Area Attractions:

Barter Theatre:  133 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24212, Audiences of all ages are entertained by the best in American theatre, comedy, music, mystery, and new works at this live professional theatre that is the State Theatre of Virginia. Productions from February to December are presented on two stages., 276-628-3991

Virginia Creeper Trail:  Located Between Abingdon and Damascus, 276-676-2282, One of the most beautiful trails on the continent, this 34 mile scenic railroad bed began as a Native American footpath and was converted into a recreational facility for hikers, bikers, joggers, nature walkers, cross country skiers, and equestrian riders.

Abingdon Vineyard & Winery:  20530 Alvarado Road, Abingdon, VA 24211, 276-623-1255, Situated on a 50 acre farm along the South Holston River, this farm winery offers wine tastings and winery tours during their open hours and features a small gift shop where you can purchase their award-winning wines and wine related items.

Wolf Creek Winery & Vineyards:  21281 Lake Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-676-0980, Fine Virginia wines in a European manner are produced at this vineyard and winery which has an expanded line of white and red wines including Chardonnay, Ports, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Tours and tastings are offered.

Bristol Motor Speedway:  151 Speedway Boulevard, Bristol, TN 37620, 423-764-6555, The Motor Speedway features the World’s Fastest Half Mile and a 700-foot dragway. The speedway hosts many events throughout the year.

Bristol Caverns:  1157 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN 37620-8142, Located 7 Miles from Downtown, 423-878-2011, These caverns feature many unusual formations on many different levels which were formed due to an underground river. These caverns were used by the native Indians as an attack and escape route. Visitors are invited to tour and enjoy a picnic on the grounds.

Morgan-McClure Motorsports Museum:  26460 Newbanks Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, Located Adjacent to the Main Racing Facility, The Morgan-McClure Motorsports Race Team from the early years to the present is featured at this racing museum where visitors can see cars that roared into victory lane to win three Daytona 500s in the 1990s and also view wrecked editions from Talladega, Alabama, and Motegi, Japan. Other exhibits include a pictorial history of past drivers, past and present uniform displays, and a pit equipment display.

South Holston Dam:  Off Highway 421, Bristol, TN, 423-878-6931, Visit one of the world's largest Dam's that crosses the Cherokee and Jefferson national forests.

   Virginia Highlands Festival:  The two-week Festival is a work of art that combines fine art and crafts, antiques, the performing and literary arts, local history, the great outdoors, juried competitions, and more  You are invited to look through the Festival's kaleidoscope to see an endless variety of events and performances. Re-experience simple, childlike wonders as the Festival focuses on Youth and the young at heart!.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion:  P.O. Box 1927, Bristol, TN 24203, Located Downtown, The Rhythm & Roots Reunion, held in September, includes local and national music and entertainment. Visitors will experience the sounds of Celtic, Gospel, Country, Bluegrass, and Traditional American music. Other features of the festival include children's games, a 5K walk, chili cookoff, and more. , 423-989-4850