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Tourism in Harlan County has become one of the major drivers of our economy and on International Women’s Day, we wanted to take a second and recognize some of the incredible leadership, business owners, civic leaders, restauranteurs, and more that are currently shaping the tourism landscape in Read more about She Leads: Celebrating Female Leaders Who Help Shape Tourism in Harlan County

March 1, 2024 is National Unplug Day! It's a 24 hour time period where people are encouraged to disconnect from their devices and enjoy unplugged fun for the day. We've come up with some ideas for unplugged fun in Harlan County... -Read All About It- Visit Sassy Trash or Raven Rock Coffee, Read more about UNPLUG IN HARLAN COUNTY

As you're making your New Year's Resolution, consider making it a year of Harlan County Recipes with a special dish for each month. January- Fried Cabbage Fried cabbage is a year round dish in the mountains but many locals will tell you it's a must have on New Year's Day. The recipe is Read more about 12 Months of Harlan County Recipes

Harlan County Shop Local Guide - Christmas 2023 Embrace the Magic of Christmas in Appalachia As the holiday season approaches, let's cherish the unique charm of Harlan County & Appalachia. This Christmas, we invite you to experience the warmth and joy of our local community. From the Read more about Harlan County Shop Local Holiday Guide

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Unique Finds at Harlan Center's Pop-Up Shops! Find the Perfect Gift at Our Daily Pop-Up Shops! We're thrilled to announce an exciting holiday shopping experience coming your way! This festive season, the Harlan Center Upstairs Gallery is transforming into a Read more about Downtown Harlan Pop Up Shops

You may have heard that "You'll never leave Harlan alive" but there are some chilling stories that suggest that some of Harlan County's residents never left even after they died. Here are a few Harlan County ghost stories to keep you up at night... Red Dog Road The Legend: In the 1930s, Read more about Haunted Harlan County

From family friendly pumpkin patches to horrifying haunted houses, Harlan County offers it all in the fall! We’ve organized upcoming local events here by date so that you won’t miss a minute of the fun… SEPTEMBER Saturday September 9 Water Lantern Festival at Kingdom Come State Park- See Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Fall Events in Harlan County:

The first ever Harlan County Burger Week will be taking place from August 21st-27th. If you’re looking to celebrate Burger Week like a true Harlan Countian, here is exactly how in three easy steps!  Step One: Pick up a Harlan County Burger Week passport from the Harlan Center. On this Read more about How To Celebrate Burger Week Like A True Harlan Countian

Harlan Hacks is your insider guide to all things Harlan and this blog entry is focused on all things Back-To-School Shopping! If you’re looking for the cutest places to shop for back to school, you’re in luck! Harlan’s variety of boutiques makes it the perfect place for back to school shopping. Read more about Harlan Hacks: Back To School Shopping in Harlan County

Wanna visit Harlan, but have no idea what you should do? Here are our picks for the very best ways to spend 1 day in Harlan County! Read more about How to Spend 1 Day in Harlan County