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  • 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
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  • 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. Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Tacoma, Pound
    • mantra massage

    Mantra Massage – Wise

    • guest river gorge rock climbing

    Guest River Gorge Rock Climbing – Coeburn

    • bark camp campground

    Bark Camp Recreation Campground – Wise

    • campbell rentals

    Campbell Rentals – Big Stone Gap

    • starbucks

    Starbucks at Food City – Wise

    • the music school and shop

    The Music School & Shop – Norton

    • appalachia moon yoga & massage

    Appalachia Moon Yoga & Massage – Norton

    • Kane Street Smokehouse

    Kane Street Smokehouse – Norton

    • big glades amphitheater

    Big Glades Amphitheater – Wise

    The Big Glades Amphitheater is home to many events in [...]

    • mountain misfits theatre

    Mountain Misfits Theatre Company

    The Mountain Misfits Theatre Company is a professional regional traveling [...]

    • Honey Mae's|

    Honey Mae’s Appalachian Goods & Crafts

    Apothecary, antiques, crafts, oddities, and more! You will find unique [...]

    • All Indoor Farm Store

    All Indoor Farm Store

    All Indoor Farm Store is locally owned and operated. We [...]

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    Crossroads Market/Kwikway – Coeburn

    Crossroads Market is a locally owned and operated convenience store [...]

    • The Great 925|

    The Great 925 Skating Rink & Arcade

    Grab some skates, your kids, some friends and family and [...]

    • Delights By The Pound 1|

    Delights By The Pound

    A family farm, ice cream shoppe and variety store, Shortt [...]

    • The Guest Station

    The Guest Station – Coeburn

    If you’re looking for a family atmosphere, excellent customer service [...]

    • Hamton Inn Room|

    Hampton Inn & Suites – Norton

    The new Hampton Inn Downtown Norton is located just at [...]

    • LOVEwork at Gateway Gardens

    LOVEwork at Gateway Gardens

    There’s a lot of love in the Town of Wise. [...]

    • Monte Vista|Monte Vist|

    Monte Vista

    Embrace outdoor charm in our uniquely furnished 2 bedrooms, 1 [...]

    • Yamato Steakhouse & Bella

    Yamato Steakhouse of Japan – Wise

    Where else can you get the freshest sushi and sashimi, [...]

    • Subway Restaurant

    Subway – Norton

    Your local Subway® Restaurant brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors [...]

    Pizza Hut – Norton

    At Pizza Hut, we don’t just make pizza. We make [...]

    • Little Caesars

    Little Caesars – Norton

    For the best pizzas, Little Caesars products are made with [...]

    • Los Rodeos Mexican Restaurant

    Los Rodeos Mexican Restaurant – Norton

    Check out our popular items: Dip de Queso/Cheese Dip, Pollo [...]

    • Hardee's

    Hardee’s – Norton

    Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast [...]

    • Jersey Mike's Subs

    Jersey Mike’s Subs – Norton

    At Jersey Mike’s Subs, we’re all about quality. What makes [...]

    • Burger King

    Burger King – Norton

    Your Norton Burger King is serving grilled burgers, fries & [...]

    • Applebee's Logo

    Applebee’s Grill & Bar – Norton

    Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is the place to be [...]

    • Oma's Hause Cuisine

    Oma’s Haus Restaurant & Bakery – Coeburn

    This Coeburn restaurant proudly presents homestyle German cuisine and features [...]

    • Just Melt It

    Just Melt It Food Truck & Beer Garden – Wise

    We are a stationary grilled sandwich food truck and beer [...]

    • The Charc Board

    The Charc Board – Wise

    Personalized grazing boards, bowls and boxes for all occasions. Charcuterie [...]

    • ABR Strippers Run Logo

    Appalachian Backroads – Strippers Run

    Strippers Run honors the coal miners who worked to strip coal from the Appalachian Mountains. The Kentucky Scenic Byway traverses Pine Mountain and features breathtaking overlooks. Thick woods and streams along the 58-mile route cool you off on summer days, with stunning foliage in autumn.

    • 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 Corkscrew Logo

    Appalachian Backroads – Corkscrew

    This 123 mile route lassos the border of Kentucky and Virginia through the beautiful Jefferson National Forest. Breathtaking views and deep woods await you as you follow the corkscrew-like asphalt ribbon to Breaks Interstate Park. Experience both Appalachian coal heritage and Crooked Road Old-time Music venues along the way. You'll want to stop at MountainRose to tour the reclaimed strip mine turned award winning vineyards!

    • Alfredo's of Norton

    Alfredo’s of Norton

    Find new Greek and Italian favorites at Alfredo’s of Norton! [...]

    • Dear Osaka Sushi

    Dear Osaka Japanese Bistro – Norton

    Start off with miso soup or an avocado salad, shrimp [...]

    • Piggy Went A Smokin'

    Piggy Went A Smokin’ – Wise

    Locals and travelers alike know that roadside dining can be [...]

    • Kid's Central LOVEwork

    LOVEwork at Kid’s Central

    Each letter of our LOVE sign celebrates the attractions and [...]

    • Thunderstruck Trail Logo

    Spearhead Trails – Thunderstruck Trail

    Thunderstruck Trail consists of non-motorized trails for hiking and equestrian [...]

    • Cafe Azalea

    Cafe Azalea

    Cafe Azalea in Norton has all your meeting, party and [...]

    • Crooked Road BBQ

    Crooked Road BBQ – Pound

    This quaint, little barbecue joint in Pound is one of [...]

    • Pug's Orchard & Old Country Store

    Pug’s Orchard & Old Country Store

    Pug’s Orchard & Old Country Store takes you back to [...]

    • Spearhead Trails Axe Room

    Spearhead Indoor Adventure Complex

    Spearhead’s newest adventure includes the Axe Shack! The Indoor Adventure [...]

    • Lonesome Pine RV Park

    Lonesome Pine RV Park

    Full hookup RV park close to Guest River Gorge, Flag [...]

    Woodbooger Grill – Norton

    There is a legend living in these hills; in a [...]

    Wise Lake Reservoir

    Also known by some as Bear Creek Lake, the Wise [...]

    Wise Boat Launch at North Fork Pound Lake

    Access to the 154-acre North Fork of Pound Lake for [...]

    Whispering Pines Family Campground – Wise

    Nestled on 160 acres in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains just [...]

  • Wendy’s – Wise

    Fast-food burger chain known for its shakes, as well as [...]

    Virginia ABC Liquor Store – Norton

    Open Mon-Sat from Noon-9pm & Sun Noon-7pm Welcome to Norton! [...]

    Tim Cox Photo/Graphics and Stock Shop

    Welcome to Tim Cox Photo/Graphics and Stock/Shop offering high quality [...]

    The Ugly Mug – Wise

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

    The Inn at Wise

    The Historic Inn at Wise is nestled in the heart [...]

    • Tacoma School Community Center

    Tacoma Community Center

    The Tacoma Community Center, nestled in the Appalachian mountains along [...]

    Taco Bell – Norton

    From a morning boost to a late-night snack, Taco Bell [...]

    • Super 8 Motel - Norton

    Super 8 Motel – Norton

    Conveniently Located Off US-23 and US-58, Close To Recreational and [...]

    Sugar Maple Bicycle Trail

    The Sugar Maple Trail is 1.8 miles of exhilarating mountain [...]

    • Subway Restaurant

    Subway – Wise, Railroad Avenue

    Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious [...]

    • Subway Restaurant

    Subway – Wise, Woodland Drive

    Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious [...]

    • Subway Restaurant

    Subway – Pound

    Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious [...]

    • Subway Restaurant

    Subway – Coeburn

    Located in Coeburn, Valero offers gas, diesel and Subway inside.

  • Straight Fork Ridge Trail

    Accessed via the Devil’s Bathtub Loop Trail (Forest Trail #210), [...]

    Sonic Drive-In – Norton

    Sonic is more than a great place to grab a [...]

    Snack Shack – Norton

    Celebrating over 20 years in business at this location, the Snack [...]

  • Roma’s – Wise

    To die for bread sticks and specializing in homemade Italian [...]

    Robo’s Drive-In – Pound

    A trip to the Pound isn’t complete unless you visit [...]

    Red Fox Trail

    This 1.5 mile historical trail is an interpretive hike back [...]

    • ProArt - At Homecraft Days|

    Pro-Art Association

    The Pro-Art Association is a nonprofit organization committed to the [...]

    Pizza Plus – Pound

    Pizza Plus, located in Pound, is a pizzeria offering specialty [...]

    Pound Boat Launch at North Fork Pound Lake

    Pound Boat Launch has year round boat access to the [...]

    Pizza King & Subs – Wise

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

    Phillips Creek Recreational Area

    Phillips Creek Recreational Area offers a great get-away. With a [...]

    • pine mountain trail

    Pine Mountain Trail

    Pizza Hut – Coeburn

    At Pizza Hut, we don’t just make pizza. We make [...]

    Pal’s Sudden Service – Norton

    Welcome to Pal’s Sudden Service. For burgers, fries, hot dogs, [...]

    Pathfinders Outdoor Adventures – Norton

    North 40 Airsoft

    North 40 Airsoft runs a 10 acre airsoft field in [...]

    North Fork of Pound Reservoir

    Built in 1966 as authorized by the Flood Control Act [...]

    • Norton City Park|

    Norton City Park

    This park features a gazebo which is available on first [...]

    Norton Friends and Farmers Market

    The Norton Friends and Farmers Market is held from 4 [...]

    Norton Recreation Department

    Norton Community Center and swimming pool are located on East [...]

    Norton Reservoir

    Norton’s Upper Reservoir/Lower Reservoir is located four miles from the city’s [...]

    Nottingham Place

    Built in 1898, this 2 story white columned Queen Anne [...]

    MountainRose Vineyards

         Grapevines and roses abound as you visit MountainRose Vineyards! Visit [...]

    Monterrey Mexican Restaurant – Wise

    • Moon Dog Brick Oven

    Moon Dog Brick Oven – Wise

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

    McDonald’s – Wise

    At your Wise McDonald’s, you can feel good about the variety [...]

    Mi Finca Mexican Bar & Grill – Norton

    Open Mon-Sat from 11am-10pm & Sun noon-9pm Reminiscent of a [...]

  • Mi Hacienda – Coeburn

    They offer chicken, steak, seafood, vegetarian entrees as well as [...]

    LOVEwork at Thomas’ Black Bird Farm

    Our LOVE is a representation our beautiful farm.  The L [...]

    LOVEwork in the Town of Coeburn

    The Coeburn LOVE sign represents the Town of Coeburn and [...]

    LOVEwork at the Country Cabin

    The LOVEwork is very special, with each letter representing something different [...]

    • Lonesome Pine Motorsports Park

    Lonesome Pine Motorsports Park

    The Lonesome Pine Raceway is a .375 mile asphalt auto [...]

    Long John Silver’s – Coeburn

    Long John Silver’s has a rich history of serving real [...]

    Legion Park

    Formerly, the home of the American Legion Hall, and located [...]

    Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge – Norton

    The lounge is nestled in a beautiful spot in Downtown [...]

    Laurel Fork Trail – Pound

    Journey’s Inn

    Two story log cabin with large fireplace, four bedrooms and [...]

    K & E Southern Sweets – Wise

    Small town bakery with a big flavor! But don’t trust [...]

    Kentucky Fried Chicken – Wise

    We make fried chicken. Heck, we practically invented it. Kentucky [...]

    • Huddle House Breakfast

    Huddle House – Wise

    Huddle House is the host of family and friends, brought [...]

    Hillcrest Lanes

    20 hardwood lanes and snack bar. Great place for private [...]

    Historic Lays Hardware Center for the Arts

    The Crooked Road comes to Coeburn every Friday night at [...]

    Home Hardware & Furniture Co.

    Construction on the building occupied by Home Hardware began in [...]

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    Heart of Appalachia Bike Route and Scenic Drive

    The trail runs from Burke’s Garden/Tazewell to Guest River Gorge/Wise [...]

  • Hercel Stallard Studios

    I have been doing watercolor & teaching workshops for 20 [...]

    High Knob Lake Campground

    At an elevation of 3,800 feet, High Knob Recreation Area [...]

    High Knob Lake Trail

    1.3-mile trail leads to High Knob Lake at the recreation [...]

    • Stone observation tower with a winding path on a misty mountaintop at High Knob in Wise County

    High Knob Observation Tower

    High Knob Observation Tower crowns the Cumberland Mountains' highest point at 4,200 feet, an ADA-accessible climb to layered ridgeline and sunset views.

    High Knob Recreation Area

    At an elevation of 3,800 feet, High Knob Recreation Area [...]

    Hardee’s – Coeburn

    Hardee’s is the place to be if you want a [...]

    Hardee’s – Wise

    Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast [...]

    • The Guest River flowing through the gorge along the Guest River Gorge Trail in Wise County, Virginia

    Guest River Gorge Trail

    Wise County's paved rail-trail near Coeburn follows a former railroad line through a dramatic river gorge, past tunnels and cliffs, for biking and hiking.

    • LittleStonyCreek-stavislost.com Photo

    Hanging Rock Picnic Area

    This picnic area features 18 picnic units with table and [...]

    George Washington & Jefferson National Forest: Clinch Ranger District

    Call for detailed maps of trails through National Forest. Campgrounds [...]

    Fishtales Family Restaurant – Norton

    Fishtales is your complete family restaurant offering fresh seafood, famous [...]

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    Flag Rock Area Trails

    The City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails (FRAT) system [...]

    • Aerial view over the City of Norton from Flag Rock Recreation Area in Virginia

    Flag Rock Recreation Area

    The City of Norton's mountaintop park at 3,250 feet, gateway to High Knob, with hiking trails, a stocked reservoir, and the legendary Woodbooger.

    Flag Rock Recreation Area Campground

    The City of Norton’s Flag Rock Recreation Area offers an [...]

    Flatwoods Recreational Area – Coeburn

    Recreational area with picnic shelters equipped with electricity, water and [...]

    • Doughmakers Pizzas

    Doughmakers – Norton

    Doughmakers Pizza is a locally owned business in downtown Norton [...]

    • EconoLodge Norton

    Econo Lodge – Norton

    With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites in [...]

  • El Dorado Grill – Wise

    Mexican restaurant located in Wise, Va.

  • Derby Girl

    Derby Girl creates originial silver jewelry using rare and exotic [...]

    Days Inn – Norton

    The Days Inn of Norton is dedicated to providing excellant [...]

    • Dairy Queen

    Dairy Queen – Norton

    Get in to Dairy Queen for a ‘Break out of [...]

    Country Cabin

    The Country Cabin is a major venue on the Crooked [...]

    Counts Cabin Trail

    The Counts Cabin trail, located in Dickenson County’s portion of [...]

    • China Garden

    China Garden – Wise

    Located just off Highway 23 in Wise, authentic Chinese food with [...]

    Cinema City Stadium Theaters

    Cinema City features 9 all stadium seating auditoriums, luxurious high [...]

    Clear Creek Park

    Clear Creek Park is a four acre park and includes [...]

  • Clisso Photography

    Photographer uses vintage, as well as modern techniques and features [...]

    Colgard Outdoor Sports

    Colgard offers fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, boating, watersport, camping, golf, [...]

    Camp Bethel

    Camp Bethel is a Christian centered camping experience. Retreats and [...]

    • Cane Patch Campground

    Cane Patch Campground

    Only developed campground at North Fork of Pound Lake. Within [...]

    Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen – Norton

    Captain D’s is your go-to destination for affordable seafood. They [...]

    Central Drive-In Theatre

    Located on the old route 23 just outside of Norton [...]

    Charles W. Harris Gallery

    The Charles Harris Gallery is a non-profit, self-supporting venue for [...]

  • Charlie McConnell Studio

    Artist specializes in detailed pencil drawings including portraits, events and [...]

  • Chick-Fil-A – Wise

    Chick-fil-A is an American fast food restaurant chain specializing in [...]

    Chief Benge Trail

    18.7 mile trail for seasoned hikers through beautiful Jefferson National [...]

    Best Western – Wise

    Discover the Best Western of Wise. We are located deep [...]

    Appalachain Showcase at The Clapboard House

    The Appalachian Showcase at the Clapboard House features the traditional [...]

    Appalachia Loop Trail

    Challenging four-mile run or pleasant excursion to Little Stone Mountain [...]

    Appalachian Wonders Loop

    If you’re visiting Wise County and want to venture through [...]

    Arby’s – Wise

    Arby’s is a leading global quick-service restaurant company operating and [...]

    Asia Café Grille & Buffet

    Asia Cafe is a bright, spacious dining room with a [...]

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