Prestonsburg - We Set the Stage

Attractions & Entertainment

A visit to Prestonsburg and our surrounding communities’ attractions will meet the most discriminating tourist expectations. Visitors can tour country music stars home place, tour an 1800 recreated Appalachian settlement (working farm), historical homes and civil war sites, scenic driving trails, musical and theatrical entertainment venues, local artisan museum, horse shows and much, much more.

East Kentucky Science Center & Planetaruim
7 Bert Combs Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Telephone: 606-889-8260
Email:
Website: www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/EKSC
Featuring Science Center, Planetarium, Exhibit Hall, Classroom and Emporium on the campus of Big Sandy Community & Technical College System Campus, Prestonsburg, Kentucky The East Kentucky Science Center is a private, non-profit education organization devoted to providing science learning opportunities to students, teachers, and the East Kentucky community. Donations are tax deductible. The center is based in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.


Jenny Wiley Theatre
121 Theatre Court
PO Box 22
Prestonsburg, Ky 4165

Telephone: (606) 886-9274
Toll Free: 1-877-225-5598
Email: groups@jwtheatre.com
Website: www.jwtheatre.com

Nestled in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Appalachian Mountains with the boundaries of Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Jenny Wiley Theatre brings quality theatre to the mountains of eastern Kentucky.


Kentucky Opry
50 Hal Rogers Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Telephone: 606-886-2623
Toll Free: 888-622-2787
Website: www.macarts.com

Mountain Arts Center
50 Hal Rogers Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Telephone: 606-886-2623
Toll Free: 888-622-2787
Website: www.macarts.com

In October 1996, the Mountain Arts Center hosted its grand opening and the music and cultural fabric of Eastern Kentucky hasn't been the same since. This beautiful facility, located within a stone's throw of Route 23 (aptly named "Country Music Highway"), houses a 1,050 seat theater, several large meeting rooms, a commercial recording studio, art gallery and gift shop. The Mountain Arts Center has already established a reputation throughout a five state area for presenting the best family entertainment this side of the Mississippi. In just over a year, the Center hosted performances by major country and bluegrass stars (Ricky Skaggs, Kathy Mattea, Ty Herndon, Charlie Daniels, Aaron Tippin, Ralph Stanley, IIIrd Tyme Out, Merle Haggard), rock and roll groups (the Temptations, Exile, the Platters and Drifters, Doctor Hook), gospel greats (The Kingsmen, Bishops, John Hagee, Steve Green), family theater (Always Patsy Cline, Babes in Toyland), big bands (the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller orchestras, and many other nationally acclaimed artists. With its state-of-the-art theater, large meeting rooms, and professional and versatile staff, the Mountain Arts Center is more than an entertainment venue. The Center has hosted conventions, large and small meetings, receptions, catered dinners, and is presently offering interactive video conferencing services to its many users. Its educational programs have been attended by over 100,000 school children from throughout the region during the six year period of operation. Whatever your own perspective, if you're looking for a taste of Eastern Kentucky and the best in entertainment and hospitality, come see us at the Mountain Arts Center. We guarantee you'll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Family Entertainment with Pizzazz!


StoneCrest Golf Course
911 Clubhouse Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Telephone: 606-886-1006

StoneCrest Golf Course is municipally owned and was developed as part of a recreational/residential/industrial complex on a reclaimed surface coal mine. When completed, in addition to the golf course there will be an industrial park, 120 residential lots, along with soccer, softball, football, and baseball fields. The City of Prestonsburg obtained the property in various ways. The Corps of Engineers granted some excees acreage adjacent to their Dewey Lake project. Some tracts were purchased. Some tracts were donated by individuals and companies. Most of the property was obtained by trading lots in the finished sub-divisions for raw acerage. All in all, about 700 acres have been acquired for the project. The golf course is a championship caliber links style course designed by Chris Chrisman of Summit Engineering Inc. The course measures over 7000 yards with seven foot wide concrete cart paths that give easy access to the bent grass fairways, tees, and greens. More than 50 sand traps, some 50-75 yards long, make finding your way from the black, blue, white, or red tees to the large undulating greens a pure test of golf. Negotiating the five ponds can be a challenge in the ever present mountaintop breezes. You will be welcomed to the spacious and well appointed clubhouse and pro shop by the outstanding StoneCrest staff. Lessons are available by Rick Frye, the head professional. The pro shop features the best equipment available and also offers full club repair. StoneCrest hospitality and service are famous in the golfing community. After practicing on the putting green and driving range, or playing a round of golf, relaxing in the shade on the 2500 square foot club house porch is a treat. Views of up to 50 miles in any direction from nearly every spot on the course and the clubhouse make StoneCrest a destination you will not want to miss.


Strand Movie Theatre
203 S. Lake Drive
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Telephone: (606) 886-2696
2 shows





Thunder Ridge Racing & Entertainment Complex
701 KY Rt. 3
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

Telephone: 606-886-7223
Website: www.thunderridgeraceway.com

Thunder Ridge Racing and Entertainment Complex offers horse racing at its best. Home of "Thunder Ridge 100", harness racing. Intertrack wagering is available year round. Thunder Ridge Clubhouse seats 350 with a full service bar and restaurant, outdoor lounge, on site catering, outdoor grilling and campground facilities. Barn facilities are equipped to handle rodeos, horse shows and dog shows. All facilities can be available for private use. Thunder Ridge is designed with a family atmosphere in mind. For information call 606-886-RACE or www.thunderridgeraceway.com