Dax & Paula
Things To Do
Main Street
Stroll up and down Abingdon's Main Street full of eclectic shops and tasty treats. Our recommendations: take a peek into all of the kitschy cool antique shops, and definitely have an olive oil tasting at the Abingdon Olive Oil Company. When you need a break, post up on the porch at The Peppermill and grab one of their specialty martinis. (Paula's fave is the Bloody Mary Martini, Dax's is the Espresso.) NOTE: Since Abingdon is a small town, most of the shops and restaurants will all be closed on Sunday, so plan accordingly!
Barter Theatre
Dax's home away from home. Catch a show while you're in town! There's a chance Dax worked on the music for it. 😉
White Birch Food and Juice
Delicious farm-to-table breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Paula goes here at least twice every time she's in town. They also have live music in the evenings. They'll be open on Sunday if you're craving a post-wedding brunch! 🍳
Wolf Hills Brewing Co.
Awesome, laid-back local brewery. We'll be serving a couple of their beers at the wedding, but what's a couple when there are dozens to try? Live music every night. Open Sundays.
Creeper Trail
Get a little outdoorsy and explore this former railroad track turned trail. Check out the bike rental shops nearby if you want a little more adventure. "Adventure Damascus" has a bike rental & shuttle service that can drop you off at the top of the trail and let you zoom on down for the day.
Rain Restaurant
The only late night bar in town. If you're not exhausted after the wedding and want to keep the party going - head on over here. 😎
Abingdon Vineyards
About 20 minutes outside of town you can enjoy a wine tasting at Abingdon Vineyards. You can bring a picnic and dip your toes in the river and really take in the Virginia mountain air. Open Sundays. Also where we'll be gathering on Friday for anyone who wants to join!
The Tavern
The Tavern is one of the oldest buildings in town, built in 1779. It used to be a stagecoach stop way back in the day. Reservations recommended for dinner. Closed Sundays.
William King Museum
Historic museum specializing in world fine art, contemporary regional art and cultural heritage collections. 🎨 Open Sundays.
Wolf Cave
Local legend has it that the lair of wolves which attacked Daniel Boone's dogs in 1760 lived in this cave, which you can find down Plumb Alley right behind Main Street. Worth peeking into as you're strolling around. Abingdon was originally called Wolf Hills for a reason.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
If you have a car, you can head on over the Virginia boarder to Bristol in Tennessee (20 mins from Abingdon) and check out the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. Open Sundays.
Adventure Mendota River Outfitters
If the weather's nice and you have a car with you, venture down to Adventure Mendota to rent kayaks and float down the Holston River. Open Sundays.