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Explore the Appalachian Mountains, the coal mining heritage, the folk art and the natural beauty of Eastern Kentucky. Enjoy outdoor recreation, entertainment, food and shopping in friendly small towns and state parks.
Dec 1, 2022 · Explore the eastern half of Kentucky with this weekend itinerary that includes caves, lakes, parks, and coal mining. Discover the charm and diversity of this region with attractions for all ages and interests.
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May 1, 2023 · Discover the charm, history, and culture of Eastern Kentucky, a region of the United States often overlooked by travelers. Learn about the storytelling tradition, shape note singing, swinging bridges, and natural beauty of this mountainous area.
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Begin by entering Kentucky as its natives and earliest pioneers once did – by passing through the Cumberland Gap. Then drive the modern Wilderness Road, U.S. 25, to Pine Mountain State Resort Park to take in sweeping vistas of the Cumberland highlands. Follow the Wilderness Road to the City of Corbin, home to Harland Sanders Café and Museum, where ...
Interstate 64 makes an easy entry point into the Ohio River city of Ashland. Known as the place “where coal meets iron,” it is an important industrial hub as well as a center of regional culture and history. Take in a show or just tour the magnificently restored Paramount Arts Center, one of a handful of surviving theaters built by the Paramount Pu...
Enter into Kentucky from Virginia at another historical entry point known as The Breaks, the backbone of Kentucky’s highlands. Breaks Interstate Parks straddles Breaks Canyon known as the “Grand Canyon of the South” and is accessible via U.S. 460. Breaks Canyon was carved over millions of years by the Russell Fork River, which drops more than 800 f...
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. View the Cumberland River as it passes through a scenic gorge or the waterfalls and abundant sandstone arches. 800-462-5664, bsfsry.com Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, inside the Daniel Boone National Forest the Cumberland Falls, is known as the “Niagara of the South.” 800-325-0063, parks.ky.go...
Discover the natural, cultural and historical attractions of eastern Kentucky, from Cumberland Falls to the Country Music Highway. Follow one of three suggested loops to explore the region's scenic beauty, rich heritage and toe-tapping music.
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Explore the natural beauty, culture, and history of Letcher County, a diamond among Eastern Kentucky's coal fields. Enjoy hiking, ATV, horseback riding, music, arts, winery, moonshine, and more.
Explore the natural beauty, outdoor recreation, country music heritage and folk culture of Eastern Kentucky. Find attractions, accommodations, dining and trip ideas for your visit to the Kentucky Appalachians.
