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covered parks
Visit Thee Draper Village, located in the center of
town and a favorite local hangout for over 125 years.
Reimagined for today’s visitors while offering a
nostalgic small town feel, the Village boasts a knockyour-socks-off brunch at the Merc restaurant, a coffee
roastery and a unique marketplace showcasing local
artisans, gifts, gourmet products and more. Keep your
taste buds happy with a trip to the Harvest Table,
a family-friendly, farm-to-table restaurant with live
music, outdoor dining and a regional menu inspired
by Appalachian heritage.
DANCE
Tap your toes along The Crooked Road’s Heritage
Music Trail, with more than 300 miles of scenic terrain
and an endless array of musical experiences. From
living legends to new artists, and hidden gems to jam
sessions, no visit is complete without pausing to take
in the sounds that echo in our valleys. Visit Galax in
the summer for the Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention,
the world’s largest and oldest of its kind. Or join
the flat-footing, fast-fiddling fun any time at the
Floyd Country Store, where authentic Appalachian
traditions come to life on the dance floor!
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Home of the Birthplace of Country Music, the BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS region echoes with the passion of history’s most dominant
country music pioneers. Annual festivals, historic venues and nightly jamborees celebrate Virginia’s global influence, creating a
rich musical soundtrack for all travelers – whether meandering along winding roads, or venturing out onto scenic rivers and trails.
F L O Y D C O U N T RY S T O R E ( F L O Y D ) : B R I A N C A M P / V I R G I N I A C R E E P E R T R A I L ( WA S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y ) : S A M D E A N
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Join the award-winning Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in
celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! This three-day
event provides an electrifying music experience for festivallovers, digging deep into the roots of Appalachian music
with incredible performances from widely acclaimed artists.
Also mark your calendar to visit Floyd in July for the fiveday FloydFest, one of the most unique music festivals in the
state. With nine stages featuring worldwide artists, as well
as camping, activities, a children’s universe and more, this
experience will be one for your festival scrapbook!
IMMERSE
Known as the “Gateway to Southwest Virginia,” the
Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace
showcases our state’s traditional music and regional
craft. Home to ‘Round the Mountain, Southwest Virginia’s
artisan network, discover eclectic and extensive collections
from some of the region’s most talented artisans, whose
creations include all types of media that you’ll want to
take home. Plus, from bluegrass to gospel and old-time to
modern-day fusions, musical heritage comes to life at the
headquarters of The Crooked Road.
Virginia Creeper Trail—Washington County
RIDE
Head to Abingdon at Mile 0 to enter the beloved
34.3-mile Virginia Creeper Trail, named after the
steam engine that once crept up the rails into the
Iron Mountains. Traverse from Damascus to Whitetop,
exploring fields and pastures full of wildlife while
learning about the railroad’s significant role in
Southwest Virginia’s history and economy. You can
also intersect with the Appalachian Trail at several
points on your journey, and there are plenty of
opportunities to take a break for a hard-earned meal
or sweet treat as well.
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Saltville
Abingdon
Wytheville
Marion
Appalachian Trail
304-535-6278; nps.gov/
appa. A public footpath that
follows more than 2,100 miles
of Appalachian Mountain
ridgelines.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Mileposts 162.9 to 192.5,
828-298-0398; nps.gov/blri.
“America’s Favorite Scenic
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Blue Ridge Travel Association
2680 Grayson Pkwy.,
276-773-0450;
virginiablueridge.org. Visit
the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Southwestern Virginia and
enjoy outdoor recreation,
museums, live theatre,
themed parks and zoos,
wineries and much more! Free
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The Creeper Trail
vacreepertrail.com. Open
year-round to hiking,
mountain biking and horse
back riding.
The Crooked Road: Virginia’s
Heritage Music Trail
One Heartwood Cir.,
276-492-2409; myswva.
org/tcr; mtnsofmusic.com.
Promotes the traditional
music heritage of Southwest
Virginia. bjI
New River Trail
New River Trail State Park,
800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov. 52
miles of biking, hiking,
horseback riding.
‘Round the Mountain:
Southwest Virginia’s Artisan
Network
One Heartwood Cir.,
276-492-2410;
roundthemountain.org.
Unique crafts, handmade and
homegrown in the Southwest
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ABINGDON
VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY
Abingdon Visitor Center
I-81, Exit 17, 335 Cummings
St., 276-676-2282;
visitabingdonvirginia.com.
Open 7 days a week, MondaySaturday 9-5, Sunday 11-5.
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Virginia Creeper Trail
Welcome Center
300 Green Spring Rd.,
276-525-4457;
visitabingdonvirginia.com.
Visitor information for the
Creeper Trail, open Thurs-Sun
11am-6pm. jI
The Abingdon Arts Depot
314 Depot Sq., 276-628-9091;
abingdonartsdepot.org.
Working artisan studios and
gallery exhibits. bI
Abingdon Muster Grounds
1780 Muster Pl., 276-525-1050;
abingdonmustergrounds.com.
Revolutionary War historic
site and Overmountain Victory
Trail visitor center. bj
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Overmountain Victory
National Historic Trail’s Commemorative Motor Route
1780 Muster Pl., 276-525-1050;
nps.gov/ovvi. Start of driving
trail following patriots’ march
to Kings Mountain. bj
Willis Gap Community Center
144 The Hollow Rd.,
276-251-9906. Open jam every
Friday 7pm-10pm. Music, food,
dancing, family fun. bjI
Sinking Spring Cemetery
Russell Rd., between Main &
Valley Sts., 276-676-2282;
visitabingdonvirginia.com.
Graves dating to 1776, selfguided tours available. b
Settlers Museum of
Southwest Virginia
1322 Rocky Hollow Rd.,
276-686-4401;
settlersmuseum.com.
Experience the story of those
who settled in Southwest
Virginia. bj
Southwest Virginia Cultural
Center and Marketplace VG
Located off I-81 Exit 14, One
Heartwood Cir., 276-492-2400;
swvaculturalcenter.com. Your
gateway to Southwest Virginia
craft, music, food and local
culture. bI
The Virginia Creeper Trail
300 Green Spring Rd.,
276-676-2282;
vacreepertrail.org. A 34-mile
multi-use recreational trail.
Bike, hike or equestrian.
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White’s Mill
12291 Whites Mill Rd.,
276-628-2960; whitesmill.org.
1797 water-powered grist
and flour mill. Call for tour
information. b
Historic Abingdon Walking
Tour
335 Cummings St.,
276-676-2282;
visitabingdonvirginia.com.
Self-guided walking tour of
downtown Abingdon, founded
1778. j
William King Museum of Art
415 Academy Dr.,
276-628-5005;
williamkingmuseum.org.
Three exhibition galleries
featuring art of the region
and the world. bI
Holston Mountain Artisans
214 Park St., 276-628-7721;
holstonmtnarts.com. One
of the oldest traditional
craft cooperatives in the
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Christiansburg
Welcome Center
at Rocky Gap VG
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Mile Marker 61, I-77
Southbound
Rocky Gap 24366
276-928-1873
AMERICA’S BEST
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Barter Theatre
127 West Main St.,
276-628-3991; bartertheatre.
com. Enjoy comedies, dramas,
world premieres and musicals
on two stages. $b
Historical Society of
Washington County
314 West Main St.,
276-623-8337; hswcv.
org. Archives open to the
public, genealogy research
assistance. b
Blacksburg
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Bristol
Rocky Gap
Pembroke
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Mile Marker 0, I-81
Northbound
Bristol 24201
276-466-2932
ARARAT
The Hollow History Center
36 Marigold Ln., 276-251-5853;
patrickchamber.com/profile.
cfm?id=385. Includes historic
cabins, farm equipment
exhibit and covered picnic
shelter.
Laurel Hill: Birthplace of Gen.
J.E.B. Stuart
1091 Ararat Hwy.,
276-251-1833; jebstuart.org.
Walk the grounds of the
birthplace. bj
ATKINS
AUSTINVILLE
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
Buck Dam Rd., 276-783-5196;
fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr. Eastern
terminus of 67.2-mile horse
trail system with camps. j
Shot Tower Historical
State Park
I-77, exit 24, north on Rt. 52,
800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov.
BASSETT
Philpott Lake Recreation Area
1058 Philpott Dam Rd.,
276-629-2703. Boating,
swimming, picnicking, hiking,
biking, hunting, fishing,
camping. bj
BASTIAN
Wolf Creek Indian Village &
Museum
6394 N Scenic Hwy.,
276-688-3438; indianvillage.
org. Re-created prehistoric
village, museum, gift shop,
picnic area. $bj
BLACKSBURG
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
318 N. Main St., 540-951-0454
downtownblacksburg.com.
Featuring unique cuisine,
boutique shopping, art
galleries, a farmers market
and a historical movie
theatre. Annual festivals
include Summer Solstice fest,
Art at the Market and Steppin’
Out. bjI
Welcome Center
at Lambsburg VG
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Mile Marker 0, I-77
Northbound
Lambsburg 24351
276-755-3931
Alexander Black House &
Cultural Center
204 Draper Rd., SW,
540-558-0746;
blacksburghistory.org. Historic
home of Alexander Black.
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Abingdon
Historic Smithfield Plantation
1000 Smithfield Plantation
Rd., 540-231-3947;
smithfieldplantation.org.
Historic home of Colonel
William Preston. Interpreters
and demonstrations. $
LOVEworks Mural in
Blacksburg
211 Draper Rd. NW,
40-394-2120; virginia.
org/listings/thearts/
loveworkinblacksburg.
The artist Denisse Bento,
incorporates natural elements
found in Montgomery. j
The Lyric Theatre
135 College Ave., 540-9510604; thelyric.com. This
still-operating historic theatre
was built in the 1929. bI
Moss Arts Center
190 Alumni Mall, 540-2315300; artscenter.vt.edu.
The Moss Arts Center in
Blacksburg serves southwest
Virginia with performing and
visual arts experiences from
much-loved classics and
traditional forms, to fresh,
unexpected expressions.
$bIS
Odd Fellows Hall
203 Gilbert St., 540-558-0746;
blacksburghistory.org. A
museum of African American
Culture and former social spot.
SEEDS - Blacksburg
Historical Price House, 107
Warren St., 540-961-1133;
seedskids.org. Rain or shin, fun
discovery learning for children
and the young at heart.
Solitude
Virginia Tech Campus,
540-231-9593; spec.lib.vt.edu/
archives/solitude. Historic
home circa 1801; home to two
Virginia governors.
YOU’VE GOT TO EXPERIENCE
The State Theatre of Virginia
WE’VE GOT THE SHOW FOR YOU
NOW PLAYING
http://bartertheatre.com/VATravelGuide
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LOVEWork at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center—Abingdon
Virginia Tech
314 Burruss Hall, 540-2313548; vt.edu. One of Virginia’s
largest universities. Museums,
galleries open to public.
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Virginia Tech Museum of
Geological Sciences
2062 Derring Hall, VT
Campus, 540-231-3001;
geol.vt.edu/outreach/museum.
Largest display of minerals
in Virginia plus seismograph,
gemstones, fossils. bj
Wonder Universe: A Children’s
Museum
New River Valley Mall, 782
River Rd. #812, 540-953-0103;
wonderuniverse.org. Enjoy the
benefits of playful learning!
Ideal for kids birth-age 10.
$b
Kentland Farm
5250 Whitethorne Rd.,
540-731-9353;
vaes.vt.edu/college-farm. College
farm includes a manor house,
meat house and dairy. b
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Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd.,
423-989-6900;
bristolmotorspeedway.
com. NASCAR Races in April
& September! Track tours
available. $bI
Caterpillar Crawl
Historic Downtown Bristol,
423-989-4850; jlbristol.org.
Family-friendly scavenger
hunt inspired by Eric
Carle’s The Very Hungry
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Country Music Mural and
Marker
810 State St., 423-764-4171;
bristoltn.org. 1927 “Bristol
Sessions” noting Bristol as the
Birthplace of Country Music.
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Bristol Sculpture Walking
Tour
Downtown Bristol,
423-963-9667; aippbristol.org.
Downtown Bristol self-guided
walking tour of sculpture and
art. bjI
Historic Downtown Bristol
Walking Tour
Downtown Bristol / State St.,
423-989-4850;
discoverbristol.org. Selfguided walking tour of
the Birthplace of Country
Music. bI
Bristol Sign
State St., Historic Downtown,
423-989-4850; discoverbristol.org.
National Register of Historic
Places landmark spanning
downtown Bristol, TN/VA.
Paramount Center for the Arts
518 State St., 423-274-8920;
paramountbristol.org. 1931
art-deco movie palace
hosting a wide variety of
entertainment. $b
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Bristol Train Station
101 Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd., 276-644-1573;
thebristoltrainstation.org.
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South Holston Lake
Off Hwy 421, South Holston
Lake, 423-878-6931; tva.gov.
Known for smallmouth bass
fishing and many fishing
tournaments every year.
State Street Farmers Market
810 State St., 423-989-5500;
statestreetfarmersmarket.
com. The market is open from
May through October.
Sugar Hollow Park
23261 Sugar Hollow Dr.,
276-645-7275; bristolva.org.
Park featuring softball and
soccer fields, picnic areas,
campsites and more.
Veterans War Memorial at
Cumberland Square Park
Cumberland Sq., 276-6457300; bristolva.org. Five lifesize bronze sculptures paying
tribute to our servicemen and
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Lovill’s Creek Lake
Recreation Area
979 Epworth Rd., 276-7303100; pickplaystay.com.
55-acre lake, fishing, hiking,
picnic facilities and boat
ramp. j
CHILHOWIE
Smyth County Regional
Visitor Center
408 Whitetop Rd.,
877-255-9928;
visitvirginiamountains.
com. Your gateway to the
mountains and attractions of
Smyth County. $bjI
Aspenville Cemetery
Hwy. 11, 276-646-3306. Listed
on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Town of Chilhowie
I-81 - Exit 35, 877-255-9928;
chilhowie.org. Visitor’s Center,
local dining, shopping,
antiques, farmer’s market and
events. bjI
CHRISTIANSBURG
Montgomery Co. Blacksburg
Christiansburg Regional
Tourism Office
755 Roanoke St., 540-3944470; gotomontva.com. Easy
access to the outdoors and
amenities you’d expect from
two of the largest towns
in Virginia! Blacksburg
location is at 318 N. Main
Street. bjI
Cambria Historic District
500 Depot St. Historic railroad
depot, antique shop and
specialty shops.
Christiansburg Aquatic Center
and Skatepark
595 North Franklin St.,
540-381-7665; cacpool.com.
Competitive and leisure pools
and a popular street-style
skate park. bI
AMANDA FLOWERS
Discover Bristol (Bristol
Convention & Visitors Bureau) VG
20 Volunteer Pkwy.,
423-989-4850; discoverbristol.org.
Advancing the economic
vitality of Bristol as a yearround destination.
Birthplace of Country Music
Museum
101 Country Music Way,
423-573-1927;
birthplaceofcountrymusic.
org. Celebrating Bristol’s
music history; a Smithsonian
Institution affiliate. $b
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Christiansburg Institute
140 Scattergood Dr.,
540-394-5001;
christiansburginstitute.com.
African-American school
once supervised by Booker T.
Washington.
Coal Mining Heritage Park
Mile 4 of The Huckleberry
Trail, 540-382-6975;
huckleberrytrail.org. The
former Merrimac Mine is a
passive park and trail. j
The Huckleberry Trail
755 Roanoke St., 540-382-6975;
huckleberrytrail.org.
Maintained rail to trail winds
between Blacksburg and
Christiansburg. bj
LOVEworks Sculpture in
Christiansburg
595 North Franklin St.,
540-394-2120; virginia.
org/listings/thearts/
loveworkinchristiansburg. The
LOVEwork is located at the
Christiansburg Aquatic Center.
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Montgomery Museum of Art
and History
300 South Pepper St.,
540-382-5644;
montgomerymuseum.org.
Artifacts from the New River
Valley and local art exhibits.
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Starlite Drive-In Theater
275 Starlight Dr. SE,
540-382-2202;
starlitedrivein.info. One of the
few original drive-in theaters
in the country! $
CRITZ
Reynolds Homestead
463 Homestead Ln.,
276-694-7181;
reynoldshomestead.vt.edu.
State and national historic
landmark - birthplace of R.J.
Reynolds. $bjI
DAMASCUS
Town of Damascus
PO Drawer 576,
276-475-3831; visitdamascus.org.
A destination for those seeking
an outdoor recreation in a
small-town setting! Hiking,
biking, camping, fishing,
birding, swimming, horseback
riding, kayaking and
motorcycle routes.
Adventure Damascus Bicycles
128 West Laurel Ave., Exit 19
& 29, off I-81, 276-475-6262;
AdventureDamascus.com
Bike rentals, trail shuttles,
and outfitter for the Virginia
Creeper Trail, Appalachian
Trail and Mt. Rogers area.
8am-6pm daily. Exit 19 &
29, off I-81. Visit Downtown
Damascus. Family fun “where
the trails cross!” bjI
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SunDog Outfitter
331 Douglas Dr., US RT. 58
276-475-6252;
sundogoutfitter.com
Your one-stop source for gear
and trail information for all
trails in the Damascus area.
Bike rentals, trail shuttles,. 8am6pm daily. Year-round. bj
Historic Sidna Allen Home
5935 Fancy Gap Hwy.,
276-728-2594;
visittheblueridge.com.
Historic Queen Anne-style
home, tours, listed in National
Register.
DRAPER
Floyd Chamber of Commerce
109 East Main St.,
540-745-4407;
floydchamber.org. Providing
information and support
to the Floyd area business
community. j
Draper Mercantile & Trading
Company
3054 Greenbriar Rd, Va. Route
658, 540-994-5659;
drapermerc.com. Restored
1800’s mercantile with
restaurant, crafts, live music
and more.
DUBLIN
Claytor Lake State Park
6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr.,
800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov. $
D. C. Wysor Observatory and
Museum
600 Dunlap Rd., 540-643-0755.
Meade 16” LX200 telescope,
vast collection of fossils and
more.
Randolph Park
5100 Alexander Rd., 540-674-1513;
pulaskicounty.org.
State-of-the-art water park
and playground. bj
ELLISTON
Nature Conservancy’s Falls
Ridge Preserve
Falls Ridge Rd., 434-295-6106;
hikingupward.com/ovh/
fallsridgepreserve. A
breathtaking travertine
waterfall, old limekiln and
caves. j
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ELK CREEK
Elk Creek Dragway
711 Victory Ln.,
elkcreekdragway.com.
Drag racing every Saturday
night May-September.
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Woodrow W. McGlothin
Center for the Arts at Emory &
Henry College
30481 Garnand Dr., 276-944-6333;
ehc.edu/mca. Theatre, music,
visual arts, guest artists series.
Box office 276-944-6333.
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FAIRLAWN
Motor Mile Speedway/Motor
Mile Dragway
6749 Lee Hwy., 540-639-1700;
motormilespeedway.com.
Nothing beats the roar of the
dragway at 180 mph...in four
seconds or less! $b
FANCY GAP
Devil’s Den Nature Preserve
Cemetery Rd., 276-730-3100;
pickplaystay.com. 280 acres,
cave, forest, open meadow,
trails and picnic facilities.
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Fotheringay House
Route 11/460, 202-354-2211.
Legend of American
Revolution Colonel said to be
buried standing.
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Floyd County Visitor Center &
Tourism Office
109 East Main St.,
540-745-4407; visitfloydva.
com. Providing information to
visitors, vacationers and Floyd
residents. j
Bell Gallery and Garden
112 North Locust St.,
540-745-4494;
bellgalleryandgarden.com.
Features the work of 100+
local and regional artists/
craftspeople.
Chateau Morrisette Winery
and Restaurant
MP171.5, Blue Ridge Parkway
540-593-2865; thedogs.com
Tastings, tours offered daily.
Fine dining, scenic views,
special events.bjI
Floyd Artisan Trail
540-745-2784;
floydartisantrail.org. Annual
June Tour featuring local
art, craft and agricultural
products.
The Sun Music Hall
302 South Locust St.,
540-745-6836; sunmusichall.com.
Diverse national and regional
music! Concerts, dances and
workshops. b
Wrenn Pottery
227 Remington Rd. SE
704-562-9825
wrennpottery.com
Functional pottery for home
and table located on Blue
Ridge Parkway milepost 153.5.
FRIES
Rocky Knob Visitor Center VG
Milepost 169, Blue Ridge
Parkway, 276-952-2947;
nps.gov/blri/rockknob.htm. Blue
Ridge Parkway information,
picnic area and Blackridge
trailhead parking. j
HILLSVILLE
Blue Ridge Plateau Regional
Visitor Center
I-77 Exit 14, 239 Farmers
Market Dr., 276-730-3100;
visittheblueridge.com.
Traveler and visitor
information regarding Plateau
Region. bjI
Historic Fries Theater
Main St., 276-744-2531
Concerts announced
throughout the year. Weekly
Jam every Thursday night
at 6:30pm A Crooked Road
venue.
Town of Hillsville Visitors Center
410 North Main St.,
276-728-2128; townofhillsville.
com. Small visitor center open
24/7 in downtown Hillsville.
GALAX
Galax Visitors Center
110 East Grayson St.,
276-238-8130; visitgalax.com.
Capital of old-time music,
antiques, artisans, quaint
shops, outdoor recreation.
Beaver Dam Creek Walking
Trail
Off Beaver Dam Rd., 605-1
Pine St., 276-730-3100;
itsourstyle.com.
Approximate 1/4-mile walking
trail along wooded scenic
stream. bj
Carroll County Historical
Museum
515 North Main St.,
276-728-4938;
visittheblueridge.com. History
exhibits and information.
Tuesday-Friday, 10:30am-4pm;
Saturday, 10am-2pm. b
Crooked Creek Wildlife
Management Area
Access Route 620 south from
Route 58 at Woodlawn,
276-783-4860;
pickplaystay.com. 1,600 acres,
six miles of stocked trout
streams, hiking, birding trails.
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Historic Hale-WilkinsonCarter Home
405 North Main St.,
276-728-2494;
townofhillsville.com. 4.5-story
home of industrialist George
L. Carter refurbished in
1920s. b
Stewarts Creek Wildlife
Management Area
State Rt. 795, 276-728-4938;
itsourstyle.com. 1,087-acre
preserve below crest of the
Blue Ridge Mountains. j
INDEPENDENCE
Grayson County Tourism
Office
107 East Main St.,
276-773-8002;
graysoncountyva.com.
Information on lodging, camping,
outdoor recreation, attractions,
events, dining and shopping. b
Grayson County Welcome
Center
107 East Main St.,
276-773-8002;
graysoncountyva.com. Visitor
Center, Museum, auditorium
rental, gift shop and weekly
jam. bI
Grayson County Historical
Society
107 East Main St., 276-7733320
Dedicated to uncovering and
preserving the rich history
of Grayson County and the
surrounding region.
Grayson County Recreational
Park
85 Park Ln., 276-773-3841
Picnic areas, 5 athletic fields,
swimming pool, tennis courts,
& outside basketball court.
Grayson County Virginia
Heritage Foundation
578 East Main St. Established
to promote, preserve, and
educate the cultural and
family heritages of Grayson
County.
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Chestnut Creek School of the
Arts and Museum
100 North Main St.,
276-236-3500;
chestnutcreekarts.org.
Preserves cultural heritage
through classes in traditional
crafts and music. bj
Rock Castle Gorge National
Recreation Trail
Milepost 167, Blue Ridge
Parkway, 540-593-3503;
blueridgeparkway.org/
vatrails.htm. Moderate
10.8-mile loop trail through
diverse terrain. j
The Rex Theater
113 East Grayson St.,
276-236-5309;
rextheatergalax.com. Venue
for music, theater and
weekly live bluegrass radio
broadcasts. $bj
Town of Fries
276-233-1104; friesva.com
Visit Fries on the banks of the
New River where adventure,
music and trails await! bj
Floyd Community Market
205 South Locust St.,
540-745-7333; sustainfloyd.
org. Artisan Market, Fridays
5-9pm; Farmers Market,
Saturdays 9am-1pm, MayOctober. j
June Bug Center
251 Parkway Ln., 540-7456550; junebugcenter.org. A
community space for theatre
and life-enhancing events.
$b j
Old Cranks Motorcar Museum
407 Railroad Ave.,
276-236-5114; oldcranks.
com. Collection of
vintage automobiles and
farm equipment. Open
weekends. bjIQ
Fries Visitor Center
Main St., 276-233-1104
friesva.com/category/friesinfo-gift-shop. Visitor Center,
local arts and crafts, regional
merchandise
The Blue Ridge Music Center
Blue Ridge Parkway,
Milepost 213, 276-236-5309;
blueridgemusiccenter.org.
Spring-Summer Traditional
Concert Series. Free museum.
$bjI
Floyd County Historical
Society Museum
217 North Locust St.,
540-745-3247;
floydhistoricalsociety.org.
Preserving and sharing a
unique history in SW Virginia.
New River Trail State Park VG
West Stuart Dr., 800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov. bj
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The Floyd Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Ln. S,
540-745-2784;
jacksonvillecenter.org. Art
galleries, gift shop, artist
studios, art & craft workshops.
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Matthews State Forest
Mountain Bike Trails
655 White Pine Rd.;
mtbproject.com/
trail/7016941/matthews-stateforest-mtb-trail. 8.2 miles of
single-track adventure.
Jeff Matthews Memorial
Museum
606 West Stuart Dr.,
276-236-7874;
jeffmatthewsmuseum.org.
Displays Indian artifacts, Civil
War memorabilia and more.
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Judge Matthews State Forest
106 Matthews Ln.,
276-236-2322;
dof.virginia.gov. Hiking,
biking, natural resource
education programs, wildlife
watching. bj
Matthews Living History Farm
Museum
476 White Pine Rd.,
276-773-3080;
matthewsfarmmuseum.org.
Preserving cultural heritage
of upper New River Valley
since 1900.
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Mount Rogers National
Recreation Area
3714 Hwy. 16, 276-783-5196;
smythcounty.org. Explore
nature and the Appalachian
Trail on Virginia’s highest
mountain. bjI
Mabry Mill
Blue Ridge Parkway, M.P.
176.1, 540-952-2947;
brptrails.com/brp1762.
htm. One of the Blue Ridge
Parkway’s most visited
sites. bj
Historic 1908 Courthouse and
Grayson County Visitor Center
107 East Main St.,
276-773-8002;
graysoncountyva.com. History
museum; gift shop; auditorium
rental; tourism information.
Smyth County Museum &
Historical Society
123 East Main St.,
276-783-7286;
smythcountymuseum.org.
Experience the history of
Smyth County with free
museum tours. I
Mayberry Presbyterian Church
MP180.1 Blue Ridge Pkwy.,
276-952-8422;
mayberrychurch.org. Built
in 1925, one of five Historic
churches in SWVA. b
MARION
VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY
Appalachian Spirit Gallery
144 West Main St.,
276-709-2909;
appalachianspiritgallery.org.
Celebrate the arts, traditions,
lore and spirit of our
mountains. I
Art on 16
324 Commerce St.,
810-318-8419; arton16.
com. Contemporary local
art and events. Open
Fridays/Saturdays or by
appointment. I
Back of the Dragon
Route 16, 276-988-5726;
backofthedragon.com.
Scenic 32-mile driving trail
between Marion and Tazewell
Virginia. j
Hungry Mother State Park
2854 Park Blvd., 800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov.
$bjI
The Lincoln Theatre
117 East Main St.,
276-783-6092; thelincoln.org.
Historic landmark featuring
live performances including
Song of the Mountains.
$b I
Marion Downtown
Main St., 276-378-5038;
marionva.org/play-here.
A little cool around every
corner! Dining. Shopping.
Lodging. Events. bjI
PROVIDES DES CRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DES CRIBER
Wayne C. Henderson School
of Appalachian Arts
203 North Church St.,
276-706-4010;
thehenderson.org. Preserving,
promoting and providing
learning experiences rooted
in Appalachian Culture.
bjI
MAX MEADOWS
Fort Chiswell Animal Park
569 Red Hollow Rd.,
276-637-6754;
fortchiswellanimalpark.com.
Take guided safari bus ride
through 45 acres of animals.
$b
Fort Chiswell Mansion
I-77/81 Exit 80, 276-637-1832;
fortchiswellmansion.com.
Historic mansion dates to
1840. Tours.
MEADOWS OF DAN
Blue Ridge Visitor Center
2609 JEB Stuart Hwy.,
276-694-6012;
patrickchamber.com. Less
than one minute from the Blue
Ridge Parkway, this center
has many brochures and maps
available to assist visitors.
Lover’s Leap Scenic Overlook
8550 Jeb Stuart Hwy.,
276-694-6094;
visitpatrickcounty.org. A
spectacular view along your
journey through Patrick
County. bj
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The Crossroads Museum
107 East Main St.,
276-773-3711;
historic1908courthouse.org.
Old photos of the county, old
maps and cultural antiques.
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Mayberry Trading Post
883 Mayberry Church Rd.,
276-952-2155. Built in 1892,
see original store and post
office fixtures.
Primland Resort
2000 Busted Rock Rd.,
276-222-3800; primland.com.
The ultimate 12,000-acre
retreat for world-class golf,
refined dining and outdoor
activities. bj
Primland’s Highland Golf Course
2000 Busted Rock Rd.,
276-222-3800; primland.com.
The Highland Course is like
no other and winds its way
through Primland’s mountain
landscape, playing across
ridge tops and over valleys,
combining challenging golf
with the breathtaking scenery
at every turn. bjI
Primland’s Sporting Clays
2000 Busted Rock Rd.,
276-222-3800;; primland.
com. Esquire Magazine rated
Primland as one of the top
twenty-five courses for shooting
sporting clays in the nation. I
MOUTH OF WILSON
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland Ln.,
800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov. b
NARROWS
Mill Creek Nature Park
Northview St., 540-726-2423;
virginiasmtnplayground.com/
parks-and-recreation. Offers
waterfalls, hiking trails, biking
trails & easy parking. bj
NEWBERN
Wilderness Road Regional
Museum
5240 Wilderness Rd.,
540-674-4835;
newriverhistoricalsociety.com.
Located in 1800s house. Local
area books, records. $
PEARISBURG
Giles County
203 N Main St., 540-9212079; gilescounty.org.
For Giles County tourism
information. bI
Dismal Falls
Take Exit 98 from I-81 going
north on VA-100, then Rt. 42
toward Bland, 540-552-4641;
virginiasmtnplayground.com/
dismal-falls. 15-foot Dismal
Falls is peaceful, pretty and
easily accessed. j
Giles County Historical
Society Museum and 1829
Andrew Johnston House
208 North Main St.,
540-921-1050;
gilescountyhistory.org.
Historic house, museum and
Civil War site. bI
Historic Newport Covered Bridge
Rt. 601, 540-921-2079;
virginiasmtnplayground.com/
history. Historic covered
bridge with public access and
picnic area. jI
New River Water Trail
New River, 540-921-2079;
newriverwatertrail.com. Water
activities for all experience
levels. Fishing, paddle sports,
nature watching. bj
Pearis Cemetery
Old Rt. 100, 540-921-2079.
Trailhead to A.T. & historic
cemetery. bj
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