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BEST CAVERNS
1 Luray Caverns, Luray, Virginia
2 Linville Caverns, Marion, North
Carolina
3 Dixie Caverns, Salem, Virginia

Like many towns in the Blue Ridge
Country area, Bristol's Main Street
features historic buildings that are as
charming as the goods sold inside.
Gift items, clothing, outdoor gear,
antiques and rare prints will vie for your
attention.
Charlottesville, Virginia:

Set aside some time to comb through
the stores in this historic town. There
are more than 120 shops in the
Downtown Mall that ambles beside
East Main Street. Create a whole new
look with the one-of-a-kind clothes
and jewelry or find something from
the past-a vintage item or antique to
treasure in your home.
Hendersonville, North Carolina:

Main Street lingers its way among
16 blocks here and you won't be
disappointed with the plethora of
stores. Antique shops are a staple here,
but you'll also find amazing treasures at
the Four Seasons Hospice home store.
Other finds throughout town: unique
jewelry, collectibles, toys, spices and
more.

Marion, Virginia:

BEST INN OR B&B
1 Trinkle Mansion, Wytheville,
Virginia
2 (tie) Martha Washington Inn,
Abingdon, Virginia
2 (tie) General Lewis Inn, Lewisburg, West Virginia

Shop owners in downtown Roanoke
have a penchant for choosing unique,
inviting names to describe their goods:
Book No Further, Fret Mill Music
Company, The Shabby Farmhouse Girl,
Walkabout Outfitter and Gypsypalooza
Too are just a few.

BEST MUSEUM
1 Taubman Museum, Roanoke,
Virginia
2 Edith Bolling Wilson Museum,
Wytheville, Virginia
3 Birthplace of Country Music,
Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia

Staunton, Virginia:

Book lovers will be at home here. There
are several independent book stores
featuring used, rare and out-of-print
books as well as shops featuring art
items crafted in a variety of mediums-
paintings, sculpture, blown glass,
quilting and knitting. Boutiques and
specialty gift shops round out the
offerings.

BEST PLACE TO HEAR
MOUNTAIN MUSIC
1 FloydFest, Meadows of Dan,
Virginia
2 Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax,
Virginia
3 Carter Family Fold, Hiltons,
Virginia

Waynesville, North Carolina:

The downtown area hums with upbeat
energy and draws people in with its
colorful shops filled with many unique
items: baby gear, handcrafted furniture,
artisan-designed clothing, pottery,
antiques and local art.
Lexington, Virginia:

West Jefferson, North Carolina:

Historic towns and antique shops seem
to go hand in hand. There are many
treasures to be found here. There are
also places to learn a new craft and pick
up supplies like Make it Sew, Renegade
Art Glass and The Quiltery.

1 Monticello, Charlottesville,
Virginia
2 Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North
Carolina
3 Natural Bridge, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia:

Stroll along Main Street's brick
sidewalks and rub shoulders with
visitors and guests alike who enjoy
the variety of shopping opportunities
here. A glimpse of the inventory reveals
readiness supplies for camping and
hiking trips, jams and jellies, wines,
books, fine art, furniture and antiques.

Lewisburg, West Virginia:

HISTORIC ATTRACTION
WORTH A VISIT

This cozy little town offers appeal with
its historic buildings including the 1929
Lincoln Theatre and the 1927 General
Francis Marion Hotel. Shoppers will
find vintage treasures in antique stores
and beautiful art objects and paintings
to adorn their homes.

Luray Caverns was our readers' top pick for
going underground.
VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION

Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia:

Ashe County Cheese and St. Mary's
Church of the Frescoes are big draws in
this historic town. It's also known for
the arts and offers a large number of
galleries, antique stores, boutiques and
shops featuring quilts, delectable food
items, and beautiful clothing, shoes
and jewelry.
~Marla Hardee Milling
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