VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D $ PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER ADMISSION REQUIRED W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET -FRIENDLY FACILITY I ADA -COMPLIANT Lake Sugar Tree Motor Sports Park lstmx.com | 276-650-1158 400 Movie Movers E., Axton Oldest professional motocross track in Virginia. Open to public. $ b c Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival MECKLENBURG COUNTY John Kerr Dam Visitor Assistance Center L.E. Coleman African-American Museum Lee Ford Camp anchor-services.org/services/ lee-ford-camp | 276-634-2910 4248 Lee Ford Camp Rd., Martinsville A 17-acre camp with a 1.5-acre lake, lodging, and climbing/ rappelling tower. $ b roosterwalk.com | 276-650-1583 675 Hobson Rd., Axton Nestled in the rolling foothills of southern Virginia, Rooster Walk is a beloved four-day music and arts festival held each Memorial Day Weekend (May 21–24, 2026) at Pop’s Farm near Martinsville. saw.usace.army.mil/locations/district-lakes-and-dams/john-h-kerr 434-738-6143 1930 Mays Chapel Rd., Boydton Visitors center, picnic area, and scenic trails at John Kerr Dam. b c gohalifaxva.com/directory/l-e-coleman-african-american-museum 434-476-5000 3011 Mountain Rd., Halifax Preserving African-American history in Halifax County. b Southern Virginia Wild Blueway Mecklenburg County Tourism Office Little Post Office, The Scuffle Hill Brewing Company piedmontarts.org | 276-632-3221 207 Starling Ave., Martinsville Historic 1893 postal distribution center now houses exhibits and events. b scufflehillbrewing.com | 276-352-5183 2620 Virginia Ave., Collinsville Taproom open Tuesday-Sunday. Smith River visitmeckva.com | 434-738-6191 350 Washington St., Boydton Offering area information and resources. Stop in for brochures, maps, and tips. b c sovawildblueway.com | 434-572-2543 South Boston Amazing scenery, world-class fishing, and miles of paddling adventures. Staunton River State Park Martinsville Speedway martinsvillespeedway.com 877-722-3849 340 Speedway Rd., Ridgeway Historic half-mile track is a NASCAR classic. Self-guided tours. $ b smithriverblueway.com | 276-634-4640 1058 Philpott Dam Rd., Bassett With 11 access points for kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and fishing. b c THINGS TO DO dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/staunton-river | 434-572-4623 1170 Staunton Trl., Scottsburg $ b c Lake Gordon Smith River Spirits Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum mhchistoricalsociety.org 276-403-5361 1 E. Main St., Martinsville The 1824 courthouse houses a museum and hosts special events. b smithriverspirits.com | 888-215-0607 1317 Eggleston Falls Rd., Ridgeway Small-batch distilling of award-winning brandy products. dwr.virginia.gov/waterbody/ lake-gordon | 434-447-4547 Boat Dock Road, South Hill A 157-acre public fishing lake with shore and unpowered boat access. South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History sbhcmuseum.org | 434-572-9200 1540 Wilborn Ave., South Boston Exhibits of antiques, works of art, and Halifax County history. b Thyne Institute Memorial thyneinstitutememorial.com 434-372-0379 30935 Hwy. 49, Chase City Monument for the first African-American school in Mecklenburg b c Tobacco Heritage Trail Spencer-Penn Centre Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex thecentreatspencerpenn.com 276-957-5757 475 Spencer-Penn Rd., Spencer Seasonal events, monthly bluegrass music, historic building. b tobaccoheritagetrail.org 434-572-2543 197 Railroad Ave., South Boston With 160 miles of recreation corridors for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. b c smithriversportscomplex.com 276-638-5200 1000 Irisburg Rd., Axton Multi-use sports facility with five fields with sports lighting. b c Stonehaus Farms Philpott Lake and Dam visitmartinsville.com/listing/ philpott-lake | 276-629-2703 1058 Philpott Dam Rd., Bassett Scenic overlook, campgrounds, and historic exhibits of 3,000-acre lake. b c facebook.com/ stonehausfarmsfarmtours 276-403-2306 59 Forsythia Dr., Martinsville Event venue, sustainable living, lost-art classes, farm tours by appointment. $ b SOUTH BOSTON / HALIFAX COUNTY South Boston -Halifax County Visitor Center Virginia Civil War Trails -Wilson-Kautz Raid gohalifaxva.com | 434-572-2543 1180 Bill Tuck Hwy., South Boston Offering expert recommendations. Gift shop with locally crafted goods. b c oldhalifax.com/county/ halifaxwalkingtour1a.htm Downtown Halifax See the marker outside Halifax County Courthouse, a stop along the Mountain Road Walking Tour. Sustainable Homestead Institute, The Town of Halifax SOUTH HILL South Hill Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Philpott Marina henrycountyva.gov/facilities/facility/ details/philpott-marina-group-campground-31 | 276-340-0485 300 Boat Dock Rd., Bassett Fueling station, marina store, boat launch, restroom, picnic area. b c sustainablehomestead.com 276-226-9104 190 Eastridge Rd., Ridgeway Inspiring leaders in sustainable development through regenerative design. b townofhalifax.com | 434-476-2343 70 S. Main St., Halifax Wild blueways, rich history, spirits, and farm-fresh food. THINGS TO DO southhillchamber.com | 434-447-4547 201 S. Mecklenburg Ave., South Hill b c Textile Heritage Trail Cage Sculpture Farm THINGS TO DO Piedmont Arts piedmontarts.org | 276-632-3221 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville Galleries exhibiting regional and national artists and performing arts. b visitmartinsville.com/listing/ fieldale-walking-trail | 276-632-8006 3251 S. River Rd., Fieldale Walking trail and boardwalk highlights the area’s history in textiles. b c gohalifaxva.com | 434-572-2543 Highway 854, Cage Trail, South Boston An outdoor museum of Bob Cage’s modern sculpture. b c Colonial Center, The Crossing of the Dan colonialcenterva.org | 434-262-4170 220 S. Mecklenburg Ave., South Hill One of the few remaining vaudeville theaters of its era in Virginia. Uptown Pinball Richard P. Gravely, Jr. Nature Preserve uptownpinball.com | 276-224-7139 35 E. Church St. , Martinsville Arcade, mini golf, video game lounge. $ b gohalifaxva.com/about-the-crossing 434-572-2543 700 Bruce St., South Boston Historical marker where military maneuver hastened the British defeat. b South Hill Model Railroad Museum southhillchamber.com | 434-447-4547 201 S. Mecklenburg Ave., South Hill Replica Atlantic and Danville Railroad circa 1955. b 276-634-4640 2525 Eggleston Falls Rd., Ridgeway Interpretive trail, historic buildings, and cemetery dating to the 1800s. b c Virginia Museum of Natural History Halifax Marketplace vmnh.net | 276-634-4141 21 Starling Ave., Martinsville Exhibits, children’s “Discovery Reef,” educational programs, and festivals. $ b townofhalifax.com | 434-476-2343 209 S. Main St., Halifax Fresh from county farms and kitchens. Talented artists and crafters. 146 Virginia .org | SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
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