Morehead Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Cave Run Lake

Cave Run Lake, Morehead

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  The 8,270 acre lake is almost entirely within the boundries of the Daniel Boone National Forest. It was originally constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers primarily as a flood control project for the Licking River. Today the lake is used for fishing, camping, hiking,... 

Visit the Folk Art Center

Visit the Folk Art Center, Morehead

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  The Kentucky Folk Art Center is a cultural, educational and economic development service of Morehead State University. They have a permanent collection of nearly 1,000 works by regional folk artists, and host traveling exibetions. They sponser “A Day in the Country” folk art... 

Hotels  

Comfort Inn And Suites Morehe

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Hotels  

Twin Knobs Campground: The ONLY Campground you need...

Twin Knobs Campground: The ONLY Campground you need..., Morehead

 Darkeyedgirl Says:  Twin Knobs has been VERY well kept and updated. Recently - late 2011 - they demolished the bathhouses / restrooms and those will be upgraded as well.The campground is set up in 'loops'; from A through J (I believe?)... some of the loops are reservation only; others are first... 

Restaurants  

Pasquales: This is the best place for pizza!!!

Pasquales: This is the best place for pizza!!!, Morehead

 susanandchris Says:  While in school at MSU I ate here at least once a week. Even after leaving and moving to Lexington I still drive up there for thier food! This place is great! EVERYTHING 

Fuzzy Duck: Fuzzy Duck Coffee House

Fuzzy Duck: Fuzzy Duck Coffee House, Morehead

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  Cute little coffee house! Real small, books and newspapers available to read, friendly staff...and great coffee, huge variety of typical and unusual flavors. Iced Mocha or Hot Chocolate 

Pasquales Pizza: Good Pizza - Pasquales

Pasquales Pizza: Good Pizza - Pasquales, Morehead

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  Great little pizzaria. I've never had bad service or bad pizza! (but then again, is there such a thing as bad pizza?!?! lol). When I am in town my friend and I always come in here. Pizza!!! 

China Star: Good Chinese Food

China Star: Good Chinese Food, Morehead

 sabogg01 Says:  This is the best chinese restaurant that I have been to! I love it! Always a large variety. I like it all! 

Local Customs  

Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival

Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival, Morehead

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  The Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival begins September 1st and lasts for twenty days. 

What to Pack  

Pack lightly... but be thorough...

Pack lightly... but be thorough..., Morehead

 Darkeyedgirl Says:   Hiking boots are a must... umbrella if you fear rain, or a hat if you fear umbrellas (I hate the things personally, hats do just fine to keep the rain off!)... PLENTY of layers of clothing for the cooler months of camping, plenty of layers of blankets in the tent (unless... 

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The campsites are VERY large, so...

The campsites are VERY large, so..., Morehead

 Darkeyedgirl Says:  We have a small dome tent, which honestly could fit about three grown people; it fits a queen sized air mattress, a couple of duffle bags, a boom box... etc... it's not a big tent...However - in example - the fishing buddies next to us, had two extra-cab trucks AND a boat on... 

Rowan Technical College

Rowan Technical College, Morehead

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  http://www.rowtc.kctcs.eduRowan Technical College offers classes in the following areas: Agriculture, Automotive, Air Conditioning, Office Technology, Construction Carpentry, Diesel Technology, Computer Drafting, Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy,... 

Morehead State University

Morehead State University, Morehead

 Ericasmurf99 Says:  http://www.moreheadstate.edu/Morehead State University enrolls more than 9,000 students from 100 Kentucky counties, 42 states and 37 nations. They are enrolled on campus, at regional campuses in Ashland, Jackson, Mount Sterling, Prestonsburg and West Liberty, and several... 

The University in the Fog...

The University in the Fog..., Morehead

 Sagespot Says:  I love the University campus and the way the city sits in a small valley that often fills with fog in the mornings. 

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 I love the University campus and the way the city sits in a small valley that often fills with fog in the mornings. 

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Morehead, Rowan County

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 Located in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in the Daniel Boone National Forest and just a short drive from Cave Run Lake. Morehead is a great destination for outdoor recreation! Morehead... 

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Cave Run Lake, "Twin Knobs Campground"

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 If you are looking for a lake-side campground with some BEAUTIFUL sunsets.... this is the place. You can also boat, fish, and do other camping-type things (sit around and drink beer and shoot the... 

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Hwy. 60 Road Trip- Dehart's Bible & Tire Store

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 If you're out for a drive here's a funny! Dehart's Bible & Tire located at 6675 Hwy. 60 east of Morehead, Ky. phone number 1-606-780-0198 

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