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Things to see on your stop at Blue Ridge Regional Airport...
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Patrick County, VA
In Patrick County, you will find an unhurried way of life rich in the tradition
and the friendliness of mountain communities. Nestled in the shadows of the Blue
Ridge Mountains, Patrick County's rolling hills and majestic valleys make us one
of the best kept secrets of the Blue Ridge. A rural county, Patrick is close to
the south's biggest markets but distant from their hectic lifestyles. Patrick
offers the charm of a traditional small town America with friendly smiling
faces. Here you are never a visitor but a part of our family.
http://www.visitpatrickcounty.org/index.cfm
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Martinsville
& Henry County, VA
Well known for the Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville - Henry County is equally inviting for outdoor recreation activities, arts and cultural events, and just plain relaxation. Visit furniture outlets, golf courses, historic sites, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy natural history, arts, music and theatrical performances. Experience sports with NASCAR, motocross, dirt track action and baseball.
Whatever your passion, you'll find it here to enjoy at a pace all your own.
Martinsville - Henry County, Virginia.
http://www.visitmartinsville.com/
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Martinsville
Speedway
The grandfather of race tracks - the oldest on the Nextel tour. Join
more than 86,000 race fans for a fun-filled weekend of cheering and
racing twice a year. This popular short track measures .526 mile
providing dynamic and action-packed races.
http://www.martinsvillespeedway.com/ |
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Philpott Lake
Philpott a 2888-acre U. S. Army Corps of Engineers lake nestled in the
Blue Ridge foothills. It boasts over 100 miles of shoreline surrounded
by 65,000 acres of public lands. Boating, fishing, hunting, water
skiing, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking and wildlife watching are
popular. Powerhouse tours are offered on a varying schedule.
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/philpott/index.htm |
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Fairy Stone
State Park
Named for the crystalline crosses which in legend are said to be the
result of fairy tears shed on learning of the crucifixion of Jesus, the
park offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Lodge, conference
center, and cabin rentals, camping, picnicking, swimming, boating,
fishing, biking and hiking are just a few of the activities waiting for
you to enjoy.
http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/fairyst.htm |
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Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia's most popular lake, offers superb
recreational activities,
500 miles of shoreline, a wide variety of water sports, and affordable
lakefront real estate. SML is the "Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains".
http://www.smith-mountain-lake.com |
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PRIMLAND Hunting Lodge
& Resort
Primland is a 14,000-acre resort offering golfers,
hunters, fly fishing enthusiasts and all who love outdoor activities the
ultimate in recreational facilities plus on-site access to a well provisioned
Orvis Outfitters Shop. Set high in Virginia's majestic Blue Ridge Mountains,
Primland is easy to reach by interstate highway, by commercial airlines serving
Charlotte or Greensboro, North Carolina or by private aircraft landing at Blue
Ridge Regional Airport, with its 5002 ft. long, edge-lighted runway.
http://www.primland.com |
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Virginia Museum of Natural
History
The Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville, Virginia is a
place where scientific research about the Commonwealth of Virginia's
natural history and public understanding merge. Exhibits, education
programs for all ages, and publications translate the Museum curators'
scientific research into easily understood language and concepts.
http://www.vmnh.net |
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Piedmont
Arts Association
With the belief that art enhances quality of life,
the Piedmont Arts Association’s (PAA) mission is to provide experiences in the
visual and performing arts to enrich and enlighten the lives of the people of
Martinsville, Henry County and neighboring areas.
http://www.piedmontarts.org/
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Blue Ridge
Institute & Farm Museum
The folkways of the Blue Ridge spring to life on a re-created 1800
Virginia-German farmstead. The museum store, special tours, lectures,
and hands-on activities make the Blue Ridge Farm Museum a unique place
to learn about early Blue Ridge traditions.
http://www.blueridgeinstitute.org/ |
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Blue Ridge
Parkway Hiking Trails
Walking trails with spectacular outdoor nature scenery.
http://www.brptrails.com/ |
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Bob White
Covered Bridge
This 80-foot truss over the Smith River near Route 8 South of Woolwine
was built in 1921. Although it has been replaced with a modern bridge,
visitors can still walk through the Bob White Bridge which was retained
for its landmark value.
http://www.patrickchamber.com/profile.cfm?ID=165 |
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Chateau
Morrisette Winery
Enjoy elegant dining in a relaxed old-world atmosphere. Whether dining
indoors by the open fire or on the patio during warm weather, you'll be
surrounded by breathtaking vistas. Savor foods from the American South
along with award winning wines. Our chefs incorporate the finest
regional ingredients including organically grown produce and game, fresh
seafood from the coastal waters of North Carolina, farm raised catfish,
small artisan cheeses and freshly baked breads. Our desserts are “to die
for.” Reservations are strongly recommended.
http://www.chateaumorrisette.com |
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Fishing
Kibler Valley - Rated Class A stocked trout stream and hunting
resort. This wild and wonderful valley is host to white water and kayak
races which draws competitors to class competition annually. Rock
Castle Creek - Stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and native
trout. Smith, Mayo and Dan River - premier rivers for year round
trout fishing.
http://fs.lavaa.net/fishing.html |
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Floyd Country
Store
Home of the Friday night jamboree. Every Friday night, they offer live
music from some of the best Blue Grass bands around. Right on "The
Crooked Road" music trail.
http://www.floydcountrystore.com/ |
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FloydFest-
A three-day World Music Festival held annually in the Blue Ridge
mountains of Virginia, showcasing the best in World, Bluegrass, Reggae,
Folk, African, and Appalachian music, as well as quality local arts and
crafts.
http://www.floydfest.com |
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Mabry Mill
Mabry Mill, a working grist mill built in 1910 has been called the most
photographed spot in America. The National Park Service operates a
restaurant there that specializes in buckwheat cakes and country ham.
Blue Ridge Parkway Floyd County, VA
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~mabry/mill.html |
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Reynolds
Homestead
The ancestral home of R. J. Reynolds, founder of the R. J. Reynolds
Tobacco Company sits in restored 19th century elegance on the Reynolds
Plantation in Critz. The original plantation house welcomes visitors and
local folk alike for numerous annual events.
http://www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu/ |
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Villa Appalaccia
Winery
Tours of winery and grounds offered daily.
http://www.villaappalaccia.com/ |
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Wood Brothers
Race Shop & Museum
One of the most successful racing teams in NASCAR history.
http://www.woodbrothersracing.com |
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Blue Ridge
Regional Airport | 525 Airport Road |
Martinsville, VA 24112 | Phone (276)
957-2291 | Fax (276) 957-2292 |
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