Virginia Vacation Rental Cabins on the New River

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Claytor Lake
	Claytor Lake State Park 1-800-933-PARK

	Claytor Lake Website Web Portal for Claytor Lake

	Friends of Claytor Lake Dedicated to conserving and protecting the quality, sustainability and tranquility of the environment of Claytor Lake for all. info@focl.org

Entertainment
	Kanawha Valley Arena The Arena is privately owned and operated by Tommy Brown. The Arena was formed in the interest of the Equestrian Enthusiasts. As a place to go to spend time with friends and to keep the heritage of equine recreation alive! 540-789-2084

	Pulaski Theatre Pulaski Theatre, founded in downtown Pulaski, Virginia in 1911, served as a vital part of the area's economy - first as a vaudeville house and later as a movie theatre. After thriving in the 1950s and 1960s, the Theatre experienced decline and, sadly, closed to the public in 1991. The Friends of the Pulaski Theatre is a volunteer, non-profit organization incorporated in 1993 for the sole purpose of restoring and returning the Theatre to operation. The Friends group acquired the Theatre in 1999 through a deed of gift from the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and saved it from demolition. Check out the schedule and come and enjoy what the revitalized Pulaski Theatre has to offer! 540.994.9555

	Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre is a state-of-the-art German-themed dinner theatre nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. 276-223-0891 whboxoffice@ntelos.net

Event Calendars
	Wythe County Events Calendar

Museums
	Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley The members and board of the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley believe that art is important to the life of a community and nourishes human development. Our purpose is to foster an enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of visual and performing arts by the residents of the New River Valley and to encourage and support its artist. We carry out this mission through an annual educational program of rotating exhibits of art from both within and without the area, classes for adults and children, lectures, performances, and the sale of related merchandise. We collect and maintain a permanent collection of the works of artists of the New River Valley and Asian decorative arts. The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley take pride in providing the citizens of Southwest Virginia with a full range of programming, including the performing and visual arts, exhibits, lectures and art education classes. We are Proud to serve Southwest Virginia and its residents with arts and culture. 540-980-7363

museums
	Taubman Museum of Art At the heart of downtown Roanoke, the new 81,000 square foot Taubman Museum of Art proves an arresting landmark for visitors arriving from US I-581. As Roanoke's most contemporary structure, it provides an analog for the city's evolution from industrial and manufacturing town to technology-driven city. The building's forms and materials evoke both the drama of the surrounding mountainous landscape of the Shenandoah Valley and the lyrically gritty industrial-era building culture of the great early 20th century railroad boom, when Roanoke came to prominence as a switchpoint city of the new South. 540-342-5760

News and Information
	Local Weather Local Forecast for Draper, VA

	New River Valley On Line Newspaper

	New River Voice Magazine On Line Magazine representing the New River Valley Tim Jackson 540.808.2136 tim@newrivervoice.com

	Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce (540) 674-1991 pcchamber2@swva.net

Outdoor Activities
	Radford Mountain Bike Park This 100 acre gem overlooking Claytor Lake Dam is Radford's newest area for mountain biking, trail running, hiking, walking and bird watching. Built to IMBA (International Mountain Biking) guidelines, this property features 12 trails that cover 8-10 miles of serene habitat. The trails vary from easy to advanced. You will see lots of birds, an occasional deer and even a view of Claytor Lake (top of trail 2). Take I-81, exit #105. Follow the road toward Snowville, just under the interstate, 1st left on Peterson Drive, drive 0.1 mile and park beside the road at the gate as private vehicles are not allowed on the property. A permit is required to mountain bike at the park. Please come by the City Manager's office, 619 Second St., between 8:30am - 5:00pm, M-F, to get a free permit. 540-731-3603

	Beagle Ridge Herb Farm Beagle Ridge Herb Farm and Environmental Education Center features a variety of gardens including an herbal tea garden, a Japanese meditative garden, and a wildlife habitat garden. Hemlock Cove hiking trail has gorgeous pond views and Buzzards Roost hiking trail has panoramic valley views. Beagle Ridge Herb Farm and Environmental Education Center offers a variety of classes and workshops as well as guided tree identification hikes. Check their website for a upcoming classes and events. 276-621-4511 276-621-4511 beagleridge@gmail.com

	Birding in the New River Valley Pulaski County is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and opportunities for outdoor recreation. While the area is best known for canoeing and fishing on the New River, boating on Claytor Lake and hiking the New River Trail, it is becoming increasingly recognized as an eminent birding destination. Radford'parks are a unique treasure because they offer a variety of habitats, providing visitors with the opportunity to view a diverse selection of both year round and migratory birds. Wildwood Park is home to many woodland birds as well as meadow birds. A walking path winds through the woods and across an open meadow. Standing on the birding platform at Wildwood park, you're likely to see the bright flash of a Cardinal overhead or spot an Eastern Towhee noisily rummaging in the undergrowth. The cheery goldfinch is easy to spot, this vivid yellow bird looks and sings like a canary. Riverview Park and Bissett Park are located along the New River and offer opportunities to view various types of waterfowl including the majestic Great Blue Heron. For an up-close experience with wildlife, Dudley's Landing is a convenient spot to put in a canoe, kayak or tube and float down this stretch of the river for encounters with an abundant variety of waterfowl as well as woodchucks, painted turtles and muskrats. Just past Dudley's landing is a viewing platform overlooking the river; this platform is easily accessible and like many areas of the park it can accommodate visitors in wheelchairs. The New River Valley is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Radford is home to over 200 different types of birds and has four stops on Virginia's Birding and Wildlife Trail. Stop by the Radford Visitor's Center and pick up a copy of their birding guide for birding information, photographs and a checklist of local birds. This will be a valuable guide when visiting the parks. Radbird, a Radford-based birding outfitter, hosts educational bird tours, excursions and has several birding related events throughout the year. If you are already a birding enthusiasts or just have a growing interest in the birds of Southwest Virginia, Radford's parks are an excellent place for your next birding adventure. The terrain is easily traversable for all ages and abilities and the parks are also dog friendly. The best time to view birds is in the morning two hours after sunrise when birds are most active as well as in the evening before sunset. Find a comfortable spot and wait quietly, ideally near vegetation or beside a tree so that birds will come closer without being startled. Bring a camera and binoculars, a picnic lunch, and spend a day with the New River Valley's magnificent birds. 866-605-6442

	Blue Cat on the New A relaxing and fun vacation awaits you on the New River, by Blue Cat on the New! We offer kayak and canoe rentals, as well as instruction! For your fishing trips or outdoor recreation fun, call Blue Cat on the New! Blue Cat on the New caters to the needs of groups and individuals. We offer equipment and guidance for the rich river experience you want. Enjoy our back yard and discover what the New River has to offer. We have river tubes with 3 different runs. 1hr, 2 1/2 hr and 4 hr. trips $10/tube. We have a bathhouse with hot/cold men/women showers, primitive campsites, 1200 ft. of river frontage, boat launches. 276.766.3729

	Cascade Falls Cascade Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Virginia and possibly on the entire East Coast. Little Stony Creek falls over a vertical cliff in several different streams. Several streams cascade a couple times on the way down while others fall the whole distance of the falls. The 69 ft. falls crash into a large pool surrounded by two hundred foot cliff walls from which large ice formations hang in the winter. The scene is both breathtaking and peaceful as the falls combine both power and beauty. The falls are also fairly easy to view, with wooden stairs and platforms on one side of the pool allowing a visitor to get very close to the falls as well as allowing a photographer many different angles for photographs. 540-552-4641

	Claytor Lake Water Sports Boat Rentals, Lake Tours and Watersports Packages 540-731-8683 captain@claytorlakewatersports.com

	Dixie Caverns Dixie Caverns offers tours of the gorgeous rock formations deep within the caverns. The 45 minute tour gives visitors a rare glimpse inside the mountain. There is also a rock and mineral shop as well as an antiques mall nearby. 540-380-2085

	Draper Valley Golf Ranked #37 out of the Top 50 Golf Courses in the US for under $50! (Golf Magazine 9/04) Rated 4 out of 5 Stars (Golf Digest 5/04) Great Service, Great Value, Great Conditions . . . A Great Place To Play!! 1-866-980-GOLF drapergolf@psknet.com

	Greasy Creek Outfitters Greasy Creek Outfitters specializes in guided fishing trips tailored to your personal interests. We feature spin and fly-fishing float trips for smallmouth bass and walleye on the New River at Foster Falls State Park, light tackle angling for striped bass on Claytor Lake, and fly-fishing for trout on private streams. Full and half day trips available. Call Mike and tell him New River Retreat referred you. (540) 789-7811 mike@greasycreekoutfitters.com

	Mill Mountain Zoo The Mill Mountain Zoo, as a member of AZA,( The Association of Zoos and Aquariums), participates in many cooperative breeding and management programs, the goal of which is to maintain a high level of genetic diversity within a species' captive population. It is hoped that this close attention to detail within a species' population will allow zoos to become banks or reservoirs of genetic information, so if needed, we can explore future release programs for these species. Number of Species: Mammals: 16 Birds : 36 Reptiles : 12 Amphibians: 7 Invertebrates: 3 Mill Mountain Zoo's SSP species include: Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Japanese Macaque, Fishing Cat, White-naped Crane, Red Wolf, Eurasian Black Vulture, Andean Condor Species in Mill Mountain Zoo's PMP include: Western Tufted Deer, Wolverine, Crested Porcupine, Wrinkled Hornbill, Hooded Crane, Dart Frog, Burmese Mountain Tortoise, Parma Wallaby, Sichuan Takin, Chestnut-breasted Malkoha, Luzon Bleeding Heart Dove, New Guinea Masked Lapwing, Scarlet Ibis, White-crested Laughing Jay Thrush, Crested Wood Partridge, Palawan Peacock Pheasant, Collard Finchbill , Victoria Crowned Pigeon, Cougar, Blue-crowned Motmot, Blue-bellied Roller, Yellow-breasted Ground Dove, Prehensile-tail Skink 540-343-3241

	New River Fly Fishing New River Fly Fishing is owned and operated by veteran fishing guide Mike Smith, who has been fishing the New for over 30 years. Besides guiding, Mike teaches fly fishing courses at Bluefield State College and is a fly designer for Flymen Fishing Company. He is also the author of the Angler's Guide series of books published by The University of Virginia Press which includes Fishing the New River Valley: an Angler's Guide and Fishing Virginia's Highlands: an Angler's Guide. Mike Smith (540) 789-7811 msmith@swva.net

	Pete Dye River Course of VA Tech Combine the unmistakable design of world renowned course architect, Pete Dye, with the vision and resources of the Virginia Tech Foundation and the results are world class golf. The Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech offers a spectacular riverfront setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains with a traditional links-style layout that is fun and challenging for golfers of all skill levels. 540.633.6732 norton@vt.edu

	Tangent Outfitters Born high in the mountains of North Carolina the New River steers north into Virginia, creating the magnificent New River Valley. The waters of this river, second oldest in the world, give anglers and paddlers world-class excitement. The mountains, home to the Appalachian Trail, were carved to perfection for hikers and cyclists. With a splendid array of local people offering arts, crafts, music, festivals, fine accommodations and dinning. The New River Valley easily qualifies as a perfect vacation destination. Let us assist you in planning your New River vacation. Explore Nature at its finest, visit the New River Valley and view the Blue Ridge Mountains While floating the historic New River. At Tangent Outfitters, we provide quality equipment rentals for the outdoor enthusiast, as well as: * half day, full day and overnight trips * guided canoe, rafting and fishing trips * canoe/MT bike combination trips * Shuttle service also available Call Shawn and tell him New River Retreat referred you. (540) 626-4567 TangentOutfitters@newrivertrail.com

	Winterplace Ski Resort An easy hour drive to the highest snowmaking capacity per acre in the Southeast. Located off of I-77 at Exit 28 in Ghent, West Virginia 1-800-607-SNOW winterplace@winterplace.com

Restaurants
	Bakers Best Catering Catering based upon the concept of providing Southern-style cooking with a flair. They also have a wonderful Sunday Brunch. 540.267.3337

	Court Street Coffee Company Serves panini, various wraps, soups and cold sandwiches, baked goods, and large variety of coffees and teas. The hi-speed internet access with WiFi and two in-house computers will make surfing the net or checking your email a pleasure in this warm inviting coffee house set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Hillsville, VA. 276.730.9948

	Sharkey's Welcome to Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint! Here, our goal is to provide enjoyment to our guests, our staff, and our community by creating a fun and entertaining environment. Whether it's a date, a party, a club gathering, or you're just looking for great food in a fun atmosphere, Sharkey's will make you feel right at home! With our many big screen TVs, you can watch your favorite sporting events as you enjoy a delicious meal from our expansive menu along with a cold, refreshing beverage from our bar. Sharkey's in Radford also has two pool tables. At Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint, the food is great, the guests are happy, and the staff is always excited to see you! So why not join us today? Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint... Where Good Friends Go! 1202 E. Main Street Radford, VA 24141 540-267-3434

	Skeeter's "World Famous Hotdogs" Serving up great food since 1925, Skeeter's has been serving world famous "SKEETERDOGS" to locals and travelers for generations. Experience Skeeter's "World Famous Hotdogs" a true Wytheville tradition! Skeeter's is located in the downtown district of Wytheville at 165 East Main St. Wytheville, VA. 24382.; 276-228-2611; http://www.hollyeats.com/Skeeters.htm 276-228-2611

	The Log House Built in the late 1700's this quaint log home restaurant is worth the trip. Good home cooked food from steaks to seafood to confederate stew. Be sure and check out the gift shop in back. Approximately 20 minutes from the cabins - in the historic district of Wytheville. Experience the local flavor. 276-228-4139

Sight Seeing
	Big Walker Lookout Visit the Scenic Overlook on the Big Walker Forest Scenic Byway and climb the observation tower for spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains. It is the oldest and highest private scenic attraction in Virginia. This is a great place to spend the day. Stop by the Big Walker Country store for local art and Amish wood crafts and furniture. Relax on the front porch rocking chairs and enjoy an ice cream cone or gourmet chocolates and old fashioned fudge. There are special events such as live bluegrass music and blacksmithing demonstrations every weekend in the summer and fall. Learn about Pioneer skills and see talented local artists at work. The entrance to the Monster Rock Trail is also located there. It is only a ten minute walk to incredible north and south valley views and you'll see woodland flowers and diverse plant life along the way. Bring a picnic and visit the nearby Big Bend Picnic area. From I-81 take exit 70 onto U.S. 52 North and travel 12 miles. Big Walker Lookout is on the left. 276-663-4016 sales@scenicbeauty-va.com

	Blue Ridge Parkway Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys.

	Blue Ridge Travel Association of Virginia 1-800-446-9670

	Boundary Rock Farm and Vineyard Farmstead family-owned and operated winery growing more than 15 varieties of grapes. Tony Equale or Mary Risacher 540.789.7098 boundaryrock@yahoo.com

	Fort Chiswell Animal Park Fort Chiswell Animal Park provides a rare opportunity to interact with animals from six continents. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it's a place where you and your family can reconnect with the amazing world of nature. The petting zoo and display area is a delight for all ages and the adventure begins when you board the Safari Bus. Your tour guide will enhance your experience as you travel through the Outback and come face-to-face with animals from around the world. If you'd like to feel an eland's horns, touch a zebra's stripes, or smell a bison's breath, Fort Chiswell Animal Park is the place to be! Bring your camera to capture your wild encounters and don't forget your "zoo chow"--you'll need it to appease the ostrich! Fort Chiswell Animal Park also welcomes Birthday Parties, School Groups, and Church Outings. Call ahead to schedule your group and receive the group discount with a group of 15 or more. 276-637-6754 jt@fortchiswellanimalpark.com

	Peaceful Heart Alpacas Alpaca Farm and Store on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The farm store features fine alpaca fiber, yarn, clothing and hand crafted items. Sharla or Linda Willis (276) 728-4950 info@peacefulheartalpacas.com

	The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation The Bolling Home is the birthplace of one of the most influential, controversial, and politically significant women of the twentieth century, First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson. She was the wife of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson and is said to have run the country during the President's incapacitating illness. The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Foundation is located in the heart of downtown at 145 East Main St. Wytheville, VA. 24382. 276-223-3484 info@edithbollingwilson.org

The New River
	Facts about the New River At 350 million years old, the New River is hardly "new" at all. In fact, many geologists believe the New is second only to the Nile as the oldest river in the world. In prehistoric times, the river flowed north to the St. Lawrence River on the United States border with Canada. During the Ice Age, glaciers carved up the New River, diverting it into the Ohio and eventually the Mississippi. The New River is also one of the few major rivers in the world to flow north. All other major waterways in this section of Virginia flow either south, east, or west, and thus take a more direct path to the Chesapeake Bay or the Gulf of Mexico.

	Friends of the New River The search for the New River's name begins with early European explorers who happened upon the New River and presumed that they had found the river that would lead them west to the other side of the New World. In 1651, Edward Bland sent a pamphlet to London, England describing the western territories of Virginia and North Carolina, naming them New Brittaine and New Virginia. Then when he came upon a river that was unmarked on existing maps, Bland applied the title of "New" to it.

	New River Trail State Park This is a 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. There are several entrances into this park. The park meanders through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and Pulaski counties in southwestern Virginia and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles. This park is part of the Rails to Trails Program as it was donated to the state by Norfolk Southern Railroad when the railroad discontinued the line and removed the tracks. This park also serves as a link to numerous other outdoor recreational areas, including a town park in Fries, Mt. Rogers National Recreational Area, four Department of Game and Inland Fisheries boat launches and Shot Tower Historical State Park. New River Trail is just minutes from Claytor Lake State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park. This unique park features 57 miles of continuous trail. 1-800-933-PARK

Tours
	Blue Cat Tours Experience the best that Southwest Virginia has to offer. Take advantage of one of Blue Cats personalized tours designed especially for the guests of New River Retreat. Whether you want to visit some of our most unique shops in the area through our Shopping Tour, visit the local wineries in the hills and back roads of SW Virginia with the Winery Tour, enjoy the beauty of the Waterfall Tour, or take advantage of hiking the outdoors at some of our best Hiking Tours - Blue Cat Tours is available to make sure that your experience during your Vacation Getaway is memorable. Prices are based upon number of passengers. Please call for pricing. Guest Services of New River Retreat to reserve 1.800.916.9346 guestservices@newriverretreat.com

Wineries
	Black Snake Meadery Off the beaten track near the Blue Ridge Parkway in southwest Virginia is a meadery...making wine out of local honey. Steve or Joanne Villers 540.834.6172

	Chateau Morrisette Winery Located just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway (approximately 1 hour drive from NRR cabins) Chateau Morrisette brings unique style and character to both its wine and fine dining. Be sure and check out the events calendar. 540.593.2865 info@chateaumorrisette.com

	Foggy Ridge Cider Foggy Ridge Cider grows over 30 varieties of cider apples and is Nationally recognized. It makes three hard cider blends. Serious Cider, winner of 2008 Gold Medal in the National Women's Wine Competition, is a dry cider made with the English cider apples. First Fruit Cider is made with early season apples including Virginia Crabapples originally grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. First Fruit won a silver medal at the International Eastern Wine Competition. Sweet Stayman is an off-dry cider made with sixty percent old-fashioned Stayman apples. This cider won a silver medal in the 2007 Virginia Governor's Cup. Foggy Ridge Cider is open weekends May through early December. Visit the website for special events and information on apples and cider. Diane Flynt

	Villa Appalaccia Winery Virginia Wine and Wineries are defined by the unique environment of Villa Appalaccia Winery. Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway close to Floyd, this Italian Villa is situated with stunning views and a relaxing environment. Besides award winning wines, there is now a wood-fired brick oven for special-event weekends, an Italian music garden for relaxation and entertainment and the Bocce court is available. 540.593.3100 chianti@swva.net

	West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery West Wind Farm is a fourth-generation homestead in Southwest Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Although we planted our grapes in 2003, our family's roots date back nearly a century. 276.699.2020

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