This far-flung highlands town is remarkably vibrant.
Key Takeaways
Tucked away in the rolling green highlands ofsouthwestern Virginia, Abingdon comes as a surprise.
Who would expect an award-winning theater in this distant corner of the state?
Or chef-driven restaurants that would easily fit into a New York City neighborhood?
Or a popular rail-trail zipping down a mountainside?
And thats a good thing, because this vivacious small town has a lot to offer.
But the Martha isnt the only inn in town.
Today, the railway has been converted into arail-trail, offering one of the most exhilarating bike rides anywhere.
Its gorgeous to take in any time of year, but especially spectacular in fall.
it’s possible for you to also walk, run, horseback ride, and cross-country ski this trail.
The 330-mileOvermountain Victory National Historic Trailbegins here, following the route the soldiers took.
TheBarter Theatrewent on to become highly acclaimed, even giving legendary film star Gregory Peck his start.
The theater enacts an intricate set change twice daily to facilitate shows.
Tickets, unfortunately, can no longer be obtained by trading for a head of cabbage.
The motto is never the same museum, says director Betty White.
You get a sense of this by the surprising variety of its exhibits.
Recent exhibitions range from Bernini and the Baroque to George Washington to motorcycles to long rifles.
Shop Abingdons Main Street
It seems everyone strolling Abingdons tree-shaded Main Street carries a tissue-paper-stuffed shopping bag.
