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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hazard
Half a day to see the Mother Goose House and Bobby Davis Museum, then drive on. Not a base — use London or Corbin for overnight stays.
Hazard is a small Appalachian coal town and the seat of Perry County. Its main draws are a peculiar local landmark (the Mother Goose House) and a local history museum. Most travellers pass through on the Hal Rogers Parkway between London and the Virginia border. The surrounding hills offer hiking, but the town itself has limited services and no public transport. Plan for a short stop, not an overnight stay.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (snow and ice), Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–90 (fuel and snacks only) · Mid $100–150 (hotel and one meal) · High $150+ (hotel and sit-down dinner) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch at a diner | $8–15 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant | $15–30 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 (check) |
| Hotel room (chain) | $80–180 per night |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LNN · London-Corbin Airport (Magee Field)
- About 1 hour drive via Hal Rogers Parkway; limited commercial flights, check.
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport (Lexington)
- About 2.5 hours drive via I-75 and Hal Rogers Parkway.
Typical fares
- London → Hazard, Hal Rogers Parkway
- about 1 hour, no tolls (check)
- Lexington → Hazard, via I-75 and Hal Rogers Parkway
- about 2.5 hours, no tolls (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. The town is hilly and public transport is very limited. In winter, snow and ice can make roads hazardous — check conditions before driving.
See and do
Known for
- Mother Goose House
- Bobby Davis Museum
- Appalachian coal town character
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| London, Kentucky | Hal Rogers Parkway west, about 1 hour | About 1 hour |
| Corbin | Hal Rogers Parkway west to I-75 south, about 1 hour 15 min | About 1.25 hours |
| Prestonsburg | KY 80 east, about 30 min | About 30 min |
| Williamsburg, Kentucky | Hal Rogers Parkway west to I-75 south, about 1.5 hours | About 1.5 hours |
Sleep
- Hazard town centre
- A few chain hotels (e.g. Hampton Inn) near the parkway; limited dining options after 8 pm.
- London, Kentucky
- About 1 hour west on the Hal Rogers Parkway; more hotels, restaurants and services.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Howdyhow-dee |
| Thank you | Thank youthank yew |
| How much is it? | How much?how much |
| Where is the restroom? | Where's the restroom?wheres the rest-room |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- No public transport — you need a car.
- Hilly roads in snow or heavy rain can be dangerous.
- Dining options are limited; eat before 8 pm or bring snacks.
- The Mother Goose House is a private residence — view from the street only.
Hazard is generally safe, but the main risks are road conditions in winter and limited services after dark. Keep your car locked and avoid walking alone on unlit streets at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hazard yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mother Goose House
- Bobby Davis Museum
- Appalachian coal town character
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Hazard official website: www.cityofhazard.com/
- Wikivoyage: Hazard, revision 5289073 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5289073
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hazard
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
English is the only language you'll need in Hazard.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hazard). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.