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10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Kentucky

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Joe’s Drive Inn & Chicken, Isom, KY

Considered a fast food chicken joint by the locals, Joe’s Drive Inn & Chicken is THE place to get some of the best southern fried chicken in the area. Team that up with a butterscotch…
Considered a fast food chicken joint by the locals, Joe’s Drive Inn & Chicken is THE…

The 10 Best Museums in Kentucky!

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Kentucky Coal Museum, Benham, KY

Truly exploring the history of Appalachia and Eastern Kentucky requires understanding the impacts of coal mining in that region, and visitors to the Kentucky Coal Museum in Benham can do just that.…
Truly exploring the history of Appalachia and Eastern Kentucky requires understanding the impacts…

Kentucky's Coolest Hotels

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Benham Schoolhouse Inn, Benham, KY

Once used as a schoolhouse for the children of coal miners in eastern Kentucky, the Benham Schoolhouse Inn in Benton, Kentucky, now serves as a hotel for travelers to the area, but it retains the…
Once used as a schoolhouse for the children of coal miners in eastern Kentucky, the Benham…

Kentucky's 10 Best Live Theater Venues

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Jenny Wiley Theatre, Prestonsburg, KY

Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, is a great place for outdoor entertainment, opened since 1964. Located in rural Kentucky, Jenny Wiley Theatre is puts on several live theater…
Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, is a great place for outdoor entertainment, opened…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Kentucky!

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Dawkins Line Rail Trail

The 18-mile Dawkins Line Rail Trail extends from Johnson County to Magoffin County in Kentucky. The trail is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders and is built along a retired railway. This…
The 18-mile Dawkins Line Rail Trail extends from Johnson County to Magoffin County in Kentucky. The…

Kentucky's Best Resorts for Families

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Buckhorn Lake State Resort, Buckhorn, KY

You’ll be in awe of the beauty provided by this 1,200-acre tree-lined lake when you stay at Buckhorn Lake State Resort in Buckhorn, Kentucky. If you’re looking for a great place to take…
You’ll be in awe of the beauty provided by this 1,200-acre tree-lined lake when you stay at…

The 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in Kentucky!

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Holliday Farm & Garden, Hazard, KY

Holliday Farm & Garden in Hazard offers a huge patch full of every pumpkin and gourd you'll need to create the perfect fall display. A trip to the farm on one of its Family Farm Days in the fall…
Holliday Farm & Garden in Hazard offers a huge patch full of every pumpkin and gourd you'll…

Kentucky's Best Breakfast Spots

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Red River Rockhouse, Campton, KY

The best pancakes in Kentucky can be found at Red River Rockhouse. Their pancakes are made from scratch with all the love of the natural world. Red River Rockhouse was listed as one of the best 50…
The best pancakes in Kentucky can be found at Red River Rockhouse. Their pancakes are made from…

The 6 Best Hot Dog Joints in Kentucky!

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Sky Bridge Station, Pine Ridge, KY

Sky Bridge Station is a great hot dog joint just outside of the Red River Gorge in Pine Ridge, Kentucky. It is a favorite spot for rock climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. You can…
Sky Bridge Station is a great hot dog joint just outside of the Red River Gorge in Pine Ridge,…

Best Guided Tours in Kentucky

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Red River Gorge Zipline Tour, Campton, KY

The beautiful Red River Gorge is the setting for this popular zipline tour attraction that’s rated the area’s top adventure. Expert guides will take you on an adrenaline-rushing ride 300…
The beautiful Red River Gorge is the setting for this popular zipline tour attraction that’s…
Best Things In & Around Thornton, KY
10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Kentucky

Joe’s Drive Inn & Chicken, Isom, KY

Featured in 10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Kentucky
Considered a fast food chicken joint by the locals, Joe’s Drive Inn & Chicken is THE place to get some of the best southern fried chicken in the area. Team that up with a butterscotch… Read More
The 10 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Kentucky

Benham Schoolhouse Inn, Benham, KY

Featured in The 10 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Kentucky
Once used as a schoolhouse for the children of coal miners in eastern Kentucky, the Benham Schoolhouse Inn in Benton, Kentucky, now serves as a hotel for travelers to the area, but it retains the… Read More
The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Kentucky!

Dawkins Line Rail Trail

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Kentucky!
The 18-mile Dawkins Line Rail Trail extends from Johnson County to Magoffin County in Kentucky. The trail is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders and is built along a retired railway. This… Read More
Kentucky's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Jenny Wiley Theatre, Prestonsburg, KY

Featured in Kentucky's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!
Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, is a great place for outdoor entertainment, opened since 1964. Located in rural Kentucky, Jenny Wiley Theatre is puts on several live theater… Read More
The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Kentucky!

Buckhorn Lake State Resort, Buckhorn, KY

Featured in The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Kentucky!
You’ll be in awe of the beauty provided by this 1,200-acre tree-lined lake when you stay at Buckhorn Lake State Resort in Buckhorn, Kentucky. If you’re looking for a great place to take… Read More
The 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in Kentucky!

Holliday Farm & Garden, Hazard, KY

Featured in The 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in Kentucky!
Holliday Farm & Garden in Hazard offers a huge patch full of every pumpkin and gourd you'll need to create the perfect fall display. A trip to the farm on one of its Family Farm Days in the fall… Read More
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Portal 31

Portal 31
, Lynch, KY
In 1917 the U.S. Coal and Coke Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, built the community of Lynch, Kentucky, then the world's largest coal camp.  T... Read More

Big Sandy Heritage Center

Big Sandy Heritage Center
773 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY
The Big Sandy Heritage Center is housed in the historic railroad station in downtown Pikeville. Here you will find dozens of exhibits that portray ... Read More

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Court, Prestonsburg, KY
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park opened in 1962. The lodge is named for Andrew Jackson May, a local native and Congressman for many years. The park ha... Read More

Jenny Wiley Theatre

Jenny Wiley Theatre
121 Theatre Court, Prestonsburg, KY
Mission:"To enhance the quality of life in eastern Kentucky by providing professional theatre and exceptional educational opportunities in the perf... Read More
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