Licking Valley Adventures

Every Community Has A Story

The Licking Valley isn't just one destination - it's a network of communities shaped by the river, the land and the people who call it home. Each town offers a different way to experience adventure,

culture and history, inviting visitors to slow down, explore and feel like part of the place.

Together, the Licking Valley is home to a diverse collection of communities, including Owingsville, Paris, Augusta, Flemingsburg, Cynthiana, Maysville, Carlisle, Morehead, Mt. Sterling, Frenchburg and Falmouth -

each offering its own connection to the region's story.

Stories Unfold Across the Licking Valley.

Owingsville

Owingsville

Owingsville

Traverse the Zilpo Scenic Byway or take a self-led tour to three of Kentucky's historic iron industry locations in Bath County.

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Paris

Owingsville

Owingsville

Famous for horses, history and hospitality, the PKY Eiffel Tower on Main Street and the World's Largest Mural of Secretariat.

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Augusta

Owingsville

Flemingsburg

Enjoy history, heritage and most of all, hospitality, including tours of our winery, distillery, lavender farm and the famous Rosemary Clooney Museum.

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Flemingsburg

Flemingsburg

Flemingsburg

Enjoy the historic covered bridges as you travel the community admiring over 50 colorful quilts hanging on barns all over the county.

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Cynthiana

Flemingsburg

Cynthiana

Submerse yourself in the arts, history and a vibrant town. A top fall destination and a perfect

getaway featuring 36 murals and events like the Cynthiana Rod Run.

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Maysville

Flemingsburg

Cynthiana

Stroll through the historic downtown of Maysville. Tour a museum full of days past. Don't forget to see the amazing murals featured on the flood walls.

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Mt. Sterling

Mt. Sterling

Mt. Sterling

Discover unique shops, art and history in beautiful downtown Mt. Sterling and satisfy your sweet tooth at Ruth Hunt Candy.

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Carlisle

Mt. Sterling

Mt. Sterling

Known as the Little Town with a Big Heart, Carlisle will offer lunch in the jail, take you on a tour of the battlefield and toss you in the lake for fun in the sun.

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Morehead

Mt. Sterling

Frenchburg

Fish in the Muskie Capital of the South, Cave Run Lake. Camp along the shore or hike into town along the Sheltowee National Recreation Trail.

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Frenchburg

Frenchburg

Frenchburg

Enjoy the small community rich with southern hospitality and natural scenery including the Red River Gorge with breathtaking rock faces and arches.

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Falmouth

Frenchburg

Falmouth

Discover adventure through river paddling, peaceful trails, historic streets and welcoming charm that create memorable outdoor experiences

for every kind of explorer.

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