Enjoy hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, and beautiful views along the way.
Here’s what to see and do along the way,
Start in West Virginia.
The most popular nearby attraction isNew River Gorge, a whitewater river rushing through a deep canyon.
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Visitors flock here to hike, bike, fish, ride the rapids, and enjoy bird-watching.
you could also ride horses on theGreenbrier River Trail, which offers stunning scenery.
Note: Cell phone coverage is nonexistent in these parts, so prepare for unencumbered peace.
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Once youve worked up an appetite, settle in for dinner atThe French Goat.
Order a burger and the root vegetable side dish a delicious example of French and Appalachian fusion.
Stretch your legs on theHuckleberry Trail, which connects Christiansburg and Blacksburg.
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Its a lazy float over gentle, shallow waters, so everyone from the kids to grandpa can participate.
Order a cooler tube so you’ve got the option to sip cold beverages on the ride.
If vino is your vibe,Beliveau Farm Winerypours award-winning wines like Crazy Professor Vidal Blanc.
If youre having so much fun that you dont want to leave, stay atThe Inn at Virginia Tech.
The largest city on the Appalachian Trail, Roanoke is just a 40-minute drive north on Interstate 81.
Exploring the newly revitalized downtown Roanoke is a must.
Wander the warehouse showroom, peek into the workshop, and take home a souvenir from the Star City.
Or, spend the night in the converted bank building,The Liberty Trust, completed in 2022.
Its listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers on-site dining and cocktails at The Vault.
