Blog Posts

If you have been driving anywhere, you will have noticed an increase in Jeeps and other 4 x4 vehicles over the past 18 months. The question we often hear is "Why are there so many jeeps owners?" Across the country, outdoor enthusiasts are making their destination...

Lights Around London Christmas Tour nightly from Dec. 5 – Dec. 31.  More than 77 participants across London-Laurel County have decorated for Lights Around London. More than 12 thousand people have viewed the driving directions for the tour according to the webpage analytics. The community has teamed...

Finding the perfect venue for your next gathering just became easier with Heritage Hills Hall and Theater. Operated by London-Laurel County Tourism Commission, makes it the destination for any small, medium or large event. Heritage Hills Banquet Hall is an approximate 7,300 square foot facility upstairs...

Soggy remnants from Hurricane Delta swept into Southeastern Kentucky Saturday morning, dampening the turnout for the 2020 Redbud Ride by about half. Still, more than 400 cyclists braved the elements to ride from 26 to 100 miles through Laurel, Jackson and Rockcastle counties. The tropical moisture...

Looking for a fall retreat on Wood Creek Lake in London-Laurel County? Moonshine Inn is a luxury log cabin rental overlooking beautiful Wood Creek Lake in East Bernstadt, Kentucky – in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s only a two-hour drive from Louisville –...

The increasing popularity of disc golf in the area has led to plans for a professional tournament in London next month. The one-day tournament, sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association, will be held on Saturday, October 10 at Whitley Branch Veterans Park. It’s billed “Throw...

Matt Jones and the crew at Kentucky Sports Radio spotlights Laurel County in London, Kentucky. London-Laurel County is home to very well known events, historical markers, and adventures. If trivia is your game, then this podcast is perfect for you. Learn new and interesting facts about...

The London-Laurel County Tourist Commission has earned recognition as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Business from the League of American Bicyclists! Pictured is Peter Mitchell, Capitol Performance Bicycles, LLC, Kelly Burton, London-Laurel County Tourism Co-Director, and Keith Cottongim, Boondoggle Events. With so many people in our community biking,...

Since March of 2020 every community has became a "Hometown Tourist" in their neck of the woods. For weeks individuals and families have adventured in their own backyard searching safely for entertainment during the COVID 19 pandemic. Most seekers found out that London, Kentucky is...

Grab your bikes because May is National Bike Month!  We want to encourage to bike ride because it is a great way to get exercise, enjoy some fresh air and feel connected with others. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase...