Activity
Rental boats, pontoons, kayaks, jet skis, paddle boards etc
6 locals recommend
Claytor Lake Water Sports
MarinaRental boats, pontoons, kayaks, jet skis, paddle boards etc
Beach at the lake. Calm waters. Good for little kids. Small dock to jump off. Fee for beach area. Free after hours.
Grab an enormous pizza afterwards for your big group at the restaurant Pizza Perfect
Claytor Lake Swimming Area
Beach at the lake. Calm waters. Good for little kids. Small dock to jump off. Fee for beach area. Free after hours.
Grab an enormous pizza afterwards for your big group at the restaurant Pizza Perfect
Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade DrAbsolutely gorgeous waterfall and beautiful hike.
Playground, play in the water. Class III rapids for tubing or kayaking.
Kayak rentals on site. Picnic tables. Pavilions. Boat launch. Fishing.
7 locals recommend
Foster Falls Camp
Playground, play in the water. Class III rapids for tubing or kayaking.
Kayak rentals on site. Picnic tables. Pavilions. Boat launch. Fishing.
Starting in austinville at the parking lot turn right and go about 2 miles to go over a bridge with breathtaking views. There is no road access to this bridge. It’s a hidden gem.
New River Trail, Austinville Trailhead
New River Trail State ParkStarting in austinville at the parking lot turn right and go about 2 miles to go over a bridge with breathtaking views. There is no road access to this bridge. It’s a hidden gem.
Very short walk down a steep hill. Great place for kids to slash in water, jumping off cliffs, and listening to trickling waters
6 locals recommend
Falls of Dismal
Very short walk down a steep hill. Great place for kids to slash in water, jumping off cliffs, and listening to trickling waters
Hungry Mother State Park
2854 Park BlvdThe kids will LOVE feeding the animals on the bus tour. Such fun memories here.
12 locals recommend
Fort Chiswell Animal Park
569 Red Hollow RdThe kids will LOVE feeding the animals on the bus tour. Such fun memories here.
This antique shop is my favorite for beautiful historic pieces. The other large antique shops on the right side have lots of fun things kids might like more.
Antique Station
1998 E Lee HwyThis antique shop is my favorite for beautiful historic pieces. The other large antique shops on the right side have lots of fun things kids might like more.
Christiansburg Aquatic Center
Swimming park, tennis courts, frisbeegolf course, playground, walking trails, volleyball, soccer fields.
8 locals recommend
Randolph Park
5100 Alexander RdSwimming park, tennis courts, frisbeegolf course, playground, walking trails, volleyball, soccer fields.
Crystal Springs Recreation Area
723 Pump Hollow RdWalking trails
Short hike. Fun place to play in water for kids. Beautiful waterfall
13 locals recommend
Falls Ridge Preserve
Falls Ridge RoadShort hike. Fun place to play in water for kids. Beautiful waterfall
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation TrailSightseeing
Gorgeous Mountain View’s, hiking, and feeding ponies. Beautiful in all seasons
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneGorgeous Mountain View’s, hiking, and feeding ponies. Beautiful in all seasons
Shot Tower State Park
176 Orphanage DrBlue Ridge Parkway Rocky Knob Campground
1670 Blue Ridge ParkwayFood scene
Graze on Main
170 E Main StMoon Dog Brick Oven
205 East Main Street7 Dogs Brew Pub
360 West Spring StreetPapa Tasos
1965 U.S. 11Cute place with a great chef. Pay as much as you like. Any extra money pays for a meal for the homeless.
Open Door Cafe
650 West Main StreetCute place with a great chef. Pay as much as you like. Any extra money pays for a meal for the homeless.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Groceries
Food country is closest but never has great produce. I recommend food city in wytheville and then Walmart in wytheville. Walmart is less expensive
Book before you go
Book your boats/kayaks
The pontoon boats at claytor lake water sports book up fast so book them ASAP