In Pikeville, Appalachian culture and history are complemented by trails and water activities. There are options for different interests: Dueling Barrels is all about brewing, distilling, and regional stories; at Bob Amos Park, you can compare trail lengths, while a two-hour kayaking tour is also offered on the Levisa Fork.

Appalachian History and Culture

Dueling Barrels offers brewery and distillery tours for $12 per person. Guests aged 21 and older receive four tasting tokens for the brewery and/or distillery. The tours invite visitors to explore Appalachian history and culture through brewing and distilling, including the Hatfield-McCoy Feud, the beginnings of bluegrass music, and moonshine distilling on the Tug Fork. Tasting arrangements may change; check the current terms before your visit.

Hillbilly Days takes place annually in downtown Pikeville and has been celebrated in Pike County since 1977. If you want the festival to determine your travel dates, check the event dates in advance.

The Big Sandy Heritage Center Museum features artifacts related to the McCoys, the Hatfields, and the Hatfield-McCoy Feud, as well as the world's largest collection of Perry Cline memorabilia. The Historic Downtown Pikeville Walking Tour offers a different focus, leading visitors to Pikeville's historic sites and buildings.

The Appalachian Center for the Arts is a downtown Pikeville venue for theater, music, visual arts, and community enrichment. It also offers arts education for people in the region, intended to promote collaboration, partnership, and civic engagement. The Appalachian Wireless Arena is located in the heart of downtown and serves as a venue for entertainment and conferences.

Trails and Water Activities

Bob Amos Park has a seven-lane track used for walking and running. The Bob Amos Trails include five trails ranging from 0.25 to 4.7 miles. For comparison, the Real McCoy Trail, also located in the park, is 4.5 miles long. The Pikeville Cut-Through Overlook is on Bob Amos Drive.

A two-hour kayaking tour on the Levisa Fork passes the Pikeville Cut-through project. The project is an artificial channel created by relocating a mountain and a river. Tour operating details may vary seasonally, so check current operations in advance. Nearly 18 million cubic yards of earth and rock were moved during its construction, illustrating the scale of the project.

The Levisa Fork has gentle rapids and flowing shallows. The conditions are suitable for families and beginners, as well as canoes, kayaks, and small one-person pontoon boats. If you plan any of these water activities, check current operating details in advance.

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