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 Appalachian Trail nps.gov/appa | 304-535-6278 Traverse the scenic, wooded, pastoral lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Blue Spring Run Farm Blue Ridge Parkway bluespringrunfarm.com | 540-747-2055 3901 Blue Spring Run Rd., Covington Tours, seasonal produce, and baked goods and sweet treats year-round. Masonic Amphitheatre nps.gov/blri | 828-348-3400 199 Hemphill Knob Rd., Asheville The Parkway (“America’s favorite drive”) is a 469-mile scenic drive. c C&O Railway Heritage Center historicmasonictheatre.com 540-862-5655 513 Church St., Clifton Forge Offering music and theater performances. b c Big Otter Mill bigottermill.com | 434-660-1587 3353 Big Island Hwy., Bedford Historic mill that hosts events and group tours by appointment. b c George Washington and Jefferson National Forests cohs.org | 540-862-8653 705 Main St., Clifton Forge Railway heritage museum that tells the story of the C&O Railway. b Lake Moomaw, Gathright Dam and Morris Hill Campground Bottled in Bedford fs.usda.gov/gwj | 540-839-2521 Highland County, Monterey Outdoor recreation in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Virginia. b c Clifton Forge School of the Arts cfsota.org | 540-862-7275 518 Church St., Clifton Forge Presenting a large array of classes specializing in the arts. b visitalleghanyhighlands.com 540-962-2178 South end of Lake Moomaw, Morris Hill Road, Covington Set in the scenic Allegheny Mountains. Camping, boating, swimming. $ b c bottledinbedford.com | 540-587-5681 816 Burks Hill Rd., Bedford Craft beverage trail featuring wineries, breweries, cider, and mead. b c Bower Center for the Arts Main Street Park/Engine 701 Douthat State Park ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism visitalleghanyhighlands.com 540-962-2178 110 Mall Rd., Covington Mountain views, two walkable downtowns, and a thriving arts community. b c virginiastateparks.gov/douthat 540-862-8100 14239 Douthat State Park Rd., Millboro A 50-acre lake featuring swimming, fishing, hiking, and boat and cabin rentals. $ b c covington.va.us | 540-962-6360 Main Street, Covington Six-acre community park with a refurbished 701 Steam Engine. b c bowercenter.org | 540-586-4235 305 N. Bridge St., Bedford Cultural center with art exhibits, concerts, and workshops throughout the year. b Hunter’s Raid Civil War Trail civilwartrails.org | 540-587-5681 816 Burks Hill Rd., Bedford Bedford hosts four sites on the trail. Information at the welcome center. b c Oakland Church & Cemetery Eastern National Children’s Forest visitalleghanyhighlands.com 540-962-2214 State Route 18, James River Ranger District, Covington Planted by children. A unique site offering an easy hike. b c visitalleghanyhighlands.com 540-962-2178 Low Moor/Selma Road (Old Route 60), Low Moor Served as a hospital during Civil War. Confederate soldiers buried here. b National D-Day Memorial THINGS TO DO River Rock Amphitheatre Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center highlandsartsandcraft.org 540-862-4447 439 E. Ridgeway St., Clifton Forge Art center, art gallery, shopping, art classes, and events. b c Falling Spring Falls visitalleghanyhighlands.com 540-962-2178 Scenic overlook, Route 220, Covington Remarkable 80-foot waterfall with roadside overlook. b c covington.va.us | 540-965-6360 870 W. Edgemont Dr., Covington Seasonal entertainment in a unique venue. b c dday.org | 540-586-3329 3 Overlord Cir., Bedford National monument honoring the Allied forces who participated in D-Day. $ b Peaks of Otter Wrightsville Heritage Museum tmfndt.wix.com/ themcclintonfoundation 540-962-6787 702 Wrightstown Rd., Covington Historical artifacts, paintings, furniture, machinery, and clothing. peaksofotter.com | 540-586-4496 Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 86, Bedford Fishing, wildflower trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, mountain views. b c Alleghany Highlands Blueway alleghanyhighlandsblueway.com 540-962-2178 110 Mall Rd., Covington Miles of scenic rivers and shoreline on two pristine lakes. c Historic Humpback Bridge Sedalia Center Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society visitalleghanyhighlands.com 540-962-2178 1-64 Exit 10 to Route 60, then 1/2 mile east, Covington Oldest bridge of this style in existence; wayside park. b c BEDFORD AREA Bedford Area Welcome Center sedaliacenter.org | 434-299-5080 1108 Sedalia School Rd., Big Island Venue hosting concerts, festivals, and workshops. Camping. $ b c Wharton House, The ahgscov.org | 540-962-1501 515 E. Pine St., Covington Library and archives with hundreds of historical photos and records. Historic Masonic Theatre Alleghany Highlands Industrial Heritage and Discovery Technology Center historicmasonictheatre.com 540-862-5655 510 Main St., Clifton Forge Built in 1905, the theater is now used as a performing arts center. $ b alleghanyhistorical.org | 540-965-0149 149 S. Maple Ave., Covington Celebrates the industrial heritage of the region and new technology. Jackson River Scenic Trail Alleghany Highlands Trails alleghanyhighlandstrails.com 540-962-2178 110 Mall Rd., Covington Hundreds of miles of challenging trails with peaceful mountain views. c jacksonrivertrail.com 540-863-6622 1903 Dressler Dr., Covington This 16-mile, multi-use trail — built along an old railroad bed — runs parallel to the Jackson River, connecting Alleghany and Bath counties. Great views of the river and surrounding mountains b c . destinationbedfordva.com 540-587-5681 816 Burks Hill Rd., Bedford Your gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smith Mountain Lake, and historic Bedford. Stop in for travel info, exhibits, and local gifts. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed some holidays. b c bedfordhistory.org | 540-587-5681 315 N. Bridge St., Bedford An 1883 Italianate house and gardens. The gardens are open to public. b BOTETOURT COUNTY Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce botetourtchamber.com | 540-566-8812 23 S. Roanoke St., Fincastle Visit Botetourt in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO Bedford Boys Tribute Center Blacksmith Shop/Wysong Park bbtcva.org | 540-425-5598 104 N. Bridge St., Bedford View personal items of the Bedford Boys in a historic downtown site. $ b Alleghany Historical Society Covington Depot alleghanyhistorical.org | 540-965-0149 149 S. Maple Ave., Covington Restored 1908 C&O passenger depot and 1890 freight depot. b Jackson River Sports Complex Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library townoffincastle.org | 540-473-3077 West Main Street, Fincastle Circa 1840. Blacksmith tools and the history of the family who owned the shop. covington.va.us | 540-965-6360 870 W. Edgemont Dr., Covington Sports facility with athletic fields, tennis courts, and driving range. b c bedfordvamuseum.org | 540-586-4520 201 E. Main St., Bedford Local history and exhibits. Open Monday-Saturday. b bothistsoc.wordpress.com 540-473-8394 26 E. Main St., Fincastle Hundreds of artifacts and historic interpretations of Botetourt County. Botetourt County Historical Museum 174 Virginia .org | VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS
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