Fishtrap Lake: boating, fishing, marina, picnicking, and campsites
Fishtrip Lake State Park: picnic areas
Pikeville "Cut-Thru": deep corridor through Peach Orchard Mountain - scenic overlook.
Jefferson National Forest
Breaks Interstate Park: called the "Grand Canyon of the South." Sponsored by both Virginia and Kentucky. Breathtaking scenery, hiking trails, visitor center with natural, historical & coal exhibits. Laurel Lake, caves, hidden springs, hiking, outstanding wildflowers, plant life, swimming, fishing, boats, picnicking, playground.
Airport: Pikeville/Pike County Airport (5,200 ft. runway)
Lodging: Pikeville, Elkhorn City, with lodge and cottages at Breaks Interstate Park
Restaurants: Pikeville, Elkhorn City
Shopping:
Art & Gift Shop
Country Pastimes
Especially Yours
Moore's Antiques & Collectibles
Riverside Mercantile Company
Apple Blossom Gifts (Elkhorn City)
Attractions (Pikeville Area):
Bob Amos Park - overlook, picnicking, walking trails, ball fields, tennis, mini-golf
Big Sandy Heritage Center - displays of the history of the Big Sandy Valley including coal, floods and moving mountains
Hatfield & McCoy Historic District - sites relating to the legendary feud.
Old Pike County Jail (National Registery)
Dils Cemetery - gravesites of legendary Randolph McCoy & his daughter Roseanna McCoy
Historic Downtown Pikeville Walking Tour - National Registery, Kentucky Landmarks
Pike County Courthouse
Mountain Golf Course - Public (18 holes)
Pikeville City Park
Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center
Attractions (Elkhorn City Area):
Boardwalk & Viewing Deck - river recreation area
Bowen's Rock - site of Indian/long-knife hunter episode
Country Music Highway - US 23, tribute to eastern Kentucky country music stars such as Patty Loveless (Elkhorn City)
