KENTUCKY APPALACHIANS REGIONAL ITINERARY DAY 1 1 Mountain HomePlace , Staffordsville Peek into the one-room schoolhouse for a lesson in the “three Rs” (reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic) 1850s style. Sit in on an outdoor concert or video about early Appalachian settlers. For a souvenir, browse the hand-painted gourds. 2 Butcher Hollow/Loretta Lynn’s Homeplace, Coal Miners’ Museum , Van Lear The humble beginnings of the late “Queen of Country Music” happened in this hollow homestead wedged between two mountains – inspiration for Loretta Lynn’s songwriting. Learn more about the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” at the museum tucked in Webb’s Grocery, a former Consolidated Coal Company office that is featured in the Oscar-winning movie. 3 Sugarcamp Mountain Trails , Prestonsburg Hiking, mountain biking and horse-friendly trails. Check. Spectacular views of Dewey Lake in Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Check. A scenic place amidst the forest to embrace a slower place. You can check that, too! DAY 2 4 Ruth Hunt Candy Co. , Mt. Sterling Bourbon-soaked fondant. Rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. Buttery pecans. Ruth Hunt’s homemade Bourbon Balls aren’t the only treat here to make one weak in the knees. Chew on this Kentucky tradition, as well as the copper kettle-cooked Pulled Cream Candy. 5 Rowan County Arts Center , Morehead For a little savory after your sweet, bite into a fried green tomato sandwich from Brooklyn Belle Market, then head to the historic courthouse building where the creative and performing arts live. Warm weather brings the Maker’s Market, with arts and crafts, locally produced foods and activities for kids. 6 Downtown Shops & Museums , Morehead Boutique shop and gallery hop through downtown, including a stop at the Kentucky Folk Art Center. While on Main Street, enjoy a stroll, hike or bike along the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail as it meanders the street and into Daniel Boone National Forest. SCAN HERE to explore this region. 5 6 4 2 1 kentuckytourism.com/ explore-kentucky 3 KEY: National Parks State Resort Parks State Recreational Parks State Historic Sites Mount Sterling 859-498-8732 mtsterlingtourism.com Paintsville 606-297-1469 paintsvilletourism.com Prestonsburg West Liberty 606-886-1341, prestonsburgky.org 606-743-3330 visitwestliberty.com Owingsville/Bath County 606-674-6346 facebook.com/bathcountykytourism Pikeville/Pike County 606-432-5063 tourpikecounty.com, visitpikeville.com kentuckytourism.com 85
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