Wanderlust World Wanderlust World On the eastern side of Kentucky in Floyd County, you'll find the small town of Wheelwright. While there aren't any hotels located in the community, there are plenty of places to stay in nearby areas. Both families with children and businesspeople with work to do can find a place to stay that meets their needs.
Located 15 miles northeast of Wheelwright in Pikeville, Ky., is this Hampton Inn. The hotel is found in the home of the annual Hillbilly Festival, which attracts thousands of people to the town each year. The Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center, the Grand Canyon of the South and the Kentucky Opry are nearby. Guests can enjoy the hotel's pool and fitness center, as well as complimentary breakfast and beverages. For those who have to work, it also features a business center with Internet access and copying services.
Located 15 miles away from Wheelwright in Pikeville visitors can find this Holiday Inn Express. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a show at the nearby Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center or take a walking tour around Historic Downtown Pikeville. Breaks Interstate Park, which is also close by, offers hiking, biking and rafting opportunities. At the facility itself, guests can take a dip in its indoor swimming pool or have a free hot breakfast each morning.
About 20 miles north of Wheelwright in Prestonsburg is this Super 8. The hotel is situated among the mountains of eastern Kentucky and near many nearby attractions including Jenny Wiley State Park and the Mountain Arts Center, home of Kentucky Opry. There are 80 room in this three-story hotel. Each one comes with cable TV, HBO, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers and access to free high-speed Internet.
This Brookshire Inn is located about 22 miles north of Wheelwright in Prestonsburg, Ky. The property is close to the Appalachian Mountains, as well as many hiking, fishing, golfing and boating opportunities. Standard rooms come with a queen-size bed, TV with cable and HBO, a coffeemaker and bay window. Executive rooms come with many of the same features, as well as pillowtop mattresses, 32-inch TVs and new furnishings.