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.

Inn On Town Creek - A B.&B. Establishment in S.W. Va. P.O. Box 1745, Abingdon, VA 24210. Dr. Roger & Linda Neal. 540/628-4560. 5 Rooms & suites. Antiques.

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

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest - Designed & built by Jefferson as his year-round retreat home. Restoration in progress. Open April-Nov, daily 10-4. Group tours by appointment. (434) 525-1806.

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.

BIG STONE GAP, VA

Country Inn Motel And RV Park - 46 rooms, cable TV, near good restaurants, near Southwest Museum, John Fox Home, Powell Valley Overlook. US 23 Bus. US 58A. (540) 523-0374. Big Stone Gap, VA.

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA

Evergreen B&B Inn- 201 E. Main St., Christiansburg, VA. Rt. 8N off Blue Ridge Parkway. Pvt baths, pool, Southern breakfast. A no-smoking inn.1-800-905-7372 www.bnt.com/evergreen

FANCY GAP, VA

Lonesome Pine Cabins - These authentic log cabins of yesteryear with views for miles, with in-room jaccuzi & fireplace, are ideal for your relaxation. Located between mile marker 193 & 194, Blue Ridge Pkwy. Call (540) 398-3332. Open year around.

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

New Mountain Mercantile - Exit MP 165 to town of Floyd. Features the area's most eclectic blend of arts & crafts. A relaxed shopping experience. Browsers welcome. Open Sundays. 540/745-4278. Year round.

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.

Rooftop Of Virginia Crafts - 206 N Main St, Galax, VA. Open 9am-5pm Mon-Sat. Choose from a variety of handmade items of the finest quality.

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.

George C. Marshall Museum - Established 1964. 15 miles from Parkway. Jct. I-81 & I-64. Life & times of Gen. George C. Marshall, WWII, Marshall Plan. 540/463-7103.

LOVE, VA

Royal Oaks - Stay in Love! Charming new cabins adjacent to Blue Ridge Parkway on secluded 17 acre site. All have fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs & modern kitchens. 1 & 2 bdr. dup. (800) 410-0627.

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

Campground At Natural Bridge - Full amenity campground resort. From BRP US 501N/SR 130W thru Glasgow, SR 759 to SR 782. From I-81 exit 175 or 180A to Nat. Br., SR 130E, SR 759 & 782. MC/VISA. (540) 291-2727.

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. (800) 869-7476 or visit us at www.awesometoymuseum.com. Family fun!

ROANOKE, VA

Art Museum of Western Virginia - One Market Square, Roanoke, Virginia 24011. (540) 342-5760. 19th and 20th century American art; Japanese & African art.

Center in the Square - Art, History & Science Museums, Professional Theatre, Planetarium, Arts Council, & 3 Gift Shops in center of historic downtown Farmer's Market (540) 342-5700.

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.

Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. - Locomotives, railcards, cars, carriages large O-gauge train layout, aviation and space equipment, and much more. Annual "Railfair & Model Mania" in May, "Cool Wheels Festival" in August, and "Haunted Railyard" in October. 303 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5. 540/342-5670; www.vmt.org

SALEM, VA

Dixie Caverns & Pottery - The only cavern in Southwest Virginia directly off I-81 at Exit 132. Caverns, camping, rock & mineral, Christmas and huge pottery shop. Open 364 days. (540) 380-2085.

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/American Celebration on Parade - 4 miles north of New Market, VA. 2 min. from Exit 269, I-81. Elevator service. See stunning floats from Rose Parade, Presidential Inaugurals & others. Open all year. Group rates. www.shenandoahcaverns.com (540) 477-3115.

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. BRD02, 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.