Harlan is the kind of town where
people greet each other on the
street; a place where visitors are welcomed with open arms and broad
smiles.
Harlan is a special place, a magical mountain kingdom,
where the four seasons dazzle the senses of those who call it home or
delight those who are here for only a short visit. It’s the type of
place where mountain memories are made and cherished for a lifetime.
Harlan is the bustling county seat of Harlan County, one
of the oldest and most colorful of Kentucky’s 120 counties. The area is
rich in mountain traditions, and home to some of the most abundant coal
deposits in the world. Homage is paid to the coal industry at the
Kentucky Coal Mining Museum in nearby Benham.
Come to Harlan and stroll amidst the beauty of
Kingdom Come State Park, Pine Mountain or majestic Black Mountain, the
highest peak in Kentucky. Hike through Blanton Forest, a pristine jewel
of an old-growth forest or trek across the rolling acreage surrounding
quaint Pine Mountain Settlement School.
Whether your interests lie in history, crafts, the coal industry or you
just want to get away from the pressures of life, why not make Harlan
your destination.
Visit Harlan and create a mountain memory.
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