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05 Dec

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Spending time with your family is one of the many things that make the holidays so very special. In Southwest Virginia, where family gatherings are near and dear to our hearts, there are always plenty of fun activities to enjoy together at Christmas. Mountain Lake Lodge’s Magical Christmas Village and Marketplace One of the most joyful places to create holiday memories is the Magical Christmas Village and Marketplace at Mountain Lake Lodge in Pembroke. Nestled amidst the stunning...

04 Dec

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Whether it’s homemade Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, a breakfast buffet, or a winter wonderland-inspired dinner, you can experience an authentic taste of the holidays all over Southwest Virginia. Breakfast With Santa Jolly old St. Nick will land his sleigh at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace on Dec. 7, ready to enjoy a delicious meal with his elves at the Family Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a delightful family experience that includes reindeer games, arts and crafts,...

01 Dec

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Across Southwest Virginia, towns and cities are decking the halls, tuning their band instruments, and rolling out the floats to kick off the holiday season in style with festive Christmas parades. Each parade comes with its own unique flair, making every event a magical experience worth attending. 🎅 Bristol: A Century of Holiday Magic (December 5) For over 100 years, Bristol has dazzled parade-goers with its Christmas spectacle, and...

15 Dec

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The picturesque mountainsides of Southwest Virginia are home to a number of well-established wineries, thanks in large part to a good climate for growing grapes, as well as a loamy and gravelly soil with good drainage and stunning elevations. Throughout the region, you’ll find a wide variety of enjoyable wines, ranging from reds and whites to sweet and limited releases. A brief description of each of Southwest Virginia’s offerings follows:   ABINGDON VINEYARDS With more than 20 wines available,...

15 Dec

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Virginia, which has a long and fascinating history regarding distilled drinks, produced the first batch of whiskey on American soil way back in 1620. A rich tradition has followed, with numerous distilleries and tasting rooms now open all across the Commonwealth, including several in Southwest Virginia. Each has its own distinct flavor and story, as you’ll see when you visit the following distilleries:   FIVE MILE MOUNTAIN Floyd’s first distillery since prohibition, Five Mile Mountain uses old, traditional recipes utilizing traditional copper stills on...

15 Dec

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Southwest Virginia is within a day’s drive of more than half of the United States population, giving plenty of folks the opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful state parks in the country.   At roughly the same size of Rhode Island, scenic Southwest Virginia, which sits among the majestic Appalachian Mountains, covers 19 counties that feature thousands of acres of public land and more outdoor recreational destinations than you can imagine. With a total of...

15 Dec

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The route known as the Back of the Dragon has become a top destination for motorcyclists, but any motorists will enjoy the amazing views. Virginia State Parks Sturgis, South Dakota, is what pops into most people’s minds when they think of motorcycle adventures. While this rip roaring party of a motorcycle rally is perhaps the most iconic, it hardly speaks for the lot of ‘em—there are a variety of places and ways to embark on a motorcycle...

15 Dec

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The Virginia Creeper Trail is one of the area’s top destinations for cyclists. The scenic path stretches 34 miles from Whitetop Station to Abingdon. Perry Smyre After the grit and grime, the best way to cap off an epic outdoor adventure is with a little well-deserved pampering. Southwest Virginia offers the best of both worlds—it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise brimming with adventure, from mountain-swaddled lakes to wilderness-cloaked trails to cloud-splitting summits with plenty of epicurean delights, engaging...