Nestled along the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Franklin County boasts communities that continue to value their farms, forests, waterways and cultural heritage.

Enjoy a jam session along the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail or discover the arts in Historic Rocky Mount. Go outdoors for a hike along rugged trails, kayak 70+ miles of blueways or reel in trophy bass along Philpott and Smith Mountain Lakes.

Visit the Booker T. Washington National Monument–the birthplace of famed orator Booker T. Washington, and the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at Ferrum College.

Our annual, family-friendly events include Pigg River Ramble Weekend, Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days, the Franklin County Agricultural Fair, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, Come Home to a Franklin County Christmas and more.

Visit www.visitfranklincountyva.com or call (540) 483-3040.