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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Paintsville
Spend one night in Paintsville, visit the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum and Paintsville Lake State Park, plus a quick stop at Loretta Lynn HomePlace – about half a day total.
Paintsville is a small Appalachian town with a music museum, a lakeside state park and a historic home. One night lets you see the key sights and relax at the Ramada hotel; a day‑trip to nearby towns is optional.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $120–$150 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (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 at a café | $2–$4 |
| Sandwich or burger | $6–$10 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.30–$3.70 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PKV · Pikeville‑Prestonsburg Airport
- ≈30 min drive north
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 the most reliable way; limited local bus service. Rental cars available in nearby Ashland.
See and do
Known for
- U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum
- Paintsville Lake State Park
- Loretta Lynn HomePlace
- Paintsville Golf Course
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Catlettsburg | US‑23 south, about 20 min drive | ≈30 min round trip |
| Morehead | US‑460 west, about 45 min drive | ≈1 h |
| Pikeville | US‑23 north, about 35 min drive | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Ramada Paintsville Hotel and Conference Center
- Central location, indoor pool, atrium; good for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Excuse me | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is this? | How much is this?how much is this |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?where is the restroom |
| Can I have the check, please? | Can I have the check, please?can i have the check please |
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
- Public transport is sparse; plan a rental or rideshare.
- Museum hours are Thu‑Sat 10 am‑4 pm; check for seasonal closures.
Paintsville is generally safe; typical rural caution applies—keep valuables secure in cars and be aware of limited night transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Paintsville yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum
- Paintsville Lake State Park
- Loretta Lynn HomePlace
- Paintsville Golf Course
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Paintsville: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Paintsville, revision 4941159 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4941159
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Paintsville
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Local language is English; no translation needed.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/paintsville). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.