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City Guide
What’s My City Doing? > Mount Sterling
As a tourism professional, how do you describe the opportunity the Games present? It is a wonderful opportunity to introduce visitors from around the world to the beauty of Kentucky and showcase the city of Mt. Sterling. How can your town benefit from this opportunity? Visitors are making reservations at our hotels and will be enjoying Mt. Sterling’s restaurants and unique shopping. We are excited to welcome all visitors to our city and hope they will return again and again. What is your town doing to prepare for the Games? We have been preparing our businesses and attractions for the new faces to be coming our way. We are always welcoming to tourists in Mt. Sterling. Our community enjoys meeting and entertaining new friends. Do you have any big marquee events planned? September 25th- Come dance down memory lane! It’s an Old-fashioned Sock Hop at the Clay Center located at 3400 Indian Mound Drive in Mt. Sterling from 7pm-11pm. The Cruise in Car Show will be held from 3pm-7pm in front of the Clay Center to kick off the festivities. Both events are free and food will be available for purchase. Call 1-859-498-8728 for more information. September 18th through the end of October-Enjoy the bounty of their harvest at Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch located at 5000 Van Thompson Road. Take a wagon ride on the farm to pick your own perfect pumpkin. Meet the animals at the petting zoo and shop for local art, handmade crafts and decorations. Call 859-585-8000 for more information and hours of operation. Closed on Sundays. September 7th through the end of 2010- The new exhibit “History of the Horse in the Gateway” at the Montgomery County Historical Society History Museum located in the Courthouse Square in downtown, Mt. Sterling. The History Museum is also the starting point for the Historic Downtown Walking Tour. Visitors are invited to view the exhibit and pick up a walking tour brochure and discover the history of our beautifully restored downtown area. Museum is open Tuesdays- Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Call 859-498-4669 for more information. October 8th- Experience the arts of Kentucky at the Gateway Arts Center on Main Street in Mt. Sterling from 5pm-8pm. The Kentucky Guild of Artist and Craftsman Exhibit in the Gallery and traditional Kentucky music in the performance hall. Kentucky Proud appetizers will be served and a Kentucky Wine tasting will be available for our special visitors that day. Come celebrate the one year anniversary of the gorgeous new Arts Center. Open Tuesdays-Fridays from 10am-5pm and Saturdays 11:30am-4:30pm. Call 859-498-6264 for more information. October 9th- Watch and taste as Bramble Ridge Apple Orchard make their popular apple butter during “Apple Butter Day” from 10am-4pm. Enjoy a relaxing tour of the orchard, unique shopping in the barn and great food in the Green Apple Tea Room. Located just past the beautiful Easy Walker Park at 2726 Osborne Road. Call 859-498-9123 for more information. Open daily. 126 West Main Street Mount Sterling, Kentucky 40353 (866) 415-7439 Toll Free (859) 498-8732 Local (859) 498-3947 Fax
Welcome to Mt. Sterling in Montgomery County
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Kentucky Bluegrass Region, Mt. Sterling is full of rich history and charm. Home of the oldest festival in Kentucky-“October Court Days” and “Small Town America Weekend”-voted one of the top summer festivals in Kentucky in 2009. Mt.Sterling invites you to tour our award winning historic downtown with unique shopping and dining. Founded in 1792, some historic buildings, churches and landmarks date back over 200 years. A downtown walking tour begins at the History Museum located next to the Courthouse. Mt. Sterling is only thirty- nine highway miles from the Kentucky Horse Park on I-64 east at exit 110, but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Visitors flying into the games will appreciate the convenience and affordability of the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Airport, Kentucky’s fifth busiest airport. The airport does not charge a landing fee and offers a self serving fueling station, hanger space and a friendly staff. The runway was recently extended to provide more room for our visitors during the Equestrian Games. Take a tour of the Ruth Hunt Candy Company, the official candy maker of the Kentucky Derby and the 2010 Equestrian Games. Watch as they make their famous pulled cream candy bars “Blue Mondays” or sample their Woodford Reserve bourbon balls. Take in 18 rounds of golf at the #1 Public Golf Course in Kentucky by Golf Digest, Old Silo Golf Course and Restaurant. Enjoy great live music every Friday night on the patio in the summer and inside by the cozy fireplace in the clubhouse in the winter. Overnight golf packages available including a $25 food/drink card, 18 holes with cart and accommodations at Ramada is only $89 per person. The new Gateway Regional Arts Center just opened on Main Street in downtown and offers new art exhibits and performing arts events daily including the “First Friday” gallery exhibit opening reception from 4:30-7pm each first Friday of the month. Mt. Sterling in Montgomery County also offers lots of fun on the farm at Bramble Ridge Apple Orchard and Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch and Christmas at the Barn. Friendly people and wonderful attractions will make you feel right at home in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Located only 30 minutes east of Lexington and 20 minutes west of Morehead on I-64 at Exit 110. Come for the day or stay awhile with affordable overnight packages available year round.
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