Virginia’s mountain ranges are world-famous for a number of reasons, including the challenging hiking trails, scenic winding drives, and the storied musical history of Appalachia. Whether you travel in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, the mountains of Virginia invite you to come for a visit and…
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With dozens of critically acclaimed restaurants, nonstop entertainment, and easy transportation, the lure of Virginia’s bigger cities is obvious. But here's our secret: Virginia's hidden gems have plenty of options in those categories, plus all the appeal of a quiet getaway. Southwest Virginia has…
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The pages of your history books will absolutely explode to life when you set your GPS for the Wilderness Road in Southwest Virginia. Also known as U.S. Route 58, this famed 100-mile stretch of highway follows the path once traveled by westward-bound settlers in the 1700's. Back then, frontiersman…
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Dozens of American music genres and traditions owe at least some credit to the musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Many people may only think of Bluegrass when they think of Appalachian Music. But did you know the genre is the culmination of nearly 300 years of…
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Further from the population centers of the Eastern Seaboard, Southwest Virginia is a mountainous – and very beautiful – part of the state that begs to be explored and enjoyed by outdoor lovers. The opportunities are there, whether it be hiking to the highest point in the state, pedaling…
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Southwest Virginia is beloved by outdoor enthusiasts because of rugged destinations like the Spearhead Trails, the Appalachian Trail, and challenging waterways like the New River. But there is much more to the region besides active, adventurous pursuits. The area has a number of buzzworthy craft…
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United States Route 58 is a scenic stretch of road coursing east to west across southern Virginia. In 10 hours, you could reach Virginia Beach from the Cumberland Gap on the Kentucky/Tennessee/Virginia border. It's not the fastest route for eager beach-bounders, to be sure, but it's a worthy trip…
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