Southwest Virginia Virtual Visits

Southwest Virginia Virtual Visits are a great way to explore what we have to offer from the comfort of your own home! Get ideas and get inspired about new places to go, or see fun and familiar places you have visited before.

Each week we will be visiting a new location within Southwest Virginia and showcasing all the fun things we have to offer!

Upcoming Episodes – Season 1

 

 

Southwest Virginia Virtual Visits – Latest Episode

In today’s episode, we joined White Blaze Outdoors owner Justin for a trip to Crystal Springs in Wytheville, Virginia. White Blaze Outoodrs provides various tours and hikes around Southwest Virginia to learn more about nature, rather that be the wildlife or vegetation in the region. These tours are perfect for all ages who want to learn more about natural assets and biology! To find out more about White Blaze Outdoors, please visit their website: https://whiteblazeoutdoors.com/......

July 27, 2021

In this episode, we head to downtown Wytheville to visit during the July 3rd celebration. Wytheville is a fun location located off I-81 in Southwest Virginia. Wytheville is a gateway to North Carolina, West Virginia, and Northern Virginia. Packed with plentiful shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Wytheville is surely a stop you want to make. Downtown Wytheville is a vibrant community filled with an old-time style with a modern twist. Enjoy your stroll down the......

July 19, 2021

Abingdon Vineyards is a wonderful location out by the river and the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. Here you can have some fun on the water, enjoy a meal outside, experience live entertainment, and much more! To learn more about Abingdon Vineyards, be sure to check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/abingdonvineyards To learn more about all things SWVA, be sure to check out our website! https://visitswva.org/...

June 29, 2021

Today, we visit the Arts Depot in Abingdon Virginia. Located in downtown Abingdon, the Arts Depot is housed in a historic Norfolk & Southern train depot. Here you can expect to find ever-changing art galleries, working artist studios, and a good deal of history. Be sure you visit the Arts Depot on your next trip to Abingdon, Virginia. For more information on the Arts Depot, please visit: https://www.abingdonartsdepot.org/ For more information on all other offerings......

June 16, 2021

In this episode, we visit the historic and family-owned, Big Walker Lookout Country Store in Wytheville, Virginia. Expect to experience scenic beauty, great food, and entertainment on your visit. Big Walker is also a member of the ‘Round the Mountain Artisan group and has a nice selection of local art and gifts in the shop. Be sure to pay Big Walker Lookout and the Country Store a visit on your next Southwest Virginia Adventure! To......

May 10, 2021

In this episode, we visit the William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia. The William King Museum of Art is not only an art gallery but also a great educational and historical resource to the area. With their latest edition of Art Lab, people of all ages can learn more about art with a hands-on approach. Be sure to visit the William King Museum of Art and Art Lab on your next trip to......

May 7, 2021

In today’s episode, we visited the Holston Mountain Artisans Guild in Abingdon, Virginia. Holston Mountain Artisans has been around for a number of years, assisting and working with and for artisans in the Abingdon, Virginia, and surrounding area. Located in an old police station, Holston Mountain Artisans has a wide variety of handmade arts, crafts, and gifts. Listen to the podcast episode here: https://visitswva.org/holston-mountain-artisans-celebrating-50-years/ Visit Holston Mountain Artisans on the web: https://www.holstonmtnarts.org/ Visit the Holston......

April 8, 2021

There’s a lot of great things to see and do in Southwest Virginia. One of these things is a natural wonder known as The Great Channels. Located just 15 miles north of Abingdon Virginia in Washington and Russell counties, The Great Channels is a sight you want to see. Hikers rejoice as this area includes both the 5.5 mile Channels Trail as well as the Eastern portion of the Brumley Gap Trail (14 miles). The......

June 22, 2020

Today’s virtual visit, we are exploring downtown Abingdon Virginia and its historic main street. We start off at the Virginia Creeper Trail Head and Welcome Center and then proceed to explore the history, shopping and dining, and outdoor recreation. Abingdon is well known for iconic locations such as The Martha Washington Inn and Spa, The Barter Theatre, and The Tavern. The town is full of rich history, ghost stories, and small-town charm. There is a......

June 17, 2020

The Virginia Creeper Trail is no stranger to visitors of Southwest Virginia. The trail is 34.3 miles long, ranging from Abingdon to White Top. The Creeper Trail opened 30 years ago as a part of the Rails to Trails initiative. This initiative focused on turning old railways into hiking and biking trails. As a result, The Creeper Trail was inducted into the Rails to Trails Hall of Fame in 2014. In other words, The Creeper......

June 8, 2020

Nestled away in small-town, Glade Spring Virginia is a small yet historic walking & biking trail known as “The Salt Trail”. The Salt Trail is roughly 8.7 miles from end to end and connects communities Glade Spring and Saltville. While now used as a walking trail, The Salt Trail used to be a part of the Norfolk & Western rail spur. Previously being used to bring assets from Saltville to Glade Spring. The trail was......

June 8, 2020

Today’s virtual visit takes us to Hungry Mother State Park in “America’s Coolest Hometown” Marion, Virginia. Hungry Mother State Park is a fantastic Virginia State Park located just fifteen minutes off I-81 in Marion, Virginia. Hungry Mother offers a wide variety of outdoor fun from camping, biking, hiking, picnics, boating, a beach, and much more. That park is also located right along with The Back of the Dragon roadway leading over to Tazewell, Virginia. Hungry......

May 29, 2020

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