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Places to Go and Sights to See
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Tonya Slack-Valentino
Things to do and see in southwestern Virginia
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Beautiful view and different levels of difficulty trials to take.. don't forget to see the waterfalls and wild ponies!
Grayson Highlands State Park
Bike, Hike, Camp- plenty to do and see. Such a great hidden gem!
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Produce, Craft Goods, you never know what someone will have at this market.
Abingdon Farmers Market
Playgrounds, Ball Fields, Picnic Shelters, even a creek with a walking trail. Great little area.
Sugar Hollow Park
Not your beach at the ocean but a great little beach to soak up the sun, swim in the water, paddle boats, horseback riding and hiking.
Hungry Mother State Park
Bit of a hike but at the top you get views that are absolutely breathtaking. See three states at one time.
Appalachian Trail at Whitetop
Small hike, but in this spot you can stand in 3 states at one time- Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
Pond Mountain Game Lands
Have kids that love Dinos? This is a great walk and hidden gem.
Backyard Terrors and Dinosaur Park
Produce and homemade goods. Always something for everyone.
Marion Farmers Market
Amazing park, can do barge rides, see the wolf habitat and the stars in the planetarium.
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Great family day trip
Creation Kingdom Zoo
Wanna go back in time, this Drive In plays current movies, has Putt-Putt and ice cream. Makes a great date night or family night.
Park Place Drive In
Restaurants
Perfect romantic dinner, does need reservations.
The Tavern
Great food, and don't forget to have fun at the casino!
Mr. Lucky's
Great place, great vibe, delicious everything
Mellow Mushroom Bristol
Soo good and salsa bar anyone?
Puerto Nuevo Fresh Mex & Seafood Abingdon VA
Other Food & Drinks
Great local hidden gem and pairs great with a day on the creeper trail
The Damascus Brewery
Made fresh everyday, I have not had anything yet that was not absolutely delicious!
Blackbird Bakery
Arts & Entertainment
Great plays and productions, always a good time
Barter Theatre
Sports, Concerts and small shows. Great set up every seat is a good seat.
Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena
Cute small town festival with lots of vendors and activities.
Chilhowie Apple Festival
NASCAR Speedway- always a good time
Bristol Motor Speedway
Local Favorites
Quick trip or extra Me Time, served with complementary wine if you'd like.
OMBRÉ NAILS BAR ABINGDON VA
Massages, Sauna, and a healing salt cave. Enjoy and relax
Salt of the Earth
Hidden Gem! Great place for clothes, boots and more
Blue Ridge Outfitters
