RECREATION AND TOURISM
Hillsville's location in the scenic mountains of southwestern Virginia make it the ideal weekend getaway destination for the traveler with an interest in history, nature, or photography.
Historic Sites and Natural Wonders
Hillsville visitors and residents are just a short trip from some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of the United States.
- Beaver Dam Creek Walking Trail: A scenic walking trail that spans 3 miles within the Town of Hillsville.
The walking trail is a registered Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail and may be accessed from either Beaver Dam Road or the Carroll Wellness Center. - New River Trail State Park: 12 miles
- Blue Ridge Parkway: 10 miles
- Shot Tower State Park: 15 miles
- Claytor Lake State Park: 25 miles
- Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area
- Grayson Highlands State Park
Local historic sites provide the ideal spot for an eventful afternoon.
- Hillsville Downtown Historic District
- Carroll County Courthouse: downtown
- Carroll County Historical Museum: downtown
- Mabry Mill: 18 miles
- Levering Orchard: Ararat, VA (20 miles)
- Chateau Morrisett Winery: 25 miles
- Andy Griffith Playhouse: Mt. Airy, NC (25 miles)
Or, take advantage of the local recreation facilities.
- Olde Mill Golf Resort: 12 miles
- Swimming Pools
- Skiing
- Tennis
- 3 Theaters
- Library
- Carroll County Recreation Department organizes softball, baseball, football, and basketball programs
- Camping
- New River
- Carroll Wellness Center
Events
Come to Hillsville for one of its unique craft shows, flea markets, or festivals; stay because you love it here!
- Hillsville 2008 Events Schedule
- Memorial Day Flea Market: May 23 - 26, 2008
- Labor Day Flea Market and Gun Show August: 29-September 1, 2008: approximately 1,800 vendors, 400-500,000 people attend annually
- Carroll County Fair: September 18-21, 2008
- Hillsville Trading Day: September 20, 2008
- Arts and Crafts Show: third Saturday in October at Hillsville VFW
- Spring Arts and Crafts Show: last Saturday in April at Hillsville VFW
- Galax Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention: August 4-9, 2008
- Stuart, Virginia, Beach Music Festival: 2nd Saturday in June
Lodging and Dining
Twenty-five restaurants will keep the active visitor well-fed while more than ten motels and inns provide all the comforts of home to the weary traveler.
| Motel/Inn | Phone # | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Knob Hill Motel | (276) 728-2131 | downtown |
| Red Carpet Inn | (276) 728-9118 | I-77, 2 miles |
| Super Eight | (276) 728-4125 | I-77, 2 miles |
| Holiday Inn Express | (276) 728-9100 | I-77, 2 miles |
| Hampton Inn | (276) 728-2345 | I-77, 2 miles |
| Best Western-Four Seasons South | (276) 728-4136 | I-77, 2 miles |
| Comfort Inn | (276) 730-9999 | I-77, 2 miles |
| Quality Inn | (276) 728-2120 | I-77, 2 miles |
| Laurel Bluff Cabins | www.laurelbluffcabins.com | E-mail-laurelbluff@ls.net |
| Davis-Bourne Inn B & B | (276) 773-9384 | Independence, 25 miles |
| Plus ten more! | ||
Additional area tourism information is available from Blue Ridge Travel Association and the Carroll County Office of Tourism
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