks and much more. Housed in the original riding stables of John Lair, founder of Renfro Valley, on US 25 just off I-75, exit 62.

Contact: 877-356-3263 or 606-256-1000

Website: kymusichalloffame.com

Linda’s Variety Shop

Antiques, collectibles and furniture. Downtown Mt. Vernon on West Main Street.

Contact: 606-256-8158

Mt. Vernon Mini-Mall

A wide range of gifts. Downtown Mt. Vernon on Williams Street.

Contact: 606-875-9663

Olde Thyme Primitives

Offers handmade primitive home decor. Specializing in recycling wool coats to make a one of a kind gift such as stuffed snowman, Santa, rabbit, sheep, wall hanging, pillow, table runner and ornament just to name a few. Handmade primitive candles can be found, hand-dipped, molded pillars or even in a recycled jar. Located in the Renfro Valley Village. Come by and see Donna to experience the primitive feel of Olde Thyme Primitives. Member of the Sheltowee Artisans Guild.

Contact: 606-256-0520 or oldethymeprim@hotmail.com

Polly Hiatt House

Hand dipped ice cream, fudge, quilts, candles, jams, jellies, sorghum, molasses, handmade crafts and souvenirs. On Hummel Road in Renfro Valley.

Contact: 606-256-1000

Renfro Valley Country Market

Robinson country hams, produce, jams, jellies, antiques, quilts and crafts. Gift baskets available for the holidays. On Hummel Road in Renfro Valley.

Contact: 606-256-0900

Rockcastle River Trading Company

Your destination for defining design, style and elegance to your home and garden. A trip to the store is more than just a shopping jaunt. It’s a stroll through an herb garden, losing yourself under the arched umbrella of roses and discovering ways to accentuate your own surroundings.
Located off I-75 at exit 49 on US 25, or a leisurely drive down US 25 south past Livingston on the left just before the Laurel County bridge.

Contact: 606-843-0854

Saylor’s Furniture

New and used furniture, antiques & collectibles. Downtown Mt. Vernon on Lovell Lane

Contact: 606-256-4000

Sigmon Farms

You’ll love our homegrown produce. We have peppers, zucchini, okra, melons, green beans, corn, tomatoes and strawberries. Our greenhouses are full of vegetable plants, annual flowers and hanging baskets. Don’t miss the fall pumpkin picking and molasses making the second weekend in October! I-75, exit 62 north on US 25 and just off HWY 3275.

Contact: 606-256-2781

Thompson’s Music Store

Instruments and musical accessories. Downtown Mt. Vernon on West Main Street.

Contact: 606-256-3819

Valley Christian Bookstore and T-Shirt Shop

Bibles, discounted books and T-shirts. Located off I-75, exit 62, in the Renfro Valley Village.

Contact: 606-256-0732

Valley Treasures Flea Market Antiques & Collectibles

Quality used furniture, glassware (Fenton, Depression), Jewelry (costume, sterling & gold), Pottery, Antiques, Collectibles (knives, coins, baskets, dolls, clocks), Cell phone accessories, Avon, Home Decor & gift items. Booths and showcase space available. Owners are Tony & Jackie Mahaffey. Open daily 10am-6pm. Located off I-75, exit 62, on US 25 just past the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.

Contact: 606-256-0021

Email: mahaffejr@windstream.net

Vi’s Antique & Variety

A variety of antiques including glassware, oil lamps, lanterns, metal kitchen bakeware plus crystal collectibles and dye cast Nascar items. If you are staying in the area you won’t want to miss stopping in for some of the items you may have left behind as Vi’s has a mini-general store sure to have just want you need. Located off I-75, exit 62, in the Renfro Valley Village.

Contact: 606-256-9126