Attractions
There are plenty of things to do in the beautiful hills of Jackson, Kentucky!
Sugar Camp Golf Club
Sugar Camp Golf Club is a nine hole golf facility. The course is a challenging layout featuring Bermuda fairways, bent grass tees, greens, sand bunkers and water hazards in play on four of the holes. There are five sets of tees for all skill levels with championship tees extending over 3450 yards.
A pro shop, grill and practice facilities are available. Open daily, March-October; restricted hours and play, November-February. Directions: KY HWY 30 East; 4.2 miles from the junction of 30 East and KY HWY 15 (junction is two miles of Jackson). The entrance is on Mulligan Lane, directly across 30 from the Julian Carroll Airport Road. Open for members and public play.
Check out Sugar Camp Golf Club on the internet at SugarCampGolf.com or call 606-693-4724.
The Breathitt County Honey Festival
Every year on Labor Day weekend the streets of Jackson are swarming with people enjoying the parade and the wide variety of music, food and homemade arts and crafts that are presented at the annual Honey Festival. Come and spend Labor Day weekend with us — you’ll “bee” glad you did!
For more information, visit The Breathitt County Honey Festival or contact Clara Gabbard, chairperson.
The Breathitt County Heritage Fair
The Breathitt County Heritage Fair is a celebration of the rich and colorful heritage of Breathitt County. Live Music, childrens events, and outdoor attractions for the whole family, highlight this Fair. Come out and have fun, while you help us support the Heritage of Breathitt County.
For more information, visit The Breathitt County Heritage Fair, contact Bobby Thorpe or Ron Hamblin (606-693-1478)
The Breathitt County Museum
The Breathitt County Museum is a virtual storehouse of Appalachian history. Exhibits include logging, coal mining, farming home life, education and military. The museum also features an outstanding photograph collection which depicts early life in the Kentucky Mountains. “A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich Appalachian heritage of Breathitt County.”
Group tours (on request); free to the public; donations welcomed and accepted. Hours: Monday thru Friday 9am-3pm. Directions: Take Hwy 15 to Jackson, turn left on Main Street. Go two blocks past the Washington Avenue intersection and turn left on Broadway.
For more information, stop by at 329 Broadway Street, or contact Janie Griffith, Director, at 
606-666-4159
. Also, be sure to visit their website by going to BreathittMuseum.com.
Breathitt County War Memorial
The Breathitt County War Memorial is located in the courthouse yard. The memorial is dedicated to all Breathitt Countians who have served our country during modern times. Special memorial monuments include those who died during WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. A special wall is included which is made up of veterans bricks. To have a member of your family included on this wall, see Mr. Ervine Allen (606-666-7973)
Douthitt & Kiwanis Park
If you enjoy outdoor activities such as soccer, basketball, canoeing, etc., you will find Douthitt Park offers you a beautiful recreational area. Just want to sit back and enjoy the great outdoors? Douthitt Park also offers a walking trail, playground for the kids and several picnic shelters. During your stay in Jackson, why not pack a picnic lunch and spend a fun-filled day at Douthitt Park!
For more information, please contact Park Director Tony Turner (666-8980)
Panbowl Lake
Located within the city limits of Jackson, Panbowl Lake is one of the better game fishing lakes in all of Kentucky. It features a boat dock. The lake is abundant in both gass and crappie.
Southfork Elk View
Accessible by blacktopped road, the new Breathitt County elk viewing facility allows visitors to view the largest elk herd in Kentucky. Surrounded by wetlands, ponds, and a variety of plant and animal life, the facility provides a beautiful panoramic view of the Kentucky mountains. From Jackson, travel south three miles on KY 15; turn left on HWY 1098; travel 16 miles and turn right on a newly paved road surrounding the hillside point identfied as “Southfork Elk View”.
The following attractions are located within a short driving distance from Jackson:
Natural Bridge State Resort
Natural Bridge State Resort is home to the great natural sandstone arch which spans 78 feet in length and 65 feet in height. This park offers scenic natural beauty season after season.
Buckhorn Lake State Resort
The 1,230 acre Buckhorn Lake and surrounding area is a great place to relax amid the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountain Range and offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation.