Here’s what you need to know: Virginia’s Blue Ridge region might be too large to see everything in one weekend—but in 48 hours, you can make a dent in the outdoor adventures and city experiences the area has to offer.
Our top picks: Fire Station One Boutique Hotel features seven rooms in a restored 1907 firehouse. On the first floor, Stock Bistro & Bar brings northern European and Scandinavian cuisine to Virginia. Delve into the pork schnitzel, served over warm potato salad with lemon, horseradish, and white anchovy.
Before an outdoor adventure at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, grab drinks and sandwiches at Crystal Spring Grocery for a picnic-style lunch at the park–a well-deserved treat after hiking or kayaking.
Be sure to hit up Black Dog Salvage: 40,000 square feet of salvaged items, including art, woodwork, and home and garden decor. Black Dog Salvage was the set for the DIY Network’s 11 seasons of “Salvage Dawgs,” a show featuring the shop’s owners, Robert Kulp and Mike Whiteside.
Ready to explore? The Star City has a lot to offer.
