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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...

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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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Franklin County is one of Virginia’s fastest growing counties, comprised of communities that continue to value their farms, forests, waters and cultural heritage. Discover a diverse selection of attractions, from outdoor adventures to cultural and historic experiences. Enjoy the many scenic corners of the community where every side road opens up new vistas.Start your day with a visit to Booker T. Washington National Monument, the site commemorates the birthplace of America’s most prominent African American...