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Local Attractions
One of the best attributes of A Tailor’s Lodging is its location. Located in the Historic District of Old Abingdon, we are within walking distance of Barter Theater, many great restaurants, shopping, Wolf Hills Microbrewery, local Arts and Crafts, the Farmers Market and the Virginia Creeper Trail.
VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL
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 hotel.
BARTER THEATRE
A Tailor’s Lodging, is found within Abingdon’s 20-block historic district, a short walk to the world famous Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia, where actors such as Gregory Peck and Earnest Borgnine began their careers.
WOLF HILLS MICROBREWERY
Wolf Hills Brewing Company is an award winning craft brewery located in historic Abingdon, Virginia. The brewery takes its name from the legend that wolves attacked Daniel Boone in the wilderness that became Abingdon.
ABINGDON HISTORIC DISTRICT
Abingdon’s downtown historic district which spans 20-square blocks, is known for amazing restaurants, charming shops, and beautiful 18th and 19th century buildings.
THE MARTHA WASHINGTON SPA
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.
ABINGDON FARMERS MARKET
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 VINEYARD AND WINERY
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.
WILLIAM KING MUSEUM
The museum boasts an impressive collection of art and exhibits. Take an art class or visit the gift shop featuring local artists.
HISTORIC WHITES MILL
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.
PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
128 Pecan Street – Jack’s
620 State LLC (Bristol)
Bella’s Pizza
Blended Pedaler (Bristol)
Bloom (Bristol)
Blue Hills Natural Food Market
Bone Fire Smokehouse & Musictorium
Brooklyn Grill & Café (Bristol)
Campesino Mexican Grill
Capones (Johnson City)
Chick-N-Little
Cuz’s Uptown BBQ (Pounding Mill)
Delta Blues BBQ (Bristol)
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
Luke’s Café
Macado’s (Bristol & Emory)
Mamma Mia Italiano Restaurante
Milano’s Italian Eatery
Mojo’s (Damascus)
Moon Dog Brick Oven
Pal’s Fast Food
Peppermill
Puerto Nuevo Fresh Mex & Seafood
Quaker Steak & Lube (Bristol)
Rain
Real Good Restaurant
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 Girl & The Raven
The Hidden Gem Café
The Tavern
Vivian’s Table (Bristol)
Tumbling Creek Cider Company
White Birch Food & Juice
SWEETS
SPRITIS
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
Wolf Hills 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
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
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