Mountain Day Trips
Foxfire Ridge Retreat is an idyllic location because if you so choose, you can retreat without isolation. I already mentioned that you are situated near two excellent eateries. If you feel like branching out a bit further, you are within thirty minutes to an hour’s drive of some of the most charming towns in the Appalachian Mountains. Take your pick of phenomenal day trips.
One hour in the car will get you to the renowned Barter Theater in Abingdon Virginia. Lunch at the historic Martha Washington Inn and Spa, a show at the Barter and a bit of antiquing in the shops on Main are the makings of a perfect day out. Before you leave, drop by the Abingdon Olive Oil Company for a tasting of gourmet oils and balsamics then have dinner at Rain Restaurant and Bar.
https://visitabingdonva.com, www.bartertheater.com, www.themartha.com
Twenty-eight miles will take you across the North Carolina line into the town of West Jefferson. See cheese made at the local cheese factory and shop the farmers market. Downtown main street offers art galleries, eclectic boutique shops, fantastic eateries, antique shops, coffee and wine shops and even a craft beer brewery. (www.visitwestjefferson.org)
Further into North Carolina (67 miles, about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive) you find the town of Boone. A mountain destination town, you’ll find outdoor adventures like biking, fly fishing, canoeing, skiing and ziplining. Families with kids will find the makings of a fun day at Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Doc’s Rocks Gem Mining. Bikers won’t want to miss Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Boone describes itself as a Foodie Haven. Visit ww.exploreboone.com to explore all the unique, delectable dining opportunities and to get more ideas about what you will do with your day in Boone.
Bikers and hikers will find the 40-mile drive to Damascus Virginia well worth the distance. Damascus is known as Trail Town USA. AT hikers and Virginia Creeper Trail bikers converge here for music, art and food. (www.visitdamascus.org)
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a scenic 34-mile trail that follows the winding Virginia Creeper Steam Engine rail line. Rent a bike in Damascus. Your guide will drive you up to Whitetop Station where you can make the gentle, picturesque bike ride back downhill to Damascus for a basket of wings at the Wicked Chicken. www.vacreepertrail.com
One hour in the car will get you to the renowned Barter Theater in Abingdon Virginia. Lunch at the historic Martha Washington Inn and Spa, a show at the Barter and a bit of antiquing in the shops on Main are the makings of a perfect day out. Before you leave, drop by the Abingdon Olive Oil Company for a tasting of gourmet oils and balsamics then have dinner at Rain Restaurant and Bar.
https://visitabingdonva.com, www.bartertheater.com, www.themartha.com
Twenty-eight miles will take you across the North Carolina line into the town of West Jefferson. See cheese made at the local cheese factory and shop the farmers market. Downtown main street offers art galleries, eclectic boutique shops, fantastic eateries, antique shops, coffee and wine shops and even a craft beer brewery. (www.visitwestjefferson.org)
Further into North Carolina (67 miles, about 1 hour and 15 minutes drive) you find the town of Boone. A mountain destination town, you’ll find outdoor adventures like biking, fly fishing, canoeing, skiing and ziplining. Families with kids will find the makings of a fun day at Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Doc’s Rocks Gem Mining. Bikers won’t want to miss Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park. Boone describes itself as a Foodie Haven. Visit ww.exploreboone.com to explore all the unique, delectable dining opportunities and to get more ideas about what you will do with your day in Boone.
Bikers and hikers will find the 40-mile drive to Damascus Virginia well worth the distance. Damascus is known as Trail Town USA. AT hikers and Virginia Creeper Trail bikers converge here for music, art and food. (www.visitdamascus.org)
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a scenic 34-mile trail that follows the winding Virginia Creeper Steam Engine rail line. Rent a bike in Damascus. Your guide will drive you up to Whitetop Station where you can make the gentle, picturesque bike ride back downhill to Damascus for a basket of wings at the Wicked Chicken. www.vacreepertrail.com
