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Choose-And-Cut Christmas Tree Farms

The Hallmark Christmas Experience Damascus, Virginia, is the place to be for the holidays! This small-town Christmas experience is truly something special. Make Trail Town USA your one-stop shop for holiday shopping, special events, and locally grown Fraser fir Christmas trees. Gather your friends and family for a road trip and join us in celebrating…
Damascus Area Trail Updates

Trail Updates Around Damascus Get the latest trail updates for alerts and trail conditions around Damascus, Virginia. Know before you go. More information below on current conditions, including: This is Trail Town USA. Several major trails pass through the heart of Damascus, including the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail. Nearby are multi-use trails and…
Peak Happiness

Explore Trails Less Traveled While the Appalachian Trail receives most of the attention, there are several other trails and parks in the Washington County region. So, for those who wish to venture off the beaten path, here are six places to enjoy a day hike in the region. Grayson Highlands State Park Tucked between Mount…
A Perfect Day

Uncover Hidden Gems Looking to spend a full day wandering around Washington County and experiencing all that the area has to offer? Here’s a curated itinerary to help you have the most fabulous day imaginable, from morning until night. Morning Start the day off on the right foot: with breakfast and coffee, obviously! If you’re…
Seasonal Festivals & Community Events

Arts, Culture & Appalachian Traditions The Damascus area has a lot to celebrate! We have a busy schedule of festivals and community events throughout the year, often tied to the seasons and natural cycles. Take your pick and join us in celebrating ramps, molasses, apple butter, cranberries, and more! These festivals are rooted in Appalachian…
Reeled In

Lifelong Anglers Share Their Love for the Sport “My love for fishing has never failed me,” says Alan Necessary, owner of Washington County’s successful supply store, Appalachian Baits. “It’s such a stress reliever for me. Whether you catch a fish or not, it gets your mind off any other problems you may have in life.”…
All Hail the Appalachian Trail

Hiker-Friendly Communities Washington County is where it’s at for A.T. hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. They say a journey of 1,000 miles – or in the case of the Appalachian Trail, 2,198 miles – begins with a single step. But at some point, even the hardiest hiker needs to take a break from all that…
Mountain Magic

A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts Mountain Magic: Outdoor enthusiasts praise the region’s abundance of nature. Washington County is a prime location for outdoors enthusiasts of all levels. At the intersection of several famous trail systems, the region is a desirable destination for anyone seeking to live closer to nature and be a part of a…
Tips for the Trail

Hit the Trails Responsibly Tips for the trail – All trails lead to Damascus, Virginia! We have hundreds of miles of trails for you to explore right in our backyard. At the edge of town, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area stretches as far as the eye can see, across the highest peaks in the state, over mountain balds…
A Trail of Two Cities

From Abingdon to Damascus, Virginia A Trail of Two Cities: What could be better than famous trails and friendly small towns? Check out the Blue Ridge Outdoors 2022 Top Adventure Town winners Abingdon and Damascus, Virginia for some of the best trails in the Southeast, and stay for the southern charm. The Virginia Creeper Trail A rail-trail that…