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Prestonsburg Equine Center

Prestonsburg offers a number of equine activities for horse enthusiasts. Facilities are available for boarding, in addition to sanctioned horse shows, racing and rodeos. Simply want to enjoy a trail ride? We’ve got the perfect place for that, too. After you’ve enjoyed the view from the saddle, check out our hiking and biking trails too.

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Ranier Racing Museum

Led by the family patriarch, Harry Ranier, Ranier Racing fielded cars in the NASCAR Winston Cup series for drivers such as Lennie Pond, Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, and Davey Allison. The Ranier Racing Museum at the Mountain Arts Center offers a wide variety of memorabilia such as trophies, pictures, and uniforms.

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Morehead City Park

There is always something fun to do! With gorgeous hills as a backdrop, you will find: A walking path; Ball fields; New playground Equipment; Skate ramp park; Dog park; 2 covered picnic pavilions; Picnic tables scattered throughout; Horseshoe pit; Bocce ball court; Fishing in Triplett Creek; Restroom facilities

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Museum of the Mountain Dulcimer

This permanent exhibition of instruments features many dulcimers which are on loan to the Center from local banjo player and historian, George Gibson. The exhibition honors many local dulcimer builders and players including Uncle Ed Thomas, Jethro Amburgey, Jean Ritchie, and Homer Ledford and was curated by Master Luthier Doug Naselroad, dulcimer-building apprentice Mike Slone

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