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Friends of the Blue Ridge
Index to
members
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- MARION - SMYTH
COUNTY
- including
Chilhowie and Saltville
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- (L) Music at Lincoln
Theater, (R) Civil War Re-Enactment
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- TOWN OF MARION - “Your Home In The Heart Of The
Highlands”, home of Hungry Mother State Park, hiking/biking
trails, stocked trout streams, outdoor recreation and more. A
Virginia Main Street Community since 1995. 138 West Main Street,
Suite 101, Marion, VA 24354, 276-783-4113, Ext. 231,
kheath@marionva.org,
www.marionva.org.
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- SPECIAL EVENTS
May - Luau at the Lake, Hungry Mother State Park
July – Hometown 4th of July
July – Downtown Days Festival, Chili Cook-off Championship
July – All-Star Reunion Jam
July – Downtown Gospel Jubilee
September – Shuck & Cluck Oyster Roast & Beach Party,
Hungry Mother State Park
October – Mountain Dew Days
December – Kaleidoscope Christmas Parade
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- CHILHOWIE
VISITOR INFORMATION
H.L. Bonham Regional Development & Tourism Center, 408 Whitetop Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319.
Exit 35 off I-81, 276-783-3161.
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- TOWN OF CHILHOWIE –Originally chartered in 1746 and
incorporated in 1913. Chilhowie is famous for its annual Apple
Festival, held the last weekend in September each year. 325 E.
Lee Hwy., Chilhowie, VA 24319, 276-646-3232, www.chilhowie.org.
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- SPECIAL EVENTS
July – Car Nuts Car Show
September – 4th weekend, Chilhowie Community Apple Festival
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- LODGING
- General Francis Marion Hotel – A beautifully restored Historic
Landmark Hotel in the heart of downtown Marion. You’ll love
our Roaring Twenties atmosphere! Full service restaurant. Click here for more information on this site.
Reservations and information: 877-783-4802, www.gfmhotel.com.
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- SALTVILLE
Visitor Information
Saltville, Virginia -
Scenic beauty at History’s Crossroads. Virginia Civil War
Trails, Re-enactment, Museum, Salt Park, Ice Age Dig, Palmer
Mill, and more.
276-496-5342. Fax 276-496-4814. saltvilletourism.cbt@comcast.net.
www.saltvilleva.com.
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- Special Events
May, first weekend - Migratory Birding Festival
July, last weekend - SaltFest ‘06
August, 3rd Weekend - 9th War Between the States Battle Re-enactment
September, weekend before & Labor Day - 36th Saltville Labor
Day Celebration
September, second weekend - Migratory Birding Festival
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- Things To Do
MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS
- (Saltville Foundation) Features geology, Ice Age, Woodland
Indians, Civil War and more! 123 Palmer Ave.,
Saltville, VA 24370, 276-496-3633, fax 276-496-7033, moma@netva.com,
www.museum-mid-app.org.
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- SMYTH COUNTY
Visitor Information
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SMYTH COUNTY, INC. – P.O. Box 924, 214 W. Main St., Marion,
VA 24354. www.smythchamber.org
. 276-783-3161.
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- SMYTH COUNTY – Discover the outdoor wonders of
Smyth County in the mountains of the Blue Ridge. Home of the
highest peak in Virginia, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
provides hiking opportunities on several trails, including the
great Appalachian Trail. Hungry Mother State Park offers camping,
cabin rentals, small lake boating and fishing as well as a lovely
wooded setting for rustic dining at The Restaurant. Smyth County
includes many attractions within its borders and encompasses
three towns: Chilhowie, Marion and Saltville. 121 Bagley Circle,
Suite 100, Marion, VA 24354. 276-783-3298. www.smythcounty.org.
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- Special Events
Various dates – Smyth County Celebrations. Contact Chamber
of Commerce of Smyth County, Inc. 276-783-3161.
February – May – Sherwood Anderson Short Story Contest
March – Whitetop Mountain Festival
May - Habitat for Humanity 5K Fun Run/Walk
April – Mountain Do Triathlon, Hungry Mother State Park
May – Naturalist Rally (Konnarock)
May – Mt. Rogers Ramp Festival
May - Luau at the Lake, Hungry Mother State Park
June – S.C.A.L.E. Family Fun Day, Hungry Mother State Park
July – Smyth County Humane Society Rummage Sale
July/August – Rich Valley Fair & Horse Show
September – December – Sherwood Anderson Festival
September – Adwolfe Fun Festival
September - Smyth County Patriot’s Day Celebration
October – Fall Fear Bike Race
October – Whiteop Sorghum & Molasses
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- JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST
Pat Jennings Visitor Center
- Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area, 3714 Hwy. 16, Marion VA
24354 (276)783-5196.
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- Things To Do
- DAVIS VALLEY WINERY AND VINEYARD - Visit Smyth County’s first farm
winery and enjoy the beautiful panoramic vistas from our scenic
hilltop setting. Tasting and light fare along with tours are
available. 1167 Davis Valley Road, Rural Retreat, VA 24368, 276-686-8855,
davisvalleywinery@hotmail.com.
http://www.dvwinery.com
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- Mount Rogers Recreation Area - 3714 Highway 16, Marion, VA 24354,
276-783-5196. Highest peak in Virginia, hiking, camping, horseback
riding.
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- Services
Mount Rogers Planning District Commission - Maps and data,
1021 Terrace Drive, Marion, VA 24354, staff@mrpdc.org,
276-783-5103.
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