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Prestonsburg is a former coal town in the Appalachians with the nearest large town being Lexington that’s about an hour or so away. Excellent for history buffs. There are very few places to eat other than fast food. Shopping highlights would be Walmart, discount stores and a JC Penny. You don’t come here to shop, many come, like I do, to visit family in the area or are passing through. When visiting I stay at a hotel in Prestonsburg. The hotel is clean and safe but expensive to what you would find along the interstate. However its nice, has seen a lot of years but the staff is fantastic, free breakfast has many choices. Don’t mean to sound negative, but the city is typical of eastern Kentucky and western West Virginia. Towns that have boomed and busted over generations but keep on going from the pride of the people who live there. My family ties go back to the founding of Prestonsburg in the 18th century, there is so much history in those mountains.

We liked the town. We shopped a little, and drove around a little too. The best place to eat was The Brickhouse. It was so good we ate there twice. Anything from steak and seafood to burgers and salads. Had a good bar with a good selection of beer wine and liquor. Definitely the best choice in town to eat and drink.

Definitely visit Jenny Wiley State Park--beautiful park and very helpful with the information we needed even though we didn't stay at their lodge. Definitely visit the elk viewing areas and explore the area. Mountains are beauriful!!!!