Welcome to the official website for the Perry County Department of Tourism. Our mission is to provide an online informational source for potential visitors to the area. Our vision is to be a catalyst for stirring economic growth and attracting new visitors to the “Queen City of the Mountains”. The beauty and elegance of Hazard and Perry County can easily be summed up with one simple phrase “A place to call home”. Conveniently tucked within the heart of the Appalachian coal-fields of Eastern Kentucky, this ever-growing community of Hazard and Perry County is truly a hidden scenic treasure. One could easily refer to the area as a geographical masterpiece for its abundance in plant-life, natural resources, and river systems.
Perry County Adventure Tourism~ You can Ride for Miles and Miles
August 15th, 2008
If off-road trail riding is your sport, Perry County has the answer. Begin riding in Perry County and enjoy one of the largest regional connected trail systems in Southeastern Kentucky. In 2006, Perry County Tourism began trail development in the Buckhorn area and later spearheaded the development of the East Kentucky Regional Trail System encompassing five counties of Perry, Breathitt, Leslie, Clay and Owsley.
The East Kentucky Trail System will provide ATV and Off-road motor bikes with one hundred miles of trails and many hours of adventure. The wooded trails provide all levels of trail difficulty and fun for the whole family.
