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Saltville Wave Pool

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Nicknamed “Mammoth Waves”, Saltville’s new wave pool, has the ability to generate ocean-like waves. The wave pool replaced a municipal swimming pool whose predecessor, a saltwater pool built in the mid-1940s was the first to be named for Hardy Roberts, the first man from Smyth County to die in World War II. The pool is 150 feet long by 60 Read more...
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SunDog Outfitter

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Get ready for an unforgettable experience.  Visit Sundog Outfitter for a ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Explore amazing scenery while coasting 17 miles downhill on the world famous trail. Daily bike rental and shuttle service all year round.  Visit now! Fun for all ages. Sundog Outfitter, located “where the trails cross” (7 national, regional, and local trails) in Damascus, Read more...
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Fireside Lanes

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Fireside Lanes has party rates available per hour per lane,  or per person per game, and for tournaments, leaques-men’s, women’s, mixed, group events, birthday parties, etc. On Friday and Saturday there’s lazer bowling.  Various prices apply for the lanes depending on time and day of the week. Food and drinks are available.  Please contact the bowling alley for any questions Read more...
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Miner’s Park

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As the focal point of Big Stone Gap, Miner’s Park provides a delightful atmosphere to sit and reflect upon the town’s heritage. The coal miner statue, at its center, is dedicated to the citizens of the area. Summer events include concerts on the bricked terrace. Miners Park is located on the comer of East 5th Street and Wood Avenue. Read more...
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Monogram Foods Smith River Sports Complex Driving Range

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26,400 square feet Self-serve driving range, open year round from dawn till dusk. 10 covered tee boxes with mats and a natural grass hitting area as well.  Read more...
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Sand Dollar Seaplanes Scenic Flights

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Sand Dollar Seaplanes, Virginia’s premier seaplane tour operator offers exciting seaplane tours from locations throughout Lake Gaston and Kerr (Buggs Island) Lake in Virginia. Sand Dollar Seaplanes is dedicated to bringing the allure and romance of seaplane flight by providing a safe, efficient, environmentally friendly, moderately priced sightseeing experience. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized Air Tour Operator, we can Read more...
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a ribbon of road that weaves through the region’s vibrant living traditions. From Cherokee life and agricultural history to Southern Appalachian crafts and music, the Parkway’s 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina offer many ways to explore rich traditions. Millions of visitors enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway each year. Some think of it as Read more...
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Daniel Boone Loop Trail

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Located in the westernmost part of Virginia, the Daniel Boone Loop contains sites that have a strong historical connection to the early frontier. While this isn’t the exact path that Daniel Boone followed many centuries ago, it will take you to the Wilderness Road entrance to Cumberland Gap National Park, where Boone and his followers pioneered their way into Kentucky. Read more...
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Top Shelf Billiards

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Top Shelf Billiards, located in Collinsville, offers 12 pool tables and hosts a variety of weekly tournaments. Weekly Tournaments include: Doubles Tournaments Laggers Choice 8-Ball Chip & 9-Ball Chip Check our Facebook page for up to date tournament information and current hours! Remember to come hungry and enjoy hot food from our snack bar. Read more...
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Dismal Falls

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40 ft. width with a 12 ft. drop into a single whirlpool. It’s an easy hike for those who are less eager to venture far off the beaten path. From the community of White Gate on hwy. 42, just off Rt. 100 from Pearisburg, it’s a short jaunt of a little over 10 miles. You will take SR-606 to SR-671 Read more...
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Fishing in Radford

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Nestled in the scenic New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains you will find a stretch of river featuring: Muskellunge (muskie), Smallmouth (black) Bass, Striped Bass (Striper), Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, Rock Bass, White Bass, Hybrid, Black Crappie, Redbreast Sunfish, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. Fishing Licenses can be obtained at the Commissioner of the Revenue at 619 Second Read more...
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Aquatic Center – Blacksburg

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Aquatic Center sits just across the parking lot from the Community Center and is available for public open swimming, springboard diving and lap swimming with day fees of $3 – $4. Pool and lobby rentals for parties and groups, and lessons available in a group or privately – call for details and prices.  2 hour Private rentals are available Friday and Saturday evenings Read more...
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Penhook #9 Boat Access on Smith Mountain Lake

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The Penhook #9 Boat Access site sits on 22.7 acres of land. The facility features a two-lane concrete boat ramp with courtesy docks, paved parking for 42 vehicles with trailers, handicapped-accessible fishing pier, dusk to dawn lighting, and new restrooms (open during peak months). The facility is open from sunrise to sunset, overnights are not allowed. There is no launching Read more...
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South Holston Lake

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South Holston Lake offers the beauty of the South along with the ability to allow you to have some fun in the sun! It’s known for its smallmouth bass fishing, and a number of fishing tournaments every year. The South Fork Holston River is home to an annual spring migration of white bass. Locals say that when the dogwood bloom, Read more...
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Green Pastures/Longdale Recreational Area

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In the 1930’s the Clifton Forge Chapter of the NAACP requested that the Forest Service construct a recreation area for use by the African Americans in the area. During this era, segregation in America was the norm, and African Americans were prevented from using forest facilities. The plans were approved in 1936 and construction of the recreation area began in Read more...
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Coopers Radio Control Raceway

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Virginia’s oldest and fastest RC dirt oval! Cooper’s RC has been racing for almost 30 years! Read more...
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Little Stony National Recreation Trail

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Little Stony National Recreation Trail is located between Coeburn and Dungannon on a narrow guage railroad bed that was constructed in the early 1900s for logging. The 2.8 mile trail follows the stream through a 400 foot deep and 1,700 foot wide gorge. There are also two waterfalls 8 and 24 ft high. You can also see the large rock Read more...
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Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park

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Lake Sugar Tree Motorsport Park has been a Southern Virginia motorcycle and ATV tradition for over thirty years. The track was the first motorcross facility east of the Mississippi. The track now hosts a number of events throughout the year that appeal to riders and fans of all ages. In 2005, a stadium-style supercross track was designed and built. Electric Read more...
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Scott County Regional Horse Association

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Scott County Horse Park is home to a wide range of equestrian events, including shows for various breeds, horse pulls and plow-offs for the draft horse enthusiasts, and trail rides through nearby Jefferson National Forest. Open 24/7 Read more...
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Mecklenburg Brunswick Regional Airport

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Modern terminal building with free WiFi, free use of computers and Internet, pilot’s snooze room, and catering upon request 5,000 x 75 foot paved runway with pilot controlled lighting AWOS-4 on field Localizer runway 1 GPS WAAS runway 1 and 19 with LPV approaches 24-hour low-price credit card fuel, self serve after hours (100 ll and Jet A fuels). Free Read more...
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Squirrel Spur Road Scenic Drive

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From Ararat, Virginia; Squirrel Spur Road starts with winding turns along side cow pastures, tobacco fields, and pumpkin patches. The road traverses for 10 miles or so, with some nice twists and switchbacks. There are a couple of pull offs such as Angel Overlook, a great place to have a picnic and take in the views of the surrounding mountains. Read more...
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Fries to Byllesby New River Canoe Route

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Virginia’s New River offers excellent opportunities for the avid canoeing fan. Nearly seven miles of the New River passes through northwest Carroll County. The scenery of the river is spectacular and flows alongside the New River Trail State Park. According to the Galax-Grayson-Carroll Visitor’s Guide, this stretch of river starts with: “Launch at the public landing in the Fries Town Read more...
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Calfee Park of Pulaski

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One of the oldest minor league baseball parks in the United States, Calfee Park is home to the Pulaski River Turtles baseball team. The River Turtles are a collegiate team affiliated with the Appalachian League. Spend a summer evening watching a game with delicious concessions and a view of the beautiful park. Play ball! View the 2025 schedule here: https://www.appyleague.com/pulaski/schedule/2025-06  Read more...
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Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve

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In autumn, the forest slopes and ridgetops of Poor Mountain are brightened by the brilliant yellow foliage of piratebush. Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve protects the world’s largest population of this globally rare shrub, which is restricted to only a handful of sites in the mountains of Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The mountain is named for its impoverished soils Read more...
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Smith River Access – Frith Road

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Henry County Parks and Recreation provide a convenient access point for paddlers to enjoy the scenic Smith River.  Parking is available on site. After entering the river, paddlers will enjoy a scenic section of the Smith River with mature hardwoods and views of wildlife.  Paddlers can take out on river left at the Smith River Sports Complex.  Class I and Read more...
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Spearhead Trails – Original Pocahontas Trail System

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“The OP” offers 65 miles of scenic twists and turns in a deep-woods setting. The system provides spectacular views of surrounding mountains and historic downtown, and can be accessed from 2 trail heads: one at Boissevain Park, and the other in the ATV-Friendly town of Pocahontas. Spearhead Trails rider permits are available at local retailers and on our website. Permits are required to Read more...
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KC Farms Forest Kids

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We are a outdoor family fun playground and party venue. Nestled under the pine trees are play areas suited for all ages. Entry Fee: $8 per child (we don’t charge for adults or babies) Nerf: $4 per person Mini Golf: $6 per person first round $4 per person to play again Air Soft $15 per person comes with mask, gun Read more...
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Dan River Park

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Dan River Park is equipped with a playground, basketball court, and walking trails. If you are looking to run around and get rid of some energy and live in Ararat this is the place to go. Read more...
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Smith Mountain Lake Community Park

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The 37-acre Smith Mountain Lake Community Park opened in June 2007. It is a family oriented facility providing swimming, fishing and family recreation. The park is open year-round (dawn – dusk) and offers a partly-covered handicap accessible fishing pier with seating, picnic shelters with grill, playground area, restrooms, hiking, jogging, a 2-mile trail system, and seasonal sand beach/swimming area with lifeguards on duty. *New Read more...
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Danville Parks & Recreation

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Third Avenue is home to Danville’s first splash pad. This scenic park is located in the Third Avenue neighborhood near Fire Station Number 5. Amenities include splash pad with adjoining sheltered picnic tables, public restrooms, playground, paved parking lot, additional sheltered and unsheltered seating areas/picnic tables away from splash pad area. Park Open Dawn to Dusk Splash Pad Open Monday-Thursday 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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Bluecat on the New

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Bluecat on the New caters to the needs of groups and individuals. We offer equipment and guidance for the rich river experience you want. Enjoy our back yard and discover what the New River has to offer. Bluecat offers canoe kayak and tube rentals. Also shuttle services are available for the New River and it’s tributaries in Virginia. The Bluecat Read more...
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Grayson Gravel Traverse

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The Grayson Gravel Traverse is a 72-mile mixed-surface gravel bike route that connects the Virginia Creeper Trail and New River Trail over well-maintained and remote roads featuring a variety of challenging climbs. The route follows optimal west-east gravel corridors just south of the Grayson Highlands area, in the foothills of Virginia’s highest peaks, criss-crossing the creeks that carry water from the high mountains down Read more...
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DeHart Park

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Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge, DeHart Park in Stuart offers many recreational opportunities to our citizens and visitors. The Park has a swimming pool, tennis courts and a multi-purpose basketball court. The park also has Little League ballfields, concession stand, picnic shelter and a playground, as well as a volleyball area. A 1/2 mile circular trail highlights the park’s Read more...
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Lonesome Pine Motorsports Park

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The Lonesome Pine Raceway is a .375 mile asphalt auto racing oval with 18 degree banked turns.  In 2020 racing returned to this historic track under a new management team and promotion of Tim O’Quinn. Lonesome Pine’s history is chocked full of memories of drivers from Earnhardt to Waltrip and Kulwicki. 2022 marked LPR’s 50th anniversary. The first green flag Read more...
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Smith River Access – The Sports Complex

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Henry County Parks and Recreation provides easy access for paddlers to the Smith River. This public river access point is located at the Smith River Sports Complex. In addition to the River Access, the Sports Complex has a variety of trails, playgrounds and other recreation opportunities. Paddlers should be aware that the entrance ramp is rustic and that water levels Read more...

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