Attractions and Events:

Lawrence County has many points of interests and events, here are just some of them.

Attractions

• Fallsburg, Ky. - The Boyhood home of the former Kentucky Governor, Paul Patton.
• Yatesville Lake State Park - Opened in 1992, it is located on 3 miles west on Rt. 3 from US HWY 23.  It is comprised of 2,300 acres and the lake is 20.6 miles long.  The lake begins at Yatesville Dam and runs along the main stem of Blaine Creek.  The park has a full service, award-winning marina with 140-boat capacity and three launch ramps.  Yatesville Lake has been recognized as being one of the best fishing sites for bass, bluegill, and crappie in Kentucky.  Visitors can further enjoy all kinds of boating and sailing, swimming, hiking, camping, horseback riding etc.  Yatesville Lake State Park also is home to historical exhibits, and an abundance of wildlife including the only bald eagles nesting in Eastern Kentucky. 
• Eagle Ridge Golf Course is  a 18-hole 72-par championship golf course.  Located at Yatesville Lake State Park in Eastern Kentucky, this course is built on mountainous terrain and features dramatic views. Some holes play downhill with 100- to 20 -foot changes in elevation. The par 5, No. 4 hole plays from an elevated tee and is flanked by a creek along the fairway. Hole No. 13, a par 4, plays from a 200-foot elevation to the green surrounded by a rock
  outcropping and a creek.
• Bridge over Two Rivers, over the Tug & Levisa forks of the Big Sandy River - This bridge crosses 2 rivers, connects 2 states, 2 school districts and 2 towns.  It's also featured in Ripley's "Believe It Or Not".
• Needle Dam - In Louisa on the Big Sandy River.  It was the 1st Needle Dam built in the United State.
• Country Music Highway, US 23 - It is a tribute to Eastern Kentucky. Country Music Stars including Ricky Skaggs from Blaine, Ky., are honor along this highway.
   
• Fred M. Vinson Birthplace - The Courthouse Square.  Mr. Vinson, was Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court when he die in 1953.  He was born in the family quarter of the Lawrence County Jail in 1890 where his father was the jailer.
• The Paveillon at Falls Creek - A Showcase of Stars - The Paveillon is located at the intersection of U.S. 23 and KY Route 3 in Louisa.  When you first see the Exxon Marketplace at the Falls Creek Paveillon you will know it's is no ordinary food mart.  In addition to housing a full service gas station/food mart, Baskin-Robbins and Taco Bell, it is also home to the Showcase of Stars.  These showcases are located throughout the Paveillon and feature memorabilia from a host of stars including Elvis, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs, Crystal Gayle and others stars from our region.
• Veteran Memorial - Located at the Yatesville Marina. 

 

There are many events held year round too including the:
 

q       US 23 Country Music Highway Yard Sale-May 29, 30, 31-2008

Multi-county yard sale with stops all along the designated counties along the Country Music Highway.  For more information, call 606-886-1341

 

q       City of Louisa “City Wide Yard Sale”- June 7, 2008

Yard sales throughout the city including the Louisa City Main Street Park

For more information, call 606-638-4050

 

q       Lawrence County Farm and Home Field Day-  June 20, 2008

Demostrations on farming techniques on a working farm. Hosted by the Lawrence County UK. Extension Office. For more information, call 606-673-9495

 

q       City of Louisa July 4^th Celebration- July 4 & 5, 2008-Downtown Louisa

Parade, music, street vendors and fireworks display.  For more information, call 606-638-4050.

 

q       Coal Miner’s Bluegrass Festival-August 2, 2008-Lawrence County Park at Pleasant Ridge.  For more information, call 606-638-4102 or 606-673-1166.

 

q       Lawrence County Septemberfest-Sept. 5, 6, 7-2008-Downtown Louisa

Old fashion street festival featuring food vendors, live music featuring Nashville Recording Artists, parade, games and rides, and much more. Free  admission.  For more information, call 606-673-3387 or www.septemberfest.net

 

q       Appalachian Bike Tour –Sept. 20, 2008  (rain date Sept. 27^th). Registration at the Yatesville Lake State Park Marina.  Various bike routes for all ages and skill levels.  For more information, call 606-638-0753 or visit the website at www.appalachianbiketour.org