The Birthplace of Country Music
As the Birthplace of Country Music, this area invites you to travel The Crooked Road on a musical journey. The hotspots include Bristol, Fiddling Conventions, such as the granddaddy of 'em all - Galax and the Floyd Country Store.
"America's Most Scenic Drive," the Blue Ridge Parkway, runs through this region of Virginia. Explore the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, and plenty of places to see wildlife ...
Abingdon is known around the world for Barter Theatre, The State Theater of Virginia, its two-week-long Virginia Highlands Festival and its Historic District with charming residences and craft shops.
Blacksburg is home to Virginia Tech, the state's largest university and home of Lane Stadium, where NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference football match-ups are waged.
Before leaving the region, be sure to visit Saltville, "The Salt Capitol of the Confederacy," and its Museum of the Middle Appalachians.
Meadows of Dan's Primland Resort offers mountain-top chalets, elegant dining and Orvis-endorsed activities like flyfishing and wingshooting, as well as mountain biking and ATV trails.
Find your passion for the outdoors and pioneering in the Blue Ridge Highlands!
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Trip Ideas
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Located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia, Blacksburg is known as the home of the Virginia Tech Hokies, but this mountain town and the surrounding communities in Montgomery County offer so much more for visitors. The area is packed with outdoor adventure, farm-to-table dining, and rustic cabin rentals for bucolic family retreats.
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We traveled to one of the most underrated parts of the state, exploring Bristol, Abingdon, and the epically scenic region of Southwest Virginia.
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Due to the rolling pastures and bucolic farmland, you’ll find that fresh produce and locally sourced ingredients are always on the table at restaurants in Southwest Virginia.
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The area has been receiving a lot of buzz for its growing culinary scene, and what goes best with great food? A cold craft beer.
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About 160 miles of the New River flows through Southwest Virginia, drawing outdoor enthusiasts to experience the scenic river journey over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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The James River winds from west to east in Virginia, cutting through the Blue Ridge Mountains, southern Shenandoah Valley, and the capital city as it travels to its final destination, the Chesapeake Bay.
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Located in Montgomery County in the Blue Ridge Highlands region of Virginia, Blacksburg is a university town rooted in rich history but also home to the quirky, the inventive, the creative and the sustainable.
Trip Ideas
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Getaway to Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.
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Escape to the colorful Blue Ridge Mountains during peak fall foliage, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the quaint town of Floyd, a center of heritage music, artisan crafts and fine wine, cider and mead.
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Hit the road early and head to Floyd County, located in the Blue Ridge Highlands region of beautiful and rustic southwest Virginia.
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Whether you are looking for an adrenaline rush or just escaping the rush of every day, there is a destination awaiting you in Patrick County .
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The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, winding through the ruggedly beautiful Appalachian Mountains, leads you to the major hotspots of bluegrass, old time, and traditional American mountain music. This amazing fall getaway will create memories you'll treasure for a lifetime, beginning in Ferrum and ending in Damascus.
