Scott County Virginia
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Outdoors Photo credit to Becky Lagow Little Stoney Falls and Carter Family Museum Copper Creek Viaduct 2 www.explorescottcountyva.org © Absolute Communications www.explorescottcountyva.org 3 Carter Family Fold Music While you’re here, visit A.P. Carter Highway Allen Hicks’ Jam Session in Hiltons, VA Scott County comes with Nickelsville to hear talented 276-386-6054 its own soundtrack – locals and professionals www.carterfamilyfold.org music you can hear at join together for an evening informal pickings or of fun every Friday night. Celebrate the traditional music created by the first family of country music – weekend long music Dungannon Music Night held the Carter Family! Janette Carter, one of three children of A.P. and Sara Carter festivals! monthly offers country, established the Carter Family Fold to honor the memory of her parents and bluegrass or gospel music Maybelle Carter who played a historic role in helping give birth to Country at the Historic Dungannon Music. The original Carter Family lived on this hallowed ground, right where Depot. Clinch Mountain Music Fest held in Gate City each June allows the Carter Fold is today, in Poor Valley, at the foot of Clinch Mountain in visitors to experience the best traditional music at a weekend long southwest Virginia. Since 1974, the non-profit Carter Music Center has festival with unique events like a watermelon seed spitting contest, presented programs to promote old time and bluegrass music every weekend. various bike races, geocaching and a photography contest. Saturday concerts highlight the musical style made popular by the Carter Family and in keeping with the traditional music style, no electrical instruments are allowed (everything is acoustic). Carter Family Fold is an international tourist attraction on the Crooked Road historic music trail. Created as an event for the whole family to enjoy, visitors will spend an The Carter Family evening at Carter Fold with lots of dancing, traditional music and delicious homemade snacks! Complete your collection of Carter Family recordings at Maybelle, A.P., Sara Carter the well-stocked souvenir and record concession. Come early and browse through the Museum before the show.
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4 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 5 Historic Dungannon Depot As a location on the Virginia Landmarks Register and a rare survivor of the History Scott County was formed by an passenger train era in Virginia’s southwestern region, Dungannon Depot was act of the general assembly on constructed circa 1910 in Scott County on the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio November 24, 1814 from parts Railway line. The Depot has been moved ¼ mile from its original site and is of Washington, Lee, and Russell used for community events and meetings. Two interpretive panels have been Counties and was named for placed outside the Depot for The Flanary Archaeological Site and the Coal Bush Mill General Winfield Scott. Heritage Trail that runs through Dungannon. 1154 Twin Springs Road Nickelsville, VA Historic Scott County 276-479-2965 Courthouse The earliest standing public building in the A working grist mill near area is the Scott County Courthouse, built Nickelsville, Virginia. The mill in 1829. Still home to the county’s judicial is operated by the Nickelsville system and offices, Scott County Ruritan during Bush Mill Days, Courthouse is open to the public from the first Saturday in October, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. when grinding demonstrations Trace Your Roots during our Genealogy are given and corn meal can be Weekend in June by searching genealogical purchased. records housed in the Courthouse.
Wilderness Road Kilgore Fort House Blockhouse Copper Creek Double Is the only fort still standing of the Railroad Trestles twelve structures that once extended As you drive along Highway 23 from Castlewood to Cumberland Gap between Gate City and Duffield, keep along the Wilderness Road. It was your eyes peeled to the east for a built in 1786 on Copper Creek by view of a double railroad trestle. A Robert Kilgore to protect his family wayside has been created for visitor Historic Downtown Gate City against hostile Indians. The Kilgore convenience with informative signs Fort House was restored from 1973 Take a stroll down historic downtown and picnic tables. Here at the to 1974 and is privately owned. Gate City! Enjoy antiquing at the Daniel Boone blazed his trail west confluence of Copper Creek and the \Visitors are welcome to view the many antique shops along Jackson in 1775 through Scott County! The Clinch River, two railroad lines of historic landmark from the road, Street and grab a bite to eat at blockhouse serves as a physical CC&O and V&SW converged as well. two miles west of Nickelsville, on unique eateries such as The Family two-story replica of the original The taller trestle is 185 feet above highway 71. the water and spans 1,160 feet of Bakery, The Blue Rooster Café and Anderson blockhouse used as a El Potrillo. As the gateway to the stop for frontiersmen traveling west open air and was built in 1908. The Kilgore Fort House smaller trestle was built in 1890. western frontier, you will be able to through three main gaps. Two of Both Norfolk Southern and CSX trains explore and find your own treasures these gaps are in Scott County! See run over these tracks. in Gate City! The historic district of the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail for Gate City, the gateway to the western more information! frontier in 1775, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
6 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 7 Movement of Man This is our story. We are home to the western expansion into America’s frontier in 1775. The first family of country music came from our wonderful county. Native Daniel Boone Birding Americans and settlers used our Wilderness Trail Scott County is home to two loops rivers. Birds migrate and are On March 19, 1775, Daniel Boone of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife’s visible throughout our locality. blazed his trail West into Kentucky Mountain Trail. The loops, Coal and the railroad played an through Scott County. Over 300,000 Appalachian Wonders and Daniel important role in developing our traveled this trail to the early Boone, allow bird enthusiasts the American frontier! The three Gaps region economically. Fincastle Turnpike opportunity to view 162 documented used by Boone are in our region, two In 1834, the Virginia General species located within our county. Coal Heritage Trail of which are in Scott County: Assembly passed legislation to Visit our website for a complete The Virginia Coal Heritage Trail Moccasin and Kane Gaps. Kane Gap develop a route known as the checklist! Two state listed rare birds officially begins at the Pocahontas is of specific importance because it is “Fincastle Turnpike” from the can be found by watchers with a Exhibition Mine in Pocahontas the only Gap that has not been Wilderness Road at Fincastle to keen eye: Magnolia Warblers and and travels 325 miles through developed by modern man. Check Cumberland Gap. The idea was to Loggerhead Shrike. We are a year seven Southwest Virginia counties. out the hiking and birding trail at promote commerce and bind the round destination for viewing! Dungannon is the first location to Kane Gap. A driving tour of the western counties with the rest of commemorate the significance of Wilderness Trail is available for your the state. Settlers used this route the Coal Heritage Trail by dedicating adventure. Visit the Wilderness to reach the Daniel Boone interpretive panels for educational Road Blockhouse for living Wilderness Trail as they traveled purposes. history reenactments and hands on west across the mountains. demonstrations! Loggerhead Shrike Wilderness Road Artisan Trail Explore the talented local artisans of Scott County along the Wilderness Road Artisan Trail. From handcrafted Magnolia dulcimers and mandolins to Warbler intricately woven fibers and watercolor paintings, visitors will be The Crooked Road immersed in the culture of our region. Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail connects iconic traditional music venues along Take home a priceless one of a kind the 333 mile trail through Southwest Virginia. The major venue along the piece of art for your home! Crooked Road in Scott County is the international legendary destination of the first family of country music, The Carter Family, at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons. Join the fun every Saturday night at 7:30pm and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
8 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 9 Creation Punkin Patch Farms Kingdom Zoo 984 Cowans Creek Rd Nickelsville, VA Family Fun 1642 Snowflake Road 276-479-3228 Gate City, VA 276-690-5450 www.facebook.com/pages/Punkin- www.creationkingdomzoo.com Patch-FARM/121875091215591 Punkin Patch Farms A family owned farm growing Fall Truly a one of a kind zoo experience! decoration and pumpkins for 20 Creation Kingdom is the only zoo or animal years! Open September-October, this habitat facility in our region featuring big Scott County Park location provides hayrides, a farm cats. They also have a large collection of & Golf Course petting zoo and corn maze for a primates, some of which are among the 247 Fore Drive, Suite 101 wonderful family outing. Allen Hicks’ rarest on Earth. Plan a trip to the zoo and Gate City, VA Jam Session is here every Friday make a day of it. The atmosphere is relaxed 276-452-2442 Bella at Creation night! and the people are friendly. This may be the www.scottcountyva.com/park/ Kingdom Zoo only zoo you ever visit where you can get Scott County Park & Golf Course so close to the animals. You can do it all at Scott County offers a 9 hole golf course in a Creation Kingdom Zoo. Regional Horse Park scenic mountain setting. Six picnic 240 Cub Creek Lane shelters, two tennis courts, tetherball Fannon Railroad Fresh Produce and Dungannon, VA and a walking trail are also provided. Museum Farmer’s Markets http://schorse.org/ Meeting space available for rent with Corner of Hwy 58 and Hwy 23 For the sweetest strawberries you’ve Calling all equestrians! Attend or a full kitchen, gas fireplace and wi-fi Duffield, VA ever tasted, visit Mann Farms in Fort participate in one of the many horse access is provided. 276-431-2428 Blackmore. Or, pick your own! Enjoy shows held from April through Railroad Fans! Owner Kenny Fannon the health benefits of locally grown October, multiple scenic trail rides is a railroad expert and welcomes the produce by visiting our three farmer’s or the rodeo. The Jefferson National opportunity to share the knowledge markets located in Nickelsville and Forest offers trail ride opportunities. of each item within his collection. The Gate City on Saturday mornings Concessions are available on-site. depot was used in the movie “The (8am-12noon) and in Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Please call to Duffield on Thursday Wilderness Road schedule your visit! evenings (4pm-7pm). Blockhouse Experience life on the 1775 frontier Natural Tunnel State Park through reenactments and hands on 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway demonstrations. The original Duffield, VA 24244 Anderson Blockhouse was an (276) 940-2674 important landmark. Noted as the www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/nat.shtml starting point to the Wilderness Deemed the Eighth Wonder of the World by William Jennings Bryan, Road, distances were calculated Natural Tunnel has been attracting sightseers to the mountains of from the Blockhouse to stations en southwestern Virginia for more than 100 years. Ride a scenic chair lift to route to Philadelphia to the east view the majestic Natural Tunnel! The park also offers visitors and to Crab Orchard Kentucky in swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, a visitor center, an amphitheater the west. Visit during Saturday and and interpretive programs like Stock Creek Passage - the only time you Sunday for educational programs! can actually walk through the tunnel!
10 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 11 Explore…Outdoor Recreation! Summer sun on pure, untouched landscapes and shimmering warm colors of our fall foliage await your adventure! Bark Camp Lake Bark Camp Lake is a 61-acre lake located in Scott County and is the oldest Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries lake in Southwest Virginia. Clear water and Devil’s Bathtub good habitats for fish are prevalent for an ideal fishing experience. Walk the trail or relax with a good book at this pristine mountain lake location! Tip: Enjoy the breathtaking view from Osborne Ridge on your trip to Bark Camp Lake. Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking Anglers beware! You will be hooked on Scott County! The Clinch and Holston Big Moccasin Biking Rivers are full of smallmouth, spotted, rock, and largemouth bass, sauger, Stables A designated bike path exists from sunfish, musky, crappie, and freshwater drum. Here’s an insider tip: trout 276-479-3170 Gate City to Fort Blackmore along fishing opportunities exist throughout the county on stocked trout streams This stable in Nickelsville offers Veteran’s Memorial Highway that such as Big Stoney Creek, Little Stoney Creek and Stock Creek. Canoeing and boarding services for horses while includes scenic mountain vistas along Kayaking can be peaceful and serene in our scenic, bio-diverse waters, but it you’re in the region and “breaking” a a challenging and beautiful route. can also be exhilarating! horse for riding. Along with boarding, Mountain biking is an option in the enjoy a ride in their ring while taking Jefferson National Forest and Natural in the peaceful rural landscape. Tunnel State Park along their trail systems. Clinch River One of the most bio-diverse ecosystems in the United States exists in the Clinch River! The Clinch is one of the top five cleanest rivers in the world and the top three in the United States. More mussel species exist in the Clinch River than any other river in the World! Burrowing in the sandy bottoms of our river, a grand total of 35 mussel species found in Scott County are rare and at least one can be found nowhere else in the world! Enjoy your expedition on this beautiful blueway with public access points created every 2-4 hours for Clinch River visitor convenience. Geocaching Clinch Valley Outfitters This national hiding and seeking of treasure game is abundant throughout 276-479-3316 http://clinchvalleyoutfitters.com/ Scott County! Caches are hidden at historical sites, businesses, and other Scott County has almost 100 miles of waterways! Enjoy these waters during a areas around our county. Track them down and make your mark on the county, guided float or fishing excursion with Clinch Valley Outfitters! You can rent a kayak noting down your visit in the logbook and trading an item of your choice for for the day, book one of the many float services offered or purchase your very own one of the souvenirs in the box. Once you have logged at least 15 caches equipment after a demonstration on-site – something you can’t do in a store! placed by the Scott County Tourism Committee, email us your address and we’ll mail you a limited edition pathtag.
12 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 13 Jefferson National Powell Mountain Forest Overlook Find almost every kind of recreation is located near Duffield toward Lee imaginable in the Jefferson National County and is the beginning of the Forest! Hiking, mountain biking, cross Hiking Scott County Scenic Driving Trail. It is country skiing, fishing and From multi-day backpacking trips one of the most panoramic views in High Knob (peak) orienteering await you during your down the Chief Benge Scout Trail to the county. adventure. Don’t forget your camera! The highest point in Scott County half hour jaunts from car to vista we With scenic vistas and natural offers stunning views, the beginning have it all! Check out the hiking trail wonders around every turn, you of the lengthy Chief Benge Scout map on the Scott County website! won’t want to miss a single moment! Trail, and rare plants and animals. The Jefferson National Forest and Camping is available. Natural Tunnel State Park offer hiking Holston River trails as well. The North Fork of the Holston River Trails, Trails and more Trails! flows through the southern part of We understand that EVERYONE loves the great Scott County. Public Access Points outdoors! Whether you enjoy a challenging outdoor have been established for residents recreation opportunity or just spending the day in and visitors alike to enjoy the many nature, we have something for you! Scott County fishing, kayaking and canoeing Tourism offers visitors tourism maps in niche markets opportunities. Fisherman take note, including: Hiking and Walking trails, Little Stoney Falls you may hook a trophy smallmouth map, Clinch River public access points, Holston River bass in the Holston River! public access points, Equestrian, Motorcycle, Scenic Drives and Music Venues. Look for additional maps Hunting in 2012 including an agri-tourism map! You can Scott County is one of the best download these maps at www.scottcountyva.com under places in the state to bag that trophy Buck Hunting Tourism maps. buck or bear. Every year, Scott County hunters bring in enough Tennis Scott County provides 9 tennis courts for residents and tourists alike to enjoy. turkey and deer to place us on the Little Stoney Falls state’s top ten list, and that doesn’t If you’ll be enjoying an extended stay in Scott County, check out the Scott If you’ve never been here, this is include the numerous small game County Recreation Department’s Tennis Clinics for instructional tutoring. For the “must see” outdoor recreation opportunities including raccoon, more information, contact the Scott County Recreation office by calling hotspot for you to visit during your squirrel, rabbit, and grouse. Few 276-452-2442. trip! The 24’ and 8’ double waterfall places rival the immense beauty that a is a beautiful natural attraction and Veteran’s Memorial Scott County dawn or dusk can offer. is a photographer’s dream! Mountain Located on Veteran’s Memorial Large portions of the 35,480 acre laurel and rhododendron are Highway before Fort Blackmore, this Jefferson National Forest are open to abundant along the 2.8 mile Little site pays tribute to the Scott County public hunting. With acres of public Stoney Creek Trail. Located at men and women that made the land to chase your quarry, Scott Hanging Rock Recreation Area, hikers ultimate sacrifice during their tour County hunting expeditions won’t and anglers will find tables and grills of duty in the Armed Forces. Visitors leave you disappointed. Contact the for their convenience. will find an Army tank, cannon and Tourism Office regarding locations to memorials with names of the fallen purchase a hunting license. loved ones.
14 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 15 Pap Paw’s Cabin 4171 Duff Patt Highway Lodging Duffield, VA 24244 Boone’s Pointe 276-386-7812 or 423-306-0796 http://pappawscabin.embarqspace.com Appalachian Cabins Come Stay With Us! Enjoy the scenic beauty of Scott County with a view from Mountain Cabins Route 224/Wadlow Gap Highway the top of Powell Mountain on the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail, minutes from 530 Fincastle Road Gate City, VA 24251 Duffield, Virginia! Duffield, VA 24244 423-360-2947 or 276-494-1077 1-877-299-8123 or 276-940-1155 [email protected] Riverside Scott County www.amcabins.com www.boonespointecabins.com Campground Regional Horse Park Located in the scenic mountains of On the historic Daniel Boone 536 Wilder Street Scott County Regional Horse Park Southwest Virginia. All of our cabins Wilderness Trail. Minutes from Dungannon, VA 24245 will open a new campground in have a fully furnished kitchen, Jacuzzi shopping, outdoor recreation, and 276-393-6566 2012! This is the perfect locations tub, washer/dryer and satellite TV. musical entertainment. Riverside Campground provides for equestrians and outdoor a central location to several key Clinch River Valley Family Campground recreation enthusiasts! For more attractions including Little Stoney 7237 Angler’s Way information, please contact the Horse Falls, Hanging Rock Park, Guest River Duffield, VA 24244 Park or the Tourism Office. Gorge Trail, High Knob, and the 276-940-2267 Jefferson National Forest. [email protected] http://clinchfamilycamp.com Join Us for Some Fun in the Sun! Located on the Clinch River! Great for fishing, boating, tubing, or just relaxing! The Ole Nickelsville Hotel 112 Dougherty Street Estillville Bed & Nickelsville, VA 24272 Breakfast 276-479-1599 128 Park Street www.nickelsvillehotel.com Gate City, VA 24251 The century-old restored guest 276-690-2091 house combines historic charm with [email protected] modern conveniences. The hotel www.gatecityinn.com is close to historical Kilgore Fort Within walking distance of shops, Natural Tunnel and Bush Mill. Architecture such as restaurants, and Grogan Park in State Park Cabins double-decker wrap around porches Historic Downtown Gate City. We and Campgrounds and original wood panel highlight this are the closest bed and breakfast to 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, location. the Carter Family Fold and Natural Duffield, VA 24244 Tunnel State Park. Creation Kingdom 1-800-933-PARK Travel Inn Zoo, Scott County Horse Park, Daniel [email protected] 382 (7025) Duff-Patt Hwy, Boone Wilderness Trail are within Two and three bedroom cabins, six Duffield, VA 24244 minutes. bedroom lodge and campgrounds 276-431-4300 http://travelinnvatn.com/ available offering magnificent The lodging facility is so close to nature and yet so near to the busy Tri-Cities Photo credit to mountain views. Specify Natural Tun- Bill Crabtree Jr., area. It is located on the intersection of three highways 23, 58W and 421 as Virginia Tourism Corporation nel when making the reservation! well as Interstates 81 & 26.
16 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 17 J&K Stateline Silver Spur Bar and Grill 119 Silver Spur Drive Restaurants 201 US Highway 23 South Gate City, VA 276-452-2664 Weber City, VA 276-225-9290 Smackers Scott County, Virginia has a variety of restaurants. From old fashioned J&P Market 1680 US Highway 23 North drive-ins to traditional German restaurants, we have something for 135 Big Moccasin Road Weber City, VA 276-225-0046 everyone! Look for hot fudge cakes, hardy breakfasts like mom use to Nickelsville, VA 276-479-2826 Subway make and even ostrich burgers! J&P Market #2 Inside Food Country 14622 Nickelsville Hwy, # 102 42158 Highway 58 West Nickelsville, VA 276-479-3123 Duffield, VA 276-431-2755 Brad’s BBQ Front Porch Store Long John Silvers 101 Ava Street, Suite F 2055 US Highway 23 South and Deli 215 Kane Street Gate City, VA 276-386-6321 Weber City, VA 423-614-6667 13832 Clinch River Highway Gate City, VA 276-386-9761 Teddy’s Restaurant Burger King Fort Blackmore, VA 276-995-1200 Mountain View 11804 Highway 71 231 US Highway 23 South Gasthaus Edelweiss Exxon Nickelsville, VA 276-479-3128 Weber City, VA 276-386-6060 137 South Dogwood Drive 903 Nickelsville Highway The Blue Rooster Burgers R Us Weber City, VA 276-386-3724 Gate City, VA 276-386-6122 Café 1023 US Highway 23 South Pal’s 132 West Jackson Street Weber City, VA 276-225-0270 Gate City, VA 276-690-2342 Campus Drive In 165 Kane Street Gate City, VA 276-386-2236 The FAMILY 432 Kane Street Pizza Hut Bakery Gate City, VA 276-386-3702 Colonial Downs 223 Kane Street 101 E Jackson Street Gate City, VA 276-386-9371 Gate City, VA 276-690-BAKE 38 US Highway 23 North Pizza Plus Wendy’s Weber City, VA 276-225-0200 Country Basket 6912 Pattonsville Road 3026 US Highway 23 North Duffield, VA 276-431-1515 Weber City, VA 276-386-7505 2209 Rye Cove Memorial Road 153 Kane Street, Ziegenwald Dairy Duffield, VA 276-940-2274 Gasthaus Edelweiss Custard Stand Gate City, VA 276-386-6991 1738 Possum Creek Rd Highway 71 Gate City, VA 276-386-2419 187 Duff-Patt Highway Get It Market Nickelsville, VA 276-479-2200 Duffield, VA 276-431-3283 US Highway 23 North Presley Market Dave’s All American Duffield, VA 276-431-4362 379 W Jackson Street US Highway 23 North Handy Kitchen Gate City, VA 276-386-7641 Weber City, VA 276-690-2400 192 US Highway 23 North Rally Mart El Potrillo Weber City, VA 276-386-9188 91 2nd Street 201 W Jackson Street Hardee’s Hiltons, VA 276-386-2878 Gate City, VA 276-386-9962 711 Duff-Patt Road Red Stone Drive In Food City Deli Duffield, VA 276-431-4433 439 Natural Tunnel Parkway 3004 US Highway 23 North 157 Kane Street Duffield, VA 276-940-2916 Weber City, VA 276-386-7886 Gate City, VA 276-386-6798 Scotty’s Market Food Lion Deli Hob Nob Drive In 193 Hanging Rock Parkway The FAMILY 101 US Highway 23 South, Suite A 2256 Daniel Boone Road Dungannon, VA 276-467-2475 Bakery Gate City, VA 276-386-6650 Gate City, VA 276-452-4538
18 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 19 1. Powell Mtn. 12. Hanging Rock Picnic Area 10 11 2. Powell Mtn. Overlook 13. Scott Co. Horse Park 72 3. Natural Tunnel State Park 14. Bush Mill 4. Wilderness Rd. Blockhouse 15. Punkin Patch Farm 5. 16. Copper Creek R.R. Viaduct Killgore Fort House 9 12 6. Scott Co. Park & Golf Course 17. Creation Kingdom Zoo 13 7. Scott Co. Veterans Memorial (Snowflake Rd.) 65 8. Mann Farms 18. Clinch Mountain Dungannon 9. Devil’s Fork Trail & Bathtub 19. Carter Fold 8 10. Bark Camp Lake & Boat Landing 11. Falls of Little Stoney 14
7 71 23 Ft. Blackmore 16 Nickelsville 2 4 72 17 3 1 15
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2012 Scott County Festivals Fall Harvest Celebration Dungannon Christmas Parade & Holiday Fest September 29, 2012 – 10am-10pm November 17, 2012 Explore Family Fun in Scott County, VA! Attending a festival in Scott @ Punkin Patch Farm • 276-479-3228 Downtown Dungannon, VA • 276-467-2306 County will allow you to relax and enjoy spending time with those you 984 Cowans Creek Rd., Nickelsville, VA 24271 This holiday event includes the community Christmas love most. The fun events and activities entertain while the talented Music and activities to keep the family entertained until 10pm. tree lighting, vendors, a parade free cotton candy and Enjoy the FREE Farm Visit & Hay Rides from 10am-4pm! popcorn – and of course, the Santa Train! artisans of our area showcase their creations for sale. And, the food… High Knob Naturalist Rally “Old Time Christmas” let’s just say you definitely won’t leave hungry! October 6, 2012 December 1, 2012 Bark Camp Lake • 276-479-2176 Downtown Nickelsville, VA • 276-479-2021 Spend a day in the woods enjoying nature while learning Old Time Christmas is a celebration of a traditional country Spring Birding Weekend at Natural Tunnel State Park Burley Fest about it through educational sessions. Christmas. Contact Megan France at Natural Tunnel for exact dates August 25, 2012 Gate City’s Home for the Holidays & Christmas Parade and itineraries for 2012 by calling 276-940-1643. Scott County Regional Horse Park • 276-479-2048 Bush Mill Days October 6, 2012 – 10am-5pm Begins November 17th • Parade: December 1, 2012 Siege at the Blockhouse 240 Cub Creek Lane, Dungannon, VA @ Bush Mill • 276-479-2033 Historic Downtown Gate City, VA • 276-386-3831 May 26, 2012: 10am-9pm & May 27, 2012: 11am-3pm Burley Fest celebrates the long history that tobacco has 1154 Twin Springs Road, Nickelsville, VA “Home for the Holidays” kicks off the Christmas season Wilderness Road Blockhouse • 276-940-1619 had with Scott County and its farming community. Much of that history also involved equines. The historic mill will be operational during the festival with the Gate City Merchant’s Open House. Fincastle Road, Duffield, VA allowing visitors to purchase ground corn meal made Duffield Daze Christmas at the Zoo History comes to life at the Siege! on site and view the big water wheel in a scenic location. Labor Day Weekend November 30, 2012 – December 2nd, 2012 Clinch Mountain Music Fest Downtown Duffield, VA • 276-431-2428 Frontier Harvest Festival 6pm-9pm @ Creation Kingdom Zoo • 276-690-5450 June 8-10, 2012 Each year the smallest incorporated town in Virginia October 27, 2012 – 10am-5pm 1642 Snowflake Road, Nickelsville, VA Historic Downtown Gate City, VA • 276-594-8646 showcases the hospitality of our region at Duffield Daze! @ Wilderness Road Blockhouse (at Natural Tunnel) Hay rides, hot chocolate and a live Nativity scene—and Clinch Mountain Music Fest preserves the heritage of the Fincastle Road, Duffield, VA • 276-940-1619 Santa will be there, too! Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival Appalachian region through its traditional music. Throughout the afternoon visitors will watch typical Sunday, September 2, 2012 – 5:00 pm Nickelsville Days fall activities from the late 18th-century frontier time @ the Amphitheater at Natural Tunnel State Park June 22-24, 2012 including candle dipping as well as salt and soap making Important Telephone Numbers: Along with Papa Joe, featured performers for the September while listening to Colonial-era music Downtown Nickelsville, VA • 276-386-7220 2, 2012 festival will be announced soon. Emergency 9-1-1 Nickelsville Days is all about celebrating small town America. Boo at the Zoo Carter Memorial Music Festival October 26-28, 2012 Tourist Information 276-386-6521 Mountain Treasures Festival 1st Weekend in August, annually Creation Kingdom Zoo • 276-690-5450 July 4, 2012 Airport Information 423-325-6000 Carter Family Fold: 276-386-6054 1642 Snowflake Road, Nickelsville, VA Downtown Dungannon, VA • 276-467-2306 Chamber of Commerce 276-386-6665 A.P. Carter Highway, Hiltons, VA Enjoy the zoo while it is lit up for the evening by trick or Come out to enjoy the beauty pageant, parade, dog show, This international festival welcomes multiple bands to treating through the animal exhibits under the lights, a children’s games and of course the fireworks at night! Economic Development 276-386-2525 the stage performing country, bluegrass and old time hayride, and more! music in the traditional, acoustic style at Carter Family Fold. 20 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 21 Culture RelocationCome for VISIT. LOVE your visit? We’re proud of our culture. Once you arrive, you’ll realize how Decide to STAY! mesmerizing Southwest Virginia really is. We aren’t commercialized with rows of hotels, traffic jams and everyone trying to “get away to the Enjoy four distinct seasons in Scott County: fresh spring mornings, mountains” together all at one time. We offer an authentic Appalachian pleasant summer afternoons, crisp fall evenings and shimmering experience that is REAL. It’s engaging. Visit one of our artisans below to snowflakes in the winter. Residents enjoy a high quality of life. If you experience the handmade character of Scott County. visit the music, history, culture, outdoor and family friendly opportunities in Scott County you won’t want to leave. You’ll fall in LOVE Ernie Barker Holston River Creations 276-386-9757 with the slower pace. LOVE the affordable lifestyle. LOVE the (Wood) educational opportunities. The larger Tri-Cities area is within a short Bill Carter Foggy Bottom Dulcimers 276-386-3773 driving distance for the “city life.” A visit to Scott County leaves you (Wood, Mixed Media) feeling like you’ve lived here your whole life. The kind southern Margaret Crouch 276-431-1275 hospitality found in our county is contagious. Come for a VISIT. LOVE (Fiber) your Visit? Decide to STAY! Cecil Curtis Curtis Wood Crafts 276-479-2382 (wood) Area – Southwest Virginia with Tennessee bordering our county line. Carol Dixon 276-594-8646 An hour and a half drive from Scott County offers easy access to North (Mixed media, Watercolor) Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia locations. Allen Hicks Hicks Mandolins 276-479-2739 (Wood) Jim Ketron Clinch Mountain Woodturnings [email protected] Top 5 Reasons to Live in Scott County, Virginia (Wood) 1 – Cost of Living is low…81.9% to be exact! Sheila Repass Landscapes & Portraits 276-479-1717 2 – We are within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population. (Oil Painting) 3 – No traffic! And this is WAVING country, where everyone waves as they pass! 4 – Affordable: real estate, necessities, activities. 5 – Access to legendary music, history, culture and outdoor recreation right in your own backyard!
Investors: Scott County is within a day’s drive to 50% of the U.S. population. This is ideal for businesses wishing to relocate! We offer locations within the Virginia Visit Round the Mountain: Southwest Enterprise Zone. Contact the Scott Virginia’s Artisan Network or the Scott County Economic Development office County Tourism websites for more for further assistance by calling information. 276-386-2525. Paid Advertisement 22 www.explorescottcountyva.com www.explorescottcountyva.com 23 Scott County Virginia
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