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MOUNT ROGERS PET-FRIENDLY Mouth of Wilson A winery that includes dog names and images on wine labels - and names its website TheDogs.com - certainly loves dogs as much as you do. Chateau Morrisette Winery even dubs itself “the winery dogs built” and welcomes canines to accompany their people on the tasting patio, restaurant patio, gazebos and indoor tasting room, as well as to special events. Toast the dog-friendly spirit with a glass of The Black Dog red blend or Our Dog Blue Riesling.

LOVEWORK DOWNTOWN BLACKSBURG Before Europeans arrived in , the NOTABLE TOWN First People made this If the muses drew a blueprint for an ideal land their home. The downtown, they would envision Blacksburg. traces of their lives are Snuggled in the , its scene mostly gone, buried is nurtured by the intellectual stimulation of beneath homes and a major university, . The arts and businesses. But one cultural district features historic properties, old Indian village, unique shops, locally made crafts, diverse inhabited sometime restaurants, regional heritage, sports gear and : between 1480-1520, more. As you wander the walkable downtown, was unearthed during look for the 16 scattered bronze frogs, construction of I-77. representing historic people and the town’s The Wolf Creek Indian commitment to water quality. Village & Museum tells BLUE RIDGE the story of that village and the natives’ way of life. And the Wolf Creek HIDDEN INSTAGRAM- HIGHLANDS LOVEwork reflects GEM WORTHY Native American The 7,850-acre A romantic story lies symbols, with a peace beneath the Lover’s pipe, dream catcher isn’t hidden, but it’s Leap Scenic Overlook. and other relevant often overlooked. The tale involves a iconography. #LOVEVA Most of the lake young white settler is surrounded by and a Native American BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC MUSEUM National maiden who fell in Bristol WHAT’S NEW Forest, creating a love and spent secret natural backdrop of time together. But the Like a bodacious trees and secluded 1600s feud between bluegrass band, diverse ICONIC coves and hosting newcomers and natives components play Music, people and history form the foundation of a diversity of native prohibited this youthful harmoniously at The the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. And the wildlife. Recreational love. So they jumped Sessions Hotel. The quality of the exhibits appeals to visitors of all boaters, kayakers, – together – from the name pays homage backgrounds. The depth of content guarantees canoeists and cliff. Whether the story to the 1927 Bristol a richer knowledge of the mountain music scene paddleboarders is true or not, visitors Sessions recordings, and its impact on music worldwide. Permanent skim through the truly fall in love with the springboard of exhibits examine the influential 1927 Bristol calm waters, while the view: valleys and commercial country Sessions recordings, and rotating exhibits bring anglers dip their lines hilltops undulating music. The boutique to life topics such as folklife, festivals and Black beneath the water’s for miles, framed by feel comprises historic musical heritage. surface, pulling up two gently sloping elements, like original coveted sport fish. mountainsides. brick walls and wood Home of the Birthplace of Country Music, the Blue beams, complemented Ridge Highlands echoes with the passion of by contemporary history’s most dominant country music pioneers. furnishings with ASK A LOCAL Annual festivals, historic venues and nightly musical retro touches, jamborees celebrate Virginia’s global influence, "People who visit us here say they’ve discovered a jewel. We’re surrounded by treasures like microphone light creating a rich musical soundtrack for all travelers like New River Retreat’s vacation homes in gorgeous locations, and like the renovated – whether meandering along winding roads, or fixtures and stereo historic , which houses the Draper Mercantile, The Village Coffee

NICHOLAS GOODRIDGE Thee Draper Village venturing out onto scenic rivers and trails. console cabinets. You’ll Shoppe and Café, Draper Blooms Tea Garden, the Blue Ridge Fudge Lady and other also enjoy the onsite unique shops." — Debbie Gardner, Thee Draper Village smokehouse restaurant and rooftop bar. DOWNTOWN BLACKSBURG, BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC: SARAH HAUSER / DEBBIE GARDNER: COURTESY OF DEBBIE GARDNER DEBBIE OF COURTESY GARDNER: DEBBIE / HAUSER SARAH MUSIC: COUNTRY OF BIRTHPLACE BLACKSBURG, DOWNTOWN

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Crooked Creek Wildlife Harmon's Museum Historic Sidna Allen Home Adventure Damascus Bicycles Floyd County Visitor Center & Welcome Center Management Area 5122 Carrollton Pke., 5935 Fancy Gap Hwy., Fancy 128 West Laurel Ave., Exit Tourism Office at Bristol VG Access Rt. 620 south from Rt. Woodlawn; 276-236-4884; Gap; 276-728-2594; 19 & 29, off I-81, Damascus; 109 East Main St., Floyd; Virginia Tourism Corporation 58 at Woodlawn, Hillsville; harmonstore.com. Home of visittheblueridge.com. Historic 276-475-6262; 540-745-4407; visitfloydva. Narrows Mile Marker 0, I-81 276-783-4860; pickplaystay. Stoneman historical marker. Queen Anne-style home, tours, adventuredamascus.com. com. Providing information to Northbound com. 1,600 acres, six miles of Artifacts. Open Monday- listed in National Register. Bike rentals, trail shuttles visitors, vacationers and Floyd Pembroke Bristol 24201 stocked trout streams, hiking, Saturday, 9am-6pm. bI and outfitter for the Virginia residents. j 460 Rocky Gap 276-466-2932 birding trails. bj Lovill's Creek Lake Creeper Trail, Appalachian 77 100 Blacksburg Historic Hale-Wilkinson-Carter Recreation Area Trail and Mt. Rogers area. 8am- Radford Welcome Center Devil's Den Nature Preserve Home 979 Epworth Rd., Cana; 276- 6pm daily. Visit Downtown Bell Gallery and Garden Christiansburg at Rocky Gap VG Cemetery Rd., Fancy Gap; 405 N. Main St., Hillsville; 276- 730-3100; pickplaystay.com. Damascus. Family fun “where 112 N. Locust St., Floyd; 81 276-730-3100; pickplaystay. 728-2494; townofhillsville.com. 55-acre lake, fishing, hiking, the trails cross!” bjI 540-745-4494; 52 Virginia Tourism Corporation Pulaski Mile Marker 61, I-77 com. 280 acres, cave, forest, 4.5-story home of industrialist picnic facilities and boat bellgalleryandgarden.com. Saltville Wytheville Southbound open meadow, trails and picnic George L. Carter refurbished in ramp. j SunDog Outfitter Features the work of 100+ Rocky Gap 24366 facilities. bj 1920s. b 331 Douglas Dr., US Rt. 58, local and regional artists/ 77 Floyd Marion 276-928-1873 Stewarts Creek Wildlife Damascus; 276-475-6252; craftspeople. 221 Management Area sundogoutfitter.com 21 52 State Rt. 795, Hillsville; Your one-stop source for gear Buffalo Mountain Natural 81 Welcome Center Abingdon 276-728-4938; itsourstyle. and trail information for all Area Preserve 11 at Lambsburg VG com. 1,087-acre preserve trails in the Damascus area. Moles Rd. SW, Willis; 58 Virginia Tourism Corporation Damascus Galax Meadows of Dan below crest of the Blue Ridge Bike rentals, trail shuttles. 276-676-5673; Mile Marker 0, I-77 Mountains. j 8am-6pm daily. Year-round. dcr.virginia.gov/dnh/buffalo. 58 77 Northbound Bristol bj htm. At nearly 4,000 feet, this Lambsburg Lambsburg 24351 Virginia Highlands Horse Trail rounded summit features 276-755-3931 Buck Dam Rd. (State Rte. 737), beautiful hiking.j Austinsville; 276-783-5196; FLOYD COUNTY fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr. Eastern Includes Meadows of Dan, Willis Chateau Morrisette Winery terminus of 67.2-mile horse Floyd Chamber of Commerce and Restaurant VG Historic Abingdon Walking Tour White's Mill Bristol Sculpture Walking Tour Park trail system with camps. j 109 East Main St., Floyd; MP 171.5, Blue Ridge Parkway Mileposts 162.9 to 192.5, 335 Cummings St., Abingdon; 12291 Whites Mill Rd., Downtown Bristol, Bristol; 23261 Sugar Hollow Dr., 540-745-4407; floydchamber. 540-593-2865; thedogs.com 828-298-0398; nps.gov/blri. 276-676-2282; Abingdon; 276-628-2960; 423-963-9667; aippbristol.org. Bristol; 276-645-7275; org. Providing information Tastings, tours offered daily. “America’s Favorite Scenic visitabingdonvirginia.com. whitesmill.org. 1797 water- Downtown Bristol self-guided bristolva.org. Park featuring DAMASCUS and support to the Floyd area Fine dining, scenic views, Drive.”bj Self-guided walking tour of powered grist and flour mill. walking tour of sculpture and softball and soccer fields, Town of Damascus business community.j special events.bjI downtown Abingdon, founded Call for tour information. b art. bjI picnic areas, campsites and P.O. Drawer 576, Damascus; The Creeper Trail 1778.j more. 276-475-3831; visitdamascus. Floyd Artisan Trail vacreepertrail.com. Open William King Museum of Art Bristol Sign To make an inn reservation call or visit us online at: org. Beautiful small town 540-745-2784; floydartisantrail. year-round to hiking, mountain Historical Society of 415 Academy Dr., Abingdon; State St., Historic Downtown, Veterans War Memorial at 276-475-3745 | www.DamascusInn.com destination for those seeking org. Annual June Tour biking and horseback riding. Washington County 276-628-5005; Bristol; 423-989-4850; Cumberland Square Park outdoor recreation! bj featuring local art, craft and 314 W. Main St., Abingdon; 276- williamkingmuseum.org. Three discoverbristol.org. National Cumberland Sq., Bristol; 276- agricultural products. 623-8337; hswcv.org. Archives exhibition galleries featuring Register of Historic Places 645-7300; bristolva.org. Five ABINGDON open to the public, genealogy art of the region and the landmark spanning downtown life-sized bronze sculptures VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY research assistance. b world. bI Bristol, TN/VA. bjI pay tribute to our servicemen Abingdon Visitor Center and women. I 300 Green Spring Rd., Artisans Caterpillar Crawl Abingdon; 276-676-2282; 214 Park St., Abingdon; 276-628- BLAND COUNTY Historic Downtown Bristol, visitabingdonvirginia.com. 7721; holstonmtnarts.com. One Includes Bastian Bristol; 423-989-4850; CARROLL COUNTY Open seven days a week, of the oldest traditional craft Wolf Creek Indian Village jlbristol.org. Family-friendly Includes Austinsville, Cana, Fancy public restrooms and free cooperatives in the nation. b & Museum scavenger hunt inspired by Gap, Hillsville, Woodlawn Wi-Fi. bjI 6394 N Scenic Hwy., Bastian; Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Blue Ridge Plateau Regional Overmountain Victory 276-688-3438; indianvillage. Caterpillar. I Visitor Center Virginia Creeper Trail National Historic Trail's org. Re-created prehistoric I-77 Exit 14, 239 Farmers Welcome Center Commemorative Motor Route village, museum, gift shop, Country Music Mural and Marker Market Dr., Hillsville; 276- 300 Green Spring Rd., 1780 Muster Pl., Abingdon; picnic area. $bj 810 State St., Bristol; 423- 730-3100; visittheblueridge. Abingdon; 276-676-2282; 276-525-1050; nps.gov/ovvi. 764-4171; bristoltn.org. 1927 com. Traveler and visitor visitabingdonvirginia. Start of driving trail following “Bristol Sessions” noting Bristol information regarding Plateau com. Visitor information, patriots' march to Kings BRISTOL as the Birthplace of Country Region. bjI merchandise and maps, open Mountain. bj VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY Music. bjI Friday-Monday, 9am-5pm. jI Discover Bristol (Bristol Town of Hillsville Visitors 'Round the Mountain: Southwest Convention & Visitors Bureau) VG Historic Downtown Bristol Center Virginia's Artisan Network 20 Volunteer Pkwy., Bristol; Walking Tour 410 N. Main St., Hillsville; 276- Abingdon Arts Depot One Heartwood Cir., Abingdon; 423-989-4850; discoverbristol. Downtown Bristol / State 728-2128; townofhillsville.com. 314 Depot Sq., Abingdon; 276- 276-492-2400; org. Advancing the economic St., Bristol; 423-989-4850; Small visitor center open 24/7 628-9091; abingdonartsdepot. roundthemountain.org. vitality of Bristol as a year- discoverbristol.org. Self-guided in downtown Hillsville. org. Working artisan studios Unique crafts, handmade and round destination. walking tour of the Birthplace and gallery spaces for juried homegrown in the Southwest of Country Music. bI art. bI Virginia. bj Beaver Dam Creek Walking Birthplace of Country Music Paramount Center for the Arts Trail Abingdon Muster Grounds Sinking Spring Cemetery Museum 518 State St., Bristol; 423-274- Off Beaver Dam Rd., Hillsville; 1780 Muster Pl., Abingdon; Russell Rd., between Main & 101 Country Music Way, 8920; paramountbristol.org. 276-730-3100; itsourstyle.com. 276-525-1050; Valley Sts., Abingdon; 276-676- Bristol; 423-573-1927; 1931 art-deco movie palace Approximate 2.5-mile walking abingdonmustergrounds.com. 2282; visitabingdonvirginia. birthplaceofcountrymusic. hosting a wide variety of trail along wooded scenic Revolutionary War historic com. Graves dating to 1776, org. Celebrating Bristol's entertainment. $b stream. bj site and Overmountain Victory self-guided tours available. music history; a Smithsonian Trail visitor center. bj Institution affiliate. $b South Holston Lake Carroll County Historical Southwest Virginia Cultural Off Hwy 421, South Holston Museum Barter Theatre Center & Marketplace Bristol Motor Speedway Lake, Bristol; 423-878-6931; 515 N. Main St., Hillsville; 276- 127 W. Main St., Abingdon; Located off I-81 Exit 14, 151 Speedway Boulevard, tva.org. Known for smallmouth 728-4938; visittheblueridge. 276-628-3991; bartertheatre. One Heartwood Cir., Bristol; 423-989-6900; bass fishing and many fishing com. History exhibits and com. Experience the Historic Abingdon; 276-492-2400; bristolmotorspeedway.com. tournaments every year. information. Tuesday-Friday, State Theatre of Virginia! swvaculturalcenter.com. Your NASCAR Races in April & 10:30am-4pm; Saturday, 10am- $bIS gateway to Southwest Virginia August! Track tours available. 2pm. b craft, music, food and local $bI culture. bjI         

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The Floyd Center for the Arts Chestnut Creek School of the The Rex Theater Giles County Historical Society New River Water Trail Grayson County Tourism Office 220 Parkway Ln. S., Floyd; 540- Arts and Museum 113 East Grayson St., Galax; Museum and 1829 Andrew New River, Pearisburg; 540- 107 E. Main St., 745-2784; jacksonvillecenter. 100 N. Main St., Galax; 276- 276-236-5309; rextheatergalax. Johnston House 921-2079; newriverwatertrail. Independence; 276-773-8002; org. Art galleries, gift shop, 236-3500; chestnutcreekarts. com. Venue for music, theater 208 North Main St., com. Water activities for all graysoncountyva.com. artist studios, art and craft org. Preserves cultural heritage and weekly live bluegrass Pearisburg; 540-921-1050; experience levels. Fishing, Information on lodging, workshops. b through classes in traditional radio broadcasts. $bj gilescountyhistory.org. Historic paddle sports. bj camping, outdoor recreation, crafts and music. bj house, museum and Civil War attractions, events, dining and Floyd Community Market site. b Pearis Cemetery shopping. b 205 South Locust St., Floyd; Jeff Matthews Memorial GILES COUNTY Old Rt. 100, Pearisburg; 540- 540-745-7333; sustainfloyd.org. Museum Includes Narrows, Pearisburg, Glen Alton 921-2079. Trailhead to A.T. & Grayson County Welcome Center Artisan Market, Fridays 5-9pm; 606 W. Stuart Dr., Galax; Pembroke From Rt. 460, 2 miles west of historic cemetery. bj 107 E. Main St., Farmers Market, Saturdays 276-236-7874; Giles County Pembroke to Rt. 635 for 13 Independence; 276-773-8002; 9am-1pm, May-October.j jeffmatthewsmuseum.org. 203 N Main St., Pearisburg; miles, Ripplemead; 540-552- Tangent Outfitters graysoncountyva.com. Visitor Displays Indian artifacts, 540-921-2079; gilescounty. 4641; virginiasmtnplayground. 201 Cascade Dr., Pembroke; Center, Museum, auditorium Floyd County Historical Civil War memorabilia and org. Giles County tourism com/outdoors. Restored early 540-626-4567; newrivertrail. rental, gift shop and weekly Society Museum more. bjIQ information. bI 20th century farm. Rolling com. Canoeing, kayaking, jam. bI 217 North Locust St., Floyd; terrain through a variety of rafting and guided fishing. 540-745-3247; Judge ecological habitats. bjI Outfitters store and cafe. Town of Fries floydhistoricalsociety.org. 106 Matthews Ln., Galax; Falls tangentoutfitters@gmail. Fries; 276-233-1104; friesva. Preserving and sharing a 276-236-2322; dof.virginia. Rt. 460 to Pembroke, right onto Historic Newport Covered com. bj com. Visit Fries on the banks unique history in Southwest gov. Hiking, biking, natural Rt. 623 for 4 miles, Pembroke; Bridge of the New River where Virginia. resource education programs, 540-552-4641; Rt. 601, Pearisburg; 540-921- Whitt-Riverbend Park adventure, music and trails wildlife watching. bj virginiasmtnplayground.com/ 2079; virginiasmtnplayground. 999 Ripplemead Rd., await! bj June Bug Center cascades. Enjoy a 4-mile com/history. Historic covered Pearisburg; 540-921-0340; 251 Parkway Ln., Floyd; 540- New River Trail State Park VG round-trip hike to a majestic bridge with public access & pearisburg.org. On the banks 745-6550; junebugcenter.org. A West Stuart Dr., Galax; 69-foot vertical waterfall. picnic area. j of the New River, walking - Garden community space for theatre 276-699-6778; $bj trails. bj Trailhead/Whitetop Trailhead and life-enhancing events. virginiastateparks.gov. bj Mill Creek Nature Park State Rt. 600, Whitetop. Access $bj Dismal Falls Northview St., Narrows; the Appalachian Trail at Old Cranks Motorcar Museum Take Exit 98 from I-81 going 540-726-2423; GRAYSON COUNTY several locations in Grayson Mabry Mill 407 Railroad Ave., Galax; north on VA-100, then Rt. 42 virginiasmtnplayground.com/ Includes Elk Creek, Fries, Indepen- County. bj Milepost 176.1, Blue Ridge 276-236-5114; oldcranks. toward Bland, Pearisburg; parks-and-recreation. Offers dence, Mouth of Wilson, Troutdale, Whitetop Parkway, Meadows of Dan; com. Collection of 540-552-4641; waterfalls, hiking trails, biking Blue Ridge Discovery Center 540-952-2947; vintage automobiles and virginiasmtnplayground. trails & easy parking. bj Fries Visitor Center 6402 Whitetop Rd., brptrails.com/brp1762. farm equipment. Open com. 15-foot Dismal Falls is Main St., Fries; 276-233-1104; Troutdale; 276-293-1232; htm. One of the Blue Ridge weekends. bjIQ peaceful, pretty and easily friesva.com. Visitor center, blueridgediscoverycenter.org. Parkway's most visited accessed.j local arts and crafts, regional Dedicated to exploring and sites. bj merchandise. sharing the natural history of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation Trail Milepost 167, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd; 540-593-3503; blueridgeparkway.org/vatrails. htm. Moderate 10.8-mile loop trail through diverse terrain.j

Rocky Knob Visitor Center VG Milepost 169, Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd; 276-952-2947; nps.gov/blri/rockknob. htm. Blue Ridge Parkway information, picnic area and Blackridge trailhead parking.j

The Sun Music Hall 302 S. Locust St, Floyd; 540- 745-6836; sunmusichall.com. Diverse national and regional music! Concerts, dances and workshops. b

GALAX Galax Visitors Center 110 E. Grayson St., Galax; 276-238-8130; visitgalax. com. Capital of old-time music, antiques, artisans, quaint shops, outdoor recreation. bj STATE PARK: SAM DEAN

The Blue Ridge Music Center VG Milepost 213, Blue Ridge A Little Cool Around Every Corner. Parkway, Galax; 276-236-5309; Local Shopping & Dining | Outdoor Recreation | Annual Events blueridgemusiccenter.org. Spring-Summer Traditional Concert Series. Free museum. j $b I 276.783.5029 | marionva.org/visit Dublin

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The Crossroads Museum Alexander Black House & Fotheringay House LOVEwork Mural in Blacksburg Montgomery Museum of Art SEEDS - Blacksburg OUTERSPACE Floyd 107 E. Main St., Cultural Center Rt. 11/460, Elliston; 211 Draper Rd. NW, and History 107 Warren St., Blacksburg; Independence; 276-773-3711; 204 Draper Rd. SW, 202-354-2211; waymarking. Blacksburg; 540-394-2120; 300 South Pepper St., 540-961-1133; seedskids.org. historic1908courthouse.org. Blacksburg; 540-558-0746; com/waymarks/wm1k4q_ virginia.org/listings/thearts/ Christiansburg; 540-382-5644; Rain or shine, fun discovery Old photos of the county, blacksburghistory.org. Historic fotheringay_elliston_virginia. loveworkinblacksburg. montgomerymuseum.org. learning for children and the old maps and cultural home of Alexander Black. b Legend of American The artist Denisse Bento, Artifacts from the New River young at heart. antiques. bI Revolution Colonel said to be incorporates natural elements Valley and local art exhibits. Cambria Historic District buried standing. found in Montgomery. j Solitude Elk Creek Dragway 500 Depot St., Christiansburg. Moss Arts Center Virginia Tech Campus, 711 Victory Ln., Elk Creek; 276- Historic railroad depot, Historic Smithfield Plantation LOVEworks Sculpture in 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg; Blacksburg; 540-231-9593; 655-4551; elkcreekdragway. antique shop and specialty 1000 Smithfield Plantation Christiansburg 540-231-5300; artscenter. spec.lib.vt.edu/archives/ com. Drag racing every shops. Rd., Blacksburg; 540-231-3947; 595 North Franklin St., vt.edu. The Moss Arts Center in solitude. Historic home circa Saturday night May-September. smithfieldplantation.org. Christiansburg; 540-394-2120; Blacksburg serves southwest 1801; home to two Virginia Christiansburg Aquatic Center Historic home of Colonel virginia.org/listings/thearts/ Virginia with performing and governors. Grayson County Historical and Skatepark William Preston. Interpreters loveworkinchristiansburg. The visual arts experiences from Society 595 N. Franklin St., and demonstrations. $ LOVEwork is located at the much-loved classics and Starlite Drive-In Theater 107 East Main St., Christiansburg; 540-381-7665; The Christiansburg Aquatic traditional forms, to fresh, 275 Starlight Dr. SE, Independence; 276-773-3320. cacpool.com. Competitive The Center. bj unexpected expressions. Christiansburg; 540-382-2202; Dedicated to uncovering and & leisure pools & a popular 755 Roanoke St., $bIS starlitedrivein.info. One of the preserving the rich history of street-style skate park. bI Christiansburg; 540-382-6975; The Lyric Theatre few original drive-in theaters Grayson County. huckleberrytrail.org. 135 College Ave., Blacksburg; Nature Conservancy's Falls in the country! $ Christiansburg Institute Maintained rail to trail winds 540-951-0604; thelyric.com. Ridge Preserve Grayson County Virginia 140 Scattergood Dr., between Blacksburg and This still-operating historic Falls Ridge Rd., Elliston; Virginia Tech Heritage Foundation Christiansburg; 540-394-5001; Christiansburg. bj theatre was built in the 434-295-6106; hikingupward. 314 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg; 578 East Main St., christiansburginstitute.com. 1929. bI com/ovh/fallsridgepreserve. 540-231-3548; vt.edu. One of Independence. Promotes, African-American school Kentland Farm A breathtaking travertine Virginia's largest universities. preserves and educates the once supervised by Booker T. 5250 Whitethorne Rd., Meadowbrook Museum - waterfall, old limekiln and Museums, galleries open to cultural heritages of Grayson Washington. Blacksburg; 540-731-9353; Branch of Montgomery caves.j public. bj County. vaes.vt.edu/college-farm. Museum Coal Mining Heritage Park College farm includes a 267 Alleghany Springs Rd., Odd Fellows Hall Virginia Tech Museum of Grayson Highlands State Park VG Mile 4 of The Huckleberry manor house, meat house and Shawsville; 540-268-5047; 203 Gilbert St., Blacksburg; Geological Sciences 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Trail, Christiansburg; 540-382- dairy. b montgomerymuseum.org. 540-558-0746; 2062 Derring Hall, VT Campus, Mouth of Wilson; 276-579- 6975; huckleberrytrail.org. The Collecting, preserving and blacksburghistory.org. A Blacksburg; 540-231-3001; 7092; virginiastateparks.gov. former Merrimac Mine is a interpreting the history of museum of African American geol.vt.edu/outreach/ b passive park and trail. j Montgomery County. Culture and former social spot. museum.html. Largest display of minerals in Virginia plus Historic 1908 Courthouse and seismograph, gemstones, Grayson County Visitor Center fossils. bj 107 E. Main St., Independence; 276-773-8002; graysoncountyva.com. History museum; gift shop; auditorium rental; tourism information. Historic Fries Theater Social Distancing Naturally Main St., Fries; 276-744-2531. Weekly jam every Thursday at We’re Ready to Welcome you Back 6:30pm, a Crooked Road venue.

Matthews Living History Farm Museum 476 White Pine Rd., Galax; 276-773-3080; matthewsfarmmuseum.org. Preserving cultural heritage of upper since 1900.

Matthews State Forest Mountain Bike Trails Claw of the 655 White Pine Rd., Galax; mtbproject.com/trail/7016941/ Dragon.com matthews-state-forest-mtb- trail. 8.2 miles of single-track adventure.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Includes Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Shawsville Montgomery Co. Blacksburg Christiansburg Regional Tourism VG 755 Roanoke St., Christiansburg; 540-394-4470; gotomontva.com. Easy access to outdoors and amenities OUTERSPACE: LOVICARIOUS you'd expect from two of the largest towns in Virginia! 1-877-347-8307 Blacksburg location is at 318 N. Main Street, Christiansburg VisitWytheville.com location is at 100 West Main Street. bjI Floydfest—Floyd

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