When people mention of places to visit in Kentucky, everybody thinks of the more popular areas like Louisville and Lexington, known for the horses. But there are many places in Eastern Kentucky worth seeing, especially the beauty. The beauty of the h...
Sugarcamp includes roughly 6 miles of horse-friendly, machine-built trail which provides spectacular views of Dewey Lake and the surrounding area; as well as an additional 20 miles of hand-carved, technical singletrack dedicated to mountain biking &a...
The Appalachian Center for the Arts is a dynamic space for theater, music, visual arts, and community enrichment in downtown Pikeville, KY.
Appalachian Center for the Arts Pikeville, Ky
The Dawkins Line Rail Trail is the largest rail-to-trail in the state and is open year-round.
Explore | Dawkins Line Rail Trail
Nestled among mountains and dense forests, the Fishtrap Lake area will appeal to anyone who loves boating, fishing or hiking.
Fishtrap Lake State Park, a Kentucky State Park located near Pikeville
Yatesville Lake is a 2,300-acre mountain reservoir offering the best bluegill fishing in Eastern Kentucky as well as golf and many boating opportunities.
Yatesville Lake State Park
Butcher Holler, the childhood home of Loretta Lynn, is more than just a spot on the map—it’s where the world’s most famous coal miner’s daughter took her first steps toward country music stardom.
Butcher Holler, Home of Loretta Lynn - Paintsville Tourism - Hotels, Events, Things to Do
Located in the heart of the Appalachians, this mountain resort is named for a legendary pioneer woman. The park offers rooms, cottages, multi-use trails, and a campground.
Explore | Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
The Mountain HomePlace Farm has many old cabins, animals, a church and an old school and a museum.
Mountain HomePlace - Paintsville Tourism - Hotels, Events, Things to Do
Located in Johnson County
Paintsville Lake State Park
Cave Run Lake in Morehead, Ky
Things to Do Outside | Visit Morehead-Rowan County
The course sits on 200 acres of mountain top land and offers amenities such as a pro shop, club repairs, practice green, Toptracer driving range, clubhouse and lounge.
StoneCrest Golf Course, Prestonsburg, Ky
The Hatfield and McCoy Driving Tour is a self-guided tour that includes all historic sites, both in Kentucky and West Virginia, of the feud.
Hatfield & McCoy - Visit Pikeville
Prestonsburg, Ky
Middle Creek | Historic Landmark | Reenactment - Civil War Battlefield
Daniel Boone National Forest and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area to discover ancient rock formations, a diverse ecosystem, and unspoiled beauty.
Red River Gorge: Camping, Lodging, History & More RRG Fun
Beneath the forested hills of this resort, nature has hidden many twisting caverns. This park offers lodge rooms, cottages, camping, mini golf and cave tours.
Explore | Carter Caves State Resort Park
With an elevation of 2,700 feet, Kingdom Come is Kentucky¿s highest state park. Resting near the Kentucky-Virginia border on the crest of Pine Mountain, the park offers scenic vistas second to none.
Kingdom Come State Park, a Kentucky State Park located near Big Stone Gap
Cumberland Falls, known as the "Niagara of the South," has been a natural attraction for centuries. Native Americans inhabited the area long before European settlers arrived, using it for hunting and fishing.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, a Kentucky State Park located near Corbin, London and Somerset