Numerous opportunities in: fishing, hiking, camping, boating, picnicking with excellent opportunities in wildlife viewing. Elk are not found in abundance within Floyd County; however, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park offers visitors elk tours every fall and spring in the surrounding counties.
State Parks: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Lodging: Lodge rooms at the State Park and 18 bedroom cottages
Camping: 117 campsites at the State Park
Restaurants: 22
Crafts:
David's Appalachian Crafts
Shopping:
Trends & Traditions
Ritchies Hallmark
Planet Purse
Country at Heart
Attractions:
Mega Raceway - asphalt tracking racing, small game room with pool tables and video games.
East Kentucky Science Center - 40 ft domed planetarium, traveling exhibits, fantastic laser light shows, live performances.
Mountain Arts Center - regional performing arts & education center, home to Kentucky Opry of local talents, variety of entertainment including national headliners in country, gospel, pop, bluegrass and off-Broadway shows. The center contains an art gallery, recording studio, video production facilities, gift shop & meeting space.
Thunder Ridge Racing & Entertainment Complex - live harness racing in October and November, thoroughbred and harness intertrack wagering year-round. Special events and facilities.
Samuel May House - this 1817 restored house is the oldest brickhouse in the Big Sandy Valley and served as a Civil War recruiting station for Confederate forces.
Beaver Valley Golf Course (9 holes) -
Stonecrest Golf Course (18 holes)
Stumbo Park/Convention Center - convention center, pool, tennis, golf, basketball, playground, ball fields, walking track, picnicking
Archer Park - playgrounds, tennis, shelters, pool, skating rink, ball fields, gym, war memorial, horse shows