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The Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains are full of rich history and culture. Like Bristol, Virginia- Birthplace of Country Music - where first country music recordings earned it the title to historic downtown Bristol rich with history dating back to pre-revoluntionary war times. Take an awesome train tour with the Roanoke Chapter National Railway Historical Society this November! A great way to learn and see some incredible countryside.
The Wilderness Road | Virginia's Heritage Migration Route
Today, over 43 million Americans can trace their heritage to the families that migrated along the Wilderness Road.
In the more than 250 years since Mary Draper Ingles was captured by Shawnee warriors, escaped and made her historic return journey to the New River Valley of Virginia, much has been written and produced about the preeminent colonial heroine. Mary represents hundreds of women who survived capture and returned to their log cabin homes during the early settlement of the region west of the Alleghenies.
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Mill Mountain Theatre | Roanoke
A year-round professional theatre, which produces several shows each season geared to children and their families. Drama Enrichment classes for students are also available.
website | (540) 342-5740
Virginia Museum of Transportation | Roanoke
he Virginia Museum of Transportation fires the imagination! The whole family can climb aboard decades-old steam locomotives while watching modern trains zoom by on busy active tracks. Don't miss two "last of their class" steam giants: the N&W Class J 611 and the N&W Class A 1218. The museum is located in downtown Roanoke’s century-old freight station in the heart of Virginia's Rail Heritage Region. Explore our extensive collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives, rail cars, and model trains. Visitors love our antique cars, trucks, and buggies, too. The Museum Store offers hard-to-find books, DVDs, toys and gifts. After your visit, stroll along the Goode Railwalk to the O. Winston Link Museum to watch trains and enjoy hands-on exhibits about Roanoke’s rail history. The Museum is Virginia's official transportation museum.
website | (540) 342-5670
Fall Railroad Weekend | Two Great Day Trips Saturday, Nov 5 and 6
Take in the sights and activities at the heart of railroad activity in Virginia!
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Theatre and Cinema at Virginia Tech | Blacksburg
The Department of Theatre and Cinema is inventing the future of American theatre at Virginia Tech by producing contemporary plays and new visions of the classics to discover how our performances connect with and stimulate people in the New River Valley. Two ticketed main stage shows with multiple performances and a number of free workshop productions are produced each semester creating shared theatrical experiences for the entire community. The cinema program offers many cinema-related activities that unspool year-round, including visiting artists and special screenings to the student-run Progeny Film Festival.
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Palmer Mill and Playhouse | Saltville
Previous productions have included A Tuna Christmas, You Can’t Take It With You, Annie, Steel Magnolias, Sanders Family Christmas, and others. Productions are usually weekend events on Friday and Saturday nights, and a Sunday matinee.
website | (276) 496-5342
The Lincoln Theatre | Marion
Originally built in 1929 as a vaudeville and movie house, The Lincoln Theatre hosted stars such as Roy Rogers, Ralph Stanley, Roy Acuff, and other legends. Through a focused community initiative and fundraising of more than $1.8 million, the building was fully renovated. The theater reopened in 2004 as a presenter and a programming facility. Today's theater boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and six beautifully restored historic murals.
website | (276) 783-6092
Blue Ridge Dinner Theater | Ferrum
We're looking forward to a 31st season filled with new plays, new delicious meals, and some new performers. Of course, you can look forward to seeing some of your favorite BRDT performers returning to the Sale Theatre stage
website | (540) 365-4335
Stafford Glass | Newport
Stafford Art Glass is a glassblowing studio and gallery displaying the work of owner Parker Stafford as well as the best works by today's finest artisans of the region and nation. All work made by hand in the U.S.A.
website | (540) 605-0034
Taubman Museum of Art | Roanoke
At the heart of downtown Roanoke, the new 81,000 square foot Taubman Museum of Art proves an arresting landmark for visitors arriving from US I-581. As Roanoke's most contemporary structure, it provides an analog for the city's evolution from industrial and manufacturing town to technology-driven city.
website | (540) 342-5760
Appalachian Spirit Gallery | Marion
Our mission is to celebrate the arts, traditions, lore, and spirit of the Appalachian Mountains and showcase the work of local talent. The building was once the home of Lola Poston Harriman, the artist who painted the large murals in the Lincoln Theatre. The Gallery also provides tourist information and guided history walks.
website | (276) 783-8891
Narrows Gift Shop & Art Gallery | Narrows
"302" Main St. displays and sells the artistic endeavors of over 30 local artists, artisans, authors and craftmen. The juried items are offered at reasonable prices to suit every budget, allowing comfortable enjoyment of the arts as gifts or as personal expressions Just For You. The inviting shop showcases an extensive variety of quality handcrafted items including jewelry, furniture, paintings, wood turnings, digital art, candles, knit apparel, soaps, stained and blown glass, books, lotions, purses, wall decor, sculpture, baskets, note cards, quilts, Appalachian, coal, local history, and more. Also offered are gift certificates and personal or group private appointments.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
(540) 726-3022
The Back Porch Gallery
The Back Porch Gallery is a showcase for local artisans and crafters. Mrs. Jane Blevins’s College Collection prints are just one example of the many excellent artists featured there. Antiques and fine framing are also available. Logon to the website.
The gallery is open:
10:00am-5:00pm Monday-Wednesday
10:00am—6:00pm Thursday-Saturday
1:00pm—5:00pm on Sunday
website | (276) 744-7642
Bonaparte Antiques
Are you an antiques collector? Looking for unique pieces for your home or office? At Bonaparte Antiques, we offer a wide selection of beautiful antiques and collectibles, ranging from fine funiture and artwork to jewelry and glassware, that would make the perfect addition to your home or place of business.With our lifetime of experience in antique collecting, we have Something For Every Collector! Find limited-edition art prints or curio cabinets from the 30's, 40's, as well as Americana and Oriental antiques pieces from around the world. We offer competitive prices on all our pieces, so for a fine selection of antiques and collectibles, visit Bonaparte Antiques today!
At Bonaparte Antiques, we pride ourselves in delivering friendly service, and the best prices you will find anywhere! If you enjoy collecting antiques visit us today!
111 S. Main St., Galax, VA 24333 | (276) 236-8662
Golden Gallery of Galax
The Golden Gallery is the place to find the best in high quality European Antiques & Collectibles. We offer a wide variety of furniture including “Farm House” pine from Bavaria as well as many household primitives. Browse thru our collection of beautiful blue salt-glaze pieces from Westerwald of Germany as well as china and glassware. Keep track of time with a beautiful Grandfather clock or one of the many mantle or wall clocks. We also offer a wide selection of bedroom furniture including beds, armoires, dressers,& nightstands in a variety of woods. We also have dining room tables, chairs, writing desks, china buffets & a large collection of framed paintings & lithographs as well as European religious art. Housed in a fully restored 1940’s warehouse, Golden Gallery offers 7,000 square feet of antiques for your shopping pleasure.
211 S Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
website | (276) 236-1970
LAVENDER FEST and PLEIN AIR ART CONTEST | June 26
The Fourth Annual Lavender Fest at Maison Beliveau on Sunday June 26th, 2011 from 12-5pm. Lavender is all about calm and relaxation. Enjoy a picnic as you relax to the sound of a hilltop harpist. Watch artists paint the lavender as they participate in our first Plein Air Art Contest. Sit in on a “Learn about Lavender” lecture. Hike our on-site trails, bring your rod to fish our stocked pond. This family event offers face painting for children, lavender oil hand massage, and picnic foods for sale, as well as lavender plants, products, and fresh bouquets. Wine by Attimo Winery. $5.00 per car 5415 Gallion Ridge Road, Blacksburg, 540-961-0505.
Artists wishing to participate in the Plein Air Art Contest may download a registration form at www.maisonbeliveau.com. Lavender Inspired Gourmet Dinner/Wine Pairing Maison Beliveau presents its first “Lavender inspired Gourmet Dinner/Wine Pairing” with wines by the areas newest winery, Attimo Winery. This four course meal will showcase the use of lavender in this delectable culinary experience. Foods created by Chef Dell and Chef Joyce of Maison Beliveau. June 26th, 2011, 7pm, $65.00 per person plus tax , Reservations Required
Claytor Lake Festival | June 11
7:00am - 10:00pm at Claytor Lake. Wow, the Lake has been around for 72 years! Join us for arts, crafts, antique fire trucks, the fishing tournament, all day muscial entertainment featuring "Almost McGraw" (among MANY others), wine tastings for state-wide winneries, AND Fireworks by Grucci.
Giles NewRiverFest | July 229th Annual Vintage Virginia Wine Festival | June 4-5
In its 29th year this event is a cornerstone of the East Coast wine festival season, featuring a one-stop shopping environment for wine collectors and enthusiasts, as well as a unique opportunity to interact with winemakers, movers and shakers, cultivating your own understanding of what makes a quality vintage.
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Black Dog Wine and Blues Festival | July 9
Crafts people and vendors on-site for shopping and plenty of food. David Mayfield Parade and Paul Thorn perform. Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road, Floyd
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Virginia Peach Festival | Aug 19
The Virginia Peach Festival began in 1988 to recognize and promote the agriculture of Patrick County. We will celebrate an entire week of Peach Festival events during the week throughout the county that include: music concerts, Peach Pageant, Street fair, orchard tours, crafters and food vendors, and much more!
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Octoberfest at Mountain Lake | Sept 17 - Oct 29
Huffman House at Creekside Farm | Newport
This meticulously restored historic home offers guests the rich history and experience of peaceful country living. Located in the 'Lost Community'of Huffman, 7 miles from Newport. Enjoy 61 acres of pastures, fishing streams, barns and animals, or just relax. Minutes from Blacksburg & Virginia Tech.
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| (540) 544-6942
Mountain Lake Conservancy and Hotel | Pembroke
Where the hit movie "Dirty Dancing " was filmed. Historic Mountain Lake Getaway Resort is a gorgeous 2,600 acre Virginia, mountain-top resort where you can "Do it all, or do nothing at all." Families have found Mountain Lake to be the best vacation option in the Southeast for nearly 150 years. Land and water activities, entertainment and adventures abound, while the environment is also perfect for simple relaxation or that well-deserved romantic getaway.
website | (800) 346-3334
The Farmhouse Restaurant | Christiansburg
A favorite Southwest Virginia landmark, the Farmhouse Restaurant has served the New River Valley since 1963. The authentic farmhouse, originally part of the Ridinger Estate, was built in the 1800s. In the early 1970s, an old train caboose was added to provide a unique dining area. Today, the renovated antique farmhouse offers a nostalgic setting and a cozy atmosphere for dinner and all your special events. The Farmhouse favorites include prime rib, charcoal steaks, fresh fish, chicken and pasta.
website | (540) 382-4253
1776 Log House Restaurant | Wytheville
Fine dining in an 18th century atmosphere. Restaurant is located near shops specializing in antiques, Appalachian crafts, unique trinkets and a great deli. Hours are Monday - Saturday 11 am - 3 pm & 4pm - 10 pm.
East Main Street, Wytheville.
(276) 228-4139
The Palisades Restaurant | Eggleston
Located in the former Pyne's General Store, the Palisades Restaurant offers contemporary cuisine in a unique countryside setting, warm hospitality and unparalleled service in an historic landmark building. Live music.
website | (540) 626-2828
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