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    Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

    2.9 (21 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lunch with a view
    Wayne W.

    This is the place. Traveled here to get away from crowds and it worked. This is a beautiful wild sanctuary with wonderful lodging, a perfect lake, sunsets, trails, boat rental, big warm swimming pool, and excellent food. You can't go wrong staying here. And a large campground with camp store. They are cleaning extra well because of COVID-19. Kentucky has great state parks and this one is superior. About 10 minutes to town for groceries, etc. Gas stations close also. Relaxing and friendly staff.

    Misty S.

    Visited in Jan 2020. We came out for the Elk Tour. They offer an overnight stay package that includes 2 tickets for the Elk Tour, dinner at the grill, and a light breakfast before the tour. This place does allows dogs for an extra $30 fee. I was surprised how nice and clean the rooms was and the amnesties. Small fridge was in the room along with caribou coffee and coffee maker, hair dryer, soaps, decent TV channels and excellent cell phone coverage. The only issue I had was after I showered I noticed my hair smelled of sulpher. Ick. If you visit bring plenty of bottled water as I wouldn't want to drink too much tap water here. We will definitely be back as we enjoyed our stay. Food at the grill is OK, not great. I would like to try one of the specialty dinners they offer throughout the year...the Elk dinner was highly recommended. Elk tour: very educational and we did see several elks plus a light breakfast was included. We met at the lodge lobby at 6am and finished the tour around 10:30am.

    The amphitheater after everyone cleared out
    Heather P.

    This review is for the campground, which currently doesn't have its own Yelp page. We were there for Memorial Day weekend. We booked months in advance since it was a holiday weekend. As with any Kentucky State Parks, you have to book through Reverse America. I hate that! Why? Because of the $7 reservation fee. It's not like any other state park that I've been to. I think the employees and management do an awesome job putting their personal takes on the grounds, activities and overall atmosphere. The locals are amazing and nice. Just like most KY State Parks, the majority of the campers are locals. My husband was born and raised in Eastern KY, so we try to get back at least once a year. We thought that JW would be closer to Paintsville, but it wasn't all that close after all. So, if you're looking for a certain distance of convenience factor, map it out before going. We arrived fairly late on a Friday. They were hosting a line dance class and people were crowded around the amphitheater area. I was too tired to join, but it looked fun. Speaking of fun, after check-in, they gave us an activity schedule and it was like 5 pages long, full of activities that would appeal to most. I have to admit, I was a party pooper that trip and didn't partake. There were 3 different sections of the campground and other than the sewer hookups only available at certain sites, all the sites were great and equally recommendable. Our site backed up to a small creek. The sites in the middle area were pull through. They currently don't offer wifi at the sites, but there is wifi surrounding the camp store. We sat at the camp store porch area, briefly, a few times to check email and such. Each time, every single person that passed or went into the store, either stopped to chat for a bit or gave at least a casual "the weather is great" comment. Eastern Kentuckians, I love y'all!

    Sitting on the lake enjoying the view!

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    MountainRose Vineyards

    (13 reviews)

    Stopped by with my family for a wonderful time. We were gathering for a family reunion of types and…read moresomeone suggested that we all get together at MountainRose. It was an exceptionally brilliant idea. The place has a phenomenal staff (especially Opie). They were welcoming, personable and knowledgeable. They had a deep experience with wines that helped guide the experienced wine drinkers and an empathetic approach to those (aka, me) who were clueless. I (ahm, the inexperienced) were never intimidated or given the snob treatment. However, my brother who knows his way around a bottle or two (or at least actively tries to fake it) was given the appropriate insights to what he was drinking. Across the ten of us, we tried multiple different wines and they were all well liked. Many made their way home as people had to take some bottles home. You can tell that I'm an amateur because the whole "flight of wines" thing was new to me. It was brilliant to sample many different varieties in what I would call shooters to the great disappointment of my brother. Yeah, I told you he acted like he knew what he was doing. They also gave us a brief tour of the beautiful grounds as well as a look "behind the scenes". I would really recommend visiting in the fall and maybe seeing things in action. The drive is a bit "way back there", but I highly encourage you to take the trip. It's definitely worth it.

    Loved the wine and atmosphere! Born and raised just down the road and had no idea they were even…read morethere until I saw the wine in the grocery store. Great tasting experience and the lady that was there was super sweet and helpful! Pretty place!

    West Edge

    West Edge

    (1 review)

    Beautiful space, great place to hold a venue! Very spacious, I attended a wedding there and it was…read moreelegant and just worked. Saw some art there one time, it was made for art it just works.. like a bouquet on a brunch table. Honestly you could do anything there.. a mixer, a paint and sip, that fits right?? Art and wine..yes please. You could hold a ballroom dancing class, heck you could hold a ball like a gala style benefit. Since I mentioned it perhaps a brunch type thing like from 10-14, everyone likes brunch and mossas maybe toss some puppies in there just for pettin, no.. what about a humane society fashion show, get them all glammed up and showcase them, talk about their likes and dislikes, their aspirations. Bunch of boozy young to middle aged adults high on Prosecco and crepes, lot of happy snooterdoodles getting homes.. why stop there.. maybe you pop an hours on both ends, 9-3 or 4? Of course it would be on Saturday.. duh. Maybe there is a screen set up in a corner of the room with all kinds of cozy bean bag chairs and blankets, pillows. On the screen it's playing nothing but Tom Hanks movies, this event is now from 9-5 so 8 hours of Tom Hank's blockbusters, Turner and Hooch, You've got mail, a man called Otto, Cast Away, and terminal, that lest one doesn't have animals but it is wholesome. For the first half like till 1 ish everyone can watch Tommies movies, snuggle pups and drink classy breakfast cocktails. What of the announcer is a little old man with a bow tie and his name is Hank. Hank Loves dogs and maybe he gets a little emotional when he talks about how bad they need homes.. that's going to tug on some heart strings.. you just drank 4 bloody Mary's and watched Tom fall in love with a stray cat and then Hank Gets up to showcase a poor puppy in need! He talks about how his late wife Darlene loved helping animals and her dying wish was for Hank to be happy and make the world a better place!! He pulls out a HANKerchief and wipes a solitary tear and smiles and says: I have had a wonderful life, and now it's time for Sampson to have a Wonderful life too, and a hopeful volunteer walks out showcasing a needy dog who has a big smile and is wearing a handsome vest, cause he gets a little cold sometimes.. awww. He love sleeping in the bed, under the covers and his favorite treat are little cubed sweet potato bites.. Hank says: he's a good good boi, and I'm hope that someone has it in their heart to give Sampson his forever home, and if you can't have pets then we hope you make a donation. What's this event called you ask? Hankering for Homes, I just got goosebumps typing that.. i hope that someone who has the money and drive finds it in their heart to organize this event, I would really like to attend... I digress, this is a fantastic venue with plenty of possibilities, but let's be honest, it was made for Hankering for Homes.

    From the owner: Our team has pulled together to transform this location into a community hub for artisans and…read morecreative businesses. West Edge Factory by Coalfield Development has 14,000 sq. ft. of community meeting space, a theater, a solar installation learning center and practice roof, an agricultural aggregation and distribution facility, and ample tenant space available.

    Selby 100 Mile House & Gardens

    Selby 100 Mile House & Gardens

    (8 reviews)

    The house amazing spectacular if I may!! The owners were amazing special thanks to Mike there every…read morestep! It was truly luxurious!! The town only twenty minute drive at most food antiques and the flood wall murals were beautiful! Would recommend to book the garden suit but they all are equally lovely! We will definitely be coming back to this perfect b&b!!

    1 Star -- Extremely Disappointing Experience…read more We visited Selby 100 Mile House expecting the same high-class dining experience it was known for before the change in ownership. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing from beginning to end. The new owners have apparently been there for about three months, and there is currently no menu available to look at, which makes it difficult to know what kind of dining experience you're walking into. We were told about the evening specials, and honestly, we were shocked by the offerings. The choices were chili spaghetti, chili, a chili pie, a burger, and two flatbreads. That is a very different experience from what we expected from a place that previously had a much more upscale reputation. We decided not to eat dinner and were simply going to have a couple of wine slushies and leave. The atmosphere was also not what we anticipated. When we arrived, there was a karaoke competition happening, and the drink options were primarily different types of slushies. Again, not what we remembered Selby 100 Mile House being. Once the owner realized we weren't planning to order dinner, she came over and convinced us to try a pasta salad that she said "everyone loves." Unfortunately, the pasta was undercooked and had an unpleasant texture that made it seem as though it had been sitting in the refrigerator for quite some time. When the owner came back and asked how it was, I tried to be polite. I told her honestly that it wasn't my favorite and explained that it was a texture issue. Her response was completely inappropriate. She brought over her 7 or 8 year old daughter, asked her whether she ate certain foods, and when the child said no, the owner responded, "I like to call that a touch of the Tism." That comment was incredibly offensive and completely unacceptable in a customer service interaction. I was simply giving honest feedback about the food, and I should not have been subjected to a remark like that. Then the chef came out and, rather than simply accepting that we didn't enjoy the food, approached us in a way that felt very intimidating and seemed determined to convince us that we should like it. The interaction made an already uncomfortable experience even worse. There were also significant concerns regarding cleanliness and presentation. The chef's personal appearance was extremely unkempt and unhygienic, which was particularly concerning in a restaurant setting and completely destroyed any confidence we had in the food. We were also told that the restaurant gets its food from local butchers. Based on what we experienced and saw, that claim did not seem credible to us. The one positive thing I can say is that our servers were attentive and pleasant. They were the only bright spot in an otherwise very disappointing experience. We came in expecting the Selby 100 Mile House we remembered and left wondering what happened to it. Between the limited food selection, lack of a menu, questionable food quality, uncomfortable interaction with the owner, inappropriate comment, and overall lack of professionalism, this was absolutely not the experience we expected. We will not be returning.

    Red River Gorge Wedding Barn & Event Venue

    Red River Gorge Wedding Barn & Event Venue

    (1 review)

    LGBTQ+ and allies DO NOT support this business. Please see the message I received from Debbie…read moreLittle who works at the venue regarding a lesbian couple who inquired about holding their wedding at the property: Hi June, I seen your message in regards to our company being homophobic. I just wanted to reach out and tell you that as a Christian I love everybody. I honestly do. I don't always agree with all Christians or non-christians. We all have different opinions and those of us who believe in the "World" interprete (sic) it in different ways. When someone comes and is interested in getting married at our venue and they tell me they are gay, I respond telling them that I am not in support of it but they are welcome to rent our venue. I don't think that a gay couple would want to get married at a venue that does not practice gay marriages but if they want to they are welcome to rent our property. I would never go to a Facebook page or any social media and bash the gay community or condemn them for having a difference in opinion. The young lady that called for information a few days ago was gay and also wanted to bring hard liquor onto the property which is against our restrictions. I did tell her that we had a restriction against hard liquor and I told her that I wasn't a supporter of gay relationships and that she was welcome to rent our property. I'm sure you are not a supporter of all things as well.

    From the owner: Barn Weddings, Receptions outdoor weddingsread more

    Jenny Wiley State Resort Park - hotels - Updated September 2026

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