6 mile looped trail, Trailhead #3, pass brickshop, where Shakers tanned leather and pumped water into the Waterhouse, rated moderate

Discover America's largest restored Shaker community, where a remarkable society, the Shakers, once flourished. Here, history and hospitality come together to create experiences guests will want to enjoy again and again. The Shakers played an important role in American religious history, developing the longest lasting communal society. Their legacy is found not only in the furniture and buildings thatremain at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, but also in their ideals of equality, peace and love. The non-profit organization offers opportunities for visitors to make memories as lasting as the Shaker story itself. Shaker Village is set on 3,000 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region. With over 40 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, combined with bird watching and wildflower observation, this National Historic Landmark is a nature lover's paradise. Equipped with 20 stalls, five large paddocks and a heated tack room, The Stables on the property offer a one-stop-shop experience for equestrians. The Nature Preserve boasts native grasses and abundant wildlife, notably Bobwhite quail, due to ongoing conservation efforts that have made it one of the most successful quail restoration projects in the Commonwealth. Located along the Kentucky River, the Dixie Belle Riverboat provides scenic cruises through the Palisades. Canoe and kayak access is available, but boats are not provided. 34 original, restored buildings remain, some which house the Museum that gives a glimpse into thelives of the religious group that once called Shaker Village home. Craft stores on the grounds provide a large selection of arts and crafts.