Guidebook for Hot Springs and Alleghany County
Arts & Culture
Barbara does a great job of getting different types of art - paintings, sculpture, basket weavers. She also has just opened a small gift shop and eatery on the top floor of the gallery. Great gifts showcasing local artisans.
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Warm Springs Gallery & Garden Cafe
12 Katydid TraiBarbara does a great job of getting different types of art - paintings, sculpture, basket weavers. She also has just opened a small gift shop and eatery on the top floor of the gallery. Great gifts showcasing local artisans.
Great activity for families. Clifton Forge is an interesting mountain town with lots of history and architectural interest.
C&O Historical Society
312 E Ridgeway StGreat activity for families. Clifton Forge is an interesting mountain town with lots of history and architectural interest.
Check out Covington's website for concerts (River Rock Summer Series), theatres and ampitheartres (Historic Masonic Theatre). http://www.covington.va.us/river-rock-concert-series/
Covington
Check out Covington's website for concerts (River Rock Summer Series), theatres and ampitheartres (Historic Masonic Theatre). http://www.covington.va.us/river-rock-concert-series/
Lewisburg
Essentials
Food Lion
1005 S Craig AveWalmart Supercenter
313 Thacker AveParks & Nature
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park RdThere are great hiking trails around Lake Moomaw. It is also home to one of the largest dirt & rock dams in the country - Gathright Dam. Lake Moomaw is great for motor boating, bass fishing and swimming.
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Lake Moomaw
There are great hiking trails around Lake Moomaw. It is also home to one of the largest dirt & rock dams in the country - Gathright Dam. Lake Moomaw is great for motor boating, bass fishing and swimming.
The trail is right in from of our house. It runs from left to right and is an easy walking/biking trail. It is an old railway trail that is being restored to a "Rails to Trails" type trail. It runs along the river and the views are quite stunning in many places.
Jackson River Scenic Trail
Jackson River Scenic TrailThe trail is right in from of our house. It runs from left to right and is an easy walking/biking trail. It is an old railway trail that is being restored to a "Rails to Trails" type trail. It runs along the river and the views are quite stunning in many places.
Entertainment & Activities
Gath Newel is a year round chamber music venue. The over 50 concerts a year are typically on the weeknds and are paired with optional gourmet meals.
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Garth Newel Music Center
403 Garth Newel LnGath Newel is a year round chamber music venue. The over 50 concerts a year are typically on the weeknds and are paired with optional gourmet meals.
During the summer, there are outdoor concerts featuring local bands. It is located 870 W Edgemont Dr, Covington, VA 24426
Jackson River Sports Complex
Jackson River Sports ComplexDuring the summer, there are outdoor concerts featuring local bands. It is located 870 W Edgemont Dr, Covington, VA 24426
Alleghany Outdoors
1903 Dressler DrLake Moomaw Marina
Great fly fishing. Lessons from expert guides!
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Escatawba Farms Fly Fishing
6515 Dunlap Creek RdGreat fly fishing. Lessons from expert guides!
The Greenbrier
101 W Main StOmni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead HwyLocal public golf course - it's not a particularly groomed course, but fun never the less. It also has great pub grub. They also have live bands on the weekends in the summer.
The Golf Course at Cliff View
Local public golf course - it's not a particularly groomed course, but fun never the less. It also has great pub grub. They also have live bands on the weekends in the summer.
Food Scene
They have a great bar - The Jefferson. You can get cocktails, bar food and you can also eat in the restaurant.
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Omni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead HwyThey have a great bar - The Jefferson. You can get cocktails, bar food and you can also eat in the restaurant.
The inn's restaurant, The Waterwheel, is delicious. Consistently good food.
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The Inn at Gristmill Square
118 Old Germantown RdThe inn's restaurant, The Waterwheel, is delicious. Consistently good food.
Iconic eatery in the area. Delicious breakfasts and good, down home food. Very friendly staff, always makes you feel welcome!
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Country Cafe
6156 Sam Snead HwyIconic eatery in the area. Delicious breakfasts and good, down home food. Very friendly staff, always makes you feel welcome!
The mussels are divine! We've been there several times. Always good and at a reasonable price. It's a drive, so you may want to call Patti Riner to drive you if you are planning to have a glass of wine. Patti's number is 540-679-9214.
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The Inn At Warm Springs
12968 Sam Snead HwyThe mussels are divine! We've been there several times. Always good and at a reasonable price. It's a drive, so you may want to call Patti Riner to drive you if you are planning to have a glass of wine. Patti's number is 540-679-9214.
Bacova Beer
2814 Main StBest grilled cheese in town. I love it on rye bread!
Very local restaurant.
Lindsay's Roost Bar And Grill
15 Sunset Hill RdBest grilled cheese in town. I love it on rye bread!
Very local restaurant.
Sam Sneads is a great local restaurant with a varied menu. In nice weather the upstairs porch is divine!
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Snead's 1912 Steak
2849 Main StSam Sneads is a great local restaurant with a varied menu. In nice weather the upstairs porch is divine!
Michael's Pizza is a Covington favorite. Newly located in the old Pizza Hut building near 220, it is great for take out or dine in. The pizza is delicious!
Michael's
1128 E Prospect StMichael's Pizza is a Covington favorite. Newly located in the old Pizza Hut building near 220, it is great for take out or dine in. The pizza is delicious!
Good, basic Italian food located in Covington. Best part - no reservations needed!
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Cucci's Pizzeria
566 E Madison StGood, basic Italian food located in Covington. Best part - no reservations needed!
Everything Else
Delightful spa. Reasonable rates. Call early for appointments.
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Warm Spirit Spa
92 Old Germantown RdDelightful spa. Reasonable rates. Call early for appointments.
Sightseeing
The Greenbrier Bunker, in West Virginia (just 45 minutes from the cottage) was the place where congress was to convene if there was an attack on DC. It is a very interesting tour - well worth the drive. Reservations are required.
Greenbrier Bunker West Entrance
The Greenbrier Bunker, in West Virginia (just 45 minutes from the cottage) was the place where congress was to convene if there was an attack on DC. It is a very interesting tour - well worth the drive. Reservations are required.
Humpback Covered Bridge
Midland TrailFalling Spring Falls