Today we went to this Great Farm with my grandson's school field trip. It costs $17 for adults and…read more$10 for kids! There are separate buildings to explore and it's self guided. With the school it was more of a guided tour! There is farm animals! We took a tractor pulled wagon ride! They were able to feed the animals! The buildings were full of antique items! If you get the chance go and enjoy this location!

Who knew that this marvelous experience awaited me. Here is the important point; This spotless Farm…read moreMuseum tells the economic history of West Virginia. Salt, Natural Gas, Oil, and Glass. Do you know who owns most of the State's mineral rights? Do you know how many Glass Companies existed? Do you know why Charleston was home to so many chemical companies? Have you walked through a low seam coal mine? Well, you will here and you can try a ropes course, zip line, and see how large a Bald Eagle's nest is. The staff is 100%.

i enjoyed, its simple, you get to actually walk thru the house. there are a lot of people in this…read morecountry that need to see how a lot of people once lived. infract there still are people that do.

Deep down in the Holler of Kentucky is where you will be!…read more We were on the motorcycle and it was raining so the road was wet and slick. Stopped at the General Store and the gentleman that was there was so nice and answered any questions. Rode back to where Loretta Lynn's home place was and such beautiful scenery. Wasn't able to go inside the hone as it hadn't opened up yet due to Covid but was able to get some good photos from the road. If you are on a bike, there is a gravel spot where we parked/turned around. Was told if you go back further that it's a dead need and hard to get turned around. We enjoyed our ride through here and now know why it called the "Holler"

So interesting to see how people that are now famous began. It's so interesting, and I learned her…read moresister is Crystal Gayle

I loved the view of her amazing life. Her niece was a doll. I loved the whole experience. Sadly,…read moreLoretta passed away 10 days after we visited her home.

I went home for Christmas and took my great nieces and nephews to the Highland Museum & Discovery…read moreCenter. This museum wasn't open when I lived in the area, so I was excited to check it out. We first walked through the section of country music artists from Kentucky. Some popular ones on exhibit included the Judd's, Loretta Lynn and Billy Ray Cyrus. We learned about the early civilization of native Americans in Kentucky. There was a Kentucky clothes exhibit that dated pretty far back and up through the 80's. Then we checked out the basement, which was a total kid's zone. They loved it! There was a McDonald's, an old phone booth, dark tunnels for exploring. They all loved the boat cockpit which included all the controlles. There was a front porch with a swing. A puppet area and even an old piano. I was impressed with the museum. We went in December, and there were lots of beautiful Christmas trees and ginger bread houses on display in the atrium that were created and donated by local businesses. There was an area for the kids to write letters to Santa. This is a perfect place for kids to learn and play. And yes, the adults can learn too;)

What a cool place in the middle of ....Ashland?!?! Not far from WV in Ashland, KY lies this place…read more It is where my children got to be: astronauts, tree huggers, scientists, supermarket clark, bankers, archaeologists, and a McDonald's cashier. By looking through the front window, you would never know that this place has a bottom floor filled with a ton of things that will help a child's mind run wild with creative ideas. Some of the local schools and companies donated towards this project and it is great. My favorite part was the space shuttle area where we could talk into microphones and make our voices sound different. I was talking from the "headquarters" and my children were responding from the space shuttle in space. They loved digging for the dinosaur bones too in the rubber pit (which is very shallow--maybe 4 inches deep). So with every great experience, I like to point out something that needs improvement. For this place, the bathrooms need to be updated/worked on/fixed. In the men's room the toilet was broken (not that I went in there). In the woman's bathroom, 1 stall was out of order and the other toilet leaked from the base when you flushed it. This is gross! On the main floor of the building they had some Christmas trees displayed and well as a gingerbread house contact. Oh, they also have this amazing sound wall where you touch the different shapes in order to make different noises. They also have a country music exhibit. Who knew that my man, Billy Ray, shook his achy breaky heart in this town. same with the Judd's. I wonder if this is where Miley comes to visit too. Anyways, when you have nothing to do when visiting this area...now you do!

Different learning experience here as you view all displays in the miniature gallery that are exact…read morereplication in a remarkable 1/12th scale with extraordinary attention to detail to every thing. If it is electric it lights up, it is an instrument it plays, if it is a diamond it is a diamond....well you get the point that it is a big deal to be a small deal. They have the historical info about the town and details on interesting local lore. Come and see what you can learn as I have no spoiler alerts. If you know history your knowlegeably ahead of the game and still much more to learn all the time. Discount is only for students, none for seniors or military. Current cost is $10 per person. They do also have a Pouge experience next door and you can sample the DSP 3 rye and bourbon for an extra $5. This not the distillery site. A must do on a hot day or cold day. Find out why hush puppies are called that name. Time to learn and appreciate craftsmanship.

You have to visit this place…read more A week ago a group of us drove up to Maysville to visit the museum specifically to see the miniatures collection. We were overwhelmed with the quality and size of the museums displays. It's like you were giants in a Twilight Zone movie looking into real tiny houses that's how lifelike they were. The Spencer's House was fantastic. They have a movie playing about the creation of it. There are several rooms full of all sorts of displays. More will be added in the spring of 2024. This is a must see collection. We were also impressed with the other displays in the museum. These were focused on the major historic milestones of Maysville. Also displays of major products produced in that region. I would say we never expected this level of quality and size in a small town museum.

First time ever in Folk Art it was pretty cool. Love the back and white photos. The lady that…read moregreeted us was very nice.

Very nice under rated museum. The museum displays art from Kentucky Folk Artist that have no formal…read moretraining. Very unique paintings, sculptures, mixed media. Second level is beautiful photography from around Kentucky. I don't understand how they couldn't already be a Yelp location. My cousin attends Morehead University and took us around the museum telling us about some of the art. The gift shop is not to be missed.

Had a nice visit to the museum with the wife and kids. Lots of interesting stuff inside and plenty…read moreto look at for a couple of hours. The short concrete trail was well maintained but couldn't make out where the branching trails were. Everything seemed to be overgrown which was kind of a bummer. Really enjoyed the firearms collection. Staff were very friendly and gave us a little tour of the conservatory which the kids loved. They also enjoyed the craft room and the gift shop. Would recommend it for a chill day out.

When I was at the museum, Hurricane Helene came through there in September 2024. The staff was…read moresuper nice to me, as the electric kept going on and off, as did the alarm. What little bit of the museum that I got to see was amazingly beautiful. I only got to stay at the museum for a little bit, because they were closing the museum at the time. The staff allowed me to stay inside with them long enough for the storm to finish blowing through. I hope to come back to visit again soon, because I would really like to get to go through the museum to see it in its entirety.

Although the building is not eye-catching downtown, however the inside the museum is truly amazing…read more There are two stories not including the outdoor museum space. Each corner and wall is packed with artifacts and memorabilia, and the museum curators are eager to explain each piece. There are features connecting to Native Americans, Berea College, and the history of the Red River Gorge Caves. This museum is vital to enjoying your time in the area, a private tour is needed!

One of the most overlooked places to stop on your way to Red River Gorge, or Natural Bridge…read more This has to be one of the most interesting, as well as quirky, museums I've ever seen. If you're coming to the area, it's a must stop! It's also free of charge! You can donate, but it's not required, nor thrown in your face. Here's a link to an awesome photographer who has a section on his Flickr page dedicated to the museum: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kentuckyranger/sets/72157607422762325 And here's a link to their FaceBook page. They aren't open allot, so make sure they'll be open when you come! https://www.facebook.com/Red-River-Museum-184139178315029/