The Pikeville-Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to celebrate Executive Director Tony K. Tackett, who was recently recognized by the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce as the 2026 Jr. Williamson East Kentucky Ambassador. The award recognizes Tony’s dedication to promoting the history, culture, people, and places of Eastern Kentucky and his many years…

Across the mountains of Pike County, Kentucky, not all history is locked behind museum glass. It also lives in hollers, cemeteries, cabins, and quiet hillsides where the story of the Hatfield–McCoy feud unfolded more than a century ago. Sites such as the Hog Trail Cabin, the McCoy Homeplace and Well, the Hatfield family cemeteries, and…

Winter Arts, Music, Creative Classes & Appalachian Culture January is one of the most rewarding times to visit Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky. With fewer crowds and a relaxed winter pace, travelers can enjoy live music, creative workshops, arts programming, and authentic Appalachian culture without the hustle of peak tourist season. Whether you’re planning a cozy weekend…

As crisp autumn air moves across the Appalachian Mountains, Southeast Kentucky is fixin’ to burst into color. Soon, hillsides will glow with reds, golds, and amber tones, reflecting across quiet lakes and framing our winding country roads. This photo blog features the work of Mary Reed Runyon, a native of Hatfield in Pike County, Kentucky,…

If you’ve ever thought, “I want the Kentucky everyone talks about—but make it Eastern,” this new site was built for you. Must-See Kentucky is a clean, fast trip-planning companion that puts our corner of the Commonwealth front and center—gorges and river valleys, music heritage, historic theaters, small-town eats, and those winding drives you’ll talk about…