Things To Do. Places To Eat. Attractions To See.
The location of Creeper’s End Lodging is one of the biggest reasons guest decide to stay in our cottages. Located in the heart of Abingdon, many activities are within walking distance. In sight of the cottages are the VA Creeper Trail and bike shop. Guests need only take a short walk to the Barter Theatre, farmers’ market, microbrewery and historic downtown Abingdon.
Stop by the lively Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning for locally grown produce. Local farmers, artisans and food producers sell their products directly to the community, year round.
Abingdon’s downtown historic district which spans 20-square blocks, is known for amazing restaurants, charming shops, and beautiful 18th and 19th century buildings.
Creepers End is found within Abingdon’s 20-block historic district, a short walk to the world famous Barter Theatre and the State Theatre of Virginia, where actors such as Gregory Peck and Earnest Borgnine began their careers.
Enjoy a glass of wine, learn about wine making, and take in the breathtaking beauty of the winery’s more than 50 acres along the South Holston River. The winery also offers live music on most weekends.
At Whites Mill, a historic 18th century water powered mill, you can browse arts and crafts from local artisans. Drop by the Mercantile to pick up some souvenirs and local food specialties.
The Spa at the Martha Washington Hotel is the perfect place to relax and enjoy luxurious spa and salon treatments. The spa area includes a fitness gym, heated year-round therapeutic salt-water pool, outdoor Jacuzzi and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts should visit the Virginia Creeper Trail, a National Recreation Trail which has been inducted into the Rails To Trails Hall of Fame. The Virginia Creeper Bike Shop is only half a block from the lodgings.
The museum boasts an impressive collection of art and exhibits. Take an art class or visit the gift shop featuring local artists.
Sweet Bay Brewing Company is an award winning craft brewery located in historic Abingdon, Virginia.
Located in the historic Abingdon Motor Hall Co. off Main Street, Abingdon Commons is a unique place to gather, shop, dine, and enjoy local fare and craft beverages with friends and family. Vendors include Blue Hills Community Market, Market Chef, Rise Bakeshop, The Brazen Raven & Tumbling Creek Cider Company.
A full-service fly fishing guide located on a valley river near Abingdon, Virginia. Riverfeet Fly Fishing specializes in fly fishing trips for smallmouth bass and trout in the beautiful streams and rivers throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains area of Southwest Virginia and Eastern Tennessee. Camp trips and lodging available.
PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
128 Pecan Street – Jack’s
620 State LLC (Bristol)
A Girl and the Raven
Bella’s Pizza
Blended Pedaler (Bristol)
Bloom (Bristol)
Blue Hills Natural Food Market
Blue Hills Community Market
Bone Fire Smokehouse & Musictorium
Brooklyn Grill & Café (Bristol)
Capones (Johnson City)
Cracker Barrel
Cuz’s Uptown BBQ (Pounding Mill)
Delta Blues BBQ
El Bigotes
Foresta
Fuji Japanese Express
Gilou’s Cafe
Greeko’s Grill and Cafe
JJ’s Restaurant & Sports Bar
Lady Bug Café & Cakery (Bristol)
Los Arcos
Los Dorados
Luke’s Café
Mamma Mia Italiano Restaurante
Market Chef
Milano’s Italian Eatery
Mojo’s (Damascus)
Moon Dog Brick Oven
Pal’s Fast Food
Peppermill
Puerto Nuevo Fresh Mex & Seafood
Rain
Rendezvous International Café
Riverfront Seafood (Kingsport)
Sisters American Grill at the Martha
PLACES TO EAT & DRINK (Continued)
State Line Bar & Grille (Bristol)
Summers Rooftop & Cellars
The Corner (Bristol)
The Hidden Gem Café
The Tavern
Vivian’s Table (Bristol)
Tumbling Creek Cider Company
White Birch Food & Juice
SWEETS
SPIRITS
Abingdon Vineyards & Winery (Alvarado)
Appalachian Distillery (Damascus)
Camella’s Remember When Tea Parlor & Niceties
Cascade Draft House (Bristol)
Davis Valley Winery & Distillery (Rural Retreat)
Elderbrew (Bristol)
Lost State Distilling (Bristol)
Michael Waltrip Brewery (Bristol)
SideTracks (Bristol)
State Street Brewery (Bristol)
The Corner (Bristol)
Tumbling Creek Cider Company
Sweet Bay Brewing Company
Wolf Hills Coffee
HIKING & BIKING TRAILS
10 Best Hikes in Southwest Virginia
Tweetsie Rail Trail
Appalachian Trail
Breaks Interstate Park
Bristol Taverns
Devils Bath Tub
Grayson Highlands
Guest River Gorge Trail
Hungry Mother State Park
Kingsport Greenbelt Trail Head
Mendota Trail
Mount Rogers National Recreation Center
The Channels
FISHING, BOATING & KAYAKING
Clinch River
Hidden Valley Lake
Nolichucky Whitewater
Riverfeet Fly Fishing
South Holston Lake
World Class Trout Fishing
FITNESS & SPA
SHOPPING
A Likely Yarn
Abingdon General Store
Abingdon Olive Oil Company
Abingdon Rug Outlet
Blue Hills Market
Holston Furniture
Katbird’s Wine & Gourmet
Rhythm and Roots Music Festival
Salt of the Earth
Shady Business
Snow’s Meat Market
The Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop
ANTIQUE STORES
Antiques on Euclid (Bristol)
Foxgloves Antiques
Grand Antiques on State St. (Bristol)
The Antique Barn
Village Antiques & Home Décor (Bristol)
Willow Creek Antiques (Bristol)
Wolf Hills Antiques
Zephyr Antiques
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Abingdon’s 1780 Muster Grounds
Borderline Billards (Bristol)
Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock
Bristol Motor Speedway
Carter’s Fold
Fairview Historic Homestead
Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia
Holston Mountain Artisans Center
Old Glade Antique Tractor Association
Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Thunder Valley Bristol International Dragway
VISITOR CENTERS
Abingdon Visitor Center website
Abingdon Visitor Center Calendar
Southwest Virginia Visitor Center