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Blue Ridge Parkway (Vinton Ranger Station)
2551 Mountain View Road
Vinton, VA 24179
Phone: (540) 857-2213
Description: A 469 mile long non-commercialized route in the mountains. The primary tourist season is May - October. Camping, hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, overlooks and much more. Plenty of spring and fall color to observe. The speed limit is 45 MPH. Motorcoaches are allowed on the parkway, however, short distances are recommended.
Admission Fee: None
Location: The parkway begins in Waynesboro, VA at milepost 0, and ends in Cherokee, NC at Milepost 469, connecting the Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive) to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The parkway runs parallel to Interstate 81.
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 Claytor Lake State Park
Rt. 1, Box 267
Dublin, VA 24084-9607
Phone: (540) 674-5492
Description: Fifty miles south of Roanoke via I-81. Private and state access to boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, and sailing. |
 George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
Phone: (540) 265-5100
Email: pao/r8_gwjeff@fs.fed.us
Description: Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, horse trails, ATV trails, picnicking, and scenic byways are available at the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Nearly 1.9 million acres offer one of the greatest concentrations in the Southeast. Recreation areas range from highly developed to the isolated solitude of the wilderness.
Hours of Operation: With few exceptions, the forest is open 24 hours a day.
Admission Fee: Admission cost varies depending on the area or facility.
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Natural Bridge of Virginia
PO Box 57
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Phone: (540) 291-2121
Fax: (540) 291-1551
Email: natbrg@aol.com
Description:
A National Historic Landmark. Enjoy our beautiful nature trail, experience the "living history" of an 18th century Virginia Monocan Indian Village; view our dramatic sound and light show conducted beneath the Bridge. |
 Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
PO Box 419
Forest, VA 24551
Phone: (804) 525-1806
Fax: (804) 525-7252
Email: Karin@poplarforest.org
Description:
What is Offered: Historic site. Discover Jefferson's villa retreat near the Blue Ridge Mountains as restoration and archaeology reveal its history.
Location: VA 221 to VA 661, four miles from Lynchburg.
Admission Fee: Adults $7.00
Hours:10:00am-4:00pm
Open April-November; Closed Thanksgiving Day |
 One Market Square
Roanoke, VA 24011
Phone: (540) 342-5700
Description: Restored early 20th century furniture warehouse provides space for five independent cultural organizations:
Art Museum of Western Virginia (540) 342-5760
Arts Council of the Blue Ridge (540) 342-5790
Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium (540) 342-5710
History Museum of Western Virginia (540) 342-5770
Mill Mountain Theatre Box Office (540) 342-5740 or (540) 342-5730
Opera Roanoke (540) 982-2742
and Roanoke Ballet Theatre (540) 345-6099 |
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