U.S. Destinations : Virginia : Heart of Appalachia
Virginia
Heart of Appalachia
At Virginia's westernmost tip, the Heart of Appalachia region is one of rugged beauty in its landscapes, culture, and people. From the Cherokees to the coal miners to modern-day celebrities, the folks here will astound you.

The music is celebrated with the newly mapped "The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail" that takes you to mountain-music venues for some serious flat-footin', fast fiddle and banjo tunes, and lonesome tenor echoes.

The history and heritage of the region can be explored at: Harry W. Meador Coal Museum, Historic Crab Orchard & Pioneer Park, Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum, and Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

If you enjoy adventure, this region is loaded with places to canoe and kayak, camp, and see wildlife. Some of the rugged beauty can be explored at: Burke's Garden (a crater-like valley atop a mountain), Cumberland Gap National Park, Natural Tunnel State Park, and Breaks Interstate Park.

For an upscale stay at a resort with golf and horseback riding, Dan Hall Mountain Resort & Country Club is awesome. Enjoy the Heart of Appalachia, where the heartbeat of the region continues to reverberate through the people who travel here and witness its many charms.



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