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!

Dixie Pottery - US 11 bet. I-81, Exits 10 & 13, Abingdon 24210; ÒShop the WorldÓ under one roof. Over 100,000 square feet of home furnishings and giftware. Open Mon-Sat. 9:30am-6:00pm. Sun. 1:00pm-6:00pm. Y'awl come!

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.

AFTON, VA

The Inn At Afton - 118 Rooms, adj, rooms, Restaurant, Lounge, Heated Pool. Located at the Gateway to the Skyline Drive and The Blue Ridge Parkway. (540) 942-5201 or (800) 860-8559.

BASYE, VA

Bryce Resort - 11 miles west of I-81 exit 273, Mt. Jackson. Take Rt. 263. Year Round Resort - golf, skiing, tennis, lake in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. (540) 856-2121.

BEDFORD, VA

Holy Land USA - Nature sanctuary, journeys & deeds of Jesus Christ presented in 3-mile trail. No admission to walk. For rides call (540) 586-2823 first.

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest - Designed & built by Jefferson as his year-round retreat home. Restoration in progress. Open April-Nov, Wed-Sun 10-4. Group tours by appointment. (804) 525-1806.

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 - The Bell-Capozzi House Bed & Breakfast Inn, 201 E. Main St., Christiansburg, VA. Historic area Victorian mansion; 5 BRs. Private bath; in-ground pool; central air; traditional Southern breakfast; afternoon tea. 1-800-905-7372 nonsmoking.

DANVILLE, VA

Danville Visitor Center - Info on Victorian walking tours, tobacco auctions, outlets and last Capitol of the Confederacy Museum. 635 Main St. (804) 793-5422.

DRAPER, VA

Claytor Lake Homestead Inn - Bed & Breakfast on lake front. Historic home-conf. rooms, country breakfast. (540) 980-6777 or (800) 676-LAKE. Exit 30, I-81.

FANCY GAP, VA

Days Inn Fancy Gap - 1 -1/2 mi. off Parkway, 60 new rooms, HBO, ESPN, remote control tv, restaurants, antique & craft shops nearby Fancy Gap, VA. I-77 exit 8. (540) 728-5101.

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.

The Boar's Nest ¥ The Bear's Den Cascade Mtn. resort. Pvt. home, pool, playground & much more. Golf & shopping outlets. 2,3, or 5 beds. Weekly $350-$750 + dep. 1-800-595-4222.

FLOYD, VA

Blue Ridge Restaurant - East Main St., Floyd, VA (Across from the Courthouse) (540) 745-2147. For good homestyle cooking try our daily specials, fresh made desserts, slaw, potato salad & real mashed potatoes. We also offer a variety of Deli sandwiches & burgers. We are open early every day with gravy biscuits, hot cakes, ham & eggs.

New Mountain Mercantile - Exit (MP) 165 to town of Floyd. Features the areaÍs most eclectic blend of baskets books & beads, candles crafts & cards, kaliedoscopes & kindness, windchimes & whimsical gifts. Browsers welcome. Open Sundays. (540) 745-4278.

GALAX, VA

The Framers Daughter - N Main St, Galax - Unique Shop featuring P Buckley Moss, Civil War Art, and more. Weekdays 9-5:30, Sat 9-3. (540) 236-4920.

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.

GROTTOES, VA

Grand Caverns - Visit America's oldest show cave. See spectacular natural displays & Civil War history. Open Mar-Oct 9-5. 1 hr tours every 30 min. Take exit 235 off I-81 to Grottoes. Fun for everyone.

HARRISONBURG, VA

Massanutten 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. Quiet country setting, CTV/movies, A/C, pool, non-smoking rooms and whirlpool bathtubs available. American Automobile Association Three Diamond Award. (540) 434-7355, toll free reservations-

1-800-736-7355.

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. (540) 463-2552.

Tye River Gap Campground - 1 mi west of MP 26 on Rt. 56. Store, laundry, showers, games, playground, pool. Clean & friendly. Free morning coffee. (540) 377-2124.

LOVE, VA

Stay In Love! - In a charming new cabin on 17 acre site next to Parkway. All have fireplace & modern kitchen. 1 & 2 bdr or 1 bdr dup. Royal Oaks 1-800-410-0627.

LURAY, VA

Museum Of American Presidents - Located in Ramada Luray. Artifacts, portraits, memorabilia. Ramada is 3 u AAA. Presidents Tavern & Gallery Restaurant. US 211 Bypass. (540) 743-4521 Luray.

MEADOWS OF DAN, VA

Nancy's Homemade Fudge & Candies - 1 mile E of Parkway off US58 on SR795. See a working candy factory - free samples - factory store. Open daily all year.

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 180B to Nat. Br., SR 130E, SR 759 & 782. MC/VISA. (540) 291-2727.

Radford, VA

Mary Draper Ingles Journey, The Long Way Home, historical drama in Radford, VA. Shows Thur.-Sun. at 8:30 pm, June 19-Aug. 30. Call 540-639-0679. Res/info off. ex. 105. I81.

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.

Blue Ridge Motel - 3315 Orange Ave, Roanoke, VA 24012. Telephone: (540) 343-7384.

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 Airport Marriott - 10 minutes from Parkway. Exit 3 West on I-581. 2 restaurants, 2 lounges, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, sauna, tennis, golf, shopping malls. Super Saver Rates. 800-228-9290 or direct 540-563-9300.

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.

Sheraton Inn Roanoke Airport - Located in scenic Roanoke Valley. 6 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway. Golf nearby. Indoor pool, tennis. Exit 3W-581. (540) 362-4500.

VA Museum of Transportation, inc. - Steam, diesel locomotives, antique carriages, cars, much more. 303 Norfolk Ave. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. (540) 342-5670.

Virginia's Explore Park - Outdoor living history museum and nature center located near Roanoke at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 115. Apr-Oct. (540) 427-1800.

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 a year. In October - Halloween Haunted Cave. (540) 380-2085.

Salem, Virginia. May features womens softball and mens baseball. December features the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl Football Championship. Reasonable ticket prices, excellent sports action. Call (800) 288-2122 for information.

SHENANDOAH CAVERNS, VA

Shenandoah Caverns - Located on the western ridge of the Shenandoah Valley, we are the closest caverns to I-81 exit 269, 4 miles north of New Market. Open all year. Elevator service.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA

Shoreline Realty - 20,000 acre lake, 500 miles of shoreline, junction of Rts. 608 & 626, Bedford Co., VA. For Waterfront Sales & Vacation Brochure Write: Shoreline Realty, Inc., Rt. 1, Box 32, Huddleston, Va. 24104 or you can call collect (540) 297-2322.

STAUNTON, VA

The Christmas Store & Museum of holiday antiquities. Dept. 56 Villages museum display! Great Santas, European glass ornaments, nutcrackers. I-81 & 250.

Frederick House - A small hotel and tearoom in the European tradition. Rooms or suites with private bath. Full breakfast. Fine dining adjacent. Children welcome. (800) 334-5575.

Museum Of American Frontier Culture - I-81, Exit 222, 250W. 18th & 19th century working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and an American Farm. P.O. Box 810, Dept BRD 96, Staunton, VA 24401. (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.

STUARTS DRAFT, VA

Shenandoah Acres Resort - All new motel rooms and cottages. All new log camping cabins and mini-golf. Swimming in sand-bottom lake, tennis, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Camping/cottages all year. 14 mi. from Milepost 0. 800-654-1714.

WAYNESBORO, VA

The Christmas Store - A great national mail order catalog store for Dept 56 villages, wonderful Santas, European figural glass ornaments, nutcrackers. 326 W. Main.

Days Inn W'boro, VA - 1-800-943-1102. I-64-340. Pool. Next to Shoney Rest. serving lunch, dinner from steak to seafood & eggs. Near Blue Rdg. 98 rms. HBO avail.

P. Buckley Moss Museum - Waynesboro, VA. Art by one of America's most recognized artists: P. Buckley Moss. Valley Landscapes; The Plain People; Friendly Images; Religious Symbolism. Free admission, parking, museum gift shop. Off I-64 at WaynesboroÍs West Exit, US 340.

Waynesboro Outlet Village - I-64 Exit 94. Stores include: Liz Claiborne, Corning/ Revere, Dress Barn, Bugle Boy & more. Just minutes from I-81 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open daily. Call (540) 949-5000.

WHITE POST, VA

Dinosaur Land - Prehistoric Adventure. Life size dinosaurs and Gift Shop on US 522, & 277 between Front Royal & Winchester. Group rates (540) 869-2222.

WINTERGREEN, VA

Trillium House - @ Wintergreen. 12 rms, AAA. Located MP 13. Resort guest privileges. $95-$150 (Inc. bkf) Reservation required: PO 280, Nellysford, 22958. 1-800-325-9126. 9am-8pm.

Wintergreen Winery - Mile Post 13.5, Route 664 East 3 mi. on left. Tours, tastings & wine sales. Picnic area. 10-6 daily, 12-5 in Winter. (804) 361-2519.

WOODSTOCK, VA

Azalea House B&B - Woodstock, Va. A gracious Victorian of the 1890's convenient to the activities and beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. (540) 459-3500.

The Spring House Restaurant - 325 S. Main Street, Woodstock, VA. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Home made food, charming atmosphere, since 1979. I-81 Exit 283, left at light on Route 11. (540) 459-4755.