Things To Do
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Bristol Casino delivers the legendary vibe of the Hard Rock brand, including gaming, entertainment and great food. With amplified service taking center stage, Bristol Casino provides the entertainment needs of Virginia and beyond.
Virginia Creeper Trail
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 35-mile multi-purpose rail trail in southwestern Virginia. It runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, Virginia, near Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the North Carolina state line. Ride bikes or go on a morning stroll!
Plumb Alley Day
Some 4,000 - 6,000 residents and visitors are expected on Abingdon’s Plumb Alley on Saturday, May 24, 2025 when the Kiwanis Club holds its 43rd Annual Plumb Alley Day. The festival, rated one of the largest one-day events in this Southeast, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the heart of the town’s historic district, Plumb Alley is the shaded picturesque alley that runs between Main and Valley Streets. The Day features food, music, a dance performance, children’s activities, and a massive yard sale sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. More than 100 vendors will sell pottery, art, photographs, crafts, jewelry, antiques, and innumerable other items.
Barter Theatre
Barter Theatre is the state theatre of Virginia, the nation’s longest running professional theatre, and has received countless awards and accolades over its history. Barter Theatre has been a launching pad for the careers of many iconic actors and actresses.
Abingdon Farmers Market
The Abingdon Farmers Market is a vendor run market for local farmers, artisans and food producers to sell their products directly to the community. Freshly grown and made products are more nutritious, taste better and are better for you. Plus, they are not transported many miles in fuel guzzling vehicles. In many cases, the growers and producers are your neighbors and friends. Support local farmers.
Shop Abingdon Main Street
It seems everyone strolling Abingdon’s tree-shaded Main Street carries a tissue-paper-stuffed shopping bag. And why not? It's easy to find something for everyone (including yourself) in the cornucopia of tempting boutiques that offer everything from clothes to homewares to gourmet food.