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Established in 2016, the Morehead History and Railroad Museum is home to artifacts from Morehead, Rowan County, and all around eastern Kentucky.
The Space Science Center’s Star Theater at Morehead State University is a state-of-the-art digital planetarium serving the surrounding area of Eastern Kentucky. The planetarium offers public shows on second and fourth Saturdays throughout the year on a first-come first served basis. Typically, a planetarium show includes a special feature from our extensive program library as well as a tour of the night sky. We will also be offering laser shows on these same Saturdays throughout the year (except during the laser system refurbishment in June and July 2022). Following the laser shows as weather permits (the sky clear and temperature warm enough) we will sponsor outdoor viewing of the night sky with telescopes. The star theater will also offer public domain science fiction movie nights on the last Friday of each month. The Star Theater is available for use during the week and evenings by school and community groups by reservation. See the calendar for the current show schedule.
In case of inclement weather, please visit www.moreheadstate.edu/weather. The Star Theater follows MSU procedures for closure.
Find your FUN at our top destination for boating, fishing, tubing, skiing, & swimming. Cave Run Lake, known as the Musky Capital of the South, features over 8,000 acres of picturesque water and breathtaking views.
Nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Morehead and Rowan County have just the trail for you. Designated an official Kentucky Trail Town, there are over 100 miles of multi-use trails for any age & ability. In fact, the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail meanders right down Main Street.
There’s plenty to do in Morehead and beyond. Art galleries, museums, a symphony orchestra, locally roasted coffee, boutique shops and sporting adventures await you.
Top Five Things to Do
Natural Tunnel State Park is a Virginia state park, centered on the Natural Tunnel, a massive naturally formed cave that is so large it is used as a railroad tunnel. It is located in the Appalachian Mountains near Duffield in Scott County, Virginia.
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New River Jetboats, located at Hawks Nest State Park, is your perfect way to see the New River Gorge Bridge. Take a scenic tram ride into the gorge where you will climb on board “Miss M. Rocks” for an upstream run and “the best view” of the magnificent New River Gorge Bridge. For more information go to www.newriverjetboats.com or call 304-640-0924.
Portal No. 31 Underground Mine Tour offers visitors the unique experience of touring an actual coal mine by rail car. Visitors will adorn the traditional protective gear of the coal miner as they enjoy animated exhibits along the tour. Outside Portal #31 stands a black granite monument in tribute to long time president of the United Mine Workers John L. Lewis and a memorial to U.S. Steel District #1 miners who died in mining accidents. The site also features a 1920's lamp house, bathhouse, L&N train depot and load out system.
Unique old time town in modern times
The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center provides a truly unique, interactive experience. Visitors can see and hear traditional American mountain music in its original setting - the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia. You haven’t fully experienced Ralph Stanley's music and traditional mountain music until you’ve journeyed into the heart of Appalachia and visited this iconic museum.
Set in a historic building, this center features monthly art exhibits, live performances & classes.
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is a Virginia museum, run as a state park, dedicated to preserving the history of the southwestern part of the state. It is located in Big Stone Gap, in a house built in the 1880's for Virginia Attorney General Rufus A. Ayers.
Small Family Friendly Outfitter and Campground on the Clinch River. Tents to Full-Hook ups!! Tube & Kayak Rentals, Shuttle, Guided Raft Trips.
The Appalachian Center for the Arts- or The App, for short - is a 200-seat, flexible space theater with a full-service scenic shop, an upstairs art gallery, and an outdoor plaza space. The App houses a professional theater company which annually produces 4 Mainstage productions, 2 professional Theater for Young Audience productions, 1 chautauqua-style historical monologue, 2 Academy at the App productions, 2 theater summer camps, and theater and visual arts classes throughout the year. In addition, The App presents national and regional leaders in music, comedy, and film. Also, The Gallery Upstairs hosts locally and nationally recognized artists and art installations year-round.
Summer comes to life at The Greenbrier, America’s Resort. Sip on a refreshing cocktail, explore 11,000 acres of beautiful mountains, test your luck at the on-site casino or take the horse drawn carriage around the resort. The resort’s excellence is perhaps best defined by their array of restaurants for any palate. Don’t pass up a tour of the once secret cold war bunker.
This is life as few know it. Stay for a day, a cozy weekend or a lifetime.
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