Guide to Accommodations, Services & Attractions -- VA

Your Mountain Guide to Accommodations,
Services & Attractions in Virginia

Alphabetically by City

ABINGDON, VA

Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau - 355 Cummings St., Abingdon, VA 24210. 540/676-2282; 800-435-3440. I-81, Exit 17 - Barter Theatre, Art, History, and More! www.abingdon.com/tourism.

AMHERST, VA

Hardings Clocks & Music Boxes - Rt. 130 E to US 29 N. 5 miles on right. Over 1000 clocks and musicals. Low prices. We ship and engrave. www.hardingsclocks.com (800) TIME4US.

BEDFORD, VA

Emerson Creek Pottery - 1825 Log Cabin Outlet, hand painted pottery. FREE group factory tours by appointment. Tues-Sat: 10-4, Sunday 1-4, Mon 9 mi S of Bedford. www.emersonpottery.com 540-297-7884.

FANCY GAP, VA

Little Blue Ridge Cottage - A fully furnished 2 BR/2BA home with all amenities. 2 mi from BRP. Rent by w/E or WKLY. 276-728-4722. www.littleblueridgecottage.com or email: blueridgecottage@aol.com

Skyland Lakes Golf Course - Right on Parkway at milepost 202.2. New 18 hole public course. Beautiful scenery. (540) 728-4923.

FLOYD, VA

Blue Ridge Restaurant, Inc. - E. Main St., Floyd, VA (540) 745-2147. For good home-style cooking try our daily specials. We are open early with gravy biscuits, hot cakes, country ham, and eggs every day.

Eagle's Nest B&B - Mtn top So. hospitality, great breakfasts, porches, themed rooms w/pvt baths. Off BRPky at MP 174, 3 mi on Rt. 799. (540) 593-2101 www.eaglesnestbandbva.com

GALAX, VA

The Framers Daughter - N Main St - Gallery & Gifts with Moss, Kunstler, Redlin, Boyds bears, candles & more. 800-806-4725. M-F 9 to 5:30, Sat 9-5. MC-Visa-DC.

HARRISONBURG, VA

Massanutten House Rentals - 1-800-296-6762. Exit 247A I-81. Villas and homes for rent by night or week. Sports complex, golf, hiking, skiing-seasonal. Call for rates.

The Village Inn - 1 mile south of I-81, Exit 243, on US 11. American Automobile Association Three Diamond Award. (540) 434-7355, toll free reservations-1-800-736-7355. Website: www.shenandoah.org/villageinn

LEXINGTON, VA.

Stonewall Jackson House - 8 E. Washington St. Home of the famous Confederate general before the Civil War. Guided tours, garden and museum shop. Closed for renovations Nov. 3, 2003 to April 2004. (540) 463-2552.

LURAY, VA

Allstar Lodging - 50+ cabins or B&B's. Hot tubs, kitch, river front, mountains, hiking, canoeing, fishing, near Luray, VA. www.allstarlodging.com 866-780-7827.

MEADOWS OF DAN, VA

Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop - MP 176. Enjoy the Restaurant's buckwheat cakes & country ham during your visit to the most famous attraction on the Parkway and choose a special remembrance of your visit at the Gift Shop. 276-952-2947. www.blueridgeresort.com May-Oct

Nancy's Homemade Fudge & Candies - on US 58 at Pkwy. See a working candy factory. Free samples. Candy store open daily. Candy, ice cream, & more. 800-328-3834.

Primland Resort - 4621 Busted Rock Rd. 4.2 miles from Pkwy. Chalet rentals w/spectacular views. Restaurant, outdoor activities & more! 276-251-8012. www.primland.com

Rocky Knob Cabins - MP 174 off Rock Church Rd. Historic rustic cabins tucked in a secluded glade. Equipped with stoves, refrigerators, kitchenettes, dishes & a centrally located bath house. Perfect for retreats. 540-593-3503 www.blueridgeresorts.com May-Oct

NATURAL BRIDGE, VA

Natural Bridge Zoologocial Park - I-81 Exit 180A Rt. 11 North. Largest and most complete collection of birds and animals in Virginia. Elephant rides, white tigers, cougars, giraffes, zebras, bears, baboons, monkeys, flamingos, pet and feed tame deer; llamas, goats, and mini donkeys. Safari gift shop, modern restrooms, free parking, free picnic pavilion. Open daily 9am-7pm March-November. Group rates. Fun for the whole family! www.naturalbridg.net Ph: 540-291-2420.

Natural Bridge - Rt. 11 & 130-off mp 45.6 & 61; I-81 exits 175, 180. Striking 215-ft. natural wonder once owned by Jefferson. Nature trails, caverns, gift shop, wax museum, hotel, dining, overnight pkgs. 1-800-533-1410. www.naturalbridgeva.com

The Toy Museum of Natural Bridge - World's largest collection of toys on display daily, year-round. Family fun! (800) 869-7476 or visit us at www.awesometoymuseum.com.

ROANOKE, VA

Roanoke Valley - Milepost 120. Experience the largest family destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway featuring outstanding museums and attractions, shopping, restaurants and a wide variety of hotels and B&Bs. Follow signs to Visitor Center with Free Travel Guides. (800) 635-5535.

SALEM, VA

Salem, Virginia - May features women's softball and men's baseball. December features the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl Football Championship. Reasonable ticket prices, excellent sports action. Call (888) 827-2536 for information.

SHENANDOAH CAVERNS, VA

Shenandoah Caverns – 4 great attractions for one price. Only Va. cavern with elevator & closest to I-81 (exit 269). Also see spectacular floats in America’s Parade Float Hall of Fame and experience the new Yellow Barn, a whimsical agricultural experience. Open all year. www.shenandoahcaverns.com 888-4CAVERN

STAUNTON, VA

Frontier Culture Museum - I-81, Exit 222, 250W. 17th, 18th, 19th century working farms from Germany, N. Ireland, England, and America. P.O. Box 810, Dept. BRD07, Staunton, VA 24402. (540) 332-7850.

STRASBURG, VA

Hotel Strasburg - Charming Victorian restoration. Pvt. baths, some Jacuzzis, period furnishings, AC, great food, quaint. pub. Golf & theater pkgs. 1-800-348-8327.

WAYNESBORO, VA

Cabin Creekwood - Your Truly Restful Vacation! 2 miles from Parkway MP 13.6, Fully furnished mountain cabins, many overlooking stream, Full Kitchens & Baths, www.cabincreekwood.com 540-943-8552.