Guidebook for Abingdon
Arts & Culture
Heartwood
1 Heartwood CirGreat for an afternoon. The Arts Depot was established in 1990 as a non-profit, community-based art gallery whose mission is “to promote and support regional artists through working artist’s studios and gallery exhibits and to provide educational opportunities for the community.” There are three large galleries housed in a 19th century freight station. The main “Spotlight Gallery” features eight major juried exhibitions yearly, the “Members Gallery” features eight rotating exhibits of regional artists, and the “Founders Gallery” exhibits six specially selected exhibits annually. Each March a local secondary school’s art students are featured and each August the entire exhibition space is devoted to the Virginia Highlands Festival Juried fine Art Show. Seven resident studio artists work in their studios in a wide range of media including watercolor, weaving, clay, jewelry, and acrylics. Their studios are open to visitors and the artists are pleased to discuss their work and offer demonstrations of their skills. All artwork created in the artists studios and in the galleries is available for purchase.
Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
And by appointment or announcement: Call 276-628-9091
Closed 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
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Arts Depot
314 Depot Square SWGreat for an afternoon. The Arts Depot was established in 1990 as a non-profit, community-based art gallery whose mission is “to promote and support regional artists through working artist’s studios and gallery exhibits and to provide educational opportunities for the community.” There are three large galleries housed in a 19th century freight station. The main “Spotlight Gallery” features eight major juried exhibitions yearly, the “Members Gallery” features eight rotating exhibits of regional artists, and the “Founders Gallery” exhibits six specially selected exhibits annually. Each March a local secondary school’s art students are featured and each August the entire exhibition space is devoted to the Virginia Highlands Festival Juried fine Art Show. Seven resident studio artists work in their studios in a wide range of media including watercolor, weaving, clay, jewelry, and acrylics. Their studios are open to visitors and the artists are pleased to discuss their work and offer demonstrations of their skills. All artwork created in the artists studios and in the galleries is available for purchase.
Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
And by appointment or announcement: Call 276-628-9091
Closed 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
William King Museum of Art
415 Academy Dr NWFields Penn 1860 House Museum
208 W Main StWhite's Mill Foundation
12291 Whites Mill RdTake a short 15 drive to Emory and visit E&H one of the oldest colleges in Virginia.
Emory & Henry College
30461 Garnand DrTake a short 15 drive to Emory and visit E&H one of the oldest colleges in Virginia.
Food Scene
Abingdon Farmers Market
100 Cummings StGreat selection of local produce and crafts.
Walking distance from the townhouse. Good Southern food and spirits.
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JJ's Restaurant and Sports Bar
115 Charwood DrWalking distance from the townhouse. Good Southern food and spirits.
LUKE'S CAFE
823 W Main StGreat burgers
Bonefire Smokehouse BBQ
260 W Main StGreat BBQ at a reasonable price. Also serves alcohol.
Zazzy'Z Coffee House and Roastery
Great coffee, tea, muffins and simple meals.
Ma & Pa's of Abingdon
823 W Main StGreat place for an affordable breakfast or lunch.
128 Pecan St SE
128 Pecan Street SoutheastStop here after you've gone to the Creeper Trail.
The Tavern
222 E Main StFine Dining.
Rain Restaurant
283 E Main StFine Dining.
Anthony's Desserts was founded in 2010 by Pastry Chef Anthony Perkins and provides a diverse selection of freshly made dessert creations, hand-roasted coffees, and ice-creams to Abingdon, VA and the surrounding region.
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Anthony's Desserts
401 W Main StAnthony's Desserts was founded in 2010 by Pastry Chef Anthony Perkins and provides a diverse selection of freshly made dessert creations, hand-roasted coffees, and ice-creams to Abingdon, VA and the surrounding region.
Ellis Soda Shoppe & Grill
217 W Main StDesserts and sandwiches. Located close to the Barter.
Bella's Pizza
872 E Main StDairy Queen Grill & Chill
798 W Main StNot far from the townhouse.
Peppermill
231 W Main StFine Dining.
El Bigotes
967 W Main StClose to the townhouse. Affordable prices. They also serve alcohol.
Chef Heathers
660 W Main StBeverages, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches. Close to the townhouse.
Essentials
Food Lion
845 Village BlvdWalmart Supercenter
13245 Lee HwyWalgreens
668 W Main StRite Aid
711 W Main StHealing Water Day Spa & Salon
107 Charwood Dr107 Charwood Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
Down the hill from the townhouse
Down the hill from the townhouse on Charwood. Offers daily, weekly and monthly memberships.
Body Works Fitness & Training Center
101 Charwood DrDown the hill from the townhouse on Charwood. Offers daily, weekly and monthly memberships.
Abingdon Cleaners Launderers
371 E Main StMichael's Pharmacy
101 Charwood DrPharmacy within walking distance of the townhouse.
Entertainment & Activities
Founded as a cheap entertainment option during the Great Depression, the Barter Theatre remains one of the primary theaters in the region. Classic productions, comedies, dramas, and even Broadway musicals are presented from February to December.
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巴特劇院
127 W Main StFounded as a cheap entertainment option during the Great Depression, the Barter Theatre remains one of the primary theaters in the region. Classic productions, comedies, dramas, and even Broadway musicals are presented from February to December.
We are a state of the art movie theater, presenting digital movies, with digital sound and stadium seating. Also lots of games for the kids and a neat little video and gaming store right next door.
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Abingdon Cinemall
721 E Main StWe are a state of the art movie theater, presenting digital movies, with digital sound and stadium seating. Also lots of games for the kids and a neat little video and gaming store right next door.
Open daily except Sundays, the Interstate Bowl has 24 lanes for bowling, catering to both open bowling and league play. The facility has its own pro shop, offers shoe rentals, and has a full snack bar and arcade.
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Interstate Bowl
3178 Linden DrOpen daily except Sundays, the Interstate Bowl has 24 lanes for bowling, catering to both open bowling and league play. The facility has its own pro shop, offers shoe rentals, and has a full snack bar and arcade.
A movie threater with 14 screens, Cinemark Tinseltown USA displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, and a concession area with food and drinks.
Tinseltown Road
A movie threater with 14 screens, Cinemark Tinseltown USA displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, and a concession area with food and drinks.
Many racing events are hosted at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Special events are regularly held, including Ford Fan Friday and the special holiday decorations that cause the track to be lit up with glowing lights.
Bristol Motor Speeedway
Many racing events are hosted at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Special events are regularly held, including Ford Fan Friday and the special holiday decorations that cause the track to be lit up with glowing lights.
Shopping
Abingdon Antique Mall
18100 Lee HwyKristan's Country Store. An Amish country store offering meat, jams & jellies, breads, soaps, old-fashioned candies, hand-crafted furniture, gifts and more. All made in the USA by the Amish.
125 Charwood Dr
125 Charwood DriveKristan's Country Store. An Amish country store offering meat, jams & jellies, breads, soaps, old-fashioned candies, hand-crafted furniture, gifts and more. All made in the USA by the Amish.
You bet! Get everything from toothpaste to socks for only a dollar. Great when you're traveling.
Dollar Tree
13121 Lee HwyYou bet! Get everything from toothpaste to socks for only a dollar. Great when you're traveling.
Everything Else
300 Stanley Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 Great place for the kids to swim and adults to exercise.
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Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center
300 Stanley St300 Stanley Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 Great place for the kids to swim and adults to exercise.
Parks & Nature
Biking adventures are coordinated by Adventure Damascus which allows for guided or self-guided tours of a region. Visitors can also rent bikes through the company in order to explore the Appalachian Trail or the Iron Mountain Trail.
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Adventure Damascus Bicycle & Outdoor Co.
331 Douglas DrBiking adventures are coordinated by Adventure Damascus which allows for guided or self-guided tours of a region. Visitors can also rent bikes through the company in order to explore the Appalachian Trail or the Iron Mountain Trail.
Rent a bike by the hour or for the day and enjoy the Virginia Creeper Trail.
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Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop
201 Pecan St SERent a bike by the hour or for the day and enjoy the Virginia Creeper Trail.
The Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon is a picture perfect place for visitors to enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings. The paved trail bridges waters and winds through spectacular wooded areas, making for breathtaking sights.
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Virginia Creeper Trail
331 Douglas DriveThe Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon is a picture perfect place for visitors to enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings. The paved trail bridges waters and winds through spectacular wooded areas, making for breathtaking sights.
Spend a day on the links at Tri Cities Golf Club. This public course contains 27 holes, and tee times can be requested daily. Instruction is available (fee applies). After the game, get a bite to eat at the 28th Hole Grill.
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Tri-Cities Golf Club
2354 Feathers Chapel RdSpend a day on the links at Tri Cities Golf Club. This public course contains 27 holes, and tee times can be requested daily. Instruction is available (fee applies). After the game, get a bite to eat at the 28th Hole Grill.
The Appalachian Caverns Tours work through a relatively new system of cavers that was only opened to the public in 1991. In addition to the standard walk-thru tour, there are also adventurous options that let guests crawl through undeveloped areas of the caverns.
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阿巴拉契亞洞穴
420 Cave Hill RdThe Appalachian Caverns Tours work through a relatively new system of cavers that was only opened to the public in 1991. In addition to the standard walk-thru tour, there are also adventurous options that let guests crawl through undeveloped areas of the caverns.
布里斯托洞窟
1157 Bristol Caverns HighwayA 24 mile long lake that is formed by the third largest earthen dam in the world and offers excellent fishing, boating, skin diving, and water skiing opportunities, as well as camping and picnicking.
Lake Shore Campgrounds
19417 County Park RdA 24 mile long lake that is formed by the third largest earthen dam in the world and offers excellent fishing, boating, skin diving, and water skiing opportunities, as well as camping and picnicking.