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Follow the yellow brick road at this โone-of-a kindโ immersive event
Read full article: Follow the yellow brick road at this โone-of-a kindโ immersive eventDoes anyone else hear โFollow the Yellow Brick Roadโ or โSomewhere Over the Rainbowโ and all of a sudden youโre taken back to a happy place in your youth?
Dreaming of a Virginia Beach getaway? This Town Center district has something for everyone
Read full article: Dreaming of a Virginia Beach getaway? This Town Center district has something for everyoneIf this past year has you craving some type of relaxing vacation or even just a fun, long-weekend-style escape from reality, you should look no further than a hotspot in our very own state: Virginia Beach.
Virginiaโs oldest privately owned attraction is keeping mountain music alive in Wytheville
Read full article: Virginiaโs oldest privately owned attraction is keeping mountain music alive in WythevilleAs many people are well aware, Big Walker Lookout has something to offer for everyone: An observation tower, scenic views, hiking trails, a cafe and craft shop.
This popular Wytheville dinner show draws crowds from all over -- and itโs coming back
Read full article: This popular Wytheville dinner show draws crowds from all over -- and itโs coming backNext month, it will be time to toe-tap to Bluegrass gospel classics and re-engage with the Sanders family once again. The show is one that the Wohlfahrt Haus has done before, but it is coming back due to popular demand and positive feedback from the public. The location of the Wohlfahrt Haus itself makes it easy to attract tourists from North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. โWe are right where interstates 77 and 81 cross, and they literally cross right in front of the theater,โ Terry said. โWe pull in people from all four directions.โFor more information on Wytheville and how to get there, click or tap here.
5 tips for making the most of a day trip to Hot Springs, Virginia
Read full article: 5 tips for making the most of a day trip to Hot Springs, VirginiaGetting to the heart of Hot Springs is an easy and gorgeous dayโs drive. Stacey Sexton is the general manager for Natural Retreats, Hot Springs, and works and lives in the area. Natural Retreats is a company that manages 13 homes in the Hot Springs area. Hot Springs, and the neighboring town of Warm Springs, arenโt just named that way for show. Other presidents such as James Madison have also visited Hot Springs to take advantage of their healing properties.
6 spots practically in your backyard that will keep you entertained all fall
Read full article: 6 spots practically in your backyard that will keep you entertained all fallSweet summer might be ending, but in the one and only Wytheville, Virginia (yep, thatโs right, the only Wytheville in the world) things are heating up with tons of family friendly activities for fall. There is always a lot to do in the rolling mountains of southwest Virginia, but Wytheville really has it all. Richdale FarmHere is another spot where you can get fresh fall produce and enjoy the great outdoors. Thatโs why Helheim Haunted Attraction in Wytheville should be at the top of your list of things to do this fall. Big Walker Lookout is one of southwest Virginiaโs most iconic attractions, so we wouldnโt be surprised if youโve already heard of it.
5 ways to spend a perfect day in Bland County
Read full article: 5 ways to spend a perfect day in Bland CountyThere is nothing bland at all about Bland County in the fall. Here are five suggestions to spend an unforgettable day in Bland County. Bland County is one of the many communities that sits along the Appalachian Trail. Try the Federico Morini Signature Road Cycling Trail. The Federico Morini Signature Road Cycling Trail can be a paradise for both serious and casual cyclists alike.
This is a perfect change of pace for socially distanced outings -- and its completely free
Read full article: This is a perfect change of pace for socially distanced outings -- and its completely freeThe views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. So when youre needing to find a mindless socially distanced activity in the fresh air, riding a bike seems like the most fitting of things to do. On the soon-to-be 11 mile paved rail trail that is the Dick and Willie Passage Rail Trail in Martinsville, you can even show up to ride without bringing a bike. Dick and Willie Passage Rail Trail in Martinsville (Richard Boyd, 2011 Richard Boyd Photography INC)If youve heard of wanderlust, you might have heard it represents a strong desire to travel, but in Virginia, we call that feeling #WanderLove. Click here to learn more about Martinsville and the Martinsville-Henry County free bike loan program.