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Buchanan & Botetourt County

About Buchanan & Botetourt County

In Botetourt County you can retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark as they set out on their remarkable journey across the American continent. In 1803, the famous explorers departed from the frontier town of Fincastle.  Present-day Botetourt still offers lots of opportunities for discovery. A leisurely stroll through the downtowns of Virginia’s Blue Ridge will reveal the history, charm, and hospitality of life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Grab a bike, lace up your hiking boots, or slip on your lifejacket for an outdoor adventure on one of our many trails or waterways.

The Blue Ridge Parkway creates Botetourt County’s eastern boundary. From access points outside the Town of Buchanan and on Route 460 in Blue Ridge, visitors can drive scenic sections of the Parkway. Highlights along the Botetourt County section of the Parkway include Harvey’s Knob, the Appalachian Trail, and Apple Orchard Falls.

Area Visitor Centers

Dogwoods show white petals near the Parkway while cars drive under a curved stone overpass.

Lodging, Dining, & Things to Do

National D-Day Memorial as seen from Bedford Welcome Center

Stories from Buchanan & Botetourt County

A retriever lies in front of the LOVEwork in Wytheville which highlights trains, hot air balloons and the town's location at the crossroads of I-77 and I-81.
Virginia is for Photograph Lovers
September 16, 2021
Driving Tour, Family-friendly, Budget-Friendly, Motorcycle-Friendly, Road Trip
Virginia's creative and sometimes whimsical LOVEworks are a wonderful photo opportunity. Why not start a new tradition and make some family memories finding and photographing a few LOVE signs while enjoying the out of doors this year?
411-foot Whitewater Falls drops over the rocks into multiple streams surrounded by fall-colored leaves.
Waterfalls Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
September 9, 2020
Budget-Friendly, Family-friendly, Nature & Outdoors, Hiking Trails
Numerous waterfalls are located throughout the Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway regions. Some are visible from the road and some require a hike. This list notes the location and ease of access for each waterfall.