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Exit at Parkway Milepost 330.9 for gem mining, gem & mineral shops, Gem & Mineral Festival, Rhododendron Festival, whitewater rafting, Appalachian Trail/Roan Mountain, Penland School of Crafts, and NC’s largest indoor recreational facility! For accommodations, event dates & attractions, contact: Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, 79 Parkway Maintenance Road, Spruce… Read More
The adventure tourism capital of the Appalachians, Tazewell County is home to the best ATV trails, motorcycle routes including the famed “Back of the Dragon”, hiking, biking and other adventures in the mid Atlantic region. Aside from adventure tourism, the scenic vistas in this county are to be matched… Read More
Explore Virginia’s highest peaks, curviest motorcycle routes, and coolest Appalachian towns. Tame The Back of the Dragon, or take a leisurely drive on Mount Rogers Scenic Byway. Catch live music at The Lincoln Theatre, laze on the sandy beaches of Hungry Mother State Park, and choose from 34 independently owned… Read More
You can search the world over and not find another town with the name Wytheville (with-vil). But the name is just the beginning of the unique and interesting things you’ll discover in this beautiful mountain town in Southwest Virginia. Outdoor recreation, arts, music, theatre, history, wineries, breweries and motorcycle… Read More