6 days in Blue Ridge Highlands Itinerary

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, southwest of Roanoke. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Abingdon: Grayson Highlands State Park (in Mouth of Wilson) and Hungry Mother State Park (in Marion). There's much more to do: hike along Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, view the masterpieces at Benjamin Walls Gallery, take an in-depth tour of The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and look for gifts at Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Abingdon online tour planner.

Washington to Abingdon is an approximately 5-hour car ride. In March in Abingdon, expect temperatures between 56°F during the day and 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Wytheville.

Wytheville is a town in, and the county seat of, Wythe County, Virginia, United States. Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum, then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Jo Jo's Attic, then stroll through New River Trail State Park, and finally learn about winemaking at West Wind Farm Vineyard & Winery.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Wytheville online trip maker.

Drive from Abingdon to Wytheville in an hour. March in Wytheville sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 34°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Stuart.

Stuart is a town in Patrick County, Virginia, United States, and its county seat. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Mabry Mill, tour the pleasant surroundings at Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve, then find something for the whole family at Buffalo Mountain Ziplines, and finally do a tasting at Chateau Morrisette Winery. On your second day here, get great views at Lovers Leap Scenic Overlook, sample the fine beverages at Five Mile Mountain Distillery, then stop by Floyd Country Store, and finally identify plant and animal life at Rocky Knob Recreational Area.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Stuart trip planner.

Drive from Wytheville to Stuart in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Stuart can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 33°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.