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Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center

  • address  125 Aldersgate Camp Rd, Ravenna, KY 4047237.7317109-83.8497558

Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center is a 354-acre Christian Retreat, recreation, R.V., camping and worship center owned and operated by the United Methodist Church of Kentucky. Aldersgate is open to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, sex, handicap or national origin. Historic Fitchburg Furnace and the old ghost town of Fitchburg are all within Aldersgate’s boundaries. Located in the foothills of Appalachia Aldersgate is near Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Park, and other interesting and beautiful sites. Come Visit!

Appalachian Ridge Runners

  • address 670 Gray Gables Road, Crawley, WV 2493137.9124395-80.62707639999999

Off-road and Overland Adventure tours based on Southern WV. We offer guided scenic tours through the hills and hollers of the Greenbrier and New River Valleys. We cater to any and all 4WD/AWD vehicles.

Artisan Village

  • address 200 Artisan Way, Berea , KY 4040337.5968076-84.3110379

The Artisan Village. As Berea is known as the “Folk Arts and Craft Capitol of KY,” the Artisan Village allows visitors to get to know the people behind the craft. Lindsey Gallery, Honeysuckle Vine, The Cabin of Old Time, and many others are local artist who have perfected their craft. Live demonstrations are given for visitors.

Bad Branch Falls – High Rock Trail

Bad Branch Falls Nature Preserve

  • address KY-932, Eolia, KY 4082637.0692269-82.7608634

Bad Branch Falls, with it’s beautiful trail and enchanting 60 ft. waterfall, is a Letcher County treasure. It is a must see for visitors wanting to explore our area. 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. The trail will take you through an old timber haul road that was built in the 30’s or 40’s.
This hike is a categorized as a moderate hike because it requires climbing over rocks and walking around small ledges. During the winter, there is usually ice along the trail which can also make hiking somewhat dangerous. Most people that can walk one mile should not have any trouble. 
The scenery to the falls is breathtaking, including high sandstone cliffs, giant hemlock pines and many different types of rock formations. If you want something a little more challenging, there is an option to take the High Rock Loop Trail, a little over 2 mile hike to the crest of Pine Mountain. This trail joins in with the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail - which will stretch over 110 miles when completed.

Photo credit- Letcher County Tourism www.discoverletcher.com

Bear Track Lake Adventures

  • address 580 Beartrack Lake Road, Beattyville,, KY 4131137.6236441-83.7453333

Bear Track Lake, a 29 million gallon spring-fed mountain lake, is the centerpiece of our property. Whether it's giving you a relaxing view, cooling the ambient air, or providing a refreshing drink for wildlife, we think Bear Track Lake will be an excellent centerpiece to your vacation as well.

It covers more than 6 acres of land and is surrounded by spectacular cliffs and undisturbed forest. The lake is home to many types of fish, including catfish, bluegill, and bass. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of our albino catfish!

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Beartown State Park

  • address 4800 Watoga Park Road, Marlinton, WV 2495438.1166181-80.12776389999999

The Park is actually one large rock formation split into sections and clefts large enough for walkways. The Park is noted for its massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and unusual rock formations, which are comprised of Pottsville Sandstone formed during the Pennsylvanian Age. Faulting and erosion of the sandstone capping the mountain created a unique system of ‘sunken streets’ in this ‘town of rocks.’ Huge rock formations, deep caves, and dark corners invite the imagination to speculate if bears really do inhabit the vicinity.

Beartown State Park is a natural area. Its 107 acres are located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain, seven miles southwest of Hillsboro, West Virginia. The land was purchased in 1970 with funds from the Nature Conservancy and a donation from Mrs. Edwin G. Polan, in memory of her son, Ronald Keith Neal, who lost his life in the Vietnam War.

Benham School House Inn

  • address 100 Central Avenue Benham, Benham, KY 4080736.9628935-82.951206

Our promise is to provide you with an experience that reflects the spirit and hospitality of the people of the Appalachian Mountains.

The resort flows gracefully along the Eastern Kentucky Mountains, canopied by a wide array of museums and activities and caressed by mountain breezes. It is a setting made for total relaxation.

We welcome you to use our Schoolhouse Inn for all of your events. Whether it’s a professional conference, a dinner party, wedding, retreat, or any other type of activity. We want to help you bring your vision to life. Our excellent staff and full-service restaurant and bar are excellent additions to any event. Our rooms are always available for reservation so that your event can extend well into the night. 

Berea College

  • address 101 Chestnut St, , Berea, KY 4040337.5717067-84.28974819999999

Berea College is a private liberal arts work college in Berea, Kentucky. Founded in 1855, Berea College was the first college in the Southern United States to be coeducational and racially integrated. Berea College charges no tuition; every admitted student is provided the equivalent of a four-year scholarship.

Birch Knob Observation Tower

  • address 1 Birch Knob Drive, Clintwood , VA 2422837.237982-82.458106

Birch Knob Observation Tower enjoy views stretching from Virginia, to Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee.

Blackwater falls Sled Run

Experience the thrill of racing down more than a quarter mile of fresh mountain snow on the sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park. The longest sled run on the East Coast; the sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park is a must-do every year. Create cherished memories and experience wintertime fun with friends and family at Blackwater Falls.

Bloomfield Richwood

  • address 17 East Main Street, Richwood, WV 2626138.2255201-80.5325711

Art gallery showcasing modern and contemporary Appalachian artists in solo, shared and group exhibitions, located in downtown Richwood, WV at the edge of the Monongahela National Forest.

Open Thursday-Saturday noon-6:30pm and Sunday-Wednesday by appointment