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CRUISE
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Hop on your motorcycle or
roll the windows down for a
drive through the Heart of
Appalachia. With over a dozen
scenic Appalachian Backroads
to ride, you won’t find this
kind of beauty anywhere else.
Become a “Dragon Master”
on the Back of the Dragon
route, offering 32 miles of the
most exciting and technical
road you’ll ever drive. Or try
Bootlegger’s Run, named for
the bootlegging trade of the
1920s, with 145 miles of curvy
backroads that will make you
feel like a part of its history.
Don’t miss a chance to spot
Big Foot himself along the
Woodbooger Drive near
Norton!
A five-mile gorge plunging to 1,650 feet makes Breaks Interstate Park the “Grand Canyon of the
South.” With seven gorgeous overlooks, all visitors – no matter their mode of transportation, be
it by bike, horseback or on the water – will find themselves exploring just like those who came
before them, from indigenous tribes and farmers to lumberjacks and moonshiners. Get a bird’s eye
by hopping aboard the Canyon Rim Zipline to careen across the mountaintops for this one-of-akind experience. Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, geocaching and more adventures await.
The vibrant communities
along the Clinch River
can’t wait to show off their
stunning beauty and small
town hospitality. Start at
Tazewell to explore historic
architecture and mountain
heritage before moving
on to Cedar Bluff and its
restored gristmill. Get a
look at late 19th-century
architecture in former coal
boom town Richlands, now a
cultural hub. Honaker, listed
on the Virginia Register of
Historic Places, allows you
to pause for a home-style
meal before heading back
on the water. Cleveland
offers a quiet space filled
with natural treasures like
waterfalls and rare plant
species. Continue your river
path to St. Paul, where you
can pause your tubing trip
to check out hiking trails,
a riverside disc golf course
or visit Bluebell Island.
Finish off your journey in
Dungannon, where you can
slow things down while
floating beneath sunny skies.
LISTEN
ZOOM
No road trip is complete without the ultimate
Southwest Virginia playlist. Relive music
history at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons,
where you’ll have a newfound appreciation
for this historical family and their traditional
mountain and folk music. Family-friendly
Saturday night performances honor the
first family of country music, where every
instrument is acoustic and all guests are
encouraged to dance the night away. Or,
experience the Ralph Stanley Museum, where
you’ll rediscover one of the most authentic
voices of country music that ever lived. You’ll
see memorabilia, including his beloved banjo
and even a Grammy, and have an interactive
experience that’ll take you back in time – and
possibly have you singing the entire way
home.
Get your heart rate up on
Spearhead Trails, with over
550 miles of trails on six
systems that offer something
for everyone no matter
your travel preference or
skill level. Looking for more
adventure? Whether hiking,
biking or kayaking, ATV
riding, horseback riding or
white-water rafting, you
can get your adrenaline fix
thanks to the region's state
parks, one-of-a-kind natural
wonders like Devils Bathtub
and Burkes Garden, and
breath-taking views from
High Knob Tower.
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Nestled in the southwest corner of the state, the HEART OF APPALACHIA region is known for the rugged beauty of its landscapes,
as well as its vibrant culture and people. Adventure abounds among roaring rivers and stunning vistas, while picturesque
mountain towns draw you in with the sights, sounds and tastes of Appalachia.
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Heart of Appalachia Visitor
Information Center
3028 4th Avenue Market Sq.,
276-762-0011;
heartofappalachia.com. VA
Visitors Information Center
offering brochures, attractions and event information.
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Jewell Valley Multi-Use
Family Trail
Whitewood Community,
276-244-1542;
buchanancountyatvtrails.com.
30-miles ATV and mountain
bike trail with breathtaking
scenery and trailhead
parking.
Virginia’s Coal Heritage Trail/
Virginia Scenic Byway
3029 4th Avenue Market Sq.,
276-762-0011;
virginiacoaltrail.com. 325mile byway winding through
mountains and valleys
through coal camps. b
APPALACHIA
Appalachia Cultural Arts
Center
402 West Main St.,
276-565-3900; facebook.com/
appalachiaculturalartscenter.
Community arts activity
center in restored early 1900s
building.
Derby Coal Camp
Derby Rd., 276-523-1322;
swvamuseum.org/coalcamps.
1920s coal camp built by
mining company.
Louis E. Henegar Miners
Memorial Park
Callahan Ave., 276-565-3900;
townofappalachiava.us.
Public park dedicated to local
mining in the community.
BIG STONE GAP
Big Stone Gap Visitor Center
300 Wood Ave. E, 276-5232303; bigstonegap.com.
Visitor information inside
filming location for Big Stone
Gap Movie. bI
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Tazewell
Pounding Mill
Big Stone Gap
Walking/Driving Tour
306 Wood Ave. E, 276-523-2303;
bigstonegap.com. Walking
& driving tour of attractions,
buildings, historical landmarks
and Victorian-era homes.
Bullitt Park
217 East 1st St. N,
276-523-4950;
bigstonegap.com. Historic
park built by WPA program in
1930s. bj
Harry W. Meador Coal
Museum
East 3rd St. & Shawnee Ave.,
276-523-9209;
bigstonegap.com. Exhibits
depicting history of coal mining
lifestyles and regional culture.
John Fox JR Museum
117 Shawnee Ave. E,
276-523-2303; bigstonegap.org.
Historic landmark home of
“Trail of the Lonesome Pine”
author. b
June Tolliver House & Folk
Art Center
522 Clinton Ave. E,
276-523-4707;
bigstonegap.org. Historic
Victorian townhouse serves as
a museum and craft shop. b
Lonesome Pine School &
Heritage Center
511 Clinton Ave., E,
276-523-1111; lpshc.net.
School memorabilia, photos
and genealogical materials
displayed in historic house.
Miner’s Park
5th St. & Wood Ave.,
276-523-4950; bigstonegap.
com. Historic park honors the
coal mining history of the area.
Powell Valley Overlook
Lt. Hobbs Way, 276-328-2321;
visitwisecounty.com. Scenic
overlook offering sweeping
vistas of Powell Valley and
High Knob.
Southwest Virginia Museum
Historical State Park VG
10 West First St. N, 800-933-7275;
swvamuseum.org. $b
BLUEFIELD
Visit Tazewell County
163 Walnut St., 276-322-1345;
visittazewellcounty.org.
Promotes tourism and
community development.
Provides information on local
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Sanders House
200 Sanders Ln., 276-322-4626;
visittazewellcounty.org. Historic
house preserving aspects of the
past. Tours and events. b
Trailhead UTV Adventures
465 Miner’s Park Ln.,
276-322-4626;
trailheadadventures.net
Poloris RZR rentals for trail
riding plus cabins, RV sites.
CEDAR BLUFF
Appalachian Arts Center
2157 Steelsburg Hwy.,
276-596-9188;
appalachianartscenter.org.
Exhibitions featuring works
of over 180 local crafters &
artisans. b
POW MIA Memorial at
Overlook Park
U.S. Route 460, 276-964-4889;
visittazewellcounty.org.
Hiking trail, picnic area.
Shelter rentals for parties are
available. bj
CLEVELAND
Cleveland Barrens Natural
Area Preserve
State Route 82, 276-676-5673;
dcr.virginia.gov. One of the
top six biodiversity hotspots
in the United States.
CLINCHCO
Clinchco Coal Miners’
Memorial
Rt. 83, Town of Clinchco on
Virginia’s Coal Heritage Trail,
276-926-6074; clinchcova.
net. Lists miners killed in
Dickenson County. b
CLINTWOOD
Breaks Interstate Park
State Rt. 80, 7 miles from
Haysi, 800-933-7275;
breakspark.com. $bjI
Dickenson County Visitor’s
Center, Tourism & Chamber
of Commerce
194 Clintwood Main St.,
276-926-6074;
dickensonchamber.net.
Tourism information,
brochures, maps. Also visit
dickensonva.org bj
Cumberland Mountain View
Driving Tour
Virginia’s Scenic Rt. 611,
276-865-4413; breakspark.com.
19 miles of scenic views
through the mountains
Clintwood to Bartlick. bj
Birch Knob Observation Tower
10 miles north of Clintwood,
Rt. 611 to Birch Knob Rd., 276926-6074; dickensonva.org.
3,144 feet above sea level
with a view of five states,
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Pine Mountain Trail
Rt. 611, 276-926-4605;
pinemountaintrail.com.
Scenic hiking/horseback
riding trail following
crest of Cumberland
Mountains. bj
Dr. Phipps Family Museum
194 Clintwood Main St.,
276-926-6074; dickensonva.
org. Displaying medical
memorabilia from the Old
Dickenson County Hospital.
BREAKS
Virginia Scenic Cranesnest
River & Multi-use Trail
Rt. 83, 2 miles from
Clintwood, 276-926-6074;
heartofappalachia.com/trail.
Hiking, biking, equestrian.
Spearhead Trails
502 Front St. E, 276-807-7581;
spearheardtrails.com. Worldclass outdoor adventure
destination experiences;
ATV, mountain-biking, hiking,
equestrian, paddling. $bj
Duffield
Hiltons
“Trail of the Lonesome Pine”
Outdoor Drama
518 Clinton Ave. E, 276-5231235; trailofthelonesomepine.
com. Virginia’s Official
outdoor drama featuring folk
music, feuding and romance.
$b
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Interstate 101 Car &
Visitor Center
519 Gilley Ave., 276-523-2060;
bigstonegap.org. An 1870
passenger car with original
features; regional visitor center.
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Dr. Ralph Stanley Museum
and Traditional Mountain
Music Center
249 Main St., 276-926-8550;
ralphstanleymuseum.com.
Features the life and music
of the legendary Bluegrass
performer. $b
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Coeburn Train Depot
502 Front St. E, 276-395-3323;
townofcoeburn.com. Restored
train depot over 100 years old;
VA LOVE photo-op. bj
Falls of Little Stony
Rt 72, From Coeburn toward
Dungannon about 10 miles,
276-679-8370; fs.usda.gov/
activity/gwj/recreation. 2.8mile trail, 400 foot-deep and
1700 foot-wide gorge, two
waterfalls, trout fishing. j
Guest River Gorge
State Rt. 72 from Coeburn
to entrance of trail Swede
Tunnel, 276-679-8370;
fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/
recreation. 5.8-mile “rails to
trail” recreation area that
was formerly a Norfolk &
Southern Rail coal haul line.
Lay’s Hardware Center for
the Arts
409 East Front St., 276-395-5160;
layshardware.com. Jam sessions,
Friday night bluegrass and
dancing. Art/craft classes/
exhibitions. b
Lonesome Pine Raceway
10800 Norton-Coeburn Rd.,
276-395-5001;
lonesomepineraceway.com.
Stock car racing on 3/8-mile
oval track. NASCAR racing
series. $b
DANTE
Dante Coal & Railroad
Museum
30 Straight Hollow Rd.,
276-495-1903; danteliveson.org.
Exhibits of coal and railroad
memorabilia related to the
history of the coal mining
community. bI
DRYDEN
Cave Springs Recreational Area
Cave Springs Rd., 276-3464629; ilovelee.org. Camping,
picnic area, natural swimming
area, hiking. j
DUFFIELD
Wilderness Road Blockhouse
1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., 276940-2674; danielboonetrail.com.
Gathering place for hundreds
of pioneers and the last safe
haven for those migrating
toward Kentucky. b
Natural Tunnel State Park
1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy.,
800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov. $
DUNGANNON
Bark Camp Lake &
Recreation Area
FS Rt. 551, 276-386-6521;
explorescottcounty.com.
Camping, fishing, picnicking
and hiking. $bj
Dungannon Depot
344 Phoenix St., 276-4672306; ddcinc.org/depot.htm.
Early 1900s depot used today
as a community center.
Creation Kingdom Zoo
1692 Snowflake Rd.,
276-479-1910;
creationkingdomzoo.com.
Breeding zoo for endangered
species. Open mid-March to
November 30th. $
GRUNDY
Buchanan County Tourism
Office
3019 Slate Creek Rd.,
276-244-1542;
buchanancountytourism.com.
Provides visitor information
on area attractions, guides
and brochures.
Russell Fork Trail
Kiwanis Park Rd., 276-8654413; spearheadtrails.com/
trail/russell-fork. Multi-use
trail for hiking, biking and
horseback riding connecting
the Town of Haysi to the
Breaks Interstate Park.
Virginia Scenic Russell
Fork River
Rt. 83, 276-853-9544;
breakspark.com. Rapids and
pools offering class five/six
whitewater. Releases 1st four
weekends in October.
HILTONS
Southern Gap Outdoor
Adventure Visitor Center
1124 Chipping Sparrow Rd.,
276-244-1111; sgadventures.
com. Offering attraction/
lodging information, ATV
rentals, elk tours, archery tag,
vending. bjI
A.P. Carter Museum
3449 A.P. Carter Hwy.,
276-594-0676;
carterfamilyfold.org.
Recordings, photographs,
books, instruments and
memorabilia of the Carter
family. $b
Cumberland Gap National
Historical Park
US Hwy. 58, 606-248-2817;
nps.gov/cuga. Nation’s largest
national park preserves
famous Daniel Boone
Wilderness Road. bj
Bull Creek Hiking/Biking Trail
Rt. 601, Harman
Community, 276-762-0011;
heartofappalachia.com/
attraction/bull-creek-trailgrundy. Hiking/biking rail-trail
following Bull Creek tributary
of Levisa Fork River. j
Carter Family Fold
3449 A.P. Carter Hwy.,
276-386-6054;
carterfamilyfold.org.
Traditional music performed
at Carter family homeplace
on Saturday evenings. $b
Gap Cave (aka Cudjo Cave)
Cumberland Gap National
Historical Park, US Hwy.
58, 606-248-2817; nps.
gov/cuga. A majestic
underground cathedral with
glistening stalagmites and
stalactites. bj
Coal Canyon Multi-use Trail
System
1810 Fairgrounds Cir.,
276-807-7581; spearheadtrails.
com. Multi-use 60-mile ATVMountain Biking-Hiking trails
with breathtaking overlooks,
elk viewing. $
Iron Furnace
Cumberland Gap National
Historical Park, US Hwy. 58,
606-248-2817; nps.gov/cuga.
Used to make iron before and
during the Civil War.
Michael D. Young Hiking/
Biking Trail
1350 Slate Creek Rd.,
276-935-5436;
heartofappalachia.com/trail/
michael-d-young-hikingbiking-trail. Beautiful 3.3-mile
rugged mountain biking and
hiking trail; beautiful views. j
EWING
Cowan Mill
Located off of Hwy 58,
Rt. 698/Indian Creek Rd.,
276-346-4629; ilovelee.org.
Historic gristmill built in
1890. Must see photo op.
White Rocks
US Hwy 58, 276-346-4629;
ilovelee.org. Hike to massive
rocks served as a landmark
for early pioneers.
Wilderness Road State Park
US Hwy 58, 8051 Wilderness
Rd., 800-933-7275;
virginiastateparks.gov.
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Wilderness Road Trail
US Hwy. 58, 8051 Wilderness
Rd. (mid-trail), 276-445-3065;
dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/
wilderness-road. Follow
the path of Daniel Boone’s
legendary Wilderness Road.
FT. BLACKMORE
Mann Farms
11005 Veterans Memorial
Pkwy., 276-995-1000; facebook.
com/pages/mann-farms. A
Certified Virginia Century
Farm known for their
strawberries. j
GATE CITY
Scott County Tourism
190 Beech St., Suite 201,
276-386-6521;
explorescottcountyva.com.
Carter Fold, Natural Tunnel
State Park, Crooked Road,
festivals, re-enactments.
Poplar Gap Park &
Fairgrounds
Rt. 604/Poplar Creek Rd.,
276-762-0011;
heartofappalachia.com/
attraction/poplar-gap-park.
Fairgrounds, horse-ring,
baseball & football field,
picnic shelters, playground,
walking path. bjI
Southern Gap Raceway
6391 Poplar Creek Rd.,
276-935-5725;
southerngapraceway.com.
Family racing entertainment
with events scheduled
seasonally.
HAYSI
Haysi’s Ridgeview Multi-use
Trail System
Rt. 732, 276-807-7581;
spearheadtrails.com.
Connecting with Coal Canyon
ATV Trail offering 200 miles
of trails for ATV, Mountain
biking and hiking. $
John W. Flannagan Dam &
Reservoir
192 White Water Rd.,
276-926-6074; dickensonva.org.
Whitewater releases in
October. Fishing, boating,
picnics, hiking, handicapped
equipped fishing pier. bj
HONAKER
Honaker Heritage Museum
5738 Redbud Way,
276-873-4333;
russellcountyva.org. Showcasing
photos/memorabilia linked
to town’s heritage/history. By
appointment.
Laurel Bed Lake/Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Route 747, 276-676-5673;
dgif.virginia.gov/waterbody/
laurel-bed-lake. Elevations
from 1,600’ to 4,700’, 330-acre
man-made lake; fishing,
boating. $
JONESVILLE
Lee County Tourism Office
33640 Main St., 276-346-7766;
ilovelee.org. Lee County, where
Virginia begins - the first great
gateway to the west. bj
Bates Family Farm LLC
319 Vanderveter Rd.,
276-346-3203; facebook.
com/batesfamilyfamllc.
Handmade goat milk soaps/
lotion, produce, eggs, milk,
Nubian goats, tours.
Channels Natural Area Preserve
State Route 80 at Raven Ridge
Rd., 276-676-5673;
dcr.virginia.gov. Contains the
Great Channels of Virginia, 721
acres atop Clinch Mountain,
altitude over 4,000 feet.
Flag Rock Recreation Area
Flag Rock Rd., 276-679-0754;
explorenortonva.com. Scenic
overlook, mountain biking,
hiking trails and more.
Only know “Woodbooger”
sanctuary. bj
Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve
State Route 721, 276-6765673; dcr.virginia.gov. Lush
greenery, spectacular cliffs
and breathtaking waterfalls
on the scenic Clinch River.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Trails
Ranger Station, 1700 Park
Ave. SW, 276-679-8370;
fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/recreation/hiking. Multiple trail
systems with varying lengths
and intensities. bj
Trans-America Bike Route
State Route 80/76
Bicentennial bike route, 276619-1817; experiencerussell.
com. Route 80 from I-81 Exit
24 to Breaks Interstate Park
- The Great 80 “80 Curves of
Challenge.”
NICKELSVILLE
Bush Mill
1154 Twin Springs Rd.,
423-863-7311;
explorescottcountyva.org.
A restored operational mill
built between 1896 and 1897.
Punkin Patch Farm
984 Cowans Creek Rd.,
276-479-3228; facebook.com/
pages/01punkinman. Growing
fall decor & pumpkins for 20
years; petting zoo. bj
NORTON
Wise County & City of Norton
Chamber of Commerce
765 Park Ave., 276-679-0961;
wisecountychamber.org.
Promoting tourism, economic
development and the quality
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Central Drive-In
5113 Kent Junction Rd.,
276-679-3761;
centraldrivein.com. Historic
drive-in theater founded
in 1952.
Country Cabin II
6034 Kent Junction Rd.,
276-679-3541; virginia.org/
listings/TheArts/CountryCabinIIAppalachianTraditionsVillage/.
Traditional Bluegrass music by
local and regional musicians
every Saturday. $b
High Knob Observation Tower
Rt. 619, 276-328-2321;
visitwisecounty.com. At an
elevation of 4,200 feet, the
High Knob summit offers
panoramic views of five
states from the observation
tower. bjI
High Knob Recreation Area
Forest Rd. 238, 276-679-8370;
fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/
recarea/?recid=73755. Built in
the 1930s. Amenities include
a 13-site campground, small
lake, and hiking trails.
Norton Reservoir
State Rt. 619, 276-679-0754;
nortonva.gov/gofish. 9.8-acre
upper reservoir is a statestocked trout water.
Park Avenue Theater
722 Park Ave., 276-328-4917;
parkavenuetheater.com.
Historic early 1900s 200-seat
theater. Vintage movies and
performing arts center. bI
PENNINGTON GAP
Pennington Gap Visitor Center
610 Old Zion Rd.,
276-298-5177;
townofpenningtonva.gov.
Regional attraction/lodging,
event information near Stone
Mountain Multi-use trails
trailhead. bjI
Appalachian African-American Cultural & Community
Development Center
265 North Leona St.,
276-546-5144; ilovelee.org/
attractions. Books/Photos
depicting African-American
life in Appalachia. Tours by
appointment.
Cumberland Bowl Park
842 Park St., 276-346-1151.
Visit the beautiful Veteran
Memorial Wall located inside
the park.
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Lake Keokee
Rt. 606 Keokee Rd.,
276-679-8370; fs.usda.gov/
activity/gwj/recreation. A 92acre lake for fishing, boating,
picnic facilities.
LEBANON
Russell County Tourism
137 Highland Dr.,
276-889-8000;
experiencerussell.com.
Promoting tourism, attractions,
economic development and
quality of life. bI
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Stone Face Rock
US 421 N, 276-546-1177;
ilovelee.org. Folklore says
that the face was carved by
Cherokee Indians. bj
Stone Mountain Multi-Use
Trail System
100 Fairground Rd.,
276-807-7581;
spearheadtrails.com. 30-mile
challenging trails for ATVs,
mountain biking, hiking; nine
stunning overlooks. $
POCAHONTAS
Pocahontas Cemetery
Route 102, 276-945-9522.
Features graves of over 114
coal miners killed in an
explosion in 1884.
Phillips Creek Recreational
Area
State Rt. 671, 276-328-2321;
visitwisecounty.com. Beach
area, hiking trail and picnic
shelters on Pound Reservoir.
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ST. CHARLES
Coal Miners Memorial Wall
St. Charles Rd., 276546-1177; ilovelee.org.
Remembering those who
were lost providing for their
families. bj
ST. PAUL
Pocahontas Exhibition Coal
Mine & Museum
Rt. 659, 215 Shop Hollow Rd.,
276-945-2134; pocahontasva.
org. First exhibition coal
mine in the U.S. and the only
designated as a National
Historic Landmark. $b
POUND
Heart of Appalachia Tourist
Information Center
3028 4th Ave. Market Sq.,
276-762-0011;
heartofappalachia.com.
State certified Visitor’s
Information Center & meeting
space. bj
A.R. Matthews Park
16620 Riverside Dr.,
276-762-5297; stpaulva.org.
Clinch river access/launch,
tennis, basketball, baseball,
Blue Bell Island hiking trail.
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Appalachian Backroads
3028 4th Ave. Market Sq.,
276-762-0011;
appalachianbackroads.com.
Motorcycle and auto routes
covering hundreds of miles of
curvy scenic roads.
Heart of Appalachia Bike
Route and Scenic Drive
3028 4th Ave. Market Sq.,
276-762-0011;
heartofappalachia.com.
128 miles with 40 miles of
side trails, back road driving
and biking adventure from
Tazewell to Guest River Gorge.
Mountain Heritage Museum
16542 Russell St., 276-7627500; heartofappalachia.com/
attraction/mountain-heritagemuseum-st-paul. Coal mining,
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Mountain View Multi-use
Trail System
3rd Ave, 276-807-7581;
spearheadtrails.com. 100-mile
scenic trail system for ATVs,
mountain Bikes and hiking. $
Mountain View Trails ATV
Rentals
3025 Fourth Ave.,
276-738-3040;
mountainviewtrailsatvrentals.
com. Polaris ATV rentals, two
and four seaters, Spearhead
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Oxbow Lake
16345 Bush Dr., 276-762-5297;
stpaulva.org. Fishing lake
for non-motorized boats,
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St. Paul Railroad Museum
16646 Russell St., 276-762-5297;
facebook.com/stpaulvirginiarailroadmuseum. Built in the
1890s, features St. Paul art and
artifacts. Saturdays 10am-noon
and by appointment.
Sanctuary Realty at Sandbridge
Historic Crab Orchard
Museum & Pioneer Park
3663 Crab Orchard Rd.,
276-988-6755;
craborchardmuseum.com.
Region’s comprehensive
cultural heritage museum.
Year-round pioneering
experience. $bI
Sugar Hill & Clinch River Trails
16345 Bush Dr., 276-762-5297;
stpaulva.org. Hiking trails
along scenic Clinch River with
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Colonial Houses
844-474-2968 • colonialwilliamsburgresorts.com
Authentic 18th century homes in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area.
Griffin Hotel
844-474-2968 • colonialwilliamsburgresorts.com
Serene retreat walking distance from Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area.
Kingsmill Resort & Golf
800-832-5665 • kingsmill.com
Golf, marina, hiking trails, bike rental, tennis, spa.
Williamsburg Inn
Tazewell County Chamber of
Commerce
135 Railroad Ave.,
276-988-5091;
tazewellchamber.org.
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Williamsburg Woodlands
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757-371-5896 • meadowbrookfarmbedandbreakfast.com
Lovely bed & breakfast nestled on a scenic 30-acre farm.
The Pinner House (circa 1895)
757-539-8969 • thepinnerhouse.com
Breathtaking property offering elegance and a touch of whimsy.
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863-370-7454 • thetruitthouse.com
Lovely restored historic mansion - now a bed and breakfast.
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276-285-5040 • sessionshotel.com
Boutique hotel, spa, music venue, restaurant and roof-top bar. The place to
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276-492-1041 • damascuscabins.com
Five cozy cabins accommodating 1-24 people on the Laurel River adjacent to
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Virginia Beach 23451
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757-425-8200 • virginiabeachcomfort.com
Oceanfront balcony, suites, hot breakfast, laundry, indoor heated pool.
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Virginia Beach 23451
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Damascus 24236
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276-475-3745 • damascusinn.com
Converted gristmill with modern amenities. Event center, seasonal restaurant
on-site. Adjacent to Creeper Trail, AT, Laurel Creek, waterfall.
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Damascus Old Mill Inn
204 Bank St.,
Suffolk 23434
757-428-4441 • atkinsonrealty.com
Furnished beach cottages & condos-North End, Croatan, resort. Book online.
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276-628-8433 • parkstreetguesthouse.com
Two Suites, private baths, theatre, hike/bike, shop, dine within two blocks.
276-451-8516 • virginiacreeperlodge.com
6 rooms, large kitchen, large deck with fire pit, overlooking Laurel River,
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Primland Resort
The Truitt House (circa 1909)
Comfort Inn & Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront
777 Waterside Dr.,
Norfolk 23510
3700 Sandpiper Rd.,
Virginia Beach 23456
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Damascus Cabins
757-622-6664 • Marriott.com/orfsi
Newly renovated waterfront hotel downtown - club level. Walk to attractions.
Atkinson Realty
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844-474-2968 • colonialwilliamsburgresorts.com
Spacious rooms, on-site dining, fitness, and complimentary continental breakfast.
Park Street Guest House
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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
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844-474-2968 • colonialwilliamsburgresorts.com
A relaxing retreat, in our newly renovated rooms just steps away from the
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276-676-2829 • countryinn.com/abingdon-va
Spacious rooms, close to the Barter Theatre and Virginia Creeper Trail.
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Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
Camp Bethel
9050 Camp Bethel Rd.,
800-359-4049;
campbethel.com. Offering
165 wooded acres, lake,
climbing wall and camping.
Authentic hewn log building.
Back of the Dragon
Route 16, 276-988-5726;
backofthedragon.com. Scenic
32-mile driving trail between
Tazewell and Marion
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Iconic Five-Star, Five Diamond luxury, 20 culinary outlets, spa and fitness
center, 45 holes of golf. Ib
Wise Lake Reservoir
5545 Browning Ln./Rt. 646 off
Coeburn Mountain Rd.,
276-679-0961;
visitwisecounty.com. Stocked
fishing, boat ramp, hiking and
picnic facilities available.
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757-426-6262; 800-933-4800 • sandbridge.com
Hundreds of homes and condos to choose from...pools, theater rooms, hot tubs,
pet friendly, ocean and bay views. I
Wise County Tourism
206 East Main St.,
276-328-2321;
visitwisecounty.com. Regional
business, activities, attractions,
lodging, events information in
historic location.
2901 Atlantic Ave.,
Virginia Beach 23451
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Lincolnshire AquaPark
3119 Riverside Dr., 276-988-5404;
townoftazewell.org. Exciting
water playground at
Lincolnshire Park. $bI
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757-457-0050; 866-933-4801 • sanctuaryrealtyva.com
Luxury oceanfront vacation condos with three pools and state-of-the-art amenities.
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Sandy Head Ostrich Farm
128 Stowers Dr.,
276-988-9090; facebook.com/
pages/sandy-head-ostrich.
Features ratites (ostrich and
emus), birds and llamas. $
Wetlands Estonoa Learning
Center
3126 Deacon Dr./4th Ave.,
276-762-5151; wetlandsestonoa.
com. 1/4 mile walking/birding
trail, wetlands habitat and
environmental ed. center for
the Clinch River watershed.
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757-422-0445, 888-826-2326 • oceanfrontinn.com
Boardwalk and beach access, 100% non-smoking, packages available.
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Cavitts Creek Park
and Lake Witten
750 Recreation Dr.,
276-988-7250;
visittazewellcounty.org.
300-acre recreation area.
Hiking, fishing, picnic
shelter, camping and cabins.
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Spearhead Trails/Mountain
View OHV Trails
3028 4th Avenue Market Sq.,
276-220-9875;
spearheadtrails.com.
Trailhead in St. Paul. Over
100 miles maintained scenic
OHV/ATV trials.
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Civil War Monument & Red
Fox Trail to Killing Rock
Top of Jenkins Mountain,
take old Rt. 23 and follow
trail signs, 276-328-2321;
visitwisecouty.com.
Red Fox was legendary badman immortalized in plays,
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VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY
Dickenson Bundy Log House
and Old Courthouse
24071 US Hwy 58A,
Castlewood, 276-889-8000.
Restored 1769 log house,
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North Fork of Pound Lake &
Reservoir
Rt. 630/Old North Fork Rd.,
276-796-5775;
heartofappalachia.com/
attraction/north-fork-ofpound-reservoir. Camping,
picnic facilities, fishing, boat
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41676 West Morgan Ave.,
276-546-4000; leetheatre.org.
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276-222-3800 • primland.com
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Jackson Park Inn
540-509-5164 • jacksonparkinn.com
Air conditioning, wake-up calls, daily housekeeping,
flat-screen TV, microwave, mini-fridge, mountain views.
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The Bolling Wilson Hotel
276-223-2333 • bollingwilsonhotel.com
Wytheville’s only boutique hotel with rooftop terrace, restaurant and mountain
views. Ib
170 East Main St.,
Wytheville 24382
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434-374-2866 • cooperslandinginn.net
Historic charm, fireplaces, cottages, jacuzzis, tavern, patio dining, room servi