Bell County KY Tourism

Bell County KY Tourism Kentucky's capital for outdoor adventure, frontier history and live music. Bell County offers fun for the whole family!
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With our warm and friendly hospitality, more and more people are learning why Bell County is such a great place to visit! Featuring many scenic attractions like the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Chained Rock at Pine Mountain State Resort Park you will find something for every taste. For those with an interest in history, you will find many sites that will take you back to the days of

the likes of Daniel Boone, Dr. Thomas Walker, and many others. Located close by in the town of Harrogate, TN you can visit the Lincoln Museum on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University. If nature is more your thing, Bell County is also the perfect spot if you like to hike, fish or hunt on the hundreds of acres of picturesque land. If you like to combine the two, Middlesboro has recently been cited for its geologic history. Middlesboro is the only city in the world to be formed by a asteriod strike. If you like festivals and special events, Bell County is home to award winning festivals like The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Memorial Day weekend, or The Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival the first weekend in October.

05/21/2026

Summer is almost here ☀️💦

The Middlesboro Community Pool officially opens June 1st, and we’re ready for another season at the pool. Check out the 2026 pool hours below and start planning those summer pool days.

And don’t forget... the Cardboard Boat Race is coming Saturday, June 6th 👀🚣‍♂️ Start building your boats now and get ready for one of the most fun events of the summer.

Tonight in downtown Pineville, country music legends Diamond Rio will be performing at the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Fest...
05/21/2026

Tonight in downtown Pineville, country music legends Diamond Rio will be performing at the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival. Up and coming Kentucky country artist Colton Bowlin will be opening! Tickets and info at kmlf.org

"Meet In The Middle" by Diamond RioListen to Diamond Rio: https://DiamondRio.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more Diamond Rio videos: https://DiamondRio.lnk.to/listenYD...

This morning at the Bell Theater, come on out!
05/21/2026

This morning at the Bell Theater, come on out!

THURSDAY MORNING - We welcome Kentucky Sports Radio to the Bell Theater for a Live Broadcast! 6 days out - We can't wait! Thanks Hearthside Bank.

04/29/2026

Ready to explore some of the park’s most fascinating places? Tours to Gap Cave and Hensley Settlement return this May!

Gap Cave Tours begin May 6:
• Monday–Friday at 10 am
• Saturday at 10 am and 1:30 pm
• Sunday at 1:30 pm

Hensley Settlement Tours begin May 15:
• Friday–Monday at 10 am

Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. To book your spot, call the visitor center at 606-248-2817.

For full details, including tour information and pricing, visit our website. https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm

Image: Guide leading a tour in Gap Cave. NPS Photo

Coming tomorrow!
04/29/2026

Coming tomorrow!

Damn soon all of these seats (and the creek) will be filled with happy fans, lucky to be in one of the world's best music venues for the Laurel Cove Music Festival.

And also soon -- as in tomorrow -- we're gonna share something special with you: the first real look at the movie -- we're about to drop the sizzle reel.

So get ready for all the fun you're about to have at the Cove, and get ready to see (and share) the beautiful movie we're making for all you beautiful people.

Address

2215 Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY
40965

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16062482482

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