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 nps.gov/blri | 828-298-0398 Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 162.9 to 192.5, Meadows of Dan “America’s most scenic drives.” Shopping, gas, food, and scenic views. b c Blue Ridge Parkway Historical Society of Washington County BLAND COUNTY THINGS TO DO hswcv.org | 276-623-8337 341 W. Main St., Abingdon Free genealogy, local history library, exhibits. b Wolf Creek Indian Village & Museum thecrookedroadva.com | 276-492-2409 One Heartwood Cir., Abingdon A 330-mile driving trail through the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, The Holston Mountain Artisans holstonmtnarts.com | 276-628-7721 280 W. Main St., Abingdon One of the oldest traditional craft cooperatives in the nation. b indianvillage.org | 276-688-3438 6394 N. Scenic Hwy., Bastian Re-created prehistoric village, museum, gift shop, picnic area. $ b c Virginia Creeper Trail vacreepertrail.org | 276-676-2282 300 Green Spring Rd., Abingdon Open year-round for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. nps.gov/ovvi | 276-525-1050 1780 Muster Pl., Abingdon Start of driving trail following patriots’ march to Kings Mountain. b c Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail’s Commemorative Motor Route BRISTOL Explore Bristol Visitor Center explorebristol.com | 423-212-3637 215 Volunteer Pkwy., Bristol Tourist information office for Bristol, TN/VA. casino.hardrock.com/bristol 276-696-3660 500 Gate City Hwy., Bristol Enjoy the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol — Virginia’s premier spot for gaming, dining, live music, and luxury stays. Play, dine, and unwind. Book your getaway now! Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Historic Downtown Bristol ABINGDON Abingdon Visitor Center visitabingdonvirginia.com 276-676-2282 I-81 Exit 17, 208 W. Main St., Abingdon Open seven days a week. Public restrooms and free wi-fi. b c roundthemountain.org | 276-492-2400 One Heartwood Cir., Abingdon Unique handmade artisan products from Southwest Virginia. b c ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network THINGS TO DO believeinbristol.org | 423-573-2201 20 6th St., Bristol Historic Downtown Bristol has activites and events for everyone to enjoy. Birthplace of Country Music Museum Historic Downtown Bristol Walking Tour Sinking Spring Cemetery birthplaceofcountrymusic.org 423-573-1927 101 Country Music Way, Bristol Located in Bristol, TN-VA, the birthplace of country music. $ b discoverbristol.org | 423-989-4850 Downtown Bristol, Bristol Self-guided walking tour of the birthplace of country music. b Mendota Trail visitabingdonvirginia.com 276-676-2282 300 Green Spring Rd., Abingdon Information, merchandise, and maps. Friday-Monday, 10am-4pm. c Virginia Creeper Trail Welcome Center -Abingdon visitabingdonvirginia.com 276-676-2282 Russell Road, between Main and Valley streets, Abingdon Graves dating to 1776. Self-guided tours available. c Bristol Sculpture Walking Tour discoverbristol.org | 423-963-9667 Downtown Bristol, Bristol Downtown Bristol self-guided walking tour of sculpture and art. b c mendotatrail.org | 276-525-1300 3460 Island Rd., Bristol The Mendota Trail is a 12.5-mile hiking and biking recreational trail. Paramount Center for the Arts THINGS TO DO Abingdon Muster Grounds abingdonmustergrounds.com 276-525-1050 1780 Muster Pl., Abingdon Revolutionary War site and Overmountain Victory Trail visitors center. b c swvaculturalcenter.com | 276-492-2400 One Heartwood Cir., I-81 Exit 14, Abingdon Your gateway to Southwest Virginia crafts, music, and local culture. b c Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace Bristol Sign explorebristol.com/bristol-sign 423-989-4850 State Street, Bristol National Register of Historic Places landmark in downtown Bristol, TN/VA. b c paramountbristol.org | 423-274-8920 518 State St., Bristol 1931 art deco movie palace hosting a wide variety of entertainment. $ b State Street Farmers Market statestreetfarmersmarket.com 423-989-5500 810 State St., Bristol The market is open from May through October. White’s Mill Bristol Speedway Arts Depot, The whitesmill.org | 276-628-2960 12291 Whites Mill Rd., Abingdon Tour a 1797 water-powered grist and flour mill. b c bristolmotorspeedway.com 866-415-4158 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol Group tickets, travel packages, and track tours available. $ b Sugar Hollow Park abingdonartsdepot.org | 276-628-9091 314 Depot Sq., Abingdon Three galleries, seven resident artists, classes and event center. Bristol Train Station thebristoltrainstation.org 276-644-1573 101 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bristol Event facility and business offices. bristolva.org | 276-645-7275 23261 Sugar Hollow Dr. , Bristol Park with softball and soccer fields, picnic areas, and campsites. South Holston Lake Caterpillar Crawl Barter Theatre bartertheatre.com | 276-628-3991 127 W. Main St., Abingdon The nation’s longest-running professional theater and the state theater of Virginia, Barter Theatre operates with a resident acting company that presents about 20 productions annually on two stages. $ b williamkingmuseum.org 276-628-5005 415 Academy Dr., Abingdon Dynamic gallery and gathering space in the vibrant arts and cultural community of Abingdon. Exhibits range from contemporary art made locally in Appalachia to fine art from all around the world. b William King Museum of Art jlbristol.org | 423-989-4850 Downtown Bristol, Bristol Scavenger hunt inspired by Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” b tva.org | 423-878-6931 Off Highway 421, Bristol Smallmouth bass fishing, with many fishing tournaments every year. Theatre Bristol & The Cameo Clear Creek Golf Club clearcreekgolfclub.net | 276-466-4833 732 Harleywood Rd., Bristol Public golf course with pristine fairways and smooth, true greens. theatrebristol.org | 423-212-3625 703 State St., Bristol The 100-year-old playhouse of a nonprofit community theater. Veterans War Memorial at Cumberland Square Park Country Music Mural and Marker bristoltn.org | 423-764-4171 810 State St., Bristol 1927 “Bristol Sessions” noting Bristol as the birthplace of country music. b c bristolva.org | 276-645-7300 Cumberland Square, Bristol Five life-size bronze sculptures pay tribute to servicemen and women. BLUE RIDGE HIGHLANDS | Virginia Travel Guide 151
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