Eastern Kentucky and Daniel Boone Country offer a variety of opportunities for everyone to enjoy.

The diversity begins as you travel into the regions, making the transition from rolling hills of the Bluegrass into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Each community and attraction shares its uniqueness and hospitality, bringing visitors back year after year.

Majestic sandstone arches, intricate cave systems, large canyons, meteorite crater, and diverse and spectacular geological occurrences are found in our regions. These unique natural structures and formations are magnificent scenic attractions any time of the year. Each season brings a different beauty with unbelievable foliage.

The abundance of lakes found in our regions provides you with many recreational opportunities. From houseboats to personal watercrafts, our lakes offer something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a lake in a mountain setting to “get away from it all” or a high quality fishing adventure for bass, crappie, walleye or muskie, we can accommodate your needs. If stream fishing is more to your taste, several tributaries flow through our regions offering fishing and canoeing opportunities. Whitewater rafting is available for the more adventurous.

Kentucky is known for having the “Nation’s Finest State Park System” and our regions are home to ten of these outstanding facilities. Some of the parks offer a full-service resort setting while others offer great recreational opportunities. Each state park is unique in its own way, but all maintain the highest quality of standards to provide you with a memorable experience.

A diversity of outdoor recreational opportunities unequaled anywhere in the country awaits your family. From hiking and back-packing in the Daniel Boone National Forest to horseback riding to viewing elk, bald eagles and other wildlife to rock climbing, we can satisfy your outdoor recreational needs. Golfers can enjoy a day of golfing almost anywhere in the regions.

The regions have more than beautiful natural scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. Many of our communities feature historic structures and business districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cultural heritage, from Native Americans to early European settlers, abounds throughout our regions. Discoveries of the past await the adventures of today.

Follow the Kentucky Music Trail to enjoy entertainment in a variety of settings from historical theaters to state of the art venues. Attractions and museums honoring our musical and cultural heritage can be found in many communities. Travel the US 23 Country Music Highway, Red River Gorge and Wilderness Road Heritage Highway National Scenic Byways to discover your favorite places.

Your visit would not be complete without enjoying our hospitality during a special festival or browsing through a variety of retail shops. With hundreds of festivals per year, we have something for everyone. Enjoy music, crafts, family activities, great food and top notch hospitality. Many retail outlets feature fine, high quality products crafted by skilled men and women of our regions. Their traditional work has flowed through for many generations.

To learn more about the many “getaways,” visit our Web sites at www.kyappalachians.com or www.danielboonecountry.com.