Discover a place where Main Street meets the mountains, downtown Buchanan. Nestled within the steep slopes of the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains the Town’s Main Street straddles the James River.
An important stopping point for travelers since the 1700’s, Buchanan offers scenic beauty and an historic setting. Explore more than 200 years of history as you walk our Main Street, paddle the James River, peddle the US Bicentennial Bike Route, hike the nearby Appalachian Trail, cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway or ride the Glen Wilton Horse Trail.
Buchanan features several Virginia Civil War Trail markers highlighting “Hunter’s Raid.” Historic buildings from the early 1800’s through the 1950’s including an historic theatre line our historic main Street. Locally owned businesses offer Amish made furniture & home décor, primitives, hardware, RV’s, John Deere, Antiques and Collectibles a Coffee Shop as well as great places to dine.
The Town Park providies a starting point for fishers, canoeist, tubers and kayakers traveling on the award winning Upper James River Blueway.
A full Calendar of Events provides seasonal festivals, concerts throughout the downtown and on the Town Park for visitors to enjoy throughout the year. Bring the entire family to rediscover life in small town America as you remember it.
