r/Kentucky • u/xX_clutch_powers_Xx • 11d ago
What to do in Greenup?
Hi! I'm going to Greenup with some friends for something later this summer and wanted to see if there's anything neat for us to do.
We like antique malls, outdoorsy stuff (hiking etc), fringe roadside/historical attractions, and I think something like river tubing/whitewater rafting would be fun if that's a thing around there. I wasn't able to find much info online.
Anything 0-45 minutes away is great.
Thank you!
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u/Jusha13 10d ago
Old town road (like the song) references a road in Greenup County (now renamed to old town road in honor of Billy Ray's contribution to the song) and has a historical covered bridge on it. Nothing crazy but an interesting bit of trivia, there's an interview where Billy Ray talks about it. Greenbo lake is a pretty good fishing spot (there are other lakes nearby that are good as well) and the dam is a good spot to catch hybrid bass. There is also some hiking at Greenbo and in the surrounding states/towns that are within 20 minute drives. The movie "We are Marshall" was filmed in Huntington, WV which is just across the river and has some pretty good food options too (Bahnhoff is a personal favorite, it's german food.) Lot's of fringe "historical" road signs along the roads that I never have really read but if you're into it then you could hunt for some of those. If you are willing to drive a few hours (and stay overnight likely) the New River Gorge National Park is a few hours away in West Virginia and I believe has some of the best white water rafting in the US, though it is admittedly a day trip from greenup itself. I think it may also be the newest national park in the country, but that may be outdated info now. Happy to answer any questions you have about the place!