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Festivals
Mountain Heritage Festival
The Letcher County Mountain Heritage Festival was first celebrated in 1982. MHF is held the fourth weekend in September in downtown Whitesburg.
Haymond Homecoming McRoberts Reunion Isom Days Jenkins Homecoming Days Neon Days Blackey Day Seedtime on the Cumberland Levitt AMP Whitesburg Music Series Visit Letcher County Tourism’s website
https://www.discoverletcher.com
to keep up with the latest events in Letcher County.
Named for Kentucky Governor Robert P. Letcher, this Eastern Kentucky county was formed in 1842 from parts of Perry and Harlan counties. In 1850, the population of Letcher County was 2,450. In 2019, the population had grown to 22,295.
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Once known as Summit City, Whitesburg is nestled along the North Fork of the Kentucky River. The county seat of Letcher, Whitesburg is named in honor of Daugherty White, a legislator from Clay County who lobbied for the establishment of Letcher County. It was founded in 1842 on 10 acres of land donated by Hiram Hogg, who is credited for building the first house in Whitesburg. Nathaniel Collins, the first Letcher County judge, is thought to have laid out the town and sold the first lots. Whitesburg was incorporated in 1876.
Main Street in the early 1900s.
Fleming _Neon
Located on Wrights Fork about eight miles northeast of Whitesburg, Fleming-Neon started out as two towns. Fleming was established in 1913 and Neon was incorporated in 1917. Named for George W. Fleming, the first president of Elkhorn Coal Company, Fleming was where the mine was located. Neon was the trading center for nearby coal towns. Neon, known in the early 1900s as Chip, is said to have gotten its name after a train conducter would holler for people climbing aboard the train to “knee on.” Fleming and Neon merged in 1977 during its municipal incorporation by the state assembly.
Italian Stonemasons Leave Mark on Whitesburg
Italians migrated to Whitesburg in the 1910s bringing with them their unique stonemasonry skills that hadn’t been seen in this area. Several buildings, retaining walls and bridges built by Italian stonemasons are still part of Whitesburg architecture today. The boot of Italy formed by pieces of stone in the 1930s remains visible on the outside wall of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Also pictured below are The Methodist Church and a bridge in Upper Bottom.
Jenkins
Named for George C. Jenkins, a director of Consolidation Coal Company, Jenkins was once a model mining community. It was founded in 1911 on land purchased by Consolidation Coal Company. The land was part of 100,000 acres of land located in Floyd, Pike and Letcher counties previously owned by Northern Coal and Coke Company. Like most eastern Kentucky towns established in the early 1900s, Jenkins was built to house coal miners and coal company employees. The coal company even built hospitals and schools. A fifth of the 1,000 homes built had extra amenities — fireplaces, porches, pantries and electricity. To keep up wth the demand of building homes and businesses, nine sawmills and two brickyards were located in Jenkins. To transport building supplies, a temporary narrow-gauge railroad was built across Pine Mountain to Virginia. The town temporarily relied on a dynamo to generate electricty. Once buisnesses and land were for sale, the city’s government was established. Consolidated Coal Company supplied Jenkins with its own marshals to enforce the law. On January 9, 1912, Jenkins was incorporated as a sixth-class city. Consolidation Coal Company sold Jenkins to Bethlehem Steel in 1956. The mine closed in 1988.
Model Coal Town
Pictured above is the one-lane blue bridge entering into Blackey. C.B. Caudill Store owned by the late Joe and Gaynelle Begley was once a booming business in Blackey.
Blackey In 1908, Jim Brown established a post office on Elk Creek, naming it after his brother Joseph "Blackey" Brown. Pictured above is an old theater room at Calvary Campus. Stuart Robinson School is pictured below. The Lexington and Eastern Railroad laid railroad tracks through Blackey in November 1912 to access massive coal deposits. By the late 1920s, Blackey was a bustling, modern city. Stuart Robinson School, a Presbyterian settlement school, was erected in 1913 and was in operation until 1957. The property is now Calvary Campus Mission Retreat Center. Blackey Coal Company was established in 1917 constructing 30 houses and employing 80 miners. A flash flood devastated Blackey in May 1927. The North Fork of the Kentucky River rose 18 feet in an hour, killing 26 people in Letcher County. Two fires within that next year destroyed the business district. Blackey State Bank failed and the booming town ended with the Great Depression. In 2021, Blackey’s population is 150.
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Pictured to the left is the Indian Bottom Church, the first church established in Letcher Couty. Established in 1810, 20 Regular Baptists met at the home of Isaac Whitaker, near a bottom known as Indian Bottom because Native Americans had camped there and artifacts were found. This church building was built in 1902.
A scene of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was filmed at the Doermann Memorial Presbyterian Church in Blackey. The 1980 movie portraying the life of country music singer Loretta Lynn starred Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones.
Photo courtesy of Thomas Biggs.
Bad Branch Falls
606-633-0362 State Nature Preserve KY-932, Eolia
This spectacular 60-foot waterfall located on Bad Branch State Nature Preserve is a must see. Taking you through an old timber hall road built in the 30’s or 40’s, the hike to Bad Branch Falls is a little over a mile (one way) and takes close to 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace. It is categorized as a moderate hike because it requires climbing over rocks and walking around small ledges. During the winter, ice along the trail can also make hiking somewhat dangerous.
Photo courtesy of Thomas Biggs.
High Rock Take a hike! Up for a challege? Hike the High Rock Loop Trail to the crest of Pine Mountain. This extremely strenuous 7.5-mile hike has several uphill elevation changes and is located nearly two miles north of Bad Branch Falls. Near the top of the trail, climb up steep areas with rock outcrop. High Rock’s steep ridge of sandstone gives all who pursue its beauty an unparalleled 180-degree view with the City of Whitesburg in the valley, the Cumberland Plateau on the horizon and Virginia’s coalfields beyond the tree line to the south. High Rock is the second highest point on the Highland section of the Pine Mountain Trail and is part of the Appalachian Mountains, which are the oldest mountains in the world. This trail joins in with the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, which will stretch over 110 miles when completed.
Interested in a guided hike? Call Letcher County Tourism at 606-634-1814 to schedule a hike.
Spring in the Mountains
Photos courtesy of Thomas Biggs.
High sandstone cliffs, giant hemlock pines and different types of rock formations are situated throughout the Bad Branch State Nature Preserve. The 2,639 acre nature preserve is home to more than 30 species of flora and fauna including Kentucky’s only known nesting pair of common ravens.
Little Shepherd Trail
Kentucky Highway 1679, better known as Little Shepherd Trail (LST), is a lightly traveled, one lane, blacktopped road covering 14 miles in Letcher County leading to the Black Bear Shelter at Kingdom Come State Park in Harlan County. LST continues 24 miles to US 421. Driving across Little Shepherd Trail a is must when visiting Letcher County — especially in October with fall foliage.
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail is a 42 mile long, unfinished trail stretching from Jellico, Tennessee into Kentucky and Virginia. It is currently divided into three sections, with the Highlands section cutting through Letcher County. This is an excellent hike for the more adventurous outdoorsman who is looking for a challenge with great rewards.
Photo courtesy of Patricia Bentley.
Reserve an overlook for a special occassion at https://www.discoverletcher.com/campgrounds
Pine Mountain and Jenkins Overlooks
Pine Mountain and Jenkins Overlooks are easily accessible to enjoy breathtaking views of Letcher County. The Pine Mountain Overlooks are located on US 119 and the Jenkins Overlook is located on US 23 on the Kentucky/Virginia border.
Book a shelter, RV slip or camping site online at https://www.discoverletcher.com/fish-pond-lake
Fishpond Lake 606-634-1814 475 Fish Pond Dr, Jenkins fishing • camping • canoeing kayaking • ATV trails RV hookup rentals Fishpond Lake is a pristine man-made lake located one mile west of Payne Gap off U.S. 119 in Jenkins, Kentucky. Once the site of a mining camp, the valley was dammed and flooded in 1961 to create this shining centerpiece of the 895-acre Little Laurel Park. The lake is home to freshwater jellyfish, a resident trout population, bass, catfish and other Kentucky species. Petroleum-powered boat engines are prohibited, but at 45 acres, the lake is small enough for boaters to traverse easily with electric motors or oars.
Photo courtesy of Thomas Biggs.
ATV Trails Fishpond Lake is home to 22 miles of potential ATV trails and will eventually become a trail head.
Orange jewelweed, Impatiens capensis, touch-me-not
Lilley Cornett Woods 606-633-5828 91 Lilley Cornett Branch Rd, Skyline Lilley Cornett Woods is a beautiful, old growth forest (meaning that the land hasn’t been touched by man for 200 years) spanning 644 acres, with 250 acres of old growth. Because of its incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, Lilley Cornett Woods is a hub for ecological research. According to Eastern Kentucky University, more than 530 species of flowering plants and an estimated 700 breeding pairs of birds are present. A variety of small mammals, amphibians and reptiles also call Lilley Cornett Woods home. To visit Lilley Cornett Woods, call 606-633-5828 to schedule a three-hour or six-hour guided tour. Photos courtesy of Lilley Cornett Woods.
American or Wild plum Prunus americana
Eggs of field sparrow Spizella pusilla.
Rhododendron maximum
Tulip tree, tulip poplar or Liriodendron tulipifera
Roundleaf fire pink, Silene rotundifolia
Tanglewood Trail
Photo courtesy of Tiffany Craft.
Tanglewood Trail is a pedestrian and bike trail traveling mostly along an abandoned railway bed and parallel with the Kentucky River in Whitesburg. The downtown section of Tanglewood Trail continues alongside the river bank through a residential area until it enters downtown Whitesburg via East Main Street and connects to the existing walking and biking trail to West Whitesburg. This leg of the trail is primarily flat and accessible to families and those with disabilities.
Coming soon The trail will be extended with the opening up of an old CSX tunnel located below the entrance to the Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Country Music Highway US Route 23
David A. Zegeer Coal & Railroad Museum 606-832-4676 102 Main Street, Jenkins
Located in a restored train station in downtown Jenkins, the David A. Zegeer Coal & Railroad Museum contains railroad and mining tools, scrip and photographs of coal mining. The museum depicts the history of Jenkins and Consolidated Coal Company.
Letcher County Veterans Memorial Museum 606-632-9020 360 Main Street, Whitesburg
The Letcher County Veterans Memorial Museum contains an extensive collection of military uniforms worn by veterans of Letcher County as well weapons and other memorbilia. A main battle tank is located near the museum building.
Gary Stewart (1944 - 2003)
Described by Time magazine as the “king of honkytonk, Gary Stewart was an American musician and songwriter born in Jenkins. His biggest single “She’s Actin’ Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles) topped the US country singles chart in 1975.
City of Whitesburg Letcher County Farmers' Market June - October
Saturdays 9 a.m. - noon
June - August
Thursdays 4 - 7 p.m. Veterans Memorial Parking Lot 100 E Main St., Whitesburg
SouthDown Farm SouthDown Farm is a small, family-owned farm in Ermine. The Long family enjoys small scale agricultural projects such as growing vegetables, flowers & herbs; raising chickens, turkeys and bees; tapping maple sap and evaporating it into syrup; and growing, drying and grinding stone ground cornmeal.
www.southdownky.com Photos courtesy of SouthDown Farm.
Appalshop 606-633-0108 91 Madison Ave. Founded in 1969 as a War on Poverty project, the Appalachian Film Workshop was started by a partnership between the Office of Economic Opportunity and the American Film Institute. Five years later, the project evolved into Appalshop, a nonprofit establishing itself as a hub of filmmaking in Appalachia. As a media, arts and education center, Appalshop has produced more than 100 films documenting coal mining, the environment, culture and the economy. Appalshop also produces theater, music, spoken-word recordings, photography, multimedia, and books. (Wikipedia)
Valley of the Winds Art Gallery 606-633-8652 or 606-335-9435 2356 Hwy 806, Eolia Jeff and Sharman Chapman-Crane operate the Valley of the Winds Art Gallery in Eolia. Jeff Chapman-Crane’s art focuses on Appalachian culture, especially portraits of mountain people. Chapman-Crane is a four-time finalist in the Artists Magazine’s annual portrait competition. He was also the illustrator for the children’s book, “Ragsale.
Letcher County Recreation Center (606) 633-7027 1505 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg The Letcher County Recreation Center has a large weight lifting and fitness area on the second floor over looking a multipurpose gymnasium with three basketball/volleyball courts. The 44,000-square-foot building also includes a six-lane bowling alley and a two-story children’s playground with party rooms.
Swimming Pools
Jenkins City Pool (606) 832-0225 229 Lakeside Drive
Whitesburg City Pool (606) 633-3713 329 Parks St
Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come Outdoor Drama 606-832-1453 444 Amphitheatre Road, Jenkins
Raven Rock Golf Course 606-219-4499 586 Golf Course Lane, Jenkins www.ravenrockgolfcourse.com Raven Rock Golf Course is one of the most gorgeous, scenic golf courses in Kentucky. This 18-hole public course, nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, offers unforgettable views, a clubhouse with expanded facilities and a full-service restaurant — The Pine.
In the 1970's, the drama based on John Fox Jr.'s book, "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come", was held in Letcher County until it lost its venue. After many years of missing this drama, the Cumberland Mountains Arts & Crafts Council decided to bring it back. The main character, Chad Buford, became John Fox's symbol for Appalachian courage during the cruelties of 19th Century poverty, the agonies of a divided Kentucky during the Civil War and the period when a ravaged South looked toward the West for a hope that would be bought at a terrible price. This famous novel has rarely been out of print for a century. The play by Appalachian playwright Fern Overbey Hilton is based on John Fox, Jr.'s book, "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come". The score of traditional music was written by Emily McCamy with percussion inventions by Gabe Anderson.
Motorsports Backroads of Appalachia 423-293-1712 107 Depot Loop, Lynch
Backroads of Appalachia is a nonprofit organization that has designated numerous riding trails for motorcycles, Jeeps and sports cars. The Slingshot extends from Letcher County over Pine Mountain to beautiful Kingdom Come State Park.
Mountain Motorsports Park 606-335-3915 56 Racetrack Hollow Road, Isom
Mountain Motorsports is a drag and dirt racing facility located in Isom. Check out Eastern Kentucky’s racing destination.
The Kentucky Adventure Tour (KAT) The Kentucky Adventure Tour is a challenging 1,000 mile, self-guided dirt, gravel and paved loop around Eastern Kentucky for street legal adventure/ dual sport motorcycles and 4x4’s. There are many different skill level trails that are made for a range of machines that include but is not limited to motorbikes, ATVs, Jeeps, trucks, etc.
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Photo courtesy of Jennifer Honeycutt.
The Stables at Creekside Glen & Shekinah Village 606-589-6910 606-446-6005 366 Pay Lake Rd, Partridge www.meridzo.com
The Stables at Creekside Glen is a horse ministry in Partridge providing riding lessons, week-long camps, trail rides and wagon rides. In the Helping Horse program, a horse is utilized to work with people who have disabilities or special needs. Shekinah Village is a 35 acre youth camp, and retreat center also located on Pay Lake Road in Partridge. Fishing is permitted only with a cabin rental.
Shop Local Annie’s Frugal Finery 606-633-4829 169 Jenkins Rd., Whitesburg Aunt Bea’s Variety 1305 Hwy 119 North, Whitesburg
Mountain Vendors Mall 606-633-2622 50 Tyler Lane, Whitesburg Neon Vendors Mall 606-855-7200 3058 KY Hwy 805, Neon Old Mill Vendors Mall 606-633-6455 7577 Hwy 15, Whitesburg
Beautiful Chaos 606-371-2045 9448 Hwy 805, Jenkins
Pine Mountain Bridal 606-634-2447 1181 Hwy 119 North, Whitesburg
Bow Barn Gifts & Antiques (606) 634-7688 4526 Hwy 7 South, Letcher
Pine Mountain Grill & Gifts 606-633-1183 45 Hwy 119 South, Whitesburg
Deana’s Designs 606-633-7477 4643 Hwy 15 Dry Fork Plaza, Dry Fork
Roundabout Music Company 606-633-5030 357 Main St., Whitesburg www.roundabout-music.com
Deb’s Place 606-634-1195 2514 Hwy 15, Whitesburg Delana’s Little Shoppe 606-335-0037 4625 Hwy 7 South, Letcher Gwen’s Country Attic 606-233-1361 411 KY-7, Jeremiah Isom Vendors Mall 606-633-8371 81 Isom Plaza, Isom
Route 7 Artisan Fellowship 606-634-7688 2381 Hwy 7 South, Jeremiah Southern Bliss 606-633-0016 47 Hwy 119 South, Whitesburg The Cozy Corner 606-633-9637 127 Main St., Whitesburg
John B. Adams Store 606-633-4306 72 Isom Drive, Isom
The Window Box Cottage 606-634-5078 589 Isom Drive, Isom
Lisa’s Treasure Chest 606-633-0760 84 East Main St., Whitesburg
Vintage Rose Boutique 606-821-5025 298 A Main Street, Whitesburg
Kentucky Mist Moonshine Distillery
Kentucky Mist is a craft distillery located in downtown Whitesburg. Born from a deep heritage of distilling spirits in Eastern Kentucky, the owners take pride in distilling every drop of alcohol used in their products and using only whole fruit in their flavored moonshine for the most genuine taste.
www.kentuckymist.com Photos courtesy of Kentucky Mist Moonshine.
606-633-8886 128 East Main Street
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Whole Cranberries Infused with whole cranberries for the most genuine taste. Each bottle contains 1 lb. of cranberries
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Dining Black Bear Pizzeria & Country Store 606-633-5128 117 Willow Dr., Mayking Pizza/Diner
Black Sheep Bakery 971-867-4337 2514 KY-317 #2, Jackhorn Pizza/Bakery
Bubba’s Drive-In 606-855-7989 3028 Hwy 805, Neon
Savor the tastes of Letcher County at these locally owned and operated restaurants and drive-ins.
Holcomb’s Custard Stand 606-633-5246 584 Isom Dr., Isom American Diner
Joe Pack’s Drive-In & Chicken 606-633-4209 85 Hwy 1148, Isom American Diner
Jumbo House
606-633-8388 94 Whitesburg Plaza, Whitesburg Chinese Cuisine
American Diner
Coal City Coffee
606-212-1116 9599 Hwy 805, Jenkins Coffee Shop
Dairy Hut
606-633-0561 500 Hwy 119 North, Whitesburg American Diner
Giovanni’s Pizza
606-832-4601 9485 Hwy 805, Jenkins Pizza/Subs
Heritage Kitchen
606-536-5055 260 Main St., Whitesburg Southern American Cuisine
Paco’s Mexican Restaurant
606-212-1237 229 Lake Side Dr., Jenkins 606-403-1280 272 Main Street, Whitesburg Mexican Cuisine • Full Bar
Paradise Pizza 606-633-4050 9299 KY-15, Isom Pizza/Delivery
Pine Mountain Grill & Gifts 606-633-1183 45 Hwy 119 South, Whitesburg Southern American Cuisine
Dining Sazon Mexican Restaurant
606-633-3478 704 State Hwy 2034, Whitesburg Mexican Cuisine • Full Bar
Sazon Steakhouse
180 Parkway Plaza Loop, Whtesburg Tex-Mex/Steakhouse • Full Bar
StreetSide Grill & Bar 606-633-0444 203 Main St., Whitesburg American Bar Food • Full Bar
Summit City on Main
606-536-5021 214 Main St., Whitesburg American Bar Food • Full Bar
The General Store at Creek Crossing
606-589-4414 469 State Hwy 3073, Partridge General Store/Diner
The Pine Restaurant & Bar
606-219-4499 586 Golf Course Lane, Jenkins American Cuisine • Full Bar
Centers of the Communities Cowan Community Center 606-633-3187 81 Sturgill Branch, Whitesburg
Cowan Community Center is part of the nonprofit organization, Cowan Community Action Group. The Cowan Community Center started in 1964. The center offers the following programs: Grow Appalachia, Cowan Creek Mountain Music School, a Head Start Center, a Community Theater, Cowan Homemakers, the Leadership Development Program and Christmas on the Creek.
Carcassonne Community Center
Square Dance Road, Carcassonne The square dance and sewing circle have been taking place at Carcassonne Community Center since the War on Poverty in 1964. Carcassonne Square Dance is the longest-running square dance in Kentucky. It is held the second Saturday of every month, March - November (Except third Saturday in October).
Hemphill Community Center 606-671-7023 KY Hwy 317, Jackhorn
Home of the Letcher County Coal Miner’s Monument, this community center is located in the old Hemphill Grade School building on the Coal Miner's Highway.
971-867-4337 2514 HWY 317 • Jackhorn, KY 41825 old world style artisan breads, sweets, savory items, soups, salads, woodfired pizza, & calzones Black Sheep Bakery is a community social enterprise located at Hemphill Community Center. Lost Lamb Productions presents local crafts, cottage industry endeavors and other local enterprises with a place to market wares. Business Hours: 4:30 - 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturdays
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Sazon Mexican Restaurant 606-633-3478 704 Highway 2034 Whitesburg, KY 41858
wings, sandwiches, appetizers 8 beers on tap Order online at streetsideky.com Curbside pickup available
606-633-0444
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606-536-5021 214 Main Street • Whitesburg www.summitonmain.com
AirbnBs
When you stay at one of our local Airbnbs, you can rest assured you will be taken care of with the best in southern hospitality.
The Farmhouse 8 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 2 baths
Whitesburg
The Junction
Blue Roof Cottage
The Junction 2
Brown Elk Cabin
The Potting Shed
Cowan Creek Cottage
The Salyers House
Downtown Stu Stu Studio
Neon
6 guests, 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
8 guests, 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, 3 baths
4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
2 guests, studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Main Street Studio 4 guests, studio, 1 bed, 1 bath
Texas Avenue
6 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Texas Avenue Cottage A 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath Cowan Creek Cottage
6 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath
2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath
12 guests 6 beds, 6.5 baths
Black Bear Cabin 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Lazy Bear Cabin 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
The Quillen House 6 guests, 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, 2 baths Black Bear Cabin
Partridge Creekside Cottage 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 5 beds, 2 baths
Hay’s Lodge
4 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Johnson Lodge
Creekside Cottage Four cabins are available for rent at Shekinah Village in Partridge. Each cabin has a full kitchen, living room, dining area and deck with a lovely view of Pay Lake. All cabins include linens and house cleaning. For larger groups, stay in a bunkhouse that can sleep up to 31 guests. To reserve a cabin, call the Shekinah Village office at 606-446-6005.
606-855-7968 193 Seco Dr., Seco Highland Winery resides in the beautifully restored South East Coal Co building. The wine is made from grapes in the vineyards surrounding the property with no added sugar. The Bed & Breakfast offers eight guest rooms and two additional bungalows near the winery.
4 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath
Lawson Lodge
4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath
Riley Lodge
4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath
Seco Bed & Breakfast Highland Winery
Attractions Near Letcher County Kentucky
Virginia
Floyd County
Dickenson County
Harlan County
Scott County
The Portal Benham Schoolhouse Inn
Wise County
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Stonecrest Golf Course Mountain Arts Center (The MAC)
Kingdom Come State Park Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area Black Mountain Thunder Zipline
Dr. Ralph Stanley’s Museum John Fannagan Dam Lake Birch Knob Tower
Creation Kingdom Zoo Natural Tunnel State Park Scott County Park & Golf Course
Knott County
Mountain Rose Vineyard Winery Spearhead ATV Trials Southwest Virginia Museum State Park High Knob Mountain/Flag Rock Trails Devil’s Bathtub Sugar Hill Cidery
Perry County
West Virginia
Johnson County
Butcher Holler, Home of Loretta Lynn US 23 Country Music Highway Museum Mountain Home Place
Knott County Mine Made Adventure Park Knott County Trail Rides (Horse)
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Challenger Learning Center
Pike County
Hatfields & McCoys historical sites Breaks Interstate Park Appalachian Wireless Arena
Logan County
Hatfield & McCoy ATV Trails Chief Logan State Park Devil’s Den Motorcycle Routes
Whether you enjoy hiking the Appalachian Mountains, ATV adventures, horseback riding, fishing, listening to great music or eating homemade southern cooking, Letcher County is the place for you.
https://www.discoverletcher.com
606-634-1814 letchertourism@gmail.com 30 Childers Road, Suite A, Whitesburg, KY 41858