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About Clay City, KY

Clay City is a small Kentucky town of 1,200 people nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Powell County. Located along the scenic Mountain Parkway about 45 minutes southeast of Lexington, it serves as a gateway to the Red River Gorge region. The town sits at the intersection of the Mountain Parkway and Route 15, making it a natural stopping point for travelers heading to eastern Kentucky's outdoor attractions. The distinctive water tower mural showcasing local rock arches makes Clay City easy to spot from the highway.

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Clay City, KY is in United States, at 37.862, -83.928 - about 27 km north of Ravenna, KY.

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The closest airport to Clay City, KY is Blue Grass Airport, 76 km (about 1 h 3 min by car).

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