Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with the Kentucky River winding throughout, Estill County offers a variety of adventure and exploration. Discover our Twin City Trail Town, from the banks of the Kentucky River to the more than 500 acres of nature at Lily Mountain Nature Preserve.
Look back in time at our historic Iron Furnaces and see the town that the railroad built in Ravenna. Downtown Irvine is home to the historic Mack Theatre, which is currently being restored and will be used for theatrical performances, music, and local events.
Each Spring, you can join in on the hunt for morel mushrooms and agates at our Mountain Mushroom Festival. In the Fall, come celebrate our hard working heritage at the
Ravenna Railroad Festival.
However you like to spend your time, come enjoy it with us and get to know the people and places that make us Kentucky’s Hometown!
Look back in time at our historic Iron Furnaces and see the town that the railroad built in Ravenna. Downtown Irvine is home to the historic Mack Theatre, which is currently being restored and will be used for theatrical performances, music, and local events.
Each Spring, you can join in on the hunt for morel mushrooms and agates at our Mountain Mushroom Festival. In the Fall, come celebrate our hard working heritage at the
Ravenna Railroad Festival.
However you like to spend your time, come enjoy it with us and get to know the people and places that make us Kentucky’s Hometown!
The mission of the Irvine-Estill County Tourism Commission, known as Explore Estill, is to promote economic vitality and a good quality of life for the residents and visitors of Irvine, Ravenna, and Estill County by showcasing our natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and attractions while telling our story and offering memorable experiences.
The Tourism Commission meets on the Fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm at various tourism partners. For more information, please contact Jessica at [email protected]. The meeting is also available via this zoom link.
The Tourism Commission meets on the Fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm at various tourism partners. For more information, please contact Jessica at [email protected]. The meeting is also available via this zoom link.
Lodging providers in Estill County: According to a joint ordinance from the city and county, lodging including hosts on sites such as AirBnB and VRBO are required to pay the 3% transient room tax. To view the ordinance, please see the county clerk's office. The transient room tax remittance form can be downloaded here to be mailed in monthly.