Cameron’s guidebook

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Cameron’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Bullpasture is a large boulder strewn mountain stream that holds both warmwater and cold water fish. https://www.virginia.org/listings/OutdoorsAndSports/BullpastureGorge/
Bullpasture Gorge
Bullpasture is a large boulder strewn mountain stream that holds both warmwater and cold water fish. https://www.virginia.org/listings/OutdoorsAndSports/BullpastureGorge/
Cascades Falls Trail is a 6.1 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pembroke, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/cascades-falls-trail?u=m
170 locals recommend
Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade Dr
170 locals recommend
Cascades Falls Trail is a 6.1 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pembroke, Virginia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/cascades-falls-trail?u=m
Beautiful Anthony Creek with good size swimming hole and plenty of fishing spots. Walk over the swinging bridge and hike the mountain trail. Nice campground with some spots right on the creek. Children's playground area and the best picnic spots, including a shelter.
Blue Bend Campground
Beautiful Anthony Creek with good size swimming hole and plenty of fishing spots. Walk over the swinging bridge and hike the mountain trail. Nice campground with some spots right on the creek. Children's playground area and the best picnic spots, including a shelter.
Educational center offering Farm to Food Fellowship for future farmers, educators and food system change makers. Beautiful location and center. Call to schedule a tour of their gardens.
Allegheny Mountain Institute
U.S. 250
Educational center offering Farm to Food Fellowship for future farmers, educators and food system change makers. Beautiful location and center. Call to schedule a tour of their gardens.

Food scene

Currently closed due to COVID but beautiful center with concert performances and dining options.
16 locals recommend
Garth Newel Music Center
403 Garth Newel Ln
16 locals recommend
Currently closed due to COVID but beautiful center with concert performances and dining options.
Maple Syrup store. Currently using 35 acres of farm land for maple production with about 1200 taps in the woods.
Laurel Fork Sapsuckers
Clay Hise Lane
Maple Syrup store. Currently using 35 acres of farm land for maple production with about 1200 taps in the woods.
Located in the heart of the picturesque village of Warm Springs in Bath County, Virginia, The Inn at Gristmill Square is a boutique inn that offers an escape from the rush and noise of everyday life.
14 locals recommend
The Inn at Gristmill Square
118 Old Germantown Rd
14 locals recommend
Located in the heart of the picturesque village of Warm Springs in Bath County, Virginia, The Inn at Gristmill Square is a boutique inn that offers an escape from the rush and noise of everyday life.
Lovely art gallery and delicious cafe for lunch. Call ahead as it fills up quickly!
9 locals recommend
Warm Springs Gallery & Garden Cafe
12 Katydid Trai
9 locals recommend
Lovely art gallery and delicious cafe for lunch. Call ahead as it fills up quickly!
Delicious cider and cute restored location.
10 locals recommend
Big Fish Cider, Co
59 Spruce St
10 locals recommend
Delicious cider and cute restored location.
Local favorite offering curbside pickup. When it reopens, come by to see the benches with generations of carved names and meet their sweet servers.
6 locals recommend
Highs Restaurant
73 W Main St
6 locals recommend
Local favorite offering curbside pickup. When it reopens, come by to see the benches with generations of carved names and meet their sweet servers.
Formerly known as the H&H Cash, the Curly Maple is a renovated general store with some modern additions. We offer specialty grocery items, fresh produce (year round!), a coffee bar, a deli selection, and a bakery!
The Curly Maple
174 W Main St
Formerly known as the H&H Cash, the Curly Maple is a renovated general store with some modern additions. We offer specialty grocery items, fresh produce (year round!), a coffee bar, a deli selection, and a bakery!
The Tavern at the Inn located in Warm Springs Virginia (established 2018) is the restaurant to try. They serve hearty tavern food with a European twist
8 locals recommend
The Inn At Warm Springs
12968 Sam Snead Hwy
8 locals recommend
The Tavern at the Inn located in Warm Springs Virginia (established 2018) is the restaurant to try. They serve hearty tavern food with a European twist
Offering take-out now. Very cool facility with good sandwiches to pick up on the way to one of the local hikes. Beautiful old barns. If you stop by and let them know you can walk around and have a look. Worth a visit
8 locals recommend
Milk House Market at Old Dairy
46 Old Dairy Rd
8 locals recommend
Offering take-out now. Very cool facility with good sandwiches to pick up on the way to one of the local hikes. Beautiful old barns. If you stop by and let them know you can walk around and have a look. Worth a visit

Traveler advice

Getting around

Hiking and Birding

Here is a little info on nearby trails:   The Jackson River trail is 14 miles away: https://www.traillink.com/trail/jackson-river-scenic-trail/ Laurel Fork or the Old growth forest in Durbin, WV. Trail info for Laurel Fork: https://www.traillink.com/city/monterey-va-trails/ https://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGD110-020 Trail info for Gaudineer: http://www.oldgrowthforest.net/gaudineer-scenic-area Overview map of hiking trails in Highland co: http://www.highlandcounty.org/for-the-visitor/activities/hiking/ We also have a 2-mile path on our property through fields and woods.
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Kayaking on the Jackson River

Can rent kayaks or bikes from Allegheny Outdoors (1 hr 10 min away) or Wilderness canoe company (1 hour 40 min) for longer river trip.
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Shopping

Sugar Tree Country Store - Maple products, handmade pottery, toys, gifts 185 Mansion House Rd, Town of McDowell • P: 540-396-3469 Stonewall Grocery - Food and groceries Mansion House Rd, Town of McDowell • P: 540-396-4811 Blue Grass Mercantile - Food and groceries Blue Grass Valley Road, Town of Blue Grass • P: 540-474-2200 Mountain Oasis - Homemade baked goods, food, groceries, and sandwiches Highland Turnpike, Town of McDowell • P: 540-396-3487 Dancon - Gifts ideas, local art, maple syrup, and electronics Main Street, Town of Monterey • P: 540-468-2200
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Bath County Community Hospital

Jason Paret P.O. Drawer Z 106 Park Dr Hot Springs, VA 24445 P: 540-839-7000 F: 540-839-7060 jparet@bcchospital.org www.bcchospital.org
Customs and culture

The Highland Farmers’ Market

Held every Friday from 3:30–6pm beginning May 22nd – October 2nd. Until the COVID-19 situation passes, there will be a pre-order/customer pick-up system in order to work under the guidelines that have been set. Check out the new website at https://highlandcountyfarmersmarket.luluslocalfood.com/ for more details! If you have questions as a customer or vendor, you can contact The Highland Center at programs@thehighlandcenter.org or 540-468-1922 for more details. It’s important to support all local businesses across the state. 🍅🥦🌽 If you’re looking for local produce, make sure to go.