See what the experts are saying about Pearisburg. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
-
Introduction
In 2007 Virginia celebrated the 400th anniversary of the landing of the first permanent English-speaking colonists in North America. That small band of gentlemen and tradesmen had a rough start at Jamestown, but within a few years this beauti... Continue reading »
-
Best dining bets
You can dine on all types of cuisine in Virginia, but the highlights are produced from recipes handed down since Colonial times -- dishes such as peanut soup and Sally Lunn bread -- or that put a modern spin on local ingredients. Here are som... Continue reading »
-
Best hotel bets
The Best Luxury Accommodations With deep-enough pockets, you can enjoy some of the Mid-Atlantic's best luxury accommodations in Virginia. Morrison House (Alexandria): More like a country inn in the middle of Old Town Alexandria, this sm... Continue reading »
-
The best family vacations
The majority of Virginia's visitors arrive by car, and most of them are families. Accordingly, the state's major attractions and resorts are well equipped to entertain and care for children. It's a great place for kids to learn about American... Continue reading »
-
The best inns and bed & breakfasts
With all its old homes and gorgeous countryside, Virginia is a hotbed of country inns and B&Bs. Some have been in business since Colonial times; a few are among the best around. Our picks barely touch the surface. Red Fox Inn (Middleburg):... Continue reading »
-
The best of civil war virginia
When the Civil War broke out in 1861 and the Confederacy moved its capital to Richmond, the state became the prime target of the Union armies. Virginia saw more battles than any other state, as Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia turned... Continue reading »
-
The best of colonial virginia
Old Town Alexandria: Although Alexandria is very much part of metro Washington, D.C., the historic district known as Old Town evokes the time when the nation's early leaders strolled its streets and partook of grog at Gadsby's Tavern. Moun... Continue reading »
-
The best outdoor pursuits
Virginia has hundreds of thousands of acres of natural beauty preserved in national and state parks, national forests, and recreation areas. Especially in the mountains, you can find more than 1,000 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and hor... Continue reading »
-
The best scenic drives
The Old Dominion has some of America's most beautiful scenic drives. George Washington Memorial Parkway (northern Virginia): Stay away during rush hour, when it becomes a major artery into and out of Washington, D.C. But any other time, th... Continue reading »
-
The best small towns and villages
Virginia's many lovely small towns capture and nurture the state's history and culture. This is especially true in the Shenandoah Valley, where I-81 and U.S. 11 follow the route of the Colonial-era Valley Pike, thus continuing to string toget... Continue reading »
-
The most unusual experiences
A museum devoted to hounds, a stalactite organ, an 18th-century version of today's Jacuzzi, a stuffed horse, and a cruise to Elizabethan times all make for unusual travel in Virginia. Chimes Down Under (Luray): One of the most fascinating... Continue reading »
-
Planning a trip
Whether you plan to spend a day, a week, 2 weeks, or longer in Virginia, you'll need to make many "where," "when," and "how" choices before you leave home. This section explains how best to go about planning your trip. Continue reading »
Pearisburg Travel Experiences
-
Having fun out there.
I have come in from the AT for two nights to hit the post office, the store, the laundromat and get a shower. Everyone in town is v... Continue reading »
