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What to Eat

Creeper Trail Cafe
Conveniently located next to the Virginia Creeper Trail and Whitetop Laurel Creek Biking, hiking, horseback riding, and relaxing. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Subs, Philly Cheese Steak, Ice Cream, Homemade Desserts. Don’t pack your lunch! Eat with us!
37077 Chestnut Mountain Road, Damascus, VA 24236
(276)475-3888 & (276)475-3918

Mojoe’s Trailside Coffeehouse
331 Douglas Drive, Damascus.
Fresh coffee, espresso, soup, bagels, great service and more! www.mojoestrailsidecoffee.com
(276) 475-5505

Nancy’s Fancy’s
Abingdon, VA

The Peppermill
Abingdon, VA

Pizza Plus
Food City Shopping Center
Damascus, VA
(276) 475-9053

Subway
Abingdon & Damascus, VA

The Tavern
Abingdon, VA

Trail Cafe
Located near the entrance to the Creeper Trail in Abingdon. We offer both breakfast-lunch-daily 7-3 (closed Mondays). FREE WIFI HOTSPOT. Monthly Cooking evening classes offered. Local -regional art on display. Trail Café, 128 Pecan SE, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-698-3159, www.thetrailcafe.com - handicap accessible facility and parking

Whole Health Center
611 East Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 628-3170

Wines of Distinction, Inc.
230 East Main St.
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-0001

Zazzy’z Cafe and Bookstore
380 E. Main St., Abingdon
(276) 698-3333

Where to Stay

ABINGDON

The Copperlantern Inn
133 E Valley Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-1919

Black’s Fort Inn
Abingdon, VA

Cottages on the Creeper
Abingdon, VA

The Love House
110 E. Valley St.
Abingdon, VA
(800) 475-5494

Maxwell Manor Bed & Breakfast
Abingdon, VA

Old Abingdon Bed & Breakfast
Abingdon, VA

River Garden Bed & Breakfast
Abingdon, VA

The Copper Lantern Inn
Abingdon, VA

The Crooked Cabin
303 East Main St.
Abingdon, VA
(276) 628-9583

1857 Section Foreman Guest House
If you are going to ride the Creeper Trail, why not stay in the last railroad House in the area? Take bikes directly to the trail head. Walk to historic downtown Abingdon shopping and Barter Theatre.
www1857.foremanhouse.com
310 Trigg St., Abingdon, VA
(276) 356-4632

The Meadow Cottage
Abingdon, VA

Shepherd’s Joy B&B
Abingdon, VA

Circle S Farms
Abingdon, VA

Summerfield Inn
Abingdon, VA


White Birches Inn

Abingdon, Historic District
Environmentally committed to keeping Virginia Green. #1 Choice of Trip Advisor – Abingdon B&B’s / Inns
#1 Choice 5 Years in a Row as one of the top B&B’s in the U.S. King beds, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, wireless internet (276) 676-2140
www.whitebirchesinn.com

Woodland Hills Chalet
Abingdon, VA

Wolf Hills Inn
Abingdon, VA

DAMASCUS

Damascus Cabins
Get “cabin fever” relaxing at Damascus Cabins located along the river in downtown Damascus. After trekking down the Creeper Trail, enjoy a cool drink on the deck and listen to the relaxing sound of the river. Overnight rentals - four great cabins to choose from - call (276) 492-1041 for rental rates.
www.damascuscabins.com
(276) 492-1041

A Humble Abode
"A Humble Abode" is a lovely three bedroom house that has been completely renovated and updated with the latest amenities. It's your "home away from home", just a different setting. The kitchen is fully equipped, linens furnished, complimentary coffee and tea.
1104 South Shady Ave.
Damascus, VA
(276) 475-5472
www.vacreepertrail.us/humbleabode/

Apple Tree Bed & Breakfast
12 minutes off I-81, private bath with bedroom, free secure WIFI, full breakfast, distributors for A&J Jerky, Innkeepers Debbie & Les Smith. Discount packages to Barter Theatre
115 E. Laurel Ave
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 475-5261
www.appletreebnb.com

Augusta’s Appalachian Inn
Damascus, VA

Backbone Lodge
Dennett Dwyer or Chris Markham
Perfect for a couple or crowd, we offer fantastic and affordable accommodations for your vacation to the Damascus/Northeast Tennessee areas. Large groups and events are no problem!
P.O. Box 15
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 492-0907

Backcountry Wilderness Lodges
Abingdon, VA

Between the Trails
219 E. Creeper’s Way
Damascus, VA 24236
1-877-288-8211
www.BetweentheTrails.com

The Buchanan Inn
Damascus, VA

Creeper Trail Cottages
Paradise is sandwiched between the Virginia Creeper Trail and the Laurel River in Beautiful Damascus, Virginia.
Make Damascus your next vacation destination. Make Creeper Trail Cottages your Home-Away-From- Home.
P.O. Box 1085 Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 492-6207
www.creepertrailcottages.com

Damascus Old Mill Inn & Conference Center
Damascus, VA

The Lazy Fox Inn
We welcome you to our little slice of heaven! On the river in Damascus. 133 Imboden Street
Damascus, VA
(276) 475-5838
www.lazyfoxinn.com

Mountain Laurel Inn
Damascus, VA

Mrs. Hettie’s House & Stable
Damascus, VA

Nancy’s Cottage
Damascus, VA

The Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast
Damascus, VA

River Trail Cabin Rentals
Damascus, VA

Rollin’ Rock Inn
Damascus, VA

Dancing Bear Cottages
Damascus, VA

Hikers Inn
Damascus, VA

Bike Rentals & Shuttles
Adventure Damascus Bicycles
Damascus -- Full service bicycle dealer and largest bicycle rental and shuttle facility on the trail (serving Damascus, Abingdon, Whitetop and all stops in between). Fat-seat comfort rental bikes. 128 West Laurel Ave, 888-595-BIKE.
www.adventuredamascus.com

SunDog Outfitter
Damascus -- Full service outfitter for the Creeper Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Bicycle rentals and shuttles year round. Camping, Hiking, and Cycling gear for novice to enthusiast. Maps, advice, and info. 331 Douglas Drive, 866-515-3441.
www.sundogoutfitter.com

SHOPPING

Damascus General Store
Damascus -- Formerly an old sock hosiery mill, Damascus General Store has been completely renovated. Take a step through the front door and you'll discover the halcyon days of our past. It's a journey you'll want to take often. 1004 S. Shady Ave, 276-475-5259.

The Whole Health Center, Inc.
Abingdon -- Health foods and natural health care products. 611 East Main Street, 276-628-3170.

The Cave House Craft Shop
Abingdon
-- "Craft Art for the Home" - Retail outlet for the Holston Mountain Crafts Guild, a group of 130 mountain inspired local Southwest Virginia artisans who follow the old time honored methods of creating fine works. It is located in a 170-year-old house in downtown Abingdon 279 East Main St. 276-628-7721.

MOJOE'S TRAILSIDE COFFEEHOUSE -
Damascus -- Great local artwork. 331 Douglas Drive, 276-475-5505.

Woody's Goody's
Abingdon -- Great local artwork, art supplies, and knic-knacs.

Wines of Distinction
Abingdon -- You will find everything needed for proper tea, coffees, cheeses, imported chocolates, specialty beers, pasta, olive oils, and vinegars. An exquisite selection of French and Italian glassware also awaits you, and yes even Limoge boxes. Not just a fine wine store. Beautiful and eclectic gifts. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-0001

Other Links

  • Va Creeper Trail
  • Damascus.org
  • The Moonlight Drive-In Movie Theater
  • Creeper Trail Club
  • Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
  • Mount Rogers NRA
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Appalachian Trail Days Festival
  • American Whitewater

     


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