Good Days
Begin Here.

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YOUR PLANS ARE MADE

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Every good day starts with an idea. Porch Plans bring together handpicked experiences across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia into easy itineraries designed to help you explore the best of what we have to offer. If you have a few hours or a full weekend, choose your vibe, follow the path, and see where the Front Porch takes you.

SPEND THE WEEKEND DOING BIG THINGS IN OUR SMALL TOWNS.

See our currated list of full weekend itineraries. Spend one day in all three states or spend the day exploring each state, take your pick.

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The Triple Scoop Trail: Your Ultimate Ice Cream Guide to Appalachia's Front Porch
The Triple Scoop Trail: Your Ultimate Ice Cream Guide to Appalachia's Front Porch

 It's National Ice Cream Day, and Appalachia's Front Porch has 21 reasons to celebrate. Follow the Triple Scoop Trail across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia for the region's best dairy bars, creameries, and hometown scoop shops.

Your Complete Guide to July 4th Weekend on Appalachia's Front Porch (2026)
Your Complete Guide to July 4th Weekend on Appalachia's Front Porch (2026)

America turns 250 this July 4th, and Appalachia's Front Porch is celebrating all weekend long. Fireworks, free concerts, patriotic pancakes, glass-blowing, veterans tributes, and more across Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio.

Girls’ Trip Goals: The Perfect Three-State Weekend on Appalachia's Front Porch
Girls’ Trip Goals: The Perfect Three-State Weekend on Appalachia's Front Porch

Spa days, boutique shopping, candle-making, and legendary dinners across West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. This girls' weekend itinerary on Appalachia's Front Porch has it all.

Take a Hike: A Three-State Weekend Adventure for Families Who Love the Outdoors
Take a Hike: A Three-State Weekend Adventure for Families Who Love the Outdoors

Lace up your boots and hit the trail. This three-day family hiking itinerary covers West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio with scenic trails, local eats, and evening fun on Appalachia's Front Porch.

Family Fun: Weekend Itinerary
Family Fun: Weekend Itinerary

Three days, three states, one unforgettable family weekend. Follow our kid-approved itinerary through West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio on Appalachia's Front Porch.

GRAB THE ITINERARIES

THE TRIPLE SCOOP TRAIL
ULTIMATE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
FAMILY FUN:  WEEKEND ITINERARY
TAKE A HIKE: WEEKEND ITINERARY
GIRLS’ TRIP: WEEKEND ITINERARY

TAKE A DAY TRIP TO OHIO, KENTUCKY & WEST VIRGINIA

See our currated list of day trip itineraries. Spend one day in all three states or spend the day exploring each state, take your pick.

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The Triple Scoop Trail: Your Ultimate Ice Cream Guide to Appalachia's Front Porch
The Triple Scoop Trail: Your Ultimate Ice Cream Guide to Appalachia's Front Porch

 It's National Ice Cream Day, and Appalachia's Front Porch has 21 reasons to celebrate. Follow the Triple Scoop Trail across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia for the region's best dairy bars, creameries, and hometown scoop shops.

Treasure Hunt: The Ultimate One-Day Flea Market Road Trip Through Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia
Treasure Hunt: The Ultimate One-Day Flea Market Road Trip Through Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia

Six flea markets, three states, one Saturday. This flea market day trip itinerary maps out the best route, hours, and hidden gems across Appalachia's Front Porch.

GRAB THE ITINERARIES

THE TIPLE SCOOP TRAIL
The Ultimate One-Day Flea Market Road Trip.

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