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Kentucky Fried Chicken is known worldwide for being "Finger Lickin' Good", but where did that all begin? Located in Corbin, KY, in southern Laurel County, you will find the birthplace of where it all started, with just 11 herbs and spices. The Harlan Sanders Cafe...

Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky is well known for their bass fishing. One of the deepest and clearest lakes in all Kentucky, Laurel River Lake supports both warm-water and cold-water species of fish.  This 5,600-acre lake in the southeast part of the Kentucky has...

Spring has arrived and your bikes are saying "Take me to The Cycling Capital of Kentucky(R)! London, Kentucky has access to hundreds of miles of roads, gravel, and trails to fit every cyclist's dream. Listed below are just a few hotspots cyclists don't want to...

London, Ky. (February 3, 2021) – London-Laurel County Tourism, along with Forcht Broadcasting’s WFTG The Wolf, and Kentucky Country Music have teamed up to produce an intimate acoustic concert experience, Heritage Music Series. Multiple Kentucky based singer-songwriters will take to the stage the first three...

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...