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Shenandoah Valley

OutdOOr recreatiOn

Children's Forest

State Route 18, James River Ranger District,
Covington 24426; 540-962-2214;
www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com.
A unique site offering an easy hike for children.b

Roaring Run Furnace

450 Roaring Run Rd., Eagle Rock 24085;
540-552-4641.
Early 1800s iron furnace, with hiking and a
beautiful waterfall. Ijb
OutdOOr recreatiOn

Douthat State Park

Twin River Outfitters

Jackson River Scenic Trail

Upper James River Water Trail

14239 Douthat State Park Rd., Millboro
24460; 540-862-8100 or 800-933-PARK or
800-933-7275; www.virginiastateparks.gov.
Alleghany county Parks & Rec, Covington 24426;
540-863-6622; www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com.
17 mile trail for biking, hiking and horseback
riding. I

Lake Moomaw, Gathright Dam and
Morris Hill Campground

South end of Lake Moomaw, Morris Hill Rd.,
Covington 24426; 810A Madison Ave.;
540-962-2214 or 888-430-5786;
www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com.
Nestled in the scenic Allegheny Mountains;
camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking.

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Berryville
Botetourt County

Includes Eagle Rock, Fincastle, Troutville

Botetourt County Office of Tourism

5 West Main St., Suite 101, Fincastle 24090;
540-473-1167; www.visitbotetourt.com.
The timeless wonders of Botetourt county await.
Start exploring!jb
attractiOns

Botetourt County Historical Museum
1 West Main St., Fincastle 24090;
540-473-8394; www.bothistsoc.org.
Houses hundreds of artifacts and historic
interpretations of Botetourt county.b

Botetourt Sports Complex

160 Preston Pkwy., Troutville 24175;
540-992-0011; www.botetourt.org/sportscomplex.
Four championship level softball and youth
baseball fields, all with beautiful views of the
Blue Ridge Mountains. Ib $

Downtowns of Botetourt

5 West Main St., Suite 101, Fincastle 24090;
540-473-1167; www.downtownsofbotetourt.com.
Botetourt's three charming downtowns offer
shopping, dining, history and festivals.jb

Fincastle Library Genealogy Room

11 Academy St., Fincastle 24090;
540-473-8339.
The Genealogy Room is an excellent source for
researching one's ancestry. Ib

Fincastle Museum

5 East Murry St., Fincastle 24090;
540-473-3077.
The James Matten early cabin, circa 1796,
serves as the Fincastle Museum.b

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653 Lowe St., Buchanan 24066;
540-261-7334; www.canoevirginia.com.
(VAPPA Member)
5 West Main St., Suite 101, Fincastle 24090;
540-473-1167;
www.upperjamesriverwatertrail.com.
Outdoor recreation for paddlers, anglers and
families alike.jb
wineries

Wine Trail of Botetourt County

5 West Main St., Suite 101, Fincastle 24090;
540-473-1167; www.BotetourtWineTrail.com.
Three farm wineries using old world
techniques, offering tours and special events.

Clarke County

Includes Boyce, Millwood
attractiOns

Long Branch Historic House & Farm

830 Long Branch Ln., Rts. 624 & 626,
Millwood 22646; 540-837-1856 or
877-868-1811; www.historiclongbranch.com.
Historic house; featuring antiques, gardens,
horse farm & special events.b $

State Arboretum of Virginia

400 Blandy Farm Ln., Boyce 22620;
540-837-1758; www.virginia.edu/blandy.
Native plants are the highlight of "The
Commonwealth's Public Garden." Ijb

County of Bath

Includes Hot Springs, Millboro, Warm Springs

County of Bath Visitor Center

2696 Main St., Hot Springs 24445; P.O. Box
718; 800-628-8092; www.discoverbath.com.
Information about local attractions include golf,
campgrounds, resorts, spas, bed & breakfasts,
state parks, hiking, hunting, fishing.b
attractiOns

Bath County Historical Society Museum

99 Courthouse Hill (across from library), Warm
Springs 24484; P.O. Box 212;
540-839-2543; www.bathcountyhistory.org.
Historical museum and research library. Call
for seasonal hours.b

The Homestead's Jefferson Pools

11 Bath St., Warm Springs 24484 540-839-5346
or 800-838-1766; www.thehomestead.com.
Warm mineral spring pools dating back to
1761. $

Pump Storage Station

Route 600, 316 Power Station Dr., Warm Springs
24484; 540-279-4136; www.discoverbath.com.
Cited as one of the nation's most outstanding
engineering achievements.
resOrts

The Homestead

7696 Sam Snead Hwy., Hot Springs 24445;
540-839-1766 or 800-838-1766;
www.thehomestead.com.
A four-season resort in the Allegheny mountains
of Virginia. Gourmet dining, two 18-hole golf
courses, two-acre family water feature with pools,
lazy river and slides, shooting club, equestrian
center, Canyon Ranch SpaClub (opening Spring
2013), Segway tours, Back Country Driving
School, archery, hiking/biking, fly-fishing, falconry,
canoeing/kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, ice
skating and much more. b $
ecO tOurism/Farms

Coursey Springs Fish Hatchery

300 Hatchery Ln., Millboro 24460;
540-925-2343; www.dgif.state.va.us.
Free guided tours, 365 days a year.

Diamond Triple C Ranch Alpaca Farm

541 Deerfield Rd., Millboro 24460;
540-996-4277; www.diamondtriplecranch.com.
80 acres of agricultural paradise, with
alpacas. Free tours Monday-Saturday.b
entertainment

Garth Newel Music Center

403 Garth Newel Ln., Hot Springs 24445;
540-839-5018; www.garthnewel.org.
World-class music, gourmet food, friendly
people and breathtaking scenery.
GOlF

The Homestead's Cascades Course

7696 Sam Snead Hwy., Hot Springs 24445;
540-839-1766 or 800-838-1766;
www.thehomestead.com.
The famed Cascades Course is one of two
18-hole golf courses at The Homestead. This
is the jewel of The Homestead courses and
consistently ranks amongst the top golf courses
in Virginia and in the United States. $
OutdOOr recreatiOn

Blowing Springs

Route 39, 7608 Mountain Valley Rd., Warm
Springs 24484; 540-839-2521.
Camping, hiking, wildlife, birding, picnic
area.j

Bolar Mountain Recreational Area

Rt 600, 756 Twin Ridge Dr., Warm Springs
24484; 540-839-2521; www.discoverbath.com.
Swimming, camping, fishing, hunting, boating,
hiking, wildlife, birding, picnic area.jb

Dominion Back Creek Recreation Area

Route 600, 316 Power Station Dr., Warm
Springs 24484; 540-279-4136;
www.discoverbath.com.
Swimming, hiking, non-power boating, picnic
areas.jb

http://www.discoverbath.com http://www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com http://www.canoevirginia.com http://www.virginiastateparks.gov http://www.thehomestead.com http://www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com http://www.upperjamesriverwatertrail.com http://www.BotetourtWineTrail.com http://www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com http://www.dgif.state.va.us http://www.diamondtriplecranch.com http://www.historiclongbranch.com http://www.visitbotetourt.com http://www.garthnewel.org http://www.virginia.edu/blandy http://www.bothistsoc.org http://www.thehomestead.com http://www.botetourt.org/sportscomplex http://www.discoverbath.com http://www.downtownsofbotetourt.com http://www.bathcountyhistory.org http://www.discoverbath.com http://www.thehomestead.com http://www.discoverbath.com

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