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Steeped in history and surrounded by a diverse range of natural beauty, Somerset is a popular destination for tourists. Given the importance of tourism to the local economy, city officials, homeowners and businesses rely on asphalt pavement to help make a good first impression on visitors and keep them coming back. Somerset residents know that asphalt pavement is fast to install and maintain, provides an extremely smooth ride, is long-lasting, looks great and is very cost-effective. Whether they need asphalt paving, crack repair, sealcoating, asphalt curbing, parking lot striping, asphalt milling, bumper blocks or any other asphalt-related service, they also know that they can count on APM for extraordinary results at affordable prices.

About Somerset
Somerset was named for the county in New Jersey that had been the home of several early settlers who first arrived in 1798. Within four years, the town had become the county seat of Pulaski County, which was formed from parts of Green and Lincoln counties in 1798.

Just west of Somerset lies the Mills Springs Battlefield, the historic site of an important battle during the Civil War. In late October, visitors enjoy the Ghost Walk, strolling a torch-lit path through the battlefield as re-enactors relate tales of the battle. A museum and visitors' center is situated next to the …show more content…

The city itself is on the edge of Pennyroyal Plateau, while the Bluegrass region lies to the north and the Eastern Kentucky Coalfield is to the east. However, one of the most popular destinations in the area is Lake Cumberland. Covering more than 65,500 acres and with over 1,250 miles of shoreline, the lake is home to two state parks. General Burnside State Park is nestled in the middle of the lake on an island, and the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is on the lake's northern shore. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, tubing, boating and other water

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