Area Attractions
Spearhead Trails- Atv/ Ohv
Located right in our backyard, The Spearhead Trail system consists of 3 systems (Original Pocahontas, Mountain View, Coal Canyon). With plans for over 500 miles of trails across the Commonwealth Of Virginia by 2016, The Spearhead Trails are quickly becoming a destination for riders all across the Country.
The Spearhead Trails are made up of winding mountain trails and scenic overlooks. Experience the newest up and coming trail system with ATV friendly towns today.
The Spearhead Trails are made up of winding mountain trails and scenic overlooks. Experience the newest up and coming trail system with ATV friendly towns today.
Hatfield McCoy Trails- Atv/ Ohv
Located just 3 miles from The Real McCoy Cabins; The Hatfield McCoy Trails are the ultimate ATV and Dirt Bike destination. Boasting over 600 miles of trails all through Southern West Virginia, The Hatfield McCoy is the largest connecting trail system in the Eastern United States.
The Hatfield McCoy Trails are renowned as some of the best riding in the world. The ability to ride into ATV friendly towns off the trails to grab a bite to eat, get gas or explore provides a unique experience that you'll remember for a lifetime.
Check out the Trails and book your vacation. The Mountains are waiting.
The Hatfield McCoy Trails are renowned as some of the best riding in the world. The ability to ride into ATV friendly towns off the trails to grab a bite to eat, get gas or explore provides a unique experience that you'll remember for a lifetime.
Check out the Trails and book your vacation. The Mountains are waiting.
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine
The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum is the site of the original Pocahontas 'Baby' Mine, which was the first coal mine opened in the Pocahontas Coal Fields. The Exhibition Mine was opened for tourist in 1938. It is the only exhibition coal mine in the world in which tourists may view the famed Pocahontas #3 Coal Seam, which is more than ten feet in height in it's original state. The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine is the only exhibition mine recognized as a National Historic Landmark in the country. The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum is also recognized as Virginia's Official Coal Heritage Zone.
The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum site is that of the Original Pocahontas Mine, which was the first mine opened in the Pocahontas Coal Field. The original mine was opened in 1883 and was worked out in October 1955. The Exhibition Mine was first opened to the public in 1938. It is the only Exhibition Coal Mine in the world in which visitors may view the famed Pocahontas #3 Coal Seam, which is more than ten feet in height, seen in its original state. The interior is well lite, and visitors will see how coal was cut, blasted down and loaded into mine cars. In contrast to modern methods of cutting the coal, there is an illustration of the old 'hand' method of undercutting, preliminary to blasting down the coal. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine is the only exhibition mine recognized as a National Historic Landmark in the country. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal mine is also recognized as Virginia's Official Coal Heritage Zone.
Adjacent to the Coal Mine is the Coal Heritage Museum (location of the original Power House), Gift Shop, and Educational Room.
Open Mid April - September
Courtesy of http://www.pocahontasva.org
The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum site is that of the Original Pocahontas Mine, which was the first mine opened in the Pocahontas Coal Field. The original mine was opened in 1883 and was worked out in October 1955. The Exhibition Mine was first opened to the public in 1938. It is the only Exhibition Coal Mine in the world in which visitors may view the famed Pocahontas #3 Coal Seam, which is more than ten feet in height, seen in its original state. The interior is well lite, and visitors will see how coal was cut, blasted down and loaded into mine cars. In contrast to modern methods of cutting the coal, there is an illustration of the old 'hand' method of undercutting, preliminary to blasting down the coal. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine is the only exhibition mine recognized as a National Historic Landmark in the country. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal mine is also recognized as Virginia's Official Coal Heritage Zone.
Adjacent to the Coal Mine is the Coal Heritage Museum (location of the original Power House), Gift Shop, and Educational Room.
- Designated as a National Historic Landmark
- Virginia's official Coal Heritage Zone
- First Mine in the Pocahontas Coalfield
- Opened in 1882
- Spectacular 13 foot tall coal seam
- Mine operated for 73 years
- Produced more than 44 million tons of coal
- Coal produced would fill a train 6,000 miles long
- World famous Pocahontas Coal heated homes across America
- Chosen fuel of American Navy
Open Mid April - September
- Tours of Mine and Educational Room $13 Adults, $10.50 Children ages 6-12, Children Under 6 – Free; Museum Free
- AAA Discounts available
- Group Tour Discounts Available/Night Group Tours Available
- Golf Car Tours of Historic Pocahontas — Advance Arrangements must be made.
Courtesy of http://www.pocahontasva.org
Bluefield City Park-Hiking ,Mountain Biking, Recreational Train
Featuring a ride along train, miles of hiking and Mountain Biking trails from beginner to expert, basketball courts, ball fields and a big play ground there's fun for the whole family at the City Park.
Pinnacle Rock State Park & Jimmy Lewis Lake
Located along Route 52, near historic Bramwell in Mercer County, Pinnacle Rock State Park is one of the more interesting day use parks operated by the West Virginia State Park system.
Towering above the rugged mountains of southeastern West Virginia, Pinnacle Rock is an unusual sandstone formation reaching 3,100 feet above sea level. This park provides a relaxing picnic area in an unusual scenic setting.
The park was opened in 1938 when the Conservation Commission purchased a 26 acre tract of land surrounding the rock. Parking areas, walkway and a large picnic shelter with a stone fireplace were then constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in conjunction with the state of West Virginia. Today there are nearly 400 acres which include Jimmy Lewis Lake (seasonally stocked with trout) located nearby within the park boundary
Courtesy of http://www.pinnaclerockstatepark.com
Towering above the rugged mountains of southeastern West Virginia, Pinnacle Rock is an unusual sandstone formation reaching 3,100 feet above sea level. This park provides a relaxing picnic area in an unusual scenic setting.
The park was opened in 1938 when the Conservation Commission purchased a 26 acre tract of land surrounding the rock. Parking areas, walkway and a large picnic shelter with a stone fireplace were then constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in conjunction with the state of West Virginia. Today there are nearly 400 acres which include Jimmy Lewis Lake (seasonally stocked with trout) located nearby within the park boundary
Courtesy of http://www.pinnaclerockstatepark.com
Burke's Garden
Sometimes referred to as "God's Thumbprint" because of its view from the air, this mountain-ringed bowl is 10 miles in diameter and filled with some of the most fertile farmland in the state. The area, at 3000 feet, is the highest mountain valley in Virginia. It was designated a National and Virginia Rural Historical District. The community can be viewed from the Appalachian Trail or by car from state route 623. Visitors can buy baked goods and vegetables, bike on area roads, hike and hunt in nearby Jefferson National Forest. First discovered in the 1740's by James Burke while hunting in the area. The name "Burke's Garden" was given to the valley as a joke in 1748 after Burke planted potato peelings by the campfire of a 1748 surveying party. The next year, a fine crop of potatoes was found.
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Mission
The Historic Crab Orchard Museum is an educational institution whose mission is to identify, collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the diverse Appalachian cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia and the surrounding region.
History
The Museum’s Pioneer Park was developed in 1975-78 on land owned by A. Jefferson Higginbotham, Jr. The nationally registered Crab Orchard Archaeological Site on which it sits was, as best as research can tell, part of a late Woodland period Cherokee community later acquired by Tazewell County’s earliest settlers, the Witten family. A nonprofit corporation was chartered in 1978 to receive gifts of objects and funds, and the Higginbotham Museum Center was built from 1979-81, funded by state grants to the county. The Museum Center covers approximately 7,200 square feet, and houses our permanent collection as well as a series of rotating special exhibitions. The Pioneer Park consists of 15 historic log and stone structures and the Red Barn, an exhibition building also used for community events. In the 2000s, the museum acquired the 1907 Pisgah Store, which stands across the four lane, and the Frog Level service station, which stands adjacent to the museum. Since 1983, the 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation has owned and operated the museum through an elected Board of Directors.
Courtesy of www.craborchardmuseum.wordpress.com
The Historic Crab Orchard Museum is an educational institution whose mission is to identify, collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the diverse Appalachian cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia and the surrounding region.
History
The Museum’s Pioneer Park was developed in 1975-78 on land owned by A. Jefferson Higginbotham, Jr. The nationally registered Crab Orchard Archaeological Site on which it sits was, as best as research can tell, part of a late Woodland period Cherokee community later acquired by Tazewell County’s earliest settlers, the Witten family. A nonprofit corporation was chartered in 1978 to receive gifts of objects and funds, and the Higginbotham Museum Center was built from 1979-81, funded by state grants to the county. The Museum Center covers approximately 7,200 square feet, and houses our permanent collection as well as a series of rotating special exhibitions. The Pioneer Park consists of 15 historic log and stone structures and the Red Barn, an exhibition building also used for community events. In the 2000s, the museum acquired the 1907 Pisgah Store, which stands across the four lane, and the Frog Level service station, which stands adjacent to the museum. Since 1983, the 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation has owned and operated the museum through an elected Board of Directors.
Courtesy of www.craborchardmuseum.wordpress.com
Skiing & Snowboarding
Nearby Winterplace is a prime destination for all of your skiing and snowboarding needs!
Back Of The Dragon- Motorcycle ride
Experience the unmatched beauty and motorcycle riding enjoyment provided by Virginia Route 16, the two lane ribbon over the three mountains between Tazewell and Marion, Virginia.
Fishing
With several Lakes, Rivers, Creeks and Ponds stocked seasonally, Southwest Virginia is a destination for some great Fishing.
Appalchian League Baseball-Bluefield Blue Jays
Take a day and head out to Bowen Field to experience some Minor league Baseball action.
The Crooked Road- music
The sounds of country music beat strong and pure in Virginia, especially in the Blue Ridge Highlands and Heart of Appalachia regions, connected by The Crooked Road — Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
Day and night, the plaintive strains of the mountain ballads and toe-tapping, old-time dance music echo across this region's sharp ridges and deep valleys.
Look for the sign along the Trail as you explore the musical soul of Virginia's country connections and experience a unique and unforgettable experience!
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
Day and night, the plaintive strains of the mountain ballads and toe-tapping, old-time dance music echo across this region's sharp ridges and deep valleys.
Look for the sign along the Trail as you explore the musical soul of Virginia's country connections and experience a unique and unforgettable experience!
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
Coal Heritage Trail
Stretching more than 300 miles in the farthest reaches of Southwest VIRGINIA lies the Virginia Coal Heritage Trail, a Virginia Scenic Byway. Winding through mountains and valleys, twisting through coal camps and reclaimed mining lands, meandering through rural and industrial communities, the Trail is a true cultural heritage EXPERIENCE. A unique way of life developed through migration, "coal camp" living, cultural adversity and poor economic conditions. Coal mining has provided sustanability for generations in the "coalfield" counties of Tazewell, Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Lee, Scott and Wise and the City of Norton.
Courtesy of http://www.virginiacoaltrail.com
Courtesy of http://www.virginiacoaltrail.com
Appalachian Trail- Hiking
The World renowned "Super trail" is right here in our backyard with access in Wytheville, Burke's Garden and Abingdon. Click below to find out more.
Virginia Creeper Trail- Biking
The Va Creeper Trail stretches 34 miles from Abingdon, Virginia down thru the lovely town of Damascus, Va (known as the Heart of the Va Creeper) along the Whitetop Laurel River and up to its highest point Whitetop Station near the NC State Line at Whitetop, Virginia. The Va Creeper Trail is open year round to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
This former rail bed passes through the Mount Rogers National Recreation area and the highland country of Southwestern Virginia. The Virginia Creeper Trail is rich in beauty and regional history. This is an easy biking adventure that you and your friends and family will talk about for a long time.
So visit one of our Virginia Creeper Trail bike shops, take a bite at some of the local restaurants, and spend the night in one of our comfy beds.
Courtesy of http://www.vacreepertrail.com
This former rail bed passes through the Mount Rogers National Recreation area and the highland country of Southwestern Virginia. The Virginia Creeper Trail is rich in beauty and regional history. This is an easy biking adventure that you and your friends and family will talk about for a long time.
So visit one of our Virginia Creeper Trail bike shops, take a bite at some of the local restaurants, and spend the night in one of our comfy beds.
Courtesy of http://www.vacreepertrail.com
Hungry Mother State Park
Hungry Mother State Park is located in Smyth County near the town of Marion, Virginia and is accessible just off of route 16 near interstate 81. It offers over 2,000 acres of wooded mountainous terrain which includes a large lake for fishing and boating, several miles of trails for hiking and biking, a conference center, camping, picnicking, a lakeside beach for swimming, and a discovery center to learn about the area.
Legend has it that when Indians destroyed several settlements on the New River south of the park, Molly Marley and her small child were among the survivors taken to the raiders' base north of the park. Molly and her child eventually escaped, wandering through the wilderness eating berries. Molly finally collapsed and her child wandered down a creek until she found help the only words the child could utter were "Hungry Mother". When the search party arrived at the foot of the mountain where she had collapsed, they found Molly dead. Today, the mountain is Molly's Knob and the stream Hungry Mother Creek. When the park was developed in the 1930's the creek was dammed to form Hungry Mother Lake.
Courtesy of http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com
Legend has it that when Indians destroyed several settlements on the New River south of the park, Molly Marley and her small child were among the survivors taken to the raiders' base north of the park. Molly and her child eventually escaped, wandering through the wilderness eating berries. Molly finally collapsed and her child wandered down a creek until she found help the only words the child could utter were "Hungry Mother". When the search party arrived at the foot of the mountain where she had collapsed, they found Molly dead. Today, the mountain is Molly's Knob and the stream Hungry Mother Creek. When the park was developed in the 1930's the creek was dammed to form Hungry Mother Lake.
Courtesy of http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com
Heart Of Appalachia Bike Route
The trail runs from Burke's Garden/Tazewell to Guest River Gorge/Wise County. The 128 mile ride with 40 miles side trails treks through backroads, rails to trails, single track, historic sites, natural preserve, wilderness area, a swinging bridge, three scenic rivers, farms, coal country, and gorgeous views in the far southwestern counties of Tazewell, Bland, Russell, and Wise and crosses the Trans-America bike route. It takes secondary roads through some of the most diverse areas and there are several climbs on the route; elevations from 2821 ft. to 3960 ft. with a total ascent of 6585 ft. Cyclists traverse in and out of the Jefferson National Forest. Dispersed/primitive camping on federal lands is allowed at no cost except where marked prohibited. The mid-point is approximately Wardell with close-by towns of Pounding Mill, Claypool Hill and Cedar Bluff.
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
Cascades National Recreation Area
This highly scenic, 4-mile round-trip trail meanders along a shaded mountain creek to a 66-foot waterfall within Jefferson National Forest. Hike is low to moderate difficulty. Picnicking area is at the beginning of the trail. Native trout fishing available in the Little Stony Creek. Accessible restrooms at the trailhead. Picnic area. Water hydrant for filling water bottles available in the recreation area.
Multi-use trail. Horse have the right-of-way; hikers yield to horses; bicyclists yield the horses and hikers.
Lat: 37.3536
Lon: -80.5997
Elevation: 2200-2900'
There is a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee. The parking area is open from sunrise to sunset only--no overnight parking.
Directions: From Pembroke, turn right on VA 623 (Cascades Drive). Follow for approximately 4 miles; road ends at the recreation area.
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
Multi-use trail. Horse have the right-of-way; hikers yield to horses; bicyclists yield the horses and hikers.
Lat: 37.3536
Lon: -80.5997
Elevation: 2200-2900'
There is a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee. The parking area is open from sunrise to sunset only--no overnight parking.
Directions: From Pembroke, turn right on VA 623 (Cascades Drive). Follow for approximately 4 miles; road ends at the recreation area.
Courtesy of www.virginia.org
New River Gorge
Established in 1978, New River Gorge National River encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along 53 miles of the New River from Bluestone Dam to Hawk's Nest Lake. A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep and spectacular canyons, the New River is actually among the oldest rivers on Earth. Here in southern West Virginia, the New River has carved and continues to carve the deepest and longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains.
Hiking along the many park trails, rafting the river, or biking along an old railroad grade, the visitor will be confronted with spectacular scenery that certainly makes this place worthy of being included in our national park system. However, the significance of this place goes well beyond the beautiful scenery. When looking out from Grandview, Diamond Point, Long Point, or one of the many other viewpoints in the park, we are actually looking at a globally significant forest containing the most diverse flora of any river gorge in the south and central Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Mountain forests are some of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems in the world. Here in southern West Virginia, the New River has sliced through the mountains, creating a mosaic of habitats: unfragmented forest, cliff and rimrock habitats, forest seeps and wetlands, and mature bottomland forests. These habitats provide a refuge for endangered mammals and rare birds and amphibians, including the endangered Virginia big-eared bat and Indiana bat and the Allegheny woodrat, a species of special concern in West Virginia and in decline throughout the eastern United States. The waters of the New River system contain a mosaic of hydrologic features and aquatic habitats that support a highly productive aquatic ecosystem that includes distinct populations of native fish, mussels, crayfish, and a broad array of other aquatic life, including rare amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Looking out from the many fantastic viewpoints in the park will also provide a glimpse into the unique cultural history of the New River Gorge area that contributes to the significance of this place. From almost any viewpoint in the park one will see the railroad tracks that opened this rugged and isolated land to the outside world in 1872. From Grandview one will see the rail yards at Quinnimont, where coal was first shipped from the gorge, and the piers of an old bridge which once connected the timber towns of Hamlet and Glade. From Diamond Point hikers will gaze down at the ruins of Kaymoor, an early New River coal mining town. In addition to the coal mines and company towns found throughout the gorge are the old railroad depots, rail yards, rail grades, railroad equipment, and associated towns, like Thurmond, that were developed to support the railroad. Also contributing to the area's rich cultural history are surviving examples of subsistence farms, former community sites, homesteads, and other places in the park where the ancestors of families long associated with the New River lived and worked. Bits of coal along the tracks, rows of old decaying coke ovens, gaping mine openings in the hillsides, old rusted mine cars, and the gravestones of early pioneer families provide tangible reminders of the people who worked and lived here during the late 18th and 19th centuries, supplying the coal and lumber that helped fuel the industrialization of our nation.
Today, New River Gorge National River is renowned for its excellent recreational opportunities: whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching, camping, picnicking, biking, and just enjoying the solitude the natural world. The Lower Gorge of the New River is a premier whitewater rafting location with imposing rapids ranging in difficulty from Class III to Class V, many of them obstructed by large boulders which necessitate maneuvering in very powerful currents, crosscurrents, and hydraulics. Commercial outfitters conduct trips down the river from April through October. The upper part of the river offers somewhat less challenging class I to III rapids for whitewater canoeing.
Courtesy of http://www.nps.gov/neri/a-river-runs-through-it.htm
Hiking along the many park trails, rafting the river, or biking along an old railroad grade, the visitor will be confronted with spectacular scenery that certainly makes this place worthy of being included in our national park system. However, the significance of this place goes well beyond the beautiful scenery. When looking out from Grandview, Diamond Point, Long Point, or one of the many other viewpoints in the park, we are actually looking at a globally significant forest containing the most diverse flora of any river gorge in the south and central Appalachian Mountains. The Appalachian Mountain forests are some of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems in the world. Here in southern West Virginia, the New River has sliced through the mountains, creating a mosaic of habitats: unfragmented forest, cliff and rimrock habitats, forest seeps and wetlands, and mature bottomland forests. These habitats provide a refuge for endangered mammals and rare birds and amphibians, including the endangered Virginia big-eared bat and Indiana bat and the Allegheny woodrat, a species of special concern in West Virginia and in decline throughout the eastern United States. The waters of the New River system contain a mosaic of hydrologic features and aquatic habitats that support a highly productive aquatic ecosystem that includes distinct populations of native fish, mussels, crayfish, and a broad array of other aquatic life, including rare amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Looking out from the many fantastic viewpoints in the park will also provide a glimpse into the unique cultural history of the New River Gorge area that contributes to the significance of this place. From almost any viewpoint in the park one will see the railroad tracks that opened this rugged and isolated land to the outside world in 1872. From Grandview one will see the rail yards at Quinnimont, where coal was first shipped from the gorge, and the piers of an old bridge which once connected the timber towns of Hamlet and Glade. From Diamond Point hikers will gaze down at the ruins of Kaymoor, an early New River coal mining town. In addition to the coal mines and company towns found throughout the gorge are the old railroad depots, rail yards, rail grades, railroad equipment, and associated towns, like Thurmond, that were developed to support the railroad. Also contributing to the area's rich cultural history are surviving examples of subsistence farms, former community sites, homesteads, and other places in the park where the ancestors of families long associated with the New River lived and worked. Bits of coal along the tracks, rows of old decaying coke ovens, gaping mine openings in the hillsides, old rusted mine cars, and the gravestones of early pioneer families provide tangible reminders of the people who worked and lived here during the late 18th and 19th centuries, supplying the coal and lumber that helped fuel the industrialization of our nation.
Today, New River Gorge National River is renowned for its excellent recreational opportunities: whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching, camping, picnicking, biking, and just enjoying the solitude the natural world. The Lower Gorge of the New River is a premier whitewater rafting location with imposing rapids ranging in difficulty from Class III to Class V, many of them obstructed by large boulders which necessitate maneuvering in very powerful currents, crosscurrents, and hydraulics. Commercial outfitters conduct trips down the river from April through October. The upper part of the river offers somewhat less challenging class I to III rapids for whitewater canoeing.
Courtesy of http://www.nps.gov/neri/a-river-runs-through-it.htm
Abingdon Ghost Walk
Who's red eyes are seen through the windows of the Abingdon Tavern late at night? Does Bob Porterfield still "manage" the Barter Theater from beyond? Who is the musician presenting the mysterious violin performances inside the Martha Washington Inn?This is our longest running tour beginning in the Fall of 2004 and so much has happened on this tour you simply have to hear it for yourself. Join your certified ghost hunting tour guide as we walk down Main Street of old Abingdon established in 1778...
The Tavern (1779) - Abingdon, Virginia Originally named Wolf Hill by Daniel Boone in the year of 1760, you'll be amazed by the mystery, Native American folklore, and legend wrapped in the true stories of history and science woven by your host. Get ready for an evening of enlightenment as you learn about the life and times of those long gone and apparently holding on to the present by virtue of their interactions with local patrons and business owners alike. If you dare, join your guide on a breathtaking walk through the "dark side" of Abingdon as we make our way around the historic district to visit sites which have been centuries in the making.While visiting this historic locale, be sure to take advantage of fine dining from The Tavern Restaurant, established in 1779, which is one of the oldest buildings in the Southeastern United States still being utilized and open to the public for business. You just might have an encounter with "The Lady of the Tavern", as we like to call her, who you'll hear more about during the tour. Then, you'll hear about the history and hauntings of the Martha Washington Inn, once listed on the Travel Channel as being one of the most haunted inns in America!!!
Barter Theatre - Abingdon, Virginia In addition, we highly recommend that you make an attempt to time your visit so that you can catch one of the wonderful live plays at the prestigious Barter Theatre, the longest running professional resident theatre in America. The Barter's interior auditorium, in addition to other parts of the building, serve as a home for many mysterious happenings which we will again share with you during the GhostWalk. You just may run into Mr. Porterfield yourself while you're there, especially if it happens to be opening night!
Courtesy of www.appalachianghostwalks.com
The Tavern (1779) - Abingdon, Virginia Originally named Wolf Hill by Daniel Boone in the year of 1760, you'll be amazed by the mystery, Native American folklore, and legend wrapped in the true stories of history and science woven by your host. Get ready for an evening of enlightenment as you learn about the life and times of those long gone and apparently holding on to the present by virtue of their interactions with local patrons and business owners alike. If you dare, join your guide on a breathtaking walk through the "dark side" of Abingdon as we make our way around the historic district to visit sites which have been centuries in the making.While visiting this historic locale, be sure to take advantage of fine dining from The Tavern Restaurant, established in 1779, which is one of the oldest buildings in the Southeastern United States still being utilized and open to the public for business. You just might have an encounter with "The Lady of the Tavern", as we like to call her, who you'll hear more about during the tour. Then, you'll hear about the history and hauntings of the Martha Washington Inn, once listed on the Travel Channel as being one of the most haunted inns in America!!!
Barter Theatre - Abingdon, Virginia In addition, we highly recommend that you make an attempt to time your visit so that you can catch one of the wonderful live plays at the prestigious Barter Theatre, the longest running professional resident theatre in America. The Barter's interior auditorium, in addition to other parts of the building, serve as a home for many mysterious happenings which we will again share with you during the GhostWalk. You just may run into Mr. Porterfield yourself while you're there, especially if it happens to be opening night!
Courtesy of www.appalachianghostwalks.com
Plum Creek Winery
"Tazewell County’s first Winery! Located at 5418 Thompson Valley Road, Tazewell, Virginia, the winery offers a variety of fruit wines. Their specialty wine, in much demand, is the Dragon’s Treasure, named for the famed Back of the Dragon. Other flavors include Blueberry, Peach, Plum, Apple, Muscadine, Pineapple, Strawberry, Concord Grape, Black Raspberry, White Grape, Cherry, and Blackberry, Plum, and Peach-mixed fruit. Located on a farm that the kids will enjoy, a visit to Plum Creek is an experience the whole family will enjoy!"
Courtesy of Tazewell County Tourism
Courtesy of Tazewell County Tourism