GATEWAY REGIONAL ARTS CENTER , Mt. Sterling More than just an arts center, this regional arts hub presents an array of creative and cultural programming: exhibits featuring internationally renowned artists, Broadway-caliber live performances and arts opportunities in dance, music, theater, visual arts, foodways, literary arts and digital arts. THE EAST KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER AND VARIA PLANETARIUM , Prestonsburg Get immersed in a starry, starry sky via a 40-foot dome with state-of-the-art projectors at this planetarium located on Big Sandy Community and Technical College’s campus. Guests will discover exhibit halls with hands-on activities and laser-light music shows, too. HILLBILLY TRAILS , Pike County Calling all adrenaline junkies: Bring your ATVs, UTVs, Jeeps, dirt bikes and bicycles to the Hillbilly Trails for rugged rides ranging from easy to extreme and offering sweeping views of the Pine and Appalachian Mountains. YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK , Louisa There’s a whole lot to write home about at Yatesville Lake State Park: scenic boat-in and hike-in lakeside camping; boat rentals; an accessible fishing jetty and lagoon at Yatesville Marina; an 18-hole golf course with mountain views; hiking, including an accessible nature trail; birding; and eagle viewing. Four musts The Mill AKY, Ashland Treasures on Main, Paintsville Elliott County Fiddler’s Convention, July, Sandy Hook Grab a Bite: Stop & Shop: Magical Moments: Local Heritage & Culture: School Bus Bridge on Prestonsburg Passage Rail Trail, Prestonsburg Photos from top: Loretta Lynn's Homeplace, Van Lear; Prestonsburg Passage Rail Trail, Prestonsburg Kentuckytourism.com/KentuckyAppalachians 59
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