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4 delightful days in a charming Southern town
The Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace features art in many mediums and live Appalachian music every Thursday night, officials said.
- Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Abingdon has emerged as a cultural destination with an arts scene that rivals much larger cities, offering visitors a historic atmosphere alongside diverse creative venues.
- Serving as a key stop on the Crooked Road Music Trail, the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace hosts live Appalachian music on its stage every Thursday night, drawing locals and travelers alike.
- Abingdon's Barter Theatre, Virginia's State Theatre, continues a legacy of acclaimed productions with performances that rival those found on Broadway or London's West End.
- Local creativity flourishes through the Arts Depot, a hub occupying a restored 1870s railroad depot, and the William King Museum of Art, which displays both historic and contemporary Appalachian works across five galleries.
- Southern Living Magazine named Abingdon one of the "20 Most Charming Tiny Towns in the South," and Travel + Leisure also recently featured the town, solidifying its reputation as a significant Southern destination.
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4 delightful days in a charming Southern town
ABINGDON, Va. – Abingdon is a town that punches above its weight – way above. In this small town (pop. 8,270) in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, you might expect to find a scattering of mom-and-pop shops along…
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