Where is the best place for a lunchtime hike?

Rodburn Hollow Park. It’s right within Morehead city limits and is perfect for a quick escape. You’ll find peaceful hiking trails, plenty of parking, a picnic shelter and a playground. It’s specifically a great spot for a morning hike, lunch break or after-work walk.

Where is the best place to put in my kayak?

Cave Run Lake. With more than 8,000 acres of water and roughly 200 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of coves and quiet areas to explore by kayak or paddleboard.

Where can I take an easy hike?

Rodburn Hollow Park is a great place to start. If you want more options, Morehead and Rowan County have 100+ miles of multi-use trails with choices for different experience levels. 

Where can I hike for a great view?

Lockegee Rock is one of Morehead’s signature overlooks. The hike rewards you with panoramic views of the surrounding forest and ridges.

Where can I hike near the lake?

Head toward Cave Run Lake and Twin Knobs. The area combines lake scenery with outdoor recreation and trail opportunities. 

Where can I go hiking in Morehead?

You have lots of choices! Rowan County has 100+ miles of multi-use trails, including trails in Daniel Boone National Forest and the northern terminus of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. 

What is the best place to spend a day on the water?

Cave Run Lake. The 8,000+ acre lake is great for boating, fishing, kayaking, tubing, skiing, swimming or simply relaxing by the water. 

Where can I take my kids outdoors?

Try Rodburn Hollow Park for trails, open space, a playground and a picnic, or head to the Twin Knobs Recreation Area at Cave Run Lake for a lake day.

Where can we have a picnic?

Rodburn Hollow Park is an easy option close to town, with a picnic shelter, trails and playground. Twin Knobs Recreation Area is another good choice if you'd rather make it a lake day.

What can I do at Cave Run Lake?

Make a day of it! Visitors come to Cave Run Lake for boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming and relaxing along the shoreline.

Is Morehead a good place for kayaking?

Definitely. Cave Run Lake offers coves, inlets and scenic shoreline that are well suited to kayaking and paddleboarding. You can also explore paddling opportunities around Eagle Lake, Triplett Creek and the Licking River. 

Where should I go fishing?

Cave Run Lake is the place to start. It's especially well known for muskie fishing and offers more than 8,000 acres of water to explore. 

What should I do if I only have a few hours in Morehead?

Combine downtown and the outdoors. Grab something to eat or drink downtown, explore a local attraction, then take a short hike at Rodburn Hollow Park or head toward Cave Run Lake. 

Where can I learn about local art?

Visit the Kentucky Folk Art Center and the Rowan County Arts Center. Both are highlighted among Morehead's arts and cultural attractions. 

Where can I learn about Morehead's history?

Stop by the Morehead History and Railroad Museum. It's located in a historic freight station and tells the story of the railroad's role in the community. 

What can we do downtown?

Downtown Morehead is a great place to eat, shop and explore. You'll find locally owned eateries, shops, coffee, arts and cultural attractions within the area.

Where can I get a good cup of coffee?

Try The Fuzzy Duck inside CoffeeTree Books for coffee plus books and gifts, or 537 Coffee House for coffee and pastries.

Where should I eat lunch?

Morehead has 65+ dining options, from local favorites and casual dining to international food, pizza and quick eats. If you're planning a first-time visit, Visit Morehead's weekend itinerary highlights places such as Elliott's Pizzeria and Tres Hermanos Nunez.

Where should I go for a burger?

Visit Morehead's first-time visitor itinerary suggests Fat Patty's for burgers and a laid-back atmosphere.

Where can I get pizza?

Elliott's Pizzeria is one option highlighted in Visit Morehead's first-time visitor itinerary, and the website has a full Pizza dining category for additional choices. 

Where can I get a sweet treat?

Morehead has bakeries and sweets throughout town. For an old-fashioned stop, the Visit Morehead itinerary recommends finishing the day with a milkshake from Holbrook Drug. 

Where can I get a local beer?

Sawstone Brewing is a local brewery highlighted by Visit Morehead, offering a relaxed downtown stop after a day of exploring. 

What can we do on a rainy day?

Make it an arts-and-culture day. Visit the Kentucky Folk Art Center, Rowan County Arts Center or Morehead History and Railroad Museum, then grab coffee, browse downtown shops or enjoy a local restaurant.

What can we do with young children?

Rodburn Hollow Park has a playground, trails and room to explore. You can also visit the Morehead History & Railroad Museum, where kids interested in trains can see railroad history up close. (Visit Morehead)

Where can I play golf?

Eagle Trace Golf Course is an 18-hole course surrounded by the rolling landscape of Morehead and Rowan County. 

What is something in Morehead that tourists sometimes miss? 

Try Rodburn Hollow Park for peaceful trails, Lockegee Rock for views, the Kentucky Folk Art Center for Appalachian art, or the Morehead History and Railroad Museum for local history. 

What's the one outdoor attraction I shouldn't miss?

Cave Run Lake is Morehead's signature outdoor destination, with 8,000+ acres of water for boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming and other recreation. 

Where can I pick up information when I arrive?

Stop at the Morehead Visitor Center at 150 East First Street. You can pick up visitor information and resources to help plan your stay. 

Where can I go within driving distance of Morehead to explore?

Carter Caves State Resort Park, Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge State Resort Park and the Kentucky Horse Park are just a few unique places around Morehead to explore.

Where can I host a meeting?

Morehead Conference Center and Rowan County Arts Center are just a couple to note.

Why are there so many turtles around town?

The turtles are a nod to the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, whose northern terminus is in Morehead. “Sheltowee,” meaning “Big Turtle,” was the name given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee. The turtle is the symbol used to mark the Sheltowee Trace, and you’ll see that turtle connection celebrated throughout Morehead.