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Beaver Hills Golf Course

Beaver Hills Golf Course is an 18 hole, par 71 public course with fescue fairways, bent greens and mild hills terrain. The rolling terrain off… Read more...
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Tobacco Heritage Trail (Victoria)

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The Tobacco Heritage Trail, a system of long-distance recreational, multiuse, non-motorized trails, is a project of major importance for Southside Virginia. The off-road trail, which will primarily utilize abandoned railroad corridors, will be limited to non-motorized traffic (not including handicap equipment) and will be for multiple user groups, pedestrians, hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. With portions accessible to those with Read more...
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Low Moor Shooting Range

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Located between Clifton Forge and Covington. Exit I-64 at Low Moor (Exit 21), go past entrance of the Alleghany Regional Hospital, go through railroad overpass, turn right onto Route 616 (Rich Patch Road) and follow approximately 1.6 miles. Turn left onto FDR 616 at the sign to the shooting range just past the Virginia Power Company sub-station on the left. Read more...
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Winter Sports at The Omni Homestead

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Winter, when the Allegheny Mountains are blanketed in white, is the perfect time to embark on snowy getaway to The Omni Homestead Resort. With skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mini snowmobiles, ice skating and a host of other activities, there are lots of ways to enjoy the winter season. The Omni Homestead offers a comfortable, relaxed and uncrowded area ideal for beginners. Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Jawbone Trail

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The Jawbone Trail is part of the Spearhead Trail’s system of outdoor recreational trails in Southwest Virginia. Jawbone is located in the western part of Tazwell County immediately adjacent to the town of Richlands. The trail is a multi-purpose off road trail designed for Jeeps, side-by-sides, ATVs and dirt bikes. In fact, as long as you have a permit, you Read more...
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Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges

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Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges is a privately owned venue beside the Roanoke River at the base of Mill Mountain in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. Dr Pepper Park has been voted Best Live Music Venue for the last three years by the community. This year, Dr Pepper Park celebrates its 8th season at the Bridges development. This unique outdoor music Read more...
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Scruggs #8 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

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The Scruggs #8 Boat Access site sits on 9.9 acres of land. The facility offers public access to Smith Mountain Lake’s natural beauty and recreational activities. The facility features a single lane concrete boat ramp with a courtesy pier for loading and unloading, parking for 22 vehicles with trailers, handicapped-accessible fishing pier and bank fishing areas, dusk to dawn lighting, Read more...
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Cherokee Flats Day Use Area

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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Angel Overlook

Angel Overlook is located on Squirrel Spur Road near Ararat, Va. The land was donated by Douglas and Judy Angel in loving memory of their son Brian Douglas Angel. Angel Overlook is located near many attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Primland, Laurel Hill, Doe Run Farm, the Hollow History Center just to name a few. If you are Read more...
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TeeTime Golf Pass

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TeeTime Golf Pass enables you to unlock access to exclusive golf deals at 100+ courses in Virginia.  Save up to $500 on green fees this season at your favorite golf courses in many cities from Alexandria and Norfolk to Yorktown, VA. We have 291 deals at 106 Virginia golf courses including free green fees, senior specials where you save money off the senior Read more...
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Bell Gallery & Garden

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The Gallery features the work of nearly 100 talented local and regional artists and craftspeople. Unique pottery, Appalachian baskets, original artwork, jewelry, woodworking, leatherwork, weaving, blown glass, as well as our own work; Joanne’s pressed flowers and beveled glass panels, and Bill’s exceptional very-large-format landscape photography. Bill prints his new work directly onto canvas, a vivid new look in photography. Read more...
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Frog Level Park

Adjacent to the Powell River, the park is the site of the summer softball league. Additionally, the park provides open space for playing football, frisbee, and other fun activities. Frog Level Park is located on Alternate Route 58 west. Read more...
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Birding and Wildlife Trails in Buchanan County

Wild Buchanan is home to some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets you will find anywhere. We also have a large variety of wildlife, florals and birds! Among the wildlife are herds of Elk.  The elk population was restored starting in 2010 when the reintroduction of elk into Buchanan County started after an almost 100-year absence. Elk were historically found throughout 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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Norton Reservoir

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Norton’s Upper Reservoir/Lower Reservoir is located four miles from the city’s downtown. The Upper Reservoir is 9.8 acres and allows fishing, canoeing/kayaking and electric motor boats. The Upper Reservoir is also stocked with trout and catfish by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Camping and mountain biking/hiking trails are also located nearby. See listed websites for more details on boating and Read more...
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Twin Ridge Recreation Area at Philpott Lake

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Twin Ridge Recreation Area is ideally located at the center of Philpott Lake, a 3000 acre lake with 100 miles of shoreline nestled among the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The lake’s clear water and natural shoreline make it a unique place for visitors to enjoy numerous recreational opportunities.  Twin Ridge is open year-round. It offers swimming, picnicking, Read more...
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Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve

Widely recognized as one of Virginia’s greatest natural heritage treasures, Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve is a place like no other. Enjoy a half-mile hike up the scenic monadnock. Enjoy panoramic views of 50 miles on a clear day. Buffalo Mountain, named for its shape, boasts many rare plant and animal occurrences. The combination of high-elevation (3,971 feet), wind-exposed openings Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Coal Canyon Trail System

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Open canyons descend into patches of woods and fields where elk, deer and other wildllife can be spotted in their natural habitat. The unique expanse of Coal Canyon gives riders a totally different experience, with 127 miles of trail and mountain vistas, along with ATV playgrounds. The trail connects to the ATV-friendly town of Grundy and provides a sense of Read more...
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Patrick County

Patrick County is a hidden destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stop off in Meadows of Dan and enjoy the wineries Stanburn and Villa Appalaccia, outdoor adventures, historical sites like Reynolds Homestead and Jacks Creek Covered Bridge, artisan shopping, famous festivals like Floydfest and Front Porch Fest, Primland Resort, Fairy Stone State Park, and much much more!   Drive Virginia’s Read more...
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Allegheny Springs at The Omni Homestead

Our two-acre water park, Allegheny Springs, is fed by the waters from our natural springs. Experience the exhilarating thrills of our two 100-foot water slides* or enjoy a leisurely ride along our 400-foot lazy river. Kids love the water play zone and sandy beach, while the large family pool is ideal for everyone. A cozy whirlpool provides an intimate haven Read more...
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Planet Fitness Martinsville

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Foster an environment where people can come to escape the life judgement they feel in the world, work out as much or as little as they would like, and be free of glares, and unsolicited competitiveness. In short, enable all people to Be ??. Be free. Read more...
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Philpott Lake – Patrick County

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Nestled in the rugged foothills within sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are the lake and surrounding public lands of Philpott Lake. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place to visit. Over 6,000 acres of surrounding land, 3,000 acres of water, and a power plant make up Philpott Project located in portions of Read more...
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Jackson Park

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Located in the heart of the Town of Pulaski, in front of the municipal building on First Street, Jackson Park features a beautiful gazebo, fountain, benches, space for volleyball, an electric car charger (Charge Point),  and is bordered on three sides by sidewalks. This park is a popular walking area, and is also used for many special events and festivals, such as Read more...
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Blue Ridge Bicycle Club of Virginia

The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, based out of Roanoke, Virginia, is Southwest Virginia’s connection to the world of cycling. The club hosts a number of special events, group rides and weekend getaways for all levels, both on and off road. One important rule of thumb for those who participate or are members of the BRBC – having fun is required! Read more...
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Pound Boat Launch at North Fork Pound Lake

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Pound Boat Launch has year round boat access to the 154-acre North Fork of Pound Lake. Trail to Hopkins Branch. Picnicking nearby at the overlook. Read more...
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Holly Grove Marina, Deli & Rentals

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Holly Grove Marina offers kayak and pontoon boat rentals from our beautifully situated location on upper Lake Gaston. In addition to boat rentals, we have a Convinience Store,  24hr Gas pumps at the road,  Gas Docks open the same hrs as store,  Deli that serves breakfast and sandwiches,  Yearly slip rentals,  a Fully Stocked Tackle Shop,  Boat Launch, and  Lottery.  With Read more...
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New River Trail State Park

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A “Rails to Trails” project, the New River Trail State Park winds through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and Pulaski counties in southwestern Virginia and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and boating enthusiast welcome! There are many different access points along the trail, with the southern end beginning in Galax going 57 miles to Read more...
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Mendota Expeditions, LLC

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We host river tubing and outdoor adventures in Bristol, Va. on the North Fork of the Holston River.  We have inflatable kayaks and tubes for rent along with life jackets.  We put you in the river at our location and shuttle you back after a 1-3 mile relaxing float on the river.  We also plan to provide shuttle services for Read more...
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YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County

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The YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County offers a variety of programs. You can take advantage of our olympic size swimming pool, our state of art aerobics studio, and top of the line cardiovascular equipment. Our fitness trainers and aquatic staff are all nationally certified. We have served central and southern Virginia since 1902. Read more...
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Appalachia Loop Trail

Challenging four mile run or pleasant excursion to Little Stone Mountain located in the Jefferson National Forest.  Little Stone runs along the northern side of the Powell Valley with peak elevation of 3934′ and provides the backdrop for the town of Big Stone Gap. The Powell Valley begins between Powell Mountain and Little Stone Mountain where the waters of the Read more...
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Wildwood Park

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City park with hiking trails and nature walks. Read more...
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Shangrila Guest Ranch, Horseback Riding

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Shangrila Guest Ranch provides all inclusive horseback riding vacation packages and hourly or day trail rides by appointment. We cater to couples, families, and small groups; ensuring that everyone has a pleasant and memorable vacation experience. Comfortable lodging, quality horses and beautiful trails. Children especially enjoy collecting eggs from the chickens, fishing and feeding the ducks and other farm animals. The Read more...
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Blue Blaze Bike and Shuttle Service

Blue Blaze Shuttle Service provides shuttles services and mountain bike rentals for the Virginia Creeper Trail and other area trails. The original bike and shuttle service in our area, the Blue Blaze can carry up to 50 participants at a time. The Blue Blaze operates by reservation and schedule. Read more...
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Gordon Trent Golf Course

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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Titan Park

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Titan Park features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and athletic fields. Titan 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 – 7 laps = 1 mile Read more...
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Paddling the Waterways of Halifax County

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Halifax County provides a tremendous variety of paddling options; each of its four rivers has a distinctive character, and its two lakes and several creeks provide further unique trips. Check our paddling site to find detailed river charts showing mileages, important physical features, and historical facts on the rivers Dan, Banister, and Staunton. Also, suggested trips to take along with Read more...

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