Southern Virginia Travel Guide

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Discharge at Philpott Dam. It is normally a very calm discharge but we have had quite a bit of rain. I've never seen the discharge open like this.
Discharge at Philpott Dam. It is normally a very calm discharge but we have had quite a bit of rain. I've never seen the discharge open like this.
This photo was taken from the pier at Goose Point campground. Looking down Philpott lake you can see the dam from Goose Point.
FALL LEAVES TAKEN AT THE VISITOR'S CENTER NEAR THE PHILPOTT LAKE DAM
Crooked Stick Mountain Bike trail

Where to stay in Southern Virginia

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Merifield Acres

When in Merifield Acres, you can plan a visit to Occoneechee State Park and Kinderton Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Merifield Acres
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Oak Hill Park

Though Oak Hill Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Prestwould Plantation and Staunton River State Park.

Oak Hill Park
Quality Inn Danville - University Area

Quality Inn Danville - University Area

2.5 out of 5
2130 Riverside Dr Danville VA
The price is ₹9,006 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹9,006
₹10,569 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Danville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (735 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Quality Inn Danville - University Area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Emporia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Emporia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1350 W Atlantic St Emporia VA
The price is ₹10,433 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹10,433
₹12,134 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Emporia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Overall, our stay was nice. The place was clean. Breakfast staff went out of their way to help when the pancake machine broke. Main complaint is that the indoor pool is not heated so it was like ice. Even if we wanted to get in, the area was dirty, like they weren't expecting people to use it. Some ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Emporia by IHG
The Holbrook Hotel

The Holbrook Hotel

2.5 out of 5
990 Main St Danville VA
The price is ₹12,066 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹12,066
₹14,066 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Danville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (356 reviews)
Love staying here when we go to the casino. Friendly staff and nice rooms and not far from the casino, they even have a shuttle you can take. We will always look to stay here when we go to Danville.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Holbrook Hotel
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RIDGEWAY INN

RIDGEWAY INN

3.5 out of 5
6570 Greensboro Rd Ridgeway VA
Stay at this aparthotel in Ridgeway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Popular attractions Fisher Farm Park and Blue Ridge Regional ...
4.8/10 (10 reviews)
Room was filthy – carpet looked like it had not been cleaned in decades. Had to pull furniture away from wall to plug in phone charger, there was garbage behind it on the floors. Tub was so dirty. I did not even want to shower. Walls were so thin TV from adjoining room kept me up all night. Would ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

RIDGEWAY INN
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Popular places to visit

Empty state park beach on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

You can take time to visit Smith Mountain Lake State Park during your travels to Huddleston. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Very well maintained camping spaces right on the lake- great fun for all!

Occoneechee State Park

You can take time to visit Occoneechee State Park during your travels to Clarksville. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Occoneechee State Park
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Studio 107

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Studio 107 during your trip to Martinsville. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Studio 107
River District in Danville VA, old to back warehouses.

Danville Science Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Danville Science Center in Danville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Danville Science Center
Unidentified photographer and fisherman share the boulders in the Rocky River in a northeast Ohio park

Anglers Park

Explore the great outdoors at Anglers Park, a lovely green space in Danville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Anglers Park

Caesars Virginia Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Caesars Virginia Casino during your time in Danville? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Caesars Virginia Casino

Cities near Southern Virginia

Sunrise canoe ride on foggy river.

Suffolk

Autumn colors along the shore of Philpott Lake, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains near Stuart, Virginia

Franklin

Last night around 10pm we finally arrived in Charlotte NC after driving through terrible weather on and off from Pennsylvania to Virginia. This photo was taken in Virginia after we drove out if the storm cloud. So now I've found breakfast at Bob Evans (yum yum yum) and free wifi to give an update. So from Niagara to NC we drove down using 77 hwy and what I found really interesting was that as you entered each state there was shortly after a state funded welcome centre. We stopped at each one for a stretch and a look around. The welcome centre I was really impressed by because they all offered free wifi, lots of maps brochures and staff to assist with any questions. The bathrooms had marble counter tops and were super clean! I mean wow! Unbelievable customer service. All the state welcome centres had picnic tables, some had look out points, and plenty of parking. One thing I've noticed so far is all of the tailgaters while driving! Damn last night I was driving white knuckled and couldn't wait to get to our first rest stop. We reached our host family's home we found on AirBnB and they were amazing! He stayed up late to make sure we arrived safely. So cool to her the accents now. Trees have leaves here!!! And no snow whoo Hoo! Today we hit up Metalmorphosis (so excited and will post pictures) and continue our drive south to Savannah Georgia for Forsyth Park, Tybee Beach, The Waterfront and more so stayed tuned! I'm pumped full of strong coffee and ready to go! Oh and I just have to say one thing because wow the hospitality we received at the Bob Evans 16706 Northcross Drive in Charlotte NC was unbelievable! Insanely friendly. I will definitely come back here again. We received a super warm welcome from several of the staff and although they were busy they really took the time to make you feel like a part of their family! I never had service like this before. I wanna steal them all and take them to Toronto to teach and spread the words of kindness to my city. Much appreciated and it was cool because out of all the places in the USA we had fellow Torontonians sitting next to us.

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view of downtown marshall north carolina with river

Littleton

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