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5 Best and Fun Things To Do In Paintsville, Kentucky


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This quaint town is an ideal destination for budget travelers. It provides comfortable lodging at reasonable rates and is surrounded by numerous picturesque attractions.

One of these is the Paintsville Lake State Park, which provides visitors with over a thousand acres for outdoor recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing, and camping.

The surrounding area is also home to the Mountain HomePlace, a living history museum that provides insight into the workings of a mid-nineteenth century farmstead.

If you can picture yourself spending a weekend here, keep reading for a list of everything you need to know about Paintsville, Kentucky

The 5 Most Popular Things To Do In Paintsville, Kentucky

5. John C.C. Mayo Mansion and Office

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: Paintsville KY

4. Paintsville Lake

4.9 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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3. US 23 Country Music Highway

4.5 ★★★★★ (99 reviews)

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Location: 100 Streetave Branch Road Streetaffordsville KY

Tel:  606 297 7823

Web Address:   http://paintsvilletourism.com/

2. Mountain HomePlace

4.7 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: 445 Kentucky Rte 2275 Streetaffordsville KY

Tel:  606 297 1850

Web Address:   https://short.wiki/6TtyIv

1. Paintsville Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (490 reviews)

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Location: 1551 Kentucky Rte 2275 Streetaffordsville KY

Tel:  606 297 8486

Web Address:   https://parks.ky.gov/staffordsville/parks/recreation/paintsville-lake-state-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Paintsville, Kentucky! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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