Giles

A mountain playground for your next adventure. Visit Giles to explore mountaintop resorts, including or experience unique dining adventures. Giles is Virginia’s Mountain Playground and your adventure destination with the New River, Appalachian Trail, scenic byways, and quality travel experiences! 

Giles is Virginia’s Mountain Playground® where mountains and back roads lead to amazing, world-class adventures. We want you to experience our 37 miles of the New River which is home to topnotch smallmouth bass fishing and paddling experiences for all skill levels, with help from experienced outfitters and guide companies. We also boast award winning lodging from the mountain resorts of Mountain Lake Lodge (where Dirty Dancing was filmed), to the internationally known romantic bed and breakfast, Lilly Valley Inn. Our destination dining is second to none and includes The Palisades Restaurant and the Bluegrass BBQ.

The Appalachian Trail treks over 65 miles through Giles and hikers have ranked Woods Hole Hostel as the best lodging on the A.T. (it’s also the oldest continuous hostel on the trail)! People love to celebrate here with our multiple wedding  and special event venues that attract brides from all over the country. With three waterfall hikes including the Cascades, Mill Creek, and Dismal our hiking options are varied for whatever the day shapes up to be. From the New River Water Trail to the five small downtowns in Giles, this is the destination for adventure seeking, off-the-beaten path, family friendly travelers!