5 Favorite Fall Activities You Can Drive to From Paintsville, KY

Fall is officially here, and if you want to enjoy this cozy and colorful season, there are plenty of ways to make the most of it right here in Paintsville, KY. Here are five fall activities you should add to your fall bucket list to enjoy in our gorgeous area!

1. Enjoy the Crisp Air on a Fall Hike

The perfect way to enjoy the season is to immerse yourself in it. You can easily find a great spot to enjoy a lovely fall hike. There are plenty of great hiking spots around Pikesville. On the Dawkins Line Rail Trail, you can enjoy the scenery on foot, by bike, or even on horseback. However you choose to travel, there are 36 miles of trails to explore.
Another walking trail nearby is the Dawkins Line Rail Trail. Here you can enjoy a shorter and less intense hiking experience with views of Paintsville Lake. Check out the Forest and Maxine Preston Memorial pedestrian bridge to enjoy a unique walking experience with excellent views of the surrounding fall scenery.

2. Grab a Warm Fall Beverage

The Coffee House in Paintsville is the perfect place to find a cozy seasonal beverage to warm your soul on a crisp fall morning. You can bring a book or a friend and enjoy the season indoors, no matter the weather! This coffee shop offers plenty of fall flavors, and if you aren’t much of a coffee person, you can check out some of their other offerings, like the Apple Delight. If you are looking for something more, they also offer tasty treats.

3. Enjoy Fall on a Farm

Early fall is the best time to enjoy a hayride and find the perfect pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch. Find the ultimate fall farm experience at Mountain HomePlace Farm throughout the month of October.

4. Celebrate Fall in Our Community at the Kentucky Apple Festival

The Kentucky Apple Festival is the perfect way to kick off the season and pick up many of your favorite fall artisanal goods. Enjoy the food, shopping, and activities at this family-friendly community event.

5. Roast Marshmallows Around a Cozy Campfire

If you like camping in cool weather, consider taking a fall camping trip to Paintsville Lake State Park. The campground is open year-round, and there is no better fall activity than toasting marshmallows around a campfire. Be sure to pack plenty of cozy blankets!

We hope these ideas will inspire you to get out and enjoy our local community this fall. Start making your plans to enjoy one – or all! – of these awesome options this season!

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