Washington County Tourism Washington County, Virginia is renowned for its cultural and historical significance and wide variety of recreational and historical assets. The Town of Abingdon features a 20-block historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home of the world-famous Barter Theatre, the “State Theater of Virginia” – founded in 1933 and is one of the oldest professional theaters in the nation. Barter Theater
The Camberley’s Martha Washington Hotel and Spa known also as “The Martha” is also located in Abingdon. This unique, four star hotel was originally built in 1832 as the private residence of General Francis Preston and his wife Sarah but was later used as a Civil War hospital and later as a woman’s college. In 1937, the facility became a hotel and has continued serving in this capacity until today. Martha Washington Inn
The Town of Damascus is known both as “Trail Town, USA” and “the Friendliest Town on the Appalachian Trail.” The five trails that intersect in Damascus include: the Appalachian Trail, the Virginia Creeper Trail, the Transcontinental Bicycle Trail, the Iron Mountain Trail, and the Daniel Boone Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 35-mile, multi-purpose rail trail that runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, Virginia, through National Forest and crossing numerous trestles and brings over 200,000 visitors to Washington County every year.
Ice-cream at ‘In the Country’ in Damascus
The Town of Glade Spring, Virginia and the community of Meadowview are focusing on developing a creative economy with shops offering locally made handmade crafts and opportunities to dine on organic, locally grown foods at restaurants like The Harvest Table. The Harvest Table
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