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Uptown Pinball

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Uptown Pinball is Martinsville, Virginia’s one and only arcade and is the home of 5 of the top 10 ranked pinball machines in the world (as ranked by pinside.com’s top 100)! Pay $15 for an all-day pass which includes pinball, air hockey, racers, kee ball, and your favorite arcade classics.  Tuesday – Thursday: 2 PM – 8 PM Friday & Saturday: Read more...
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Big Cherry Lake

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Enjoy kayaking, fishing and hiking at this beautiful mountain lake amidst the forest on Powell Mountain. Big Cherry Reservoir rests amid a magnificent mountain basin, with elevations  above sea level, varying from 3000 feet, downstream of Big Cherry Dam, to 4223 feet at its head on High Knob. Big Cherry is one of 5 managed lakes on this mountain top: Lake Elevation Read more...
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Longwood Park

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Large park located at the corner of Main Street and Craig Avenue that includes playground equipment, picnic tables, picnic shelters, fitness trail, ampitheatre and a basketball court. Annually voted one of the top parks in the Roanoke Valley.  Read more...
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James River – Allegheny County

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Forming from the Cowpasture and Jackson Rivers with its headwaters in the town of Iron Gate in southern Alleghany County, the James River offers a wide diversity of fishing opportunities. Bass, catfish and sunfish are the main species and the river boasts many public boat landings for canoes or other small craft. Read more...
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Rt. 611 Cumberland Mountain Scenic Drive

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Rt. 611 Cumberland Mountain Scenic Drive was designated in 2009 as a Virginia Scenic Byway State Rt. 611. Beginning in Clintwood, and winding through the Mountains, you will find several tourism attractions spurring off the route. Birch Knob Tower located in the Jefferson National Forest, Airplane Rock overlook, John Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, Branham Farm, Virginia Birdwatching Trail, Horseback riding Read more...
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Wytheville KOA Campground

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Spend cool quiet nights in the Appalachian Mountains near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy the cool mountain shade and a restful night’s sleep in our Kamping Kabins & deluxe kottages.We have drive-thru sites or grassy tent sites. Wytheville KOA features a (seasonal) kafe with site delivery, Large Heated Swimming Pool with 50 ft water slide,Cable TV,10,000 square ft.Game Room with Read more...
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The Hidden Valley Country Club

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Hidden Valley Country Club, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of the Roanoke Valley, is the perfect venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, high school reunions, golf outings, etc. Enjoy our outdoor pool for a unique celebration location. Membership is not required to host a function at HVCC but once you experience our personalized service, in such an Read more...
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Splash Valley Water Park

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Enjoy a day at the beach, without the drive! Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Splash Valley Water Park is a large outdoor family leisure pool with fun aquatic activities for everyone. Splash Valley contains a 34′ high bowl slide, a 6′ high starter slide, a 34′ high flume slide, a SprayGround for children’s water play, a zero depth Read more...
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New River Water Trail

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Giles County boasts 37 miles of the majestic New River where it’s depth ranges from a very few inches to a maximum of one hundred feet at the at the base of the towering Palisade Cliffs in Eggleston. River goers can enjoy fishing, rafting, floating, boating, and swimming on the New River Water Trail. Find easy access at public boat Read more...
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FirePower Tactical, LLC

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Firearms simulator training. State-of-the-art virtual training. Specializing in high-speed, low drag self-defense utilizing active shooter scenarios. 8-level training curriculum based on anti-terrorist tactics. Read more...
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Bike MHC – Bike Loan Program

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Borrow a Bike, Bring it Back!  The Martinsville-Henry County YMCA Bike Barn is a FREE bike loan program that gives everyone the opportunity to ride the Dick & Willie Passage in Martinsville-Henry County. Whether you’re a guest or resident of the area, if you want to experience the trails and don’t have a bicycle, stop by the Fisher Street Trail Head Read more...
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Cavalier Park

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Cavalier Park features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and athletic fields. Cavalier Park is located on school property and is open to the public after school hours (after 3 p.m.), on the weekends and anytime during the summer (Memorial Day-Mid-August). Walking track – 8 laps = 1 mile Read more...
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Helen Williams Barbrow Interpretative Trail

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Enjoy a walk through the crossroads of the Saltville Valley. From the Ice Age to the present, the Saltville Valley and its salt deposits have seen a parade of history. Ice Age animals, Native Americans, early settlers, soldiers of the North and the South, and later, industrialists all followed roads seeking mineral deposits left by a shallow inland sea.The historical Read more...
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Cherokee Flats Day Use Area

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Designed to accommodate wheelchair bound anglers, Cherokee Flats is a streamside, paved trail that provides easy access to fishing holes on Big Stony Creek, a stocked trout stream. A metal ramp permits wheelchair users to experience in-stream fishing. The scenic, ½-mile long trail is lined with American holly, rhododendron and wildflowers. Parents with strollers are welcome to share the trail Read more...
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Trestle and Tailrace Fly fishing Guide

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A professional fly fishing guide and instruction service. Walk in trips in highland trout streams and nationally known Watauga and Holston tailwaters. Fly Fishing drift trips on the Holston for Trout, and drift trips on the Watauga and Holston for smallmouth bass. Certified casting instructor on staff for fly casting lessons. Beginner introductory guided trip which covers all the basics Read more...
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Crooked Creek WMA Birding & Wildlife Trail

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This trail system is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The trail system is the first statewide program of its type. Southwest Virginia is a part of the Mountain Area which includes 34 trail loops with 340 sites. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Read more...
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Junction Bike Shop

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The Junction got its name because it is located at the cross section of the Trans-America Route 76 bike route,Virginia Mountain Bike Trail and The New River Trail. The Junction offers an array of bike accessories, cat and dog goodies, American Toys, outdoor clothing and accessories. The Junction is very excited to have added healthy snacks, fresh fruits, Housemade Fruit Read more...
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Jack Dalton Park

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Jack Dalton Park is located in Collinsville off of King’s Mountain Road behind the County Administration Building. The park is approximately 30 acres and has many nice features. The most popular attraction is a 6/10 mile lighted and paved walking trail that is around the perimeter of the park. The park also has a large picnic shelter with picnic tables Read more...
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Flag Rock Area Trails

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The City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails (FRAT) system offers eight miles of mountain bike trails that are also open to hikers, trail runners, cross country skiers, birders, and other “people-powered” activities. Trails travel through rhododendron-choked forested tunnels, past giant sandstone boulders and clifflines, and through beautiful hardwood forests as they wind through Flag Rock Recreation Area. The city-owned recreation Read more...
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Cardinal Bicycle Orange Ave.

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Cardinal Bicycle is the #1 rated bicycle shop in Roanoke, Virginia, since 1988. We offer the largest inventory of premium bikes in Southwest Virginia.   Our staff is made up of self-professed bike nerds, and can’t wait to help you find the perfect bike for whatever you have in mind. Here are a few of the other perks we offer: Suggested Read more...
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Gordon Trent Golf Course

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18 challenging holes including lakes, practice putting green for all players, all greens offer bent grass putting surface, fairways are overseeded with rye grass, open 7 days a week, snack bar for a quick lunch, golf cart rentals are available, club rentals are available, starting times available but not required, beautiful scenic Patrick County, VA, the foothills of the Blue Read more...
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Whitewater Grayson

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Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand centered on the promotion, protection, and management of resources supporting access to recreational experiences. Whitewater’s mission is to facilitate access to this lifestyle by lowering barriers and inspiring people to engage.  This mission is rooted in the belief that all human beings share a genetic code that compels us to play outside. The U.S. Read more...
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Fancy Gap KOA

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On top of Fancy Gap mountain in Virginia, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway (exit 8 off I-77, U.S. 52 and Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 199.5), lies the serene setting of Fancy Gap KOA Campground. Providing camping areas for the travelers, hikers and adventurers of the parkway, we are OPEN ALL YEAR (weather permitting.) A natural setting with the comforts Read more...
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FFF Kennels and Hunting Preserve

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We are a full service hunting preserve (during appropriate hunting seasons). We offer deer, turkey, rabbit, raccoon, goose, duck and upland style bird hunts, both guided and unguided, on 3500 acres. A fully equipped lodge is available for your stay. Lodge is also available for corporate meetings, family reunions and parties. In the summer months we have fishing packages for Read more...
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Sandy River Equestrian Center

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Sandy River Equestrian Center- located on 230 acres in Henry County Virginia.   At Sandy River Equestrian Center, we emphasize safety, soundness, and responsibility. All students are required not only to groom and care for their horses, but are responsible for the conditioning and maintenance of their horse. Students are prepared for the appropriate level of competition by competing at Read more...
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River Traders

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Located near Staunton River State Park, we offer tackle and bait for fishing. Pontoon, canoes, kayaks and fishing boats for rent. Read more...
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Clinch River (Scott Co. Access)

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The Clinch River flows through some scenic gorges and has sweeping mountain views. Some sections contain Class I to III rapids. The river offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for smallmouth and muskies. The Nature Conservancy has designated the river as one of the “Last Great Places” in America because it is home to protected species of mussels.The Clinch River is Read more...
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TrailHead Collective

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One Bicycle can change your life and our environment! Our mission here at the TrailHead Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation. We are a Non Profit organization in La Crosse, Virginia. We change lives one bicycle at a time! If you know of a child or adult in need of a bicycle please Read more...
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Silverbell Trail

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Named for the Carolina Silverbell tree, the Silverbell  Trail in Martinsville is a quarter mile long.  It will take you on a lovely wooded journey through the heart of town.  Enjoy the ironwork sculptures at each end of the trail and look for the eight finely crafted bronze pieces on your walk.  They include a dove, bunny, grasshopper, trout, frog, Read more...
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Foxwood Farms

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Foxwood Farms, located in beautiful Elk Creek, VA, is a private, stocked trout fishery on one mile of peaceful Elk Creek.  The stream is stocked daily with trout that is at least two pounds and larger! Relax and enjoy the view of sheep grazing while you catch your “limit”.  You can make it an overnight or week-long destination because the Read more...
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Buffalo Mountain Ziplines

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Come fly high above the forest floor from treetop to treetop on an 8-ziplines course! Buffalo Mountain Ziplines offers you an exciting way to gain a bird’s eye view of the beauty of Southwest Virginia. Our course is family friendly and we welcome zippers aged 3 to a 103. At Buffalo Mountain Ziplines you will experience our hardwood forest canopy with it’s Read more...
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Ole Monterey Golf Course

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18 holes, par 72, public.Yardage/Rating/Slope:Championship tees – 6,779, 71.6, 116;regular tees – 6,168, 69.7, 112. Read more...
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Sweet Mountain Ways

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As you travel through these beautiful mountains that can be sun-drenched with myriad colors or rain-glistened and bathing in blue, you will discover the most amazing experiences you cannot find anywhere else. Outdoor adventure guides will assist with your exploration of various locations in Southwest Virginia. In addition to providing an immersion of the area’s physical beauty and wildlife, the welcoming and engaging hospitality Read more...
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Powell River Trail

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The Powell River Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in Appalachia, Virginia. The trail sits on the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad bed, which was used to haul coal from Appalachia to the neighboring Big Stone Gap. More than a century later, this corridor is used by enthusiastic residents and visitors alike for walking, running, biking and walking dogs. Fishermen Read more...
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Family Tubing at Waid Recreation Park

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The peaceful waters of the Pigg River flowing through Waid Recreation Park is the perfect weekend escape this summer. The S-turning river with calm waters and several sections of ripples is well suited for families or individuals who desire a no-shuttle needed float. Three put-in options allow tubers the flexibility to customize the distance and duration of their time on Read more...
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Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals

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Bridgewater Marina is the largest boat rental operation on Smith Mountain Lake. We offer everything needed to make your vacation fun, from WaveRunners, to Pontoons, to Ski Boats. We rent boats you can be proud to cruise the lake in. We even offer three rental locations to serve you better. We Also Offer: Full Service Gas Docks, Marina Store with Read more...

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