Roanoke—also known as the Star City for the illuminated star that sits atop Mill Mountain—shines in more ways than one. The small city in the Blue Ridge Mountains is surrounded with beautiful vistas and green space, and delicious dining options are aplenty. Old standbys like Texas Tavern, in…
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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 offer so much more for visitors. The area is packed with outdoor adventure, farm-to-table dining, and rustic cabin rentals…
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Lynchburg has fun things to do all year round, whether you're looking for an afternoon of dining, a trip to the past, or a literal climb through downtown. Check out the list below of some activities to do in and around Lynchburg. 1. Find LOVE at the Urban Trails Lynchburg has more than 40 miles of…
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Just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg is about two hours from Richmond and a little over an hour from Roanoke or Charlottesville. The independent city sits on the banks of the James River, offering outdoor recreation, scenic views, and all sorts of things to do, from historic sites to…
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Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains at the southern tip of the Shenandoah Valley and west of the Blue Ridge Parkway, in Virginia's Mountain Region, Clifton Forge allows visitors to step away from the hustle and bustle of a hectic life, celebrate the arts, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Visit today…
Read MoreWest of Staunton, there’s more to soak in than beautiful natural scenery and gorgeous wildlife. Here, you’ll find hip food and stately architecture, cooking classes and aerial flight tours. The area, known for its mountains, water and exceptional greenery, is a natural home for hiking, fishing and…
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You’ve heard the old saying about hiking a mountain “because it is there”. Well, Virginia has mountains galore, ready to be hiked. Hiking to a Virginia mountain just because it is there can be a good reason to hike, but how about hiking to a summit with magnificent views extending a full 360…
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Whether you dream of rolling your fat tires along rocky Appalachian ridges and down mountain hollows, dashing through the alluring pinewoods of the Piedmont, or simply cutting loose at a trail-laden local park, the state of Virginia has a mountain biking destination for you. For Virginia is rich…
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The Appalachian Mountains stretch for hundreds of miles through Virginia, from the highlands near Cumberland Gap in the southwest up the Blue Ridge all the way to Maryland. Tucked away among these regal ridges and deep valleys lie Virginia’s mountain towns. The citizens of these settlements are…
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While you may lean more towards the beach getaways for your summer group vacations, the mountains of Virginia offer a quiet beauty in the summer months that provide an appealing alternative. There is plenty to see and do in the region: serene hiking trails end in breathtaking views of the Virginia…
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