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    • Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, Keokee
    • Bluefield & Pocahontas
    • Clintwood & Clinchco
    • Gate City, Hiltons, Weber City, Duffield
    • Grundy, Davenport, Oakwood, Pilgrim’s Knob, Vansant
    • Haysi, Breaks, Bee, Birchleaf
    • Jonesville, Blackwater, Ewing, Rose Hill
    • Lebanon, Cleveland, Honaker, Rosedale
    • Nickelsville, Dungannon, Fort Blackmore
    • Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Tacoma, Pound
    • Pennington Gap, Ben Hur, Dryden
    • Richlands, Pounding Mill, Cedar Bluff
    • St. Paul, Castlewood, Dante
    • Tazewell, Burke’s Garden, Gratton, North Tazewell
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View the Field Guide
  • TRIP IDEAS
  • SEE & DO
  • STAY
  • EAT & DRINK
  • LIVE MUSIC
  • TOWNS
    • Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, Keokee
    • Bluefield & Pocahontas
    • Clintwood & Clinchco
    • Gate City, Hiltons, Weber City, Duffield
    • Grundy, Davenport, Oakwood, Pilgrim’s Knob, Vansant
    • Haysi, Breaks, Bee, Birchleaf
    • Jonesville, Blackwater, Ewing, Rose Hill
    • Lebanon, Cleveland, Honaker, Rosedale
    • Nickelsville, Dungannon, Fort Blackmore
    • Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Tacoma, Pound
    • Pennington Gap, Ben Hur, Dryden
    • Richlands, Pounding Mill, Cedar Bluff
    • St. Paul, Castlewood, Dante
    • Tazewell, Burke’s Garden, Gratton, North Tazewell
  1. Big Stone Gap, Appalachia, Keokee
    • appalachia visitor center

    Town of Appalachia Visitor Center – Appalachia

    • the ridge disc golf

    The Ridge 18 Hole Disc Golf Course – Big Stone Gap

    • 4B farm and ranch

    4B Farm Ranch – Big Stone Gap

    • big cherry apartment

    Suite D over Big Cherry Brewing – Big Stone Gap

    • big cherry apartment

    2 Bedroom Suite at Big Cherry Brewing – Big Stone Gap

    • gap restaurant and country store

    Gap Restaurant & Country Store – Big Stone Gap

    • the pastry cottage

    The Pastry Cottage – Big Stone Gap

    • starbucks

    Starbucks at Food City – Big Stone Gap

    • breads by marla

    Breads by Marla – Appalachia

    • powell river merchantile

    Powell River Merchantile – Big Stone Gap

    Offering an array of vintage, antique, and new merchandise, as [...]

    • jones hurst designs

    Jones Hurst Designs – Big Stone Gap

    Handmade One Of A Kind Pieces. Custom Design or Ready [...]

    • roaring branch trail

    Roaring Branch Trail – Big Stone Gap

    • appalachian trading company

    Appalachian Trading Company – Big Stone Gap

    Company that loves to bring in local artist art work [...]

    • Bus Stop Artisian Market & Workshop

    Bus Stop Artisan Market & Workshop – Big Stone Gap

    We are a vendor market offering locally made crafted items, [...]

    • Guerrant Goodies

    Guerrant Goodies – Big Stone Gap

    Guerrant Goodies is a hometown bakery that will sweeten up [...]

    • Zona's Market

    Zona’s Market – Keokee

    Step back in time to an authentic roadside store in [...]

    • Poplar Hill Cottage

    Poplar Hill Cottage

    Poplar Hill Cottage at SWVA Museum State Park is a [...]

    • Duck Park

    Duck Park Disc Golf Course – Big Stone Gap

    • Anomaly Gardens Storefront

    Anomaly Gardens LLC

    Welcome to Anomaly Gardens where you will find all your [...]

    • ABR Woodbooger Logo

    Appalachian Backroads – Woodbooger

    The Woodbooger is called Big Foot in other parts of the nation. It lives in the highlands near Norton and is memorialized by the Woodbooger statue at Flag Rock, which provides panoramic views and hiking trails. After your photo op, tackle the curvy climb to High Knob. This 154-mile route takes you from Pikeville, Kentucky down to Cumberland, over to Appalachia, Virginia, through Big Stone Gap before you hit High Knob where you can spy where you've just journeyed from the fire tower overlook. The view is amazing!!!

    • ABR Panthers Breath Logo

    Appalachian Backroads – Panther’s Breath

    This 76-mile backroads route takes you through Natural Tunnel State Park, the Jefferson National Forest to the Trail of the Lonesome Pine - Virginia's Official Outdoor Drama. Along the way, you'll wind through some of the most impressive valleys and their expansive views.

    • ABR Black Snake Logo

    Appalachian Backroads – Black Snake

    Cumberland to Appalachia crosses Black Mountain at the highest point in Kentucky and is aptly named the Coalfield Black Snake run. Black Snakes are in abundance in this coal region and you're likely to catch a glimpse of snakes sunbathing on the road during the summer months. This route is approximately 129 miles of breathtaking views of Virginia and Kentucky.

    • LOVEwork in Appalachia

    LOVEwork at Appalachia

    Appalachia’s LOVE sign is a three-dimensional representation of our area [...]

    • The Ugly Mug

    The Ugly Mug – Big Stone Gap

    The Ugly Mug offers tables and lounge furniture plus free [...]

    • Moon Dog Brick Oven

    Moon Dog Brick Oven – Big Stone Gap

    Moon Dog Brick Oven is the place to get ABSOLUTELY [...]

    • Big Cherry Brewing Company

    Big Cherry Brewing Company – Big Stone Gap

    Brewery, Taproom, Sports Bar, Restaurant… what more could you want! [...]

    • The Bakery at This & That

    The Bakery at This & That

    We are a small family-owned bakery providing a selection of [...]

    • This & That of Big Stone Gap|The Bakery at This & That

    The Bakery at This & That – Big Stone Gap

    • The Pottery Shop

    The Pottery Shop

    The Pottery Shop is happy to be Big Stone Gap’s [...]

    Virginia ABC Liquor Store – Big Stone Gap

    Our community store is located on East 4th Street South [...]

    Vintage Coca Cola Mural

    This beautifully restored vintage Coca Cola Mural resides on the side [...]

    • Open-air amphitheatre where the Trail of the Lonesome Pine outdoor drama is staged in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia

    Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama | The Barbara Polly Theater – Big Stone Gap

    Wise County's official Virginia outdoor drama at the June Tolliver Playhouse in Big Stone Gap, staging the beloved Appalachian story each summer since 1964.

    Tiger Market & Deli – Big Stone Gap

    Great Burgers and Fries combo!

    The Country Porch – Big Stone Gap

    Diana Gibson’s Country Porch showcases antiques, home decor, and the [...]

    The Appalachia Cultural Arts Center

    The Appalachia Cultural Arts Council, Inc. founded The Appalachia Cultural [...]

    Subway – Big Stone Gap

    Your local Big Stone Gap Subway® Restaurant, located at 3441 [...]

    Southwest Virginia Museum State Park

      Dedicated in 1948, the Southwest Virginia Museum in Big [...]

    Southwest Virginia Museum Cottage

    The Southwest Virginia Museum features a collection comprised of more [...]

    Sisterly Chic Boutique

    High fashion, affordable clothing and accessories! Shopping available online, along with in store! [...]

    Red Flower Chinese – Big Stone Gap

    Great Chinese food located downtown Big Stone Gap 

    Quality Inn & Suites – Big Stone Gap

    In the heart of Big Stone Gap, Quality Inn & [...]

    Powell River Trail

    The Powell River Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in [...]

    Powell Valley Scenic Overlook

    Powell Valley is a picturesque location, with an overlook accessible [...]

    Powell River Trout Mural

    Located under the Wood Ave bridge between the Jessie Lea [...]

    Pizza Plus – Big Stone Gap

    Pizzeria chain offering create-your-own & specialty pies, plus pastas, wings, [...]

  • Pizza King & Subs – Big Stone Gap

    We deliver from our castle to yours! Pizza King offers [...]

    Miner’s Park

    As the focal point of Big Stone Gap, Miner’s Park [...]

  • McDonalds – BSG

    McDonald’s is one of life’s many small pleasures that millions [...]

    Louis E. Henegar Miners Memorial Park

    Public park dedicated to local mining historian Louis Henegar and [...]

    Lonesome Pine School & Heritage Center

    This museum was conceived as a place to preserve the [...]

    • Lonesome Pine Golf Club

    Lonesome Pine Country Club

    Experience the best in Southwest Virginia golf at Lonesome Pine [...]

    Little Mexico – Big Stone Gap

    Best Mexican in SW Virginia. Beer and Margarita specials. 

    Lake Keokee Loop Trail

    The 3.7 mile trail around the 92 acre lake can [...]

    Kentucky Fried Chicken – Big Stone Gap

    KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the [...]

    June Tolliver House & Folkart Center

    Located adjacent to amphitheatre that stages the musical adaptation of [...]

    John Fox Jr. Museum

    The museum was the home of John Fox, Jr., a [...]

    Jessie Lea RV Park & Campground

    Jessie Lea Campground/RV Park consists of 32 camper sites with [...]

    Italy Bottom Park

    Newly renovated Italy Bottom Park features a fully lighted basketball [...]

    Interstate 101 Car

    Built in 1870 for the South Carolina & Georgia Railroad, [...]

    Harry W. Meador Coal Museum

    Museum features exhibits and objects collected by the late Harry [...]

    Hardee’s – Big Stone Gap

    Hardee’s good food fast.

    Greenbelt Walking and Bike Trail

    The charming, well lit Greenbelt Trail surrounds the town, following [...]

    Frog Level Park

    Adjacent to the Powell River, the park is the site [...]

    • Gap Restaurant & Country Store|

    Gap Restaurant & Country Store – Big Stone Gap

    Come in and enjoy great country cooking, and service with [...]

  • Dari Delite – Big Stone Gap

    It’s not fast food, it’s good food as fast as [...]

    Curklin’s – Big Stone Gap

    Located in the Historic Mutual Pharmacy building in Big Stone [...]

    • Country Kitchen Chicken|

    Country Kitchen – Big Stone Gap

    We offer nothing but the best in good ole’ home [...]

    Country Inn and RV Park – Big Stone Gap

    Motel and RV camping less than 1/2 mile for the [...]

    Christ Episcopal Church

    A Virginia historical landmark. Established October 30, 1890.

    Carousel House Bed & Breakfast

    Welcome to the Carousel House Bed & Breakfast, located in [...]

  • Carol Ingram Moore

    Artist creates fused glass jewelry, charms from recycled and found [...]

    Carnes Park

    Located directly behind the Town Hall, Carnes Gym Field offers [...]

    Big Stone Gap Loop

    Big Stone Gap isn’t just the name of a movie, [...]

    • Big Stone Gap Visitor Center

    Big Stone Gap Visitor Center

    Stop by the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center to say [...]

    Black Bear BBQ & Grill – Appalachia

    We offer a variety of smoked-BBQ items along with a [...]

    Bullitt Park

    A wide variety of recreational facilities are available at Bullitt [...]

    Big Stone Gap Girlfriend Getaway

    If you’ve read AdrianaTrigiani’s novel, Big Stone Gap, get away [...]

    • Good Times Pizza & Pub|

    Good Times Coal-Fired Pizza & Pub – Big Stone Gap

    Good Times Coal-Fired Pizza & Pub (formerly the Big Stone [...]

    Big Stone Gap Farmers’ Market

    There’s nothing quite like buying local when it comes to [...]

    Big Stone Gap Dog Park

    Big Stone Gap Dog Park is pet-friendly. There’s a small [...]

    Big Cherry Lake

    Enjoy kayaking, fishing and hiking at this beautiful mountain lake amidst [...]

    Big Bore Outfitters

    Big Bore specializes in hunting and fishing equipment for the [...]

    Benjamin Moore & Co. Mural

    This beautiful recreation of a vintage Benjamin Moore Paint Co. add resides [...]

    • 404 Cafe - Inside

    404 Café & Creamery

    Hand Dipped Ice cream, Coffee, Baked Goods, and Light Lunch [...]

    Archery Range Park

    Nestled in wooded hills, Archery Range Park features a junior [...]

    • Appalachian Mercantile Banana Split

    Appalachian Mercantile & Good Coffee

    Appalachian Mercantile & Good Coffee offers a wide variety of [...]

    A.K. Fraley Park

    A partially shaded, paved, and lighted path makes this park [...]

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