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Pulaski County is more than just another small community. No matter what your interests are, Pulaski County has something to offer.

If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, this is the place to be. With easy access to the New River, Claytor Lake and Gatewood Reservoir, you’re never more than a few minutes away from a place to fish, float or swim. Several local businesses offer sales or rentals for boats, tubes, kayaks and paddle boards.

Parks are also located throughout Pulaski County, with the centerpiece of them all being Randolph Park in Dublin. With a waterpark, gazebo rentals, children’s play areas, a paved and wooded walking track and multiple sports fields available, you’re sure to find something to keep you busy.

Are you a sports fan? Pulaski County offers a variety of sports entertainment. Fans can get out to historic Calfee Park to watch the Pulaski River Turtles during their season. Friday nights bring Cougar football under the lights at Kenneth J. Dobson Stadium.

There are multiple venues for recreational and AAU sports that take place throughout the year. The Motor Mile Speedway and Motor Mile Dragway are also hotspots in Pulaski County.

Are you looking for something good to eat? Pulaski County has a wide variety of local eateries as well as chain locations to pick from.

No matter what you’re craving, you can find it here.

Maybe you’re looking for some entertainment? Music and the fine arts are a big part of Pulaski County with multiple musical events scheduled throughout the year. Outside venues like Jackson Park and the New River Valley Fair Grounds are complimented by indoor venues like the Pulaski Theatre and Adaire Theatre. There are also portions of “The Crooked Road” that run through our hometown.

Local productions as well as visiting acts can be seen throughout the year. There are also several museums to help learn the history of our hometown.

With this booklet, we hope to help you find your way to some places you may not have visited before in our hometown. Take advantage of the special offers and discounts to see just how much there is to do in Pulaski County.

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Claytor Lake State Park 6620 Ben H Bolen Dr Dublin, VA 24084 www.dcr.virginia.gov | (540) 643-2500 Claytor Lake State Park offers a wide variety of activities for water and land enthusiasts, including swimming, camping, cabins, lodges, a meeting facility, nature and history programs, miles of hiking trails, and a visitor center.

The lake is known for sport fishing and boating. The park has a full-service marina with docking slips, supplies, fuel, boat rentals and refreshments.

The Water’s Edge Meeting Facility is perfect for weddings, receptions and reunions, and wedding packages are available.

Three lodges and 15 cabins overlook the 4,500-acre lake, offering visitors a scenic retreat. The historic Howe House has interactive exhibits describing the ecology of the lake and the surrounding areas.

Guests can also rent bikes and enjoy a universally accessible fishing pier, picnic shelters, a seasonal snack bar and playgrounds. There are also two gift shops.

New River Trail State Park www.dcr.virginia.gov | 276-699-1034 New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The park parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles and passes through four counties and the city of Galax.

The trail’s gentle slope makes it great for visitors of all ages to hike, bike and ride horseback. The park’s Foster Falls area offers canoe and bike rentals; boat launches; gift shops; and a horse arena. Fishing is popular, and primitive campsites are available in designated areas.

The park’s Hoover Mountain Biking Area is also popular with those seeking extra adventure.

Rentals are available at the Foster Falls Boat and Bike Livery, opened seasonally Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from April to Memorial Day, open seven days a week Memorial Day to Labor Day and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Labor Day through October.

For more information, call 276-699-1034. Guided trail rides are available April through October (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Except for a two-mile section, the trail is available for horseback riding. Equestrian campsites are available.

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to local parks Gatewood Reservoir 200 Campground Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 www.gatewoodpark.com Join us for camping or glamping at Gatewood Park, we have 35 campsites with full hookups for RV’s, Campers and Tents, 16 of our sites are waterfront premium sites, All campground sites are full hook ups with up 50 amp service, we are also pet friendly Our 162 acre mountain lake is perfect for stand up pabbleboarding, kayaking, fishing, or just boating in one of our Craig Cats or rolling motor powered fishing boats. Whatever you need for your adventure The Boathouse at Gatewood can provide, rentals available hourly or daily. Souvenirs, snacks, camp supplies, firewood, live bait and fishing supplies are also available.

Whether you are looking to hike or mountain bike we have trails for you at Gatewood Park, looking to just spend the day relaxing, the day use area at Gatewood is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Southwest Virginia’s Hidden Gem!

Jackson Park 1st St NW, Pulaski, VA 24301 Join our community for public occasions at Jackson Park for outdoor events such as concerts, festivals, parades and holiday events. Each year Jackson Park offers a variety of activities, including events for everyone in the family. Before the start of the annual Christmas parade, children can visit and take pictures with Santa before he helps with the Pulaski Christmas parade. It’s the starting point for the annual Color Me Cameron memorial run and home to several musical and food events. Enjoy a moment of peace in the shade of the trees or catch a few rays while enjoying a picnic lunch. Jackson Park is a great spot to just enjoy the moment.

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Historic Calfee Park 700 S Washington Ave, Pulaski, VA 24301 | (540) 980-1070 www.mlb.com/appalachian-league/pulaski Calfee Park was built in 1935 by the WPA work force, and named after the Town of Pulaski Mayor of the time, Ernest W. Calfee.

Although initially intended for horse shows, civic events and high school sports, the park became identified almost exclusively with minor league baseball. Beginning with the Pulaski Counts in 1936, the park became the home for several major league farm teams associated with the Appalachian League. The teams represented over the years include: the Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees. It is currently home to the Pulaski River Turtles.

Following a major renovation in 1999, Calfee Park was named to the National and State Historic Landmarks Register, and was named the Appalachian League Facility of the Year. This unique ballpark has been featured and pictured in Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, Life and Virginia Living magazines.

In 2014, the park was sold to the Shelor Motor Mile Group, which began an extensive program of remodeling and building new facilities to meet minor league baseball standards, while leaving the historical elements of the park intact. The park received a new umpire/visiting team locker facility, a reconstructed home team locker room, new concession stand, and a new press box with additional seating and overflow parking. Perhaps the biggest new feature was the jumbotron, allowing fans to see game-related information during ball games.

F Further renovations were completed in 2019. This round of innovations added 350 new seats along the third baseline, including 30 ADAaccessible seats. 11 new boxes were also added. A new concourse was added behind the existing third base side of the park, along with an integrated sunshade canopy. A three-tired party deck was added in left field, and the former souvenir trailer was replaced with a walk-in souvenir store in the same location.

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Pulaski Train Station 20 S Washington Ave, Pulaski, VA 24301 www.visitpulaskiva.org Our historic train depot was originally built in 1888, just two years after the Town of Pulaski was chartered by the Commonwealth.

Crafted from Peak Creek granite by Italian stone masons, the station held strong until it was sadly destroyed by a fire in 2008.

After careful reconstruction, the restored station was dedicated in June of 2011 with the original stone walls intact.

The Town partnered with the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce which operates the Marketplace farmers’ market at the train station on Tuesday evenings from April to September. The Marketplace has cultivated a loyal following and has helped promote local foods and artisans.

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Thee Draper Village 3054 Greenbriar Rd. Draper, VA 24324 draperisfordreamers.com | (540) 994-5659 As a historic site and a long-standing tradition in the community of Draper, the Draper Mercantile remains at the heart of the community.

Come and explore our village - enjoy lunch at the Village Table, shop for unique gifts and unusual finds in our village shoppes, visit The Junction to rent a bike and ride the scenic New River Trail, browse our selection of craft beer, wine, and local foods in the marketplace, book your special event with us in our main hall, the event room (Taborri room), or our historic Village Chapel. Make your time with us even more memorable and rent one of our many vacation homes on the New River, Claytor Lake, or New River Trail through New River Retreat.

The Draper Mercantile creates positive ways of coming together through food, art, music or the outdoors. There’s something about the energy here that evokes a sense of belonging, this old building has a way of speaking to what inspires us.

It’s more than just a place for you to visit. It’s a place that belongs to you. Most importantly, it’s a place where you can feel that you belong.

“Thee Draper Village” is our way of keeping our most heartfelt mission in mind - You. This Village belongs to everyone who feels drawn to it. We are glad you are here. Thank you for coming. We hope you feel that warm sense of true “belonging” that can only come from the heart.

The Pulaski Theatre 14 W. Main St., Pulaski,VA 24301 pulaskitheatre.org | (540) 994-5659 Walk down Main Street in Pulaski on a concert night at Pulaski Theatre, and you might hear songs of The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel or other popular musicians filtering into the nighttime air. Though it’s not the original artists performing, Pulaski Theatre is developing a reputation in the NRV and beyond as “the place” to go for the best tribute bands in the nation.

On other nights at the fullyrenovated, up-to-date , and historically charming theatre, you might find movies, performances by nationally recognized theatre groups, community choir concerts or ballet performances.

The 1911 building, originally conceived for vaudeville shows, was converted to a movie theatre as motion pictures gained favor over vaudeville in the 1930’s. It continued to entertain moviegoers for 54 years, but closed in 1991 as video rentals and cable television gained in popularity.

Two years later, having fallen into disrepair, the theatre seemed destined for the junk heap if not for a group of citizens, known as Friends of Pulaski Theatre. The group took ownership from the county and began the long-fought task of raising money to restore the theatre to its original glory. Even today, the Friends continue to volunteer their time to run the theatre.

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Wilderness Road Regional Museum 5240 Wilderness Rd, Dublin, Virginia 24084 wildernessroadregionalmuseum.com | (540) 674-4835 The Wilderness Road Regional Museum, a two-story building located about a mile from Interstate 81 in the heart of Newbern, Virginia, has been owned and operated by the New River Historical Society since April 16, 1980. Originally, the museum building had been two separate homes that belonged to the Hance-Alexander family, and these two homes served dual purposes as residences and businesses for several years. Some of these business establishments included a tavern, general store, and the first Newbern post office.

Built sometime between 1806 and 1812, Henry Hance’s log house is the oldest room in the Wilderness Road Regional Museum. In 1817, Newbern’s founder Adam Hance built his frame house next to Henry’s. Throughout the years, the homes were connected and expanded by the Hance-Alexander family, allowing for a great museum site. Final additions were made to the house between 1843 and 1846, including the room that now serves as the Wilderness Road Regional Museum’s Book Store and Gift Shop, which offers books focusing on local and regional history.

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Pulaski County Courthouse 52 West Main Street Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-7750 The courthouse is constructed of “Peak Creek Sandstone”. The clock and the belfry were added in 1911. The court house was originally constructed in 1896 and has been reconstructed since being destroyed by fire in December of 1989. The structure combines elements of the Richardsonian Romanesque and Queen Anne styles of architecture. Serving as the formal entrance to the building is a stone arch. This was constructed to serve as the entrance to the Pulaski County exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition in 1907.

The courthouse was named to the National Register in 1981 and the public is welcome to tour the building and view the displays. Of particular interest is the local history of African Americans. Developed by Mrs. Lucy Harmon, the display profiles, among others, Mr. Chauncy Harmon, an early civil rights advocate in the 1950’s.

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The Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum 51 Commerce St, Pulaski, VA 24301 theratcliffemuseum.com | (540) 980-2307 “The Ratcliffe” as it is affectionately called, offers a unique blend of local and national exhibits, highlighting the cultural significance that the railroad and early transportation play in small town living. The museum allows community members and tourists alike, the opportunity to experience the draw of yesteryear with hands on displays, guided tours, and a glimpse into our beautiful and rich culture.

One of the first fire trucks within the town was a 1917 LaFrance pumper.

It, as well as a 1909 International Harvester, were instrumental in keeping community residents and businesses safe from the spread of fire.

Located in the Town of Pulaski, the Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum offers a display of the history and culture of the Pulaski area.

www.facnrv.org Experience exhibits promoting the arts and artists from the New River Valley.

Join art classes for children and adults through our Second Saturday program.

Enjoy free concerts in Jackson Park or at the First Friday Listening Room.

The work of local artists is featured in our gift shop and online.

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D.C. Wysor Observatory 600 Dunlap Road, Dublin, VA 24084 (540) 643-0755 Watch the night skies from Pulaski County’s Wysor Observatory.

Glimpse the heavens through a 16-inch LX Meade telescope.

The observatory’s equipment was donated by Davidson Charlton Wysor, a county native who was a professional geologist and amateur astronomer. After he built and furnished the facility, Wysor presented it to the County School Board in October 1969.

Draper Valley Golf Club 2800 Big Valley Drive, Draper, VA 24324 drapervalleygolf.com | (866) 980-4653 The Draper Valley Golf Club features an open and challenging golf course. A player will be able to hit every club in their bag. The fairways are well groomed, and the greens are undulating.

Water hazards (lakes or branches) come into play on seven holes.

The Draper Valley Golf Course opened in 1992. The traditional design showcases the pristine beauty of the Southwest Virginia Mountains.

The public golf course at Draper Valley Golf Club perfectly preserves the slopes of Virginia’s natural terrain of rolling foothills, marshes, tranquil lakes, and majestic forests. In addition to offering spectacular views, the Draper Valley Golf Club offers golfers a challenging play at all skill levels. This pristine public golf course with its Bent Grass greens is equal parts beauty, challenge, escape, expertise, performance and pure joy.

The Draper Valley Grille features a full menu of fresh, delicious sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and salads.

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Motor Mile Speedway 6749 Lee Hwy, Radford, VA 24141 motormilespeedway.com | (540) 267-6210 In the 1940’s a large, natural bowl- shaped parcel of land was found on a Pulaski County farm. The discovery birthed a dirt track that opened in 1952 and remained popular through the 1960’s. In 1988, after a myriad of renovations, the track reopened as a NASCARsanctioned, .410-mile paved oval.

Five divisions compete regularly from AprilSeptember: NASCAR WHELEN AllAmerican Series Late Model, Limited Sportsman, MOD4, Super Street and UCAR. Beginning with Tim McGuire, the track has crowned 14 NASCAR Late Model track champions in 29 seasons. Motor Mile Speedway has been the home track of two NASCAR WHELEN All-American Series national champions on six different occasions: Philip Morris (2006, ’08, ’09) and Lee Pulliam (2012, ’13, ’15).

Don’t forget to visit The Rusty Wallace Karting Center at Motor Mile Speedway where both kids and adults can rent go-karts!

The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience at Motor Mile Speedway is designed to put the average fan behind the seat of a NASCAR Late Model Stock Car. Our first permanent location allows us to set up great facilities to take you effortlessly through your driving experience as we get you behind the wheel of a real racecar. RWRE will provide you everything you need from the firesuit and helmet, to instruction and of course a well prepared racecar.

After a short 45 minute class, we’ll get you ready to drive a real NASCAR Late Model Stock. We have years of experience and have perfected putting just the right setup to create the perfect experience for fans with limited or no experience driving a stockcar.

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In the middle of nowhere, among the mountains, lakes, rivers and trails is somewhere.

Named after Count Casimir Pulaski, Pulaski County sits in the New River Valley teeming with natural beauty and bountiful history. The Pulaski County area of the Blue Ridge is defined by its rolling hills and settlement by small farmers. Formed in 1839 the county covers an area of about 330 square miles and is home to the 21-mile long, man-made, Claytor Lake on the New River.

Today international businesses, arts, music, and culture define the county and its inhabitants. You’ll find outdoor adventure, food, wine, camping, and exploration as reasons to come to Pulaski County for your next escape.

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