Discover Perry County
Accommodation in Perry County
Perry County combines green mountain landscapes, winding streams and a diverse history with opportunities for active and varied days on holiday. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can plan their trip around their preferred focus: hiking and cycling trails, river access, museums, parks, local events and unusual sights take center stage.
Experience the Landscape, Trails and Water
The landscape of Perry County includes lush green mountains, winding streams and abundant wildlife. There are also miles of hiking and cycling trails, as well as opportunities for hunting and fishing. Hazard-Perry County is designated as a Kentucky Trail Town. This designation is part of the destination’s identity without specifying a particular route or individual tour.
Two different trail offerings provide specific orientation. The North Fork River Trail runs for approximately five miles from the area behind Hazard City Hall to the launch ramp at Perry County Park. The Perry Park Trail System comprises 6.25 miles of self-guided interpretive trails. Those who prefer to consider a longer connection when planning their trip or focus on interpretive trails will find various starting points for planning their day.
Access to the water also characterizes the region. Perry County offers public river access points for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Perry County Park also has a boat ramp providing access to the Kentucky River. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park has two boat launch ramps; the lake is home to largemouth bass, Kentucky bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish and muskie, among others. The Autumn Loop there leads to large rock formations, cliffs and caves, as well as a viewpoint.
Museums, Parks and Special Stories
Perry County’s coal and timber industry history is preserved and honored at the Perry County Museum. The Bobby Davis Museum offers a different historical perspective. Lawrence Davis founded it in memory of his son and other veterans who died in World War II. The associated Bobby Davis Park features a Heritage Herb Garden. During the summer months, games, food options, music and theater performances take place there.
One unusual place is the Mother Goose House. George Stacy used the actual skeletal framework of a goose in its construction. The building was completed in 1940 and formerly housed a gas station and the Mother Goose Market. At Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, the lodge displays handcrafted replicas of buildings from Bowlingtown, which stood where the lake is today. Alongside nature and outdoor activities, stops like these add a surprising cultural and historical dimension to a stay.
The Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky adds a scientific experience to this selection. Participants can take part in simulated space missions. The Challenger Learning Center also offers hands-on STEM education programs on topics such as programming, CSI, rockets and robotics. For families who want to combine different interests during a trip, this focus can provide its own direction.
Parks, Events and Regional Impressions
Perry County Park has an outdoor swimming pool, a miniature golf course and the aforementioned boat ramp. Private swimming lessons and yoga classes are held at the Hazard Pavilion. Those planning a trip with varied ideas for each day can consider these offerings alongside hikes, water activities and museum visits without limiting their stay to just one type of holiday.
The Perry County Farmers Market is a seasonal market in downtown Hazard next to Triangle Park. Ray and Dot Collins bring a grain mill to the market for demonstrations. During the summer months, the events at Bobby Davis Park also offer an insight into local activities. The annual Black Gold Festival is a celebration of coal, Kentucky’s “black gold.”
Golf is also part of the documented range of recreational activities: Hazard Country Club has a 9-hole course measuring 2,494 yards from the back tees, with a par of 34. The annual “The Dust Bowl” tournament takes place at the courses at the corner of North Main Street and Memorial Drive.
Choose Accommodation Suited to Your Travel Focus
When looking for accommodation in Perry County, it is worth deciding in advance on the desired mix of activities. Those who want to combine trails, river access and nature experiences can make the tours and parks the starting point for their own planning. Those who prefer museums, historic buildings, markets or summer events can orient their trip more toward cultural and local impressions. A holiday apartment or holiday home can thus be chosen according to your personal daily rhythm without limiting your stay to a single activity.
As an additional local overview, you can also visit Hazard. Perry County thus provides a basis for different travel plans: active days on trails and by the water, further discoveries without promising specific facilities, as well as culture and regional history in museums, parks and events.
For the higher-level travel overview: Kentucky.
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