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.
(1)

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!

Save the date, for lots of outdoor fun! Visit Paintsville/Johnson County!
08/19/2026

Save the date, for lots of outdoor fun! Visit Paintsville/Johnson County!

Mark your calendar and make plans to come on out and support the animals!
08/14/2026

Mark your calendar and make plans to come on out and support the animals!

Make sure to mark your calendars for this outdoor adventure!
08/11/2026

Make sure to mark your calendars for this outdoor adventure!

08/10/2026

Visit Paintsville, Ky

Hey all you campers-Check this out!🏕️
08/09/2026

Hey all you campers-Check this out!🏕️

08/01/2026

Look at the great mix of events offered at your library this month! No library card is required to attend any program, but your library card is your all-access pass to every great resource your library has to offer! To learn more, call (606)789-4355, email [email protected], or see our events page https://tinyurl.com/49z6342f.

Congratulations Adalyn Ramey 🎶
08/01/2026

Congratulations Adalyn Ramey 🎶

🏆2026 WINNER!!!
Hollywood Independent Music Awards
7.30.2026 • Avalon Hollywood • Los Angeles, CA
Category: BLUEGRASS

ANGEL AT THE CROSSROADS
Artist: Adalyn Ramey
Producer: Jonathan Goodwin
Songwriters: Brian James, Kaci Bolls

Musicians: Mark Fain, Steve Thomas, Kenny Smith, Eric Darken, Jonathan Goodwin

Label: Dreamland Entertainment - Nashville, TN

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/AngelAtTheCrossroads

For Media Inquiries: [email protected]

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

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Paintsville Tourism posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Paintsville Tourism:

Shortcuts

Share

Category