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Table of Contents
Map.........................................................4-5
Bath County.............................................6-7
Boyd County............................................8-9
Carter County......................................10-11
Elliott County............................................13
Floyd County.......................................14-15
Greenup County..................................16-17
Johnson County..................................18-19
Lawrence County.....................................22
Magoffin County.......................................23
Martin County...........................................23
Menifee County...................................26-27
Montgomery County............................28-29
Morgan County.........................................30
Pike County.........................................32-33
Rowan County.....................................36-37
Scenic Byways and Drives
Country Music Highway - US 23, National Scenic Byway, is
a tribute to Eastern Kentucky country music stars from Greenup
County to Letcher County.
Laurel Gorge/Sandy Hook Scenic Drive - KY 7 & KY 32,
scenic hiking trails, volcanic fault, unique geological formations.
Mountain Parkway Scenic Byway - The Bert T. Combs
Mountain Parkway is a beautiful drive from Winchester to
Salyersville.
Red River Gorge Loop Drive - National Byway route on
KY 11, 77, 715, & KY 15, passing thru the Nada Tunnel, an old
logging railroad tunnel, along the Red River. Over 150 natural
sandstone arches in the area and three waterfalls are in the Red
River Gorge.
Zilpo Scenic Drive - KY 211 from Salt Lick to Clear Creek
Road, (FS 129), follow signs to Zilpo (about 13 miles). Enjoy
breathtaking views of Cave Run Lake along the way, passes Clear
Creek Furnace and Tater Knob Tower.
Photography contributed by: Angie Carriere, Diana Clark, Kenny Dunn, Rita Adkins, Steve
Ratcliff, TOURSEKY - www.tourseky.com, KY Dept. of Travel & Tourism, and other outside sources.
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Featuring the Cities of:
Owingsville & Salt Lick
Owingsville/Bath County Recreation and
Tourism Commission
Owingsville, 606-674-6346
www.bathcountytourism.com
Outdoor Adventure
Cave Run Lake, 8,300 acres, 166 miles of shoreline, outstanding sailing and fishing. Cave
Run is surrounded by the northernmost part of the Daniel Boone National Forest,
2 marinas, 13 ramps, 4 campgrounds, lakeside camping, boating, fishing (bass, bluegill,
crappie, muskie), KY 801, 606-784-5624
Carrington Greens Golf Course, KY 36, 18 holes, 606-768-2100
Daniel Boone National Forest, over 500 miles of hiking, ATV, horseback riding trails,
picnic grounds, boat ramps, campgrounds and other outdoor recreation, some usage fees,
District Ranger, KY 801, Morehead, 606-784-5624, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone
Attractions
Bourbon Iron Furnace, first west of the
Alleghenies, supplied cannonballs for the War
of 1812, KY 36
Bluegrass Raceway Park, NHRA drag racing,
I-64, Exit 121, US 60, 606-674-3987
Clear Creek Iron Furnace, monument to the
1800’s mining days, KY 211, Clear Creek
Road, Salt Lick
White Sulphur ATV Trail, KY 211 to Clear
Creek Road, Salt Lick
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Events
MAY
May Day Festival, Owingsville, 606-674-6121
JUNE
4-H Horse Show, Owingsville, 606-674-6121
JULY
Bath County Horse Fair, Owingsville, 606-674-6121
Lion’s Club Horse Show, Owingsville, 606-674-2917
Accommodations
Journey’s End Lodge, 15 rooms, KY 36, 606-768-2103
Campgrounds
Cave Run Resort and Stables, KY 211, 606-683-3018
Clear Creek Campground, KY 211, 21 sites, 606-784-6428
Outpost Campground, KY 826, 50 sites, 35 primitive, 606-683-2311
Rudy’s Ranch & Horsecamp, KY 36, 50 sites, unlimited, primitive, 606-768-6544
White Sulphur Horse Camp, KY 211, 40 primitive sites, 606-784-6428
Zilpo Recreation Area, KY 211, 172 sites, 606-768-2722
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Featuring the Cities of:
Ashland & Catlettsburg
Ashland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
1509 Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101
606-329-1007 or 800-377-6249
www.visitashlandky.com
Outdoor Adventure
Armco Park, Disc Golf 606-739-4134
Diamond Links Golf Course, 18 holes, 16710 KY 3, 606-928-5335
Historical Walking Tour, Downtown Ashland Area 606-329-1007
Ohio River, the beautiful Ohio River flows beside Catlettsburg, Ashland and Greenup,
Kentucky making it a large economic contributor to the area
Riverfront Park, walking trails, 606-329-1007
Sandy Creek Golf Course, 18 holes, 9701 Meade Springer Road, 606-928-6321
Attractions
ABC Quilt Alley, 606-329-1007
AK Sports Park, City of Ashland, baseball fields, soccer fields and skateboard facilities,
606-327-2046
Armco Park & Boyd County War Memorial, US 60 West, 606-739-1296
Ashland & Catlettsburg Floodwall Murals, 606-329-1007
Ashland Tennis Center, home to many large youth and adult tournaments, indoor and
outdoor courts, 606-329-2245
Central Park, Tennis Courts, Baseball Fields, Ice Skating, Festivals and Music,
606-327-2046
Farmers Market, Catlettsburg, Ashland, Summit 606-739-5184
Fannin Car Museum, featuring antique cars and a large knife collection, US 60 West,
606-929-9000
Historic Courthouse, Historic Stockyards - Catlettsburg 606-329-1007
Historic Stockyards, Catlettsburg 606-329-1007
Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, variety of interactive exhibits from Native Americans to country music, 1620 Winchester Avenue, 606-329-8888
Jesse Stuart Foundation, learn about the works of one of Kentucky’s favorite authors, 1645
Winchester Avenue, 606-326-1667
Paramount Performing Arts Center, one of the first theaters built for “talking pictures,”
variety of performances, 1300 Winchester Avenue, 606-324-3175
Pendleton Art Center, over 40 art studios under one roof, open first Friday of each month,
hours vary, 606-329-1007
Tri-State Wheelbillys Indoor Skate Park, 606-329-1007
Wolfpen Woods Pioneer Village, 18th Century Living History Village and Encampment,
Bolts Fork, 606-928-6975
Events
First Friday of every month - Art venues, Vintage Car Cruise-Ins, 606-329-1007
FEBRUARY
Black History Events, Ashland, 606-324-3175
APRIL
Red Bud Festival, Ashland, 800-377-6249
Easter Egg Hunt, Central Park 606-327-2046
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MAY
America’s Bluegrass “Springtime in KY,” Ashland, 800-377-6249
US 23 Yard Sale, Donkey Derby in Central Park 606-329-1007
Memorial Day Celebration in Central Park, 606-329-1007
JUNE
Kentucky Music Trail, 606-324-3175
JULY
Summer Motion, Ashland, 800-377-6249
AUGUST
US 23 Road Rally, 606-329-1007
Boyd County Fair, 800-377-6249
SEPTEMBER
First Friday of Every Month, City of Downtown Ashland, 606-325-7692
Chili Fest, Ashland, 606-324-3175
Catlettsburg Labor Day Celebration, Catlettsburg, 800-377-6249
Poage Landing Days, Ashland, 800-377-6249
Wolfpen Woods Pioneer Village, Ashland, 800-377-6249
OCTOBER
Historical Dining with the Past, Ashland,
800-377-6249
NOVEMBER
Holidays at the Highlands, 606-329-8888
Festival of Trees, 606-329-1007
Junk Jam Festival, Bear Creek Road, 606-329-1007
Winter Wonderland of Lights, 606-324-5111
DECEMBER
New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Highlands Museum
and Discovery Center & Ball Drop on Judd Plaza,
Downtown Ashland, 606-329-1007
Accommodations
Ashland Inn, 55 rooms, 3320 Winchester Avenue, 606-325-0776
Ashland Plaza Hotel, 160 rooms, I-64, Exit 191, Winchester Avenue & 15th Street,
606-329-0055
Bear Creek Lodge, 320 Franks Drive, 606-329-1007
Budget Inn Express, 34 rooms, 3466 13th Street, 606-325-8461
The Bluegrass Inn, 77 rooms, 1835 Winchester Avenue,606-325-4747
Days Inn, 63 rooms, I-64, Exit 185, KY 180, 606-928-3600
Dean’s Inn, 19 rooms, I-64, Exit 185, 539 Summit Road, 606-929-9005
Fairfield Inn, 63 rooms, I-64, Exit 185, US 60, 606-928-1222
Four Seasons Motel, 9 rooms, 2317 Winchester Avenue, 606-324-0330
Hampton Inn, 60 rooms, I-64, Exit 185, US 60, 606-928-2888
Holiday Inn Express, I-64, Exit 185, US 60, 606-929-1720
Knights Inn, 122 rooms, I-64, Exit 185, US 60, 606-928-9501
President’s House B&B, 5 rooms, I-64, Exit 191, US 23 South, 606-739-8118
Quality Inn, 54 rooms, I-64, Exit 191, US 23 South, 606-325-8989
Ramada Limited, 74 rooms, I-64, Exit 191, US 23 South, 606-739-5676
Winchester Inn, 24 rooms, 2280 Winchester Avenue, 606-329-2868
Campgrounds
KOA Kampground, 80 KOA Lane, Argillite, KY
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Featuring the Cities of:
Grayson & Olive Hill
Grayson Tourism & Convention Commission
Grayson, KY 41143, 606-474-8740
www.heartoftheparks.com
Outdoor Adventure/Attractions
Grayson Lake State Park, Camping, hiking trails, golf, marina with boat rentals, fishing,
picnicking, and swimming, Marina: 606-474-4513, Park: 606-474-9727,
www.graysonlakestatepark.com
Hidden Cove Golf Course, Come see why Golf Digest rated this hidden treasure among
America’s top golf courses, 606-474-2553
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Lodge, cabins, camping, fishing, hiking trails, gift shop,
miniature golf, picnicking, playgrounds, swimming, tennis, horseback riding trails, cave
tours, canoe trips, and a 9 hole golf course, 606-286-4411
www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/cc/
Kentucky Christian University, Bible & ministry, teacher education, Arts & Sciences,
Business, Music, and the Yancey School of Nursing, 606-474-3000, www.kcu.edu
Lazy Gait Horse Camp, Over 40 miles of trail horse riding, playground, camping and barn
stalls, 606-474-4316 www.lazygaithorsecamp.com
Willard Speedway, One fourth mile clay oval racing, Saturdays, May-November,
606-474-5643, www.willardspeedway.net
Little Sandy Raceway, ATV racing on river sand bottom, open on Saturday nights from
April - October, 606-474-2255, www.littlesandy.com
Rock Springs Winery and Vineyard, 606-474-2315, www.rockspringswinery.biz
Smokey Valley Truck Stop, Featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives,”
606-286-5001
Heart of the Parks Quilt Trail, View a blend of unique and traditional quilt patterns on a
segment of the Kentucky Quilt Trail
Grayson Conference Center, 250 capacity facility, 606-474-0565
Mount Savage Iron Furnaces, Go east from Hitchins, KY State Route 773 for 2 mile, the
furnace is on the left beside the highway, 606-474-8740
Olive Hill Center for Arts and Education (Old Olive Hill High School),
www.olivehillhistoricalsociety.org
Events
MARCH
Pot of Gold Antique Show, one of the best antique shows around, 606-475-0047
MAY
Memory Days, Golf scramble, pageant, live music, 5K race, art show, quilt show, car show,
dog jog, motorcycle show, and Prichard High School reunion, 606-474-4401
www.graysonchamber.org
JUNE
Rudy Fest, Three day bluegrass festival at Carter Co. Fairgrounds, 606-315-1417,
www.rudyfest.com
Backyard Bloomers Annual Garden Tour, Garden tours in Grayson area, 606-286-6151
Carter County Shrine Horse Show, Olive Hill, www.cartercountyshrineclub.org
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JULY
Carter County Thunder, Presented free of admission concert and fireworks,
www.cartercountythunder.com
Olive Hill Homecoming, Sesquicentennial Celebration (150 yrs.) Olive Hill, KY,
www.olivehill150years.com
Carter County Shrine Club Bluegrass Festival, Bluegrass entertainment, Olive Hill,
www.cartercountyshrineclub.org
AUGUST
U S 60 Yard Sale, County wide yard sale, 606-474-8740
Carter County Fair, Weeklong event features livestock events, horticultural events, pageant,
live music, motorized events and carnival, www.cartercountyfair.org
SEPTEMBER
J P Fraley’s Mountain Music, Mountain music festival at Carter Caves State Park,
606-286-4411 www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/cc/
Carter County Corn Maze, Pumpkin patch, hay bale climb, hayrides, petting zoo, sorghum
making, night maze on Saturday and movies on Halloween night. www.cartercountyfair.org
Old Time Machinery & Antique Show, old machinery, tools, and other implements of the
past, enjoy demonstrations and an antique tractor drag race
OCTOBER
Funtober Fest, Chili cook off, hand crafted fair, costume parade, and scarecrow decorating
contest, 606-474-4401, www.graysonchamber.org
NOVEMBER
Carter County Homemakers Annual Craft Show, Over 50 craft vendors, All crafts are
handmade, 606-474-4401, www.ca.uky.edu/carter/
DECEMBER
Christmas Parade, Grayson, 606-474-4401, www.graysonchamber.org
Accommodations
Guesthouse International Inn & Suites, 60 rooms, 9 suites, 501 C.W. Stevens Blvd.,
606-474-0000, www.guesthouseintl.com/hotels/grayson/
Super 8 Motel, 79 rooms, 125 Super Eight Lane, 606-474-8811 or 1-800-800-8000,
www.super8grayson.com
Quality Inn, 55 rooms, 205 State Highway 1947, 606-474-7854,
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-grayson-kentucky-ky054
Day’s Inn, 44 rooms, 322 C.W. Stevens Blvd., 606-475-3224, www.daysinn.com
Campgrounds
Cabin Creek RV Park, 238 Cabin Creek Road, 606-316-2041 or 606-316-5830
Valley Breeze RV Campground, State Route 1947, 606-474-6779
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Featuring the City of: Sandy Hook
Elliott County & Laurel Gorge
Cultural Heritage Center
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
606-738-5543 or 606-738-5576
www.laurelgorge.com
Outdoor Adventure/Attractions
Daniel Boone National Forest, over 500 miles of hiking, ATV, horseback riding trails,
picnic grounds, boat ramps, campgrounds and other outdoor recreation, some usage fees,
District Ranger, KY 801, Morehead, 606-784-5624, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone
Keith Whitley Memorial Exhibit, Sandy Hook, 606-738-6400
Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center, 606-738-5643 or
606-738-5576, www.laurelgorge.com
Events
JUNE
Keith Whitley Memorial Motorcycle Ride, Sandy Hook, 606-738-5292
SEPTEMBER
Sandy Hook Tobacco Festival, Sandy Hook, 606-738-6489
Accommodations
Laurel Gorge Inn, US 32, 606-738-5515
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Featuring the City of: Prestonsburg
Prestonsburg Tourism & Convention Commission
113 South Central Avenue, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
606-886-1341 or 800-844-4704
www.prestonsburgky.org
Outdoor Adventure
Dewey Lake, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 1,100 acres, surrounded by mountains,
fishing (large-mouth bass, crappie, catfish), marina, lakeside camping, KY 302,
800-325-0142
German Bridge Horse Trail, 606-886-9193
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, offers a lodge, cottages, campground, outdoor theater,
convention center, 9 hole par 3 golf course, marina, swimming pool, hiking trails, KY 302,
Prestonsburg, 800-325-0142
Jenny Wiley Executive Golf Course, 9 hole-3-par, 606-889-1790
StoneCrest Golf Course, 18 holes, 918 Club House Drive, 606-886-1006
Thompson Country Club & Golf Course, 9 holes, KY 1428, 606-874-2837
Attractions
Archer Park, 606-886-6390
David Appalachian Crafts, shop and buy traditional crafts, KY 404, 606-886-2377
East Kentucky Science Center & Planetarium, featuring lazer light show and hands on
exhibits, Big Sandy Campus Community and Technical College, 606-889-0303
Jenny Wiley Theatre, professional company performs a repertoire outdoors under the stars
Mid June - Mid August, KY 302, 606-886-9274
Middle Creek National Battlefield, largest and most important Civil War battle in eastern
Kentucky, 800-844-4704
Mountain Arts Center, theater featuring the “Kentucky Opry,” a country music variety show
for all ages, as well as a diverse schedule of national headliner artists, KY 114,
606-886-2623 or 888-MAC-ARTS.
Samuel May House, tour the 1817 federal-style mansion, 606-886-1341
Stonecrest Equine Complex, 606-886-6390
ThunderRidge Entertainment Center, enjoy the excitement of seasonal live harness racing
and intertrack wagering year round, KY 3, 606-886-7223
Events
MAY
US 23 Country Music Highway Yard Sale
JULY
4th of July Celebration, 606-886-1341
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SEPTEMBER
Kentucky Highland Folk Festival, Prestonsburg, 606-886-1341
Battle of Middle Creek, 606-886-1341
Red, White & Blue Celebration, Martin, 606-285-9335
OCTOBER
Jenny Wiley Pioneer Festival, Prestonsburg, 606-886-2335
Accommodations
Brookshire Inn, 70 rooms, KY 114, 606-889-0331
Comfort Suites, 70 rooms, KY 114, 606-886-2555
Heritage House Hotels, 117 rooms, US 23 South, 606-886-0001
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 49 rooms, KY 302, 606-889-1790 or 800-325-0142
Super 8 Motel, 80 rooms, US 23 South, 606-886-3355
Campgrounds
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 121 sites, 28 primitive, KY 302, 800-325-0142
German Bridge Campground, Dewey Lake, 606-886-2371
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Featuring the City of: Greenup
Greenup County Tourism & Convention Commission
100 McConnell House Drive, Wurtland, KY 41144
606-834-0007 or 866-868-7473
www.greenupcountytourism.com
Outdoor Adventure
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, the cliff-top Jesse Stuart Lodge has a library with the
beloved writer’s works and personal mementos along with camping, marina, swimming
pool, hiking, biking & horseback riding trails, KY 1, 800-325-0083 or 606-473-7324
Greenbo Lake Marina, KY 1, 606-473-7324
Ohio River, the beautiful Ohio River flows beside Catlettsburg, Ashland and Greenup,
Kentucky making it a large economic contributor to the area
River Bend Golf Course, 18 holes, KY 1, 606-473-6773
The Lakes Golf Club & Pro Shop, 9 holes, KY 7, 606-932-4266
The Oaks Golf Club, 18 holes, KY 693, 606-833-5565
Attractions
Bennett’s Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1855, North of KY 10, 606-473-6514
Greenup County War Memorial, US 23, Wurtland, 606-834-0007
Jesse Stuart State Nature Preserve, enfolds the places Stuart immortalized through his
writing, KY 1, 606-326-1667
McConnell House, restored historical house, home of the annual croquet tournament and
community center, US 23, 606-833-9098
New Hampshire Furnace, Brushy Road, 606-834-0007
Oldtown Covered Bridge, built in 1880, 9 miles South, off KY 1, 606-834-0007
Outdoor Theater, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 606-473-7324
Raceland-Worthington Cultural Arts Center, 500 Ram Blvd., Raceland, 606-836-0426
Events
MARCH
Tri-State Annual Model Railroad Show, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 606-473-7324
APRIL
Red Bud Songspiration, Raceland/Worthington, 606-834-0007
JUNE
Bennett’s Mill Bridge Festival, Greenup, 606-932-3767
Worthington Fly-In & Car Show, Greenup, 606-473-6521
JULY
Greenup Lion’s Club Walking & Racking Horse Show, 606-473-6521
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AUGUST
Col. Bill WIlliams Music Festival, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 606-473-7324
Greenup County Fair, Greenup , 606-834-0007
SEPTEMBER
Greenup Old Fashion Days, Greenup, 606-473-1092
Heritage Stakes Croquet Tournament, Greenup, 606-834-0007
Jesse Stuart Weekend, Greenup, 606-473-7324
OCTOBER
South Shore Quilt Festival, Greenup,
606-932-6144
US 23 Road Rally, Greenup Co. to Letcher Co.,
800-377-6249
DECEMBER
Christmas Tour of Homes, Greenup County,
606-473-6514
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park Christmas
Open House, Greenup, 606-473-7324
Accommodations
Best Western, 58 rooms, US 23 South, 606-326-0357
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 36 rooms, KY 1, 800-325-0083
Budget Inn, 26 rooms, US 23, 606-473-7782
Campgrounds
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 63 sites, 31 primitive, KY 1, 800-325-0083 or
606-473-7324
KOA Kampground, 80 KOA Lane, Argillite, KY
Serenity Acres, Beechy, South Shore, 606-932-6698
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Featuring the City of: Paintsville
Paintsville Recreation & Tourism Commission
US 23 & US 460, Paintsville, KY 41240
606-297-1469 or 800-542-5790
www.visitpaintsvilleky.com
Outdoor Adventure
Paintsville Lake State Park, Marina, Campground and Floaters Restaurant, located along
the shores of 1,240 acres of one of the most majestic lakes in Eastern KY. Camping,
boating, swimming, hiking, walking trails, picnicking, and great food can all be found
along this property. Paintsville Lake offers superb walleye, bass, crappie, sunfish and trout
fishing. The marina offers slip and boat rental and full services for all your boating needs.
Located on Ky Route 2275 call 606-297-5253 for marina or restaurant needs, or
606-297-8488 for all your camping needs.
Kiwanis Walking Trail, 1.6 miles of easy hiking, plus an extreme 6 mile Boy Scout
wilderness hiking trail located on the back side of the Mountain Homeplace, KY 2275,
606-297-6312
Paintsville Golf Course, KY 1107 E, 18 holes, WPA project completed in 1929, and one of
the first 18 hole courses in the Kentucky Highlands, 606-789-4234
Attractions
Agritourism Loop of Johnson County, plan a day to visit all the attractions along this
agriloop, and experience some of the best fishing, produce, livestock and plain ‘ol country
fun that can be found along US 23, 606-789-8108
The Black Barn, located off US 23 on KY Route 3224 River, Kentucky, stop and enjoy the
best ice cream available along the Country Music Highway, 606-297-2600
Historic Sipp Theatre, recently bought and restored by the City of Paintsville, the Sipp will
again be a must see stop on a tour of downtown Paintsville, 606-789-2600.
“Butcher Hollow” Birthplace of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle, located off Millers Creek to
the left at the rock painted “Butcher Holler,” contact Madonna Webb at Webb’s Grocery for
tour information, 606-789-3397
Forest & Maxie Preston Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, world’s longest plastic
pedestrian bridge is 420 feet long, crossing the Big Sandy River, KY Route 3224, River, KY,
606-297-1469
Jenny Wiley Gravesite, located on KY Route 3224, River, KY, 606-297-1469
Mayo Mansion, and Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church, designed and built by
John C.C.Mayo, Paintsville entrepreneur. The home and church were built at the turn of
the century, with the church featuring stained glass windows, and an organ donated by
Andrew Carnegie. The organ is still played today, and the home and the church remain a
vital part of Downtown Paintsville
1850’s Mountain Homeplace Farm, living-history farm depicting the rugged way of life on
the Appalachian plateau during the civil war era, costumed interpreters go about their
day-to-day chores. Visitor center with film, KY Route 2275, 606-297-1850 or
800-542-5790
US 23 Country Music Highway Museum, showcasing country stars born along US 23
including Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Ray Cyrus, Patty Loveless,
The Judds and more, Banquet Room Rental available for Weddings, Receptions, Parties
and more, 120 Staves Branch Road, 606-297-1469 or 800-542-5790
Van Lear Historical Society and Coal Camp Museum, Van Lear (south of Paintsville),
606-789-8540
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Events
JANUARY - DECEMBER
Front Porch Pickin, Live Bluegrass Music every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at the US 23
Country Music Highway Museum, 606 297-1469
Sipp Theatre, call for weekly programming 606-789-2600
Applachain Community Theatre, Year round programming, call for a schedule of events,
606-793-4807
Downtown Paintsville Ghost Walk Tours, Reservations Required, call 606-367-0384 or
606-264-5154
FEBRUARY
Valentine’s Dinner & Concert, held annually at the Country Music Highway Museum,
606-297-1469
APRIL
Red Bud Songwriters night - US 23 Country Music Highway Museum, first Friday of April
Annually at 7:00 p.m.
Red Bud Events, Paintsville, 606-297-1469
Civil War Reenactment - The Mountain Homeplace, third weekend in April Annually,
606-297-1850
Primitive Antique Show, held annually at the Mountain Homeplace, (606) 265-4724, www.
picturetrail.com/primitiveshow
APRIL - OCTOBER
Paintsville Cruz’n, Third Saturday Each Month Downtown Paintsville, 5:00 p.m.
MAY
Memorial Day Weekend Gospel Sing, The Mountain Homeplace, 606-367-0676
Main Street’s Spring Fling, Paintsville, 606-297-1469
JULY
Fourth of July, From 2pm to the fireworks at dusk, this old fashioned Fourth of July event
will be fun for the entire family. Join in our watermelon eating contest, cake walks, corn
hole, and lots of activities and fun. Main Street in Paintsville, 606-789-2600
AUGUST
Van Lear Days, Van Lear, 606-789-8540
SEPTEMBER
Heritage Days at The Mountain Homeplace, Paintsville, 606-297-1850
OCTOBER
Kentucky Apple Festival, Paintsville, 800-542-5790, or 606-789-7430
Mountain Homeplace’s Haunted Trail, Paintsville, 606-297-1850
NOVEMBER
Holiday Happenings at the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum, Paintsville,
606-789-8108
DECEMBER
Old Tyme Christmas, First Saturday annually, visit Downtown Paintsville to enjoy our
Christmas Parade, Lighting of the Tree, great shopping, dining, and events at the Sipp
Theatre. 606-789-2600
Accommodations
Budget Inn Express, 22 rooms, Route 321, 606-789-5341
Days Inn, 72 rooms, Route 321, 606-789-3551
Ramada Inn of Paintsville, 125 rooms, Meeting and Banquet Room services available, 624
James S. Trimble Blvd. 606-789-4242
Campgrounds
Paintsville Lake State Park, 35 sites, 10 primitive, Route 2275, 606-297-8488
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Featuring the City of: Louisa
Lawrence County Tourism Commission
P.O. Box 267, Louisa, KY 41230
606-638-4102
www.lawrencecokytourism.org
Outdoor Adventure
Yatesville Lake State Park, camping, golf, Yatesville Lake Marina, boat ramp, Mary Ingles
Trail System, Eagles Ridge Golf Course, picnic shelters & wildlife viewing, KY 3 & KY 32,
606-673-1492, www.parks.ky.gov
Attractions
Painted Cow Art Gallery, downtown, local artists guild, 606-638-1313
Events
SEPTEMBER
Lawrence County Septemberfest, Louisa, 606-638-4855 or 606-673-3387
Accommodations
Gambill Mansion B&B, 3 rooms, US 32, Blaine, 606-652-3120
Super 8 Motel, 45 rooms, US 23, 606-638-7888
Village Inn, 28 rooms, 117 E. Madison Street, 606-638-9417
Campgrounds
Cassady Creekside Cabins & RV Park, 16 sites, KY 3, 606-686-2915
Lawrence County Park, cabins/15 sites, KY 3215, 606-673-1166
The Falls Campground, 60 sites, 28 primitive, KY 3, 606-686-3398
Yatesville Lake State Park, 27 sites, 19 primitive, KY 32, 606-673-1490
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Featuring the City of: Salyersville
Salyersville Tourism & Convention Commission
South Church Street, Salyersville, KY 41465
606-349-7678
Accommodations
Budget Inn, 32 rooms, KY 114 East, 606-349-3141
Dixie B&B, 606-349-STAY
Ivy Point, 11 rooms, US 460 West, 606-349-3416
Featuring the City of: Inez
City Hall
62 West Main Street, Inez , Kentucky 41224
606-298-4602, www.martincounty.ky.gov
Accommodations
Inez Motel, 606-298-7711
Super 8 Motel, KY 40, 606-298-7800
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Featuring the City of: Frenchburg
Frenchburg/Menifee County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 333, Frenchburg, KY 40322
606-768-9000
www.frenchburgmenifee.org
Outdoor Adventure
Clifty Wilderness, located in Red River Gorge Area, rugged and undeveloped area
designated as wilderness by Congress in 1985, 12,646 acre area features arches,
rock shelters and towering cliffs, 606-663-8100
Daniel Boone National Forest, over 500 miles of hiking, ATV, horseback riding trails,
picnic grounds, boat ramps, campgrounds and other outdoor recreation, some usage fees,
District Ranger, KY 801, Morehead, 606-784-5624, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone
Longbow Marina, Cave Run Lake, KY 1274, 606-768-2929
Attractions
Appalachian Zipline, 5 mile from Red River Gorge in Menifee County on KY 77,
www.appalachianzipline.com or 937-304-1492
Ben’s Cave Run Riding, 159 Deskins Lane, 606-768-9221
Broke Leg Falls, US 460 East, 606-768-9000
Cave Run Lake, 606-784-5624 or 606-768-9000
Clothesline of Quilts Trail, 606-768-9000
Gladie Creek Cabin, US 460 East, KY 77, KY 715, 606-768-9000
Red River Gorge, 606-663-8100
Woods and Lace Wedding Chapel, 304-634-0412
Events
JUNE
Menifee Mountain Memories Festival, Frenchburg, 606-768-9000
JULY
Fourth of July celebration, on 1st Friday music, food and fireworks
AUGUST
Back to School Bash with live DJ, on the 1st Friday
DECEMBER
Christmas Celebration, Frenchburg, 606-768-9000
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Accommodations
Howard’s Rentals, 6 Units, KY 1274, 606-768-6347
Mountain Muskie Lodge, 7 rooms, KY 1274, 606-768-2319
Pine Tree Rentals, 3 Units, KY 1274, 606-768-3803
Primitive Log Cabin, 606-768-2483 or 606-875-7691
The Whipporwill Bed & Breakfast, 4059 Amos Ridge Road, 606-768-4251
Woods and Lace Cabin, 304-634-0412
Campgrounds
Big Woods Campground, KY 1274, 606-768-4100
Hess Campground, primitive, accommodates horses, KY 77, 606-768-2875
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Featuring the City of: Mount Sterling
Mount Sterling/Montgomery County
Tourist Commission
126 W. Main Street, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
859-498-8732 or 866-415-7439
www.mtsterlingtourism.com
Outdoor Adventure
Easy Walker Park, outdoor recreation, basketball, baseball, tennis, picnic grounds,
walking and running trails, Osborne Road, 859-498-8728
Old Silo Golf Club, 18 holes, voted #1 public golf course by “Golf Digest,” overnight golf
packages available, 350 Silver Lake Drive, 859-498-4697 or 877-OLD-SILO
Attractions
Ascension Episcopal Church, built around 1878, features a hand carved walnut interior
which took three years to carve, 48 W. High Street, 859-498-3730
Bramble Ridge Orchard, Kentucky’s largest apple slingshot, petting zoo, wagon rides,
observation beehive & mini-maze, 2,700 apple trees in 13 varieties, 859-498-9123
www.brambleridgeorchard.com
Gateway Regional Arts Center, downtown, view work of local and regional artists, 859498-6264
Montgomery County History Museum, Courthouse Square, starting point for downtown
walking tours, 859-274-5465
Ruth Hunt Candy, tour the factory and treat your sweet tooth to the official candy of
Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, US 60, 859-498-0676
Two Sister’s Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees, free admission, wagon rides, pumpkins
of all shapes and sizes, harvest and Christmas decorations, mini farm animals and corn
maze, Van Thompson Road, 859-585-8000
Events
JANUARY
First Friday Art Show, Mount Sterling, first Friday of every month, 866-415-7439
APRIL
Arts in the Orchard, Bramble Ridge, Mount Sterling, 859-498-9123
Easter Egg Hunt at Easy Walker Park, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8728
Gateway Farm, Home and Garden Show, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8732
MAY
Rebel Rodders Cruise-In Car Show, Courthouse Square, May - Sept., Mount Sterling,
859-498-9874
JUNE
Fishing in the Park, Easy Walker Park, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8728
Main Event, June-Sept., Mount Sterling, 859-498-8725
JULY
Montgomery County Fair, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8741
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AUGUST
Recreation Bowl, Mount Sterling, 866-415-7439
Small Town American Weekend, Mount Sterling, 866-415-7439
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day Car Show, Judy Drive-In, Mount Sterling, 859-498-9874
OCTOBER
Apple Butter Days, Mount Sterling, 859-498-9123
Boo Fest, Easy Walker Park, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8728
Missoula Children’s Theater, Mount Sterling, 866-415-7439
October Court Day Weekend, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8725
NOVEMBER
Christmas In The Park, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8728
Homemaker’s Bazaar, Mount Sterling, 859-498-8728
DECEMBER
Christmas in the Park, Mount Sterling, 866-415-7439
Gateway Holiday Classic, Mount Sterling, 859-497-8760
Advent Musicale, Mount Sterling, 859-498-6264
Accommodations
Budget Inn, 31 rooms, 191 Evans Drive, 859-498-9600
Days Inn, 94 rooms, 705 Maysville Road, 859-498-4680
Fairfield Inn, 61 rooms, 105 Stone Trace Drive, 859-498-4050
Ramada Limited, 70 rooms, Stone Trace Drive, 859-497-9400
Patten Everett Bed & Breakfast, 3 Suites, 123 Everett Court, 859-432-8057
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Featuring the City of: West Liberty
West Liberty Tourism Commission
565 Main Street, West Liberty, KY 41472
606-743-3330, www.cityofwestliberty.com
Outdoor Adventure
Daniel Boone National Forest, over 500 miles of hiking, ATV, horseback riding trails,
picnic grounds, boat ramps, campgrounds and other outdoor recreation, some usage fees,
District Ranger, KY 801, Morehead, 606-784-5624, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone
Pleasant Valley Country Club & Golf Course, 9 holes, Liberty Road, 606-743-9172
Attractions
Flatwood Mill Spring Park, Antique Tool & Memorabilia, Woodsbend Road, off KY 705
Historical Society Museum, old WPA Jail Building, houses veterans pictures, records &
genealogy info, Court Street, 606-743-7491
Memory Hill, historical furniture, cabins, documents & more, KY 191, 606-743-4428
Old Mill Park, walking track & picnic area, Riverside Drive, 606-743-3330
Events
JUNE
Morgan County Agricultural Horse Show, West Liberty, 606-743-3330
JULY
Old Mill Bluegrass Festival, West Liberty, 606-743-3195
SEPTEMBER
Morgan County Sorghum Festival, West Liberty, 606-743-3330
Accommodations
Days Inn, 40 rooms, 1613 W. Main Street, 606-743-4206
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Featuring the Cities of:
Pikeville & Elkhorn City
Pikeville-Pike County Tourism Commission
781 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, KY 41501
606-432-5063 or 800-844-7453
www.tourpikecounty.com
Outdoor Adventure
Appalachian Marina, Fishtrap Lake, KY 1789 606-432-6894
Big Sandy River, carries commercial shipping, primarily coal mined in the immediate
region. Throughout it’s length, the Big Sandy forms the boundary line between Kentucky
and West Virginia
Breaks Interstate Park, “Grand Canyon of the South,” 4,600 acre park on the KY/VA border
has the largest canyon east of the Mississippi. Untouched beauty reaches more than 5
miles, 1,600 feet deep and is estimated to be 250 million years old. Hiking trails, scenic
overlooks, lodge, cottages, biking and camping are all part of the adventure that awaits
visitors. Elkhorn City, 800-982-5122
Fishtrap Lake State Park, 1,130 acres, boating, camping, picnic shelters, playground,
fishing, marina and hiking trails, 606-437-7496 or 800-844-7453
Mountain Pub-Links Golf Course, 18 holes, KY 2061 & KY 194, 606-437-0339
Pine Mountain Hiking Trail, A unique 28 mile linear state park beginning at the trail head
off Patty Loveless Drive in Elkhorn City continuing through Breaks Interstate Park,
606-432-5063
Russell Fork River, great trout fishing year round, whitewater rafting, rated as one of the
top rafting rivers in the country with up to Class V rapids created by drops in elevation of
up to 350 ft. forming falls, rapids, pools and twists, every weekend in October
Attractions
Artists Collaborative Theatre, Inc. (ACT), Elkhorn City, Appalachian based company
committed to quality productions and educational programming, 606-754-4228,
www.act4.org
Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum, Pikeville, Big Sandy Valley history, including
antebellum decades, coal, floods, moving mountains, Hatfield & McCoy Feud and more,
606-218-6050
East Kentucky Exposition Center, brings premier entertainment to the mountains of Eastern
Kentucky, home of the East Kentucky Drillers professional football team, 606-444-5500,
www.ekydrillers.com.
Elkhorn City Railroad Museum, take a step back in time as you survey memorabilia from
the last 100 years or more of rail history, 606-754-5080
Hatfield & McCoy Feud Driving Tour, visit sites where the legendary feud occurred, from
the Civil War to the 1890’s, clan leader, Randolph McCoy, and family are buried at Dils
Cemetery, CD of driving tour is available for a nominal fee, 606-432-5063
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Pike County Artisan Center, artwork in a variety of media created by local artists,
606-433-0193, www.pikeartisancenter.org
Pikeville Cut Through & Scenic Overlook, the “New York Times” called it “The 8th Wonder
of the World,” US 23, 606-432-5063
Events
JANUARY-DECEMBER
First Friday Exhibits, Pike County Artisan Center, 606-433-0193
MARCH
Texas Hold’em Tournament, Pikeville, 800-844-7453
APRIL
Hillbilly Days, Pikeville, 800-844-7453 or 606-432-5063
Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Breaks Interstate Park, 800-982-5122
MAY
Apple Blossom Festival, Elkhorn City, 606-432-5063
Bushwhacking on Russell Fork, (Civil War Event), Elkhorn City, 606-754-5080
JUNE
Hatfield-McCoy Heritage Weekend & Hatfield-Marathon, Pikeville, 606-432-5063 or
800-844-7453
Bluegrass Music Festival, Elkhorn City, 606-754-5080
JULY
Hillbilly Christmas In July, Pikeville, www.hillbillychristmasinjuly.org
July Jam, Pikeville City Park
OCTOBER
White Water Rafting, every weekend, Elkhorn City, and Breaks Interstate Park,
606-844-7453
NOVEMBER
Mountain Top Lights, Breaks Interstate Park, (thru December), 800-982-5122
Accommodations
Brookshire Inn & Suites, 123 Alexandra Drive, 606-433-0888 or 888-433-1107
Hampton Inn, 831 Hambley Blvd., 606-432-8181 or 800-426-7866
Historic Mansion, 179 College Street, 606-509-0296
Hilton Doubletree, coming soon
Holiday Inn Express, 800-465-4329 or 606-433-1800
Landmark Inn, 606-432-2545
Riverside Inn, US 23 South, 606-432-2188
Super 8 Motel, US 119, 606-237-5898
The One Stop, KY 194 E, Phelps, 606-456-4200
Campgrounds
Breaks Interstate Park, 122 sites, KY/VA 80, 800-982-5122
Fishtrap Lake, KY 1789, 606-432-3443
Grapevine, KY 194, 606-437-7496
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Explore
all that Morehead
has to offer.
For a list of current events in
Morehead and Rowan County contact
the Morehead Tourism Commission.
There’s somet
hing here for everyone!
Morehead
TO U R I S M C O M M I SS I O N
111 East 1st Street
Morehead, KY 40351
606.780.4342
www.moreheadtourism.com
Featuring the City of: Morehead
Morehead Tourism Commission
111 East First Street, Morehead, KY 40351
606-780-4342 or 800-654-1944
www.moreheadtourism.com
Outdoor Adventure
Cave Run Lake, 8,300 acres, 166 miles of shoreline, outstanding sailing, fishing, 2
marinas, 13 ramps, 4 campgrounds, lake side camping, boating, fishing (bass, bluegill,
crappie, muskie), Cave Run, surrounded by the northernmost part of the Daniel Boone
National Forest, KY 801, 606-784-5624 or 606-768-9000
Daniel Boone National Forest, over 500 miles of hiking, ATV, horseback riding trails,
picnic grounds, boat ramps, campgrounds and other outdoor recreation, some usage fees,
District Ranger, KY 801, Morehead, 606-784-5624, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone
Eagle Trace Golf Course, 18 holes, Morehead State University, 1000 Ramey Ridge Road,
606-783-9073, www.moreheadstate.edu/eagletrace/
Scott Creek Marina, Cave Run Lake, KY 801, 606-784-9666, www.caverunmarinas.com
Attractions
Cora Wilson Stewart Moonlight School, First Street, 606-783-2204
Kentucky Folk Art Center, collection of artwork constructed from objects made by
renowned KY folk artists, 102 W. First Street, 606-783-2204
Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery, one of the largest warm water hatcheries in the US, covers
300 acres, contains 111 rearing and brood ponds, produces six sport fish varieties,
KY 801, 606-784-6872
Morehead Conference Center, 18,000 square feet of usable space for events, conferences,
banquets, tradeshows and more. – First Street – 606-780-9694 – 800-654-1944 –
www.moreheadcc.com
Rowan County Arts Center, old Rowan Co. Courthouse, Main Street, 606-783-9857
Events
MARCH
Morehead Antique Market, Morehead, 606-780-4342
JUNE
Clack Mountain Festival, Morehead, 606-780-4342
“A Day In The Country” Folk Art Show, Morehead, 606-783-2204
SEPTEMBER
Cave Run Storytelling Festival, Morehead, 606-780-4342 or 800-654-1944
Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival, Morehead, 606-784-2277
DECEMBER
Appalachian Crafts Fair, Morehead, 606-783-2204
Hometown Holiday, Morehead, 800-654-1944 606-783-1234
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Accommodations
Cave Run Cabins and Brownwood B & B, 606-784-8799 or 606-922-0722
Cave Run Lodging, 6 cabins, I-64, Exit 133, 606-783-1234
Comfort Inn & Suites, 65 rooms, I-64, Exit 133, 606-780-REST
Days Inn, 50 rooms, I-64, Exit 137, 606-783-1484
Hampton Inn, 64 rooms, I-64, Exit 137, 606-780-0601
Holiday Inn Express, 50 rooms, I-64, Exit 137, 606-784-5796
Lakeview Motel, 8 rooms, I-64, Exit 133, KY 801 South, 606-784-5230
Mountain Lodge, 26 rooms, I-64, Exit 137, 606-783-1555
Quality Inn, 46 rooms, I-64, Exit 37, 606-784-2220
Super 8 Motel, 56 rooms, I-64, Exit 137, 606-784-8882
Campgrounds
Poppy Mountain Campground, 1,000 sites, US 60 West, 606-784-4192
Twin Knobs, KY 801, 606-784-8816 or 877-444-6777
White Mountain Village RV Park, I-64, Exit 133, 606-784-7209
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Ashland Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau
1509 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
606-329-1007 or 800-377-6249
www.visitashlandky.com
Martin County Economic
Development
1755 Main Street,
Inez, KY 41224
606-298-4602,
www.martincounty.ky.gov
Owingsville/Bath County
Recreation and Tourism
Commission
Owingsville, KY 40360
606-683-4161
www.bathcountytourism.com
Morehead Tourism
Commission
111 East First Street
Morehead, KY 40351
606-780-4342 or 800-654-1944
www.moreheadtourism.com
Elliott County & Laurel Gorge
Cultural Heritage Center
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
606-738-5543 or 606-738-5576
www.laurelgorge.com
Frenchburg/Menifee County
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 333
Frenchburg, KY 40322
606-768-9000
www.frenchburgmenifee.org
Grayson Tourism &
Convention Commission
200 North Carol Malone Blvd.
P.O. Box 296
Grayson, Kentucky 41143
606-474-8740
www.heartoftheparks.com
Greenup County Tourism &
Convention Commission
100 McConnell House Drive
Wurtland, KY 41144
606-834-0007 or 866-868-7473
www.greenupcountytourism.com
Kentucky Department of Parks
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
800-255-PARK
www.kystateparks.com
Mount Sterling/Montgomery
County Tourist Commission
126 W. Main Street
Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
866-415-7439
www.mtsterlingtourism.com
Paintsville Recreation &
Tourism Commission
US 23 & 460
Paintsville, KY 41240
606-297-1469 or 800-542-5790
www.visitpaintsvilleky.com
Pikeville-Pike County Tourism
Commission
781 Hambley Blvd.
Pikeville, KY 41501
606-432-5063 or 800-844-7453
www.tourpikecounty.com
Prestonsburg Tourism &
Convention Commission
113 South Central Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
606-886-1341 or 800-844-4704
www.prestonsburgky.org
Salyersville Tourism &
Convention Commission
South Church Street
Salyersville, KY 41465
Kentucky Department of Travel
606-349-7678
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
West Liberty Tourism
800-225-TRIP
Commission
www.kentuckytourism.com
565 Main Street
West Liberty, KY 41472
Lawrence County Tourism
606-743-3330
Commission
www.cityofwestliberty.com
P.O. Box 267
Louisa, KY 41230
606-638-4102
www.lawrencecokytourism.org
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