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The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located in downtown Hillsville within the Historic Carroll County Courthouse, has information available to visitors. A number of brochures and materials relating to area businesses and places to see and where to stay are available. The facility also has information available regarding local history and genealogy. Information on the annual Labor Day Flea Market and Old Mountain Home Week can also be obtained here. The...

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Guided Outdoor Adventures (Paddling, Caving, Climbing, Hiking, and more!) Customized Trips for: -Small Groups -Corporate Retreats/Team-Building -Educational Opportunities/Workshops Serving Floyd and Surrounding Counties...

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The Blue Ridge Plateau Regional Visitor Center welcomes you to the magnificent rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Plateau. Conveniently located just off Interstate 77 at the Hillsville Exit (Exit 14) on Farmers' Market Drive. The Visitor's Center is located inside the Southwest Virginia Farmers' Market.   Providing visitor information for all of Virginia, this facility proudly promotes the Blue Ridge Plateau localities of Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Patrick Counties and the City of Galax. The Visitor Center includes a...

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Take a drive past Roanoke on the Blue Ridge Parkway to experience some of Virginia’s most inspirational scenery and vibrant musical heritage. From timeless photos to old-time tunes, the twists and turns of this beautiful road thrill travelers with the unexpected.Photo and eating opportunities abound on this section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rustic picture-worthy Mabry Mill has a pretty pond, trials to explore, and a gift shop. The quaint village of Meadows of Dan...

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Blue Ridge Heritage, Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting education and economic development through place-based programs related to the natural and cultural heritage of the Blue Ridge in Southwestern Virginia’s Bi-County area of Floyd and Patrick Counties. The center's educational outreach will be the Twentieth Century. This focus will allow an interpretive program that will span the log cabin stereotype of the Nineteenth Century to the globalization begun in the Twentieth Century....

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This Fall, fall in love with Abingdon, VA (2 Nights/3 Days)Autumn is a particularly spectacular time in the Blue Ridge Mountains around Abingdon, with trees gradually turning shades of red, orange and gold. Take advantage of the crisp autumn air, delicious fall bounty and breathtaking scenery with a fall getaway to Abingdon, Virginia.Day OneBegin your day with a ride or a stroll on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a 34 mile walking, biking and horseback riding trail....

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Day OnePlan to arrive in Abingdon by mid-afternoon. After checking into one of our unique Bed & Breakfasts or Cabins, take a stroll down our historic Main Street - sample olive oils and balsamics at Abingdon Olive Oil Co., get your spices and culinary goods from around the world at Necessities or sit a spell and have afternoon tea at Camella's Remember When. Then grab a locally-sourced dinner at one of our Rooted in Appalachia...

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A unique arts scene makes Abingdon the most colorful place in Virginia(2 Nights/3 Days) It's no coincidence that Abingdon keeps appearing on lists of the artsiest small towns in America. Virginia's most famous theatre is located on Main Street in downtown Abingdon. After more than eight decades, Barter Theatre is still the epicenter of Abingdon's cultural life, which also features live music, world-class museums, galleries, and a variety of working artists' studios.Immerse yourself in world-class cultural experiences and...

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It's always playtime in Abingdon! Sometimes the play takes place on the stage at the famous Barter Theatre, where Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal, Ernest Borgnine and other entertainment giants have performed.Other times, visitors enjoy playing in the great outdoors. Abingdon is surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, which forms a massive wilderness playground complete with rivers, lakes and trails. The Appalachian Trail is nearby and the Virginia Creeper Trail begins in downtown Abingdon. Bike...

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Day One- Thursday: arrive in town mid-afternoon and check into one of our unique Bed and Breakfasts or Cottages. After settling in explore our historic Virginia Main Street. Drive the short distance to the free parking lot next to the Abingdon Market Pavilion, which gives you easy access to stroll the beautiful brick sidewalks downtown. Browse through the unique finds at Zephyr Antiques, or pick up a souvenir at the culinary shop Necessities. Just across...