Craig County

The southern gateway to Virginia’s Western Highlands, Craig County offers a rich historical heritage, a small-town country atmosphere, and rolling mountain vistas. It was created in 1851 from parts of five counties and the frontier village of New Castle established as the county seat. Today more than 112,000 acres of National Forest give visitors an enormous playground for outdoor recreation and exploration, including thirteen miles of the Appalachian Trail which snake thru the southeast corner of the county. Virginia Scenic Byways Rt. 42, Rt. 311, and Rt. 615 are some of the prettiest roads in the Highlands.

We invite you to experience Craig County. Check out Wilderness Adventure retreat center. Relax in unique lodging venues, shop in historic downtown New Castle, and dine on farm-raised bison in Paint Bank. Our Fall Festival is the 2^nd Saturday of every October, Prepper Festival is in April and the New Castle Cruise-In is in August.

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Craig County Courthouse

182 Main Street
New Castle, VA 24127
Big Pine Farmhouse

BIG PINE TROUT FARM
New Castle, VA 24127
Potts Creek Outfitters

Rt. 1 Box 64
Paint Bank, VA 24131
Old Brick Hotel

141 Court Street
New Castle, VA 24127
Pine Top Restaurant

Craigs Creek Road
New Castle, VA 24127

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