September 8-12, 2025
Overview
Get ready for an exciting trip where adventure awaits at every turn! Discover new experiences in the beautiful region of Prestonsburg, KY. If you enjoy country music, especially Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline, you won’t want to miss this one!
Featured Highlights
- Winzerland Winery
- Frankfort, KY Tour
- East Kentucky Science Center
- Jenny Wiley State Resort
- Moonshine Hideaway Tour
- Dewey Lake Pontoon Boat Ride
- Van Lear Coal Museum
- Loretta Lynn Homeplace
- Webb's Country Store
- "Smith Tours Surprise Stop"
Itinerary
Our journey kicks off as we travel to Bristow, IN for a wine-tasting afternoon at Winzerwald Winery. They also have delicious giant pretzels and wine slushies you might want to try before we continue to Louisville, KY, for our overnight stay. Enjoy the evening at your leisure after dinner on your own.
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a guided city tour of Frankfort with an entertaining step-on guide. Discover the rich history and culture of Kentucky’s capital, including a visit to the impressive Capitol Rotunda. Following our tour, we’ll arrive at the US 23 Country Music Highway Museum for a delightful lunch accompanied by live music that celebrates the region's musical heritage. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the East Kentucky Science Center, where you can engage with interactive exhibits. We’ll then check in to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park for a two-night stay, surrounded by nature’s beauty.
As the sun sets, we’ll embark on a Moonshine Hideaway Tour and Tasting, where you’ll learn about the art of moonshine making and sample some local flavors. The evening continues with a delicious barbecue supper, complete with great food and live music from a local moonshine band. Be prepared for some audience participation tonight! Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Today promises a day full of fun and adventure! We’ll start with a relaxing pontoon ride on Dewey Lake, taking in the scenic views. Then, we’ll enjoy a hearty coal miner’s lunch while visiting the Van Lear Coal Museum, where you’ll learn about the area’s rich mining history. In the afternoon, we’ll tour Loretta Lynn’s Homeplace, immersing ourselves in the country music legend’s story. The fun continues at Webb’s Country Store, where you can enjoy music while sipping on RC Cola and snacking on Moon Pies! Tonight, we’ll have dinner at Billy Ray’s Restaurant, followed by an evening of performances featuring music inspired by Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll leave Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and head towards home, but not without a surprise stop along the way to make our journey memorable. Tonight, we’ll check into our hotel in Corydon, IN, where you can relax and enjoy the evening. Breakfast and Lunch included.
On our final day, we’ll continue our journey home with an included lunch at Pizza Ranch, where you can enjoy a delicious meal before heading back home. Breakfast and Lucnh included.
Pricing Per Person
Double $1,050
Triple $970
Quad $925
Single $1,200
A refundable deposit of $100 per person is due at the time of registration. You may cancel any time before final payment is due with a $25 fee.
Includes
- Round Trip Motor Coach Transportation
- 4 Nights Hotel
- All Attractions
- 4 breakfast/ 4 lunch / 2 dinner
- Snacks & Water on Coach
- Driver Gratuity
Excludes
- Gratuities for Guided Tours - Please Tip at your Discretion.
To register for this trip, please contact Smith Tours by emailing us at [email protected] or by filling out and returning the Trip Registration Form in our 2025 Smith Tours Travel Book.
Questions about our pick up locations? Please call us at 816-726-8275 or email us at [email protected].
One Day Trips
If you decide to cancel more than 30 days out, you will receive a full refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 30 days and a replacement is found, a full refund will be made.
Multi-Day Trips
To receive a full refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee, you must cancel prior to our deadlines. If you cancel after the deadline, we will refund any money we are able to recover from hotels, attractions, etc. Cancellation Insurance – Smith Tours recommends travelers take out trip insurance. Allianz is a company some of our travelers have had success with. The cost of insurance depends on age, the location and number of days traveling. You may call 1-800-284-8300 for assistance or go to www.allianztravelinsurance.com for more information. Insurance covers trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel delay, as well as medical protection. Travel Insured is another company that our travelers have used. If you want to take out trip insurance, it must be done within 14 days of making your trip deposit if you want any pre-existing conditions covered.