Paintsville Tourism

Paintsville Tourism Welcome to Paintsville & Johnson County, Kentucky! In Paintsville and Johnson County, you'll find a wide variety of attractions and entertainment.
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Tour the homeplace of Loretta Lynn at "Butcher Holler" in Van Lear. Stop by the Van Lear Coal Miners' Museum to see artifacts and a replica of the coal mining town. The US 23 Country Music Highway Museum displays 14 exhibits of memorabilia from country music stars such as Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton, Billy Ray Cyrus, Keith Whitley, Dwight Yoakam, and many more. Step back in time at the Mountain

HomePlace, an 1850's Appalachian working farm. Tour the 27 acres and see the double-pen cabin, one-room school, farm animals, and much more. Downtown Paintsville offers antiquing, unique local restaurants, and a historic walking tour. Tour the Mayo Memorial United Methodist Church and see the lovely stained-glass windows and organ donated by Andrew Carnegie. Attend a concert or watch a movie at the historic Sipp Theatre. Take part in adventure tourism at Paintsville Lake State Park where you can hike, kayak, fish, or jet-ski. Both RV and primitive spots are available at the campground. Test your skills and cross the swinging bridge at the Paintsville Golf Course. Hike, bike, or horseback ride on the Dawkins Line Rail Trail, Kentucky's longest rail-to-trail. In the community of River, walk across the Forest and Maxine Preston Memorial Pedestrian Bridge. Constructed from composite plastic fibers and 420 feet in length, this bridge is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest plastic pedestrian bridge in the world. Also in River, you will find the grave of famous pioneer Jenny Wiley. Visit the Oil Springs Cultural Arts and Recreation Center (OSCAR) for classes including quilting, pottery, woodcarving, painting, recycled art, and drama. Music, golfing, fishing, hiking, camping, antique shopping, local eateries, and more...enjoy it all in Paintsville, KY!

Visit Paintsville!
05/13/2026

Visit Paintsville!

Downtown Paintsville was home to the annual Spring Fling, May 8-9. Main and Court streets, along with the city parking lot, were filled with vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and

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05/09/2026

Spring Fling Saturday, May 9th Vendors

05/09/2026

Spring Fling Saturday, May 9th

Mark your calendars!🎣
05/09/2026

Mark your calendars!🎣

Hey KIDS Are you READY !!!!!!!🎣🎣🎣🎣
Casting with KIDS
Presented by
Paintsville Tourism
Kent Rose Foundation Inc.
Walmart
ChristianAppalachianproject
Ugly Stik
Appalachian Wireless
Shriners Children's Lexington
Todd Case Trucking
Lakeside Bait & Tackle LLC
Diversified Energy
Kentucky Power

The Excitement is Building up for another Amazing (FREE) KIDS Fishing Festival !!!!
Americas Biggest and Best Kids Fishing Tournament is Ready for You !!🇺🇸🎣

🚨🚨FREE Rod And Reels , T Shirts , Buckets , Free Bag of Toys from ChristianAppalachianProject
FREE Live bait Sponsored by Lakeside bait and tackle
Water Slides , Aquarium to see live Fish ,
Special Guest Shakespere Ugly Stick Pro Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Matt Robertson

🎣All you need to Bring is a Smile 😀

🚨Paintsville Lake State Park
Friday June 5th Evening to Shine 5:00 pm Sign Up starts 6:00 pm next to Board Walk
Special Star / Celebrity Kids

🚨Saturday June 6
Casting with Kids
6:30 am Registration Kylies Kids Kayak Event Ages 13/18
Official Kicks Off for Kayak Event 7:00am until 12:30pm

🎣Casting with Kids sign up begins 7:30 am
Official Starts 9:30 am until 12:00 pm
Ages 4/12 years of age
Sign up in person

We will have plenty of Transportation and side by sides to shuttle you to stage at weigh in 🎣

Please bring your Kids and give them a Day they will never Forget !! 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

05/09/2026
05/08/2026

Spring Fling Announcements

Address

120 Stave Branch Road
Paintsville, KY
41256

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16062971469

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