Kentucky Official Visitor's Guide 2018 • Kentucky Official Visitor's Guide 2018 • Kentucky Appalachians

What is in these hills and hollers to account for Kentucky’s prodigious homegrown music talent? Uncover the answers in a modest cabin in Van Lear, through a Country Music Heritage Hall exhibit in Ashland and at dozens of live music venues, Front Porch Pickin’ sessions and festivals along the famed Country Music Highway.

Maybe it’s the vittles. The region’s culinary prowess – stemming from a tradition of grass-fed meats, organic fruits and vegetables, and pastured eggs – is showcased on farm tours and at farmers markets, in farm-to-fork restaurants and at festivals.

And when it comes to the outdoors, there's no shortage of show-stopping sights either. See the breathtaking "Grand Canyon of the East" at Breaks Interstate Park or venture underground at Carter Caves State Resort Park.

YOU KNOW THE NAMES. LORETTA LYNN. THE JUDDS. KEITH WHITLEY. PATTY LOVELESS. DWIGHT YOAKAM. RICKY SKAGGS. TOM T. HALL. CHRIS STAPLETON.

Long known for its raw scenic beauty, this region now adds traditional music, rich history and delicious food to its repertoire.

Appetizer: Soup beans with cornbread Entrée: Salmon patties Sides: Fried potatoes, cucumbers-tomatoesonions with Italian dressing Dessert: Blackberry jam cake with caramel icing Beverage: Coffee

1.SOUP BEANS & CORNBREAD: Often a popular main dish, traditional cooked-all-day beans and warm-from-the-oven cornbread also make a great start to any meal.

2.COFFEE: Simple? Sure. But the simplest things in life are often the best, and it doesn’t get any better than a cup of piping hot coffee to wash down that jam cake.

3.BLACKBERRY JAM CAKE: Traditional to its oh-so-moist core, this combination of seedless blackberry jam combined with cocoa, sugar, raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla is an all-time favorite local indulgence.

4.CUCUMBER-TOMATO SALAD: A simple symphony of cut-up fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and onions gets bathed in Italian dressing to create a popular side salad to accompany almost any meal – or enjoy as a snack on its own.

5.SALMON PATTIES: Salmon, mayo, onion, egg, cornmeal and flour blend beautifully to create an inexpensive, yet satisfying, fried or baked entree that has been passed down for generations. Crushed saltines can provide an extra-crispy crust, too.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Rates: $ = up to $49; $$ = $50-$99; $$$ = $100-$149; $$$$ = $150 and up Rates subject to change

Additional accommodation options appear in the State Parks, Marina and Campground grids throughout this guide. For a complete list, visit www.kentuckytourism.com and click on “Places to Stay.”

CAMPGROUNDS

Additional campgrounds appear in the accommodation grids throughout this guide. For a complete list, visit www.kentuckytourism.com and click on “Places to Stay,” then “Campgrounds.”

Rates: $ = up to $30; $$ = $31 and above; (Rate is based on 18 holes with a cart)

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