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01 Dec

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Wise County, located in Southwest Virginia’s coalfields was named after then governor, Henry A. Wise. Early exploration began with Dr. Thomas Walker, Christopher Gist and Daniel Boone. Each made their mark along trails used by the Cherokee, Shawnee and other Indian tribes. Wise County offers a taste of the first “Old West” in a setting of mountain splendor on The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.DAY ONEStop first at one of several fine accommodations in...

25 Oct

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DAY ONEArrive in historic Abingdon, VA and start to explore the charming brick sidewalks of Main Street.  Take a walking tour of almost 250 years of American history. Abingdon was founded in 1778, and the entire immaculately preserved downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places.   Allow plenty of time for meals in Abingdon, as you eat your way through the “Best Small Town Food Scene in the Country” for TWO years running!  With...

25 Oct

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First Weekend of the Virginia Highlands Festival-Day One (Friday): Get your tickets early for the Virginia Highlands Festival Opening Concert on the lawn at Heartwood this evening featuring popular national and local acts.Day Two (Saturday): Have a late breakfast at Zazzy'z and then hop the town trolley to the music pavilion where you can enjoy an entire day of Celtic music, food, beer, and crafts. Concerts go into the night.Day Three (Sunday): Enjoy a gospel brunch at...

25 Oct

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Music Heritage and The Crooked Road (3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS)Make Abingdon your home base as you explore the music and culture of Appalachia with several stops on The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. It's the home place of America's music. Experience first-hand how music is woven into the rich tapestry of tradition in Southwest Virginia. The variety is amazing - old-time string bands, a cappella gospel, blues, 300 year old ballads, bluegrass, and more.DAY ONE - THURSDAYArrive in...

25 Oct

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In Bristol, you’ll experience the stories of legends; like a recording session that spawned a musical genre and an old-fashioned race track that grew into NASCAR’s most beloved venue. Racers and musicians have become legends here…and legends have been born here.Day One Spend the day in historic downtown. Stroll through antique shops, boutiques and galleries. Take an art class or paint your own ceramics. Learn the history, and legends with the self-guided walking tour. See...

25 Oct

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3 Days | Year RoundDay OneCheck-in to the historic Martha Washington Inn and Spa. Built in the 1800's, this building has served as a private home, women's college and a civil war infirmary. After you're settled, relax with a glass of wine and the girls on the front porch or in the library if it's a little chilly.For dinner, walk up our Virginia Main Street for dinner at the Peppermill. Located in a historic home,...

25 Oct

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In Abingdon, you don't just learn about history, you experience it. Abingdon traces its roots to the mid 1700s, when the area known as "Black's Fort" became the first English speaking settlement in the watershed of the Mississippi. Immerse yourself in America's history without ever cracking a book, during a three-day getaway to charming Abingdon, VA.Day OnePlan to arrive in historic Abingdon by late afternoon to check-in to the Martha Washington Inn & Spa. Built in the 1830s...

25 Oct

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Day OneCheck in to the country music-themed Sessions Hotel or The Bristol Hotel, both located Downtown and within walking distance to everything! Tour the award-winning Birthplace of Country Music Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Through multiple film experiences, interactive multimedia displays, permanent and traveling exhibits, and a working radio station (WBCM Radio Bristol), the museum tells the story of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions and how those recordings helped build the foundation of the country music...

25 Oct

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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...

25 Oct

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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...