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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...

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...

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....

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...