Summerfield Inn Bed and Breakfast


Abingdon Virginia Activities - Recreation

Abingdon Virginia - Summerfield Inn is within walking distance to many of Abingdon's finest attractions. Centrally located in the Historic District, visitors enjoy the Barter Theatre, Virginia Creeper Trail, Restaurants offering gourmet/fine dining, Antique shopping, Historical tours, Festivals and many local attractions. Visit the links below for detailed information & photos.


Barter Theatre - Current Plays

Restaurants
Area Photographs - 
    
Creeper Trail, Barter Theatre, Carriage Rides, Martha Washington Inn

Abingdon Attractions - 
     Activities & Links, Bicycle Rentals & Shuttle, Fly Fishing, Restaurants 
     Scenic Photo Flights, Unique Services & Phone Numbers
 

Barter Theatre Season Schedule - 2009


Barter Theatre - Current Plays
THE STATE THEATRE OF VIRGINIA
Celebrating 75 years - 1933-2009

Box Office
276-628-3991
www.bartertheatre.com

Check our Barter Theatre
Specials - Packages
Let us make your reservation.

MAIN STAGE

 

STAGE II

The Wizard of Oz
May 29 - August 9
By L. Frank Baum 
Directed by Richard Rose; 
Choreographed by Amanda Aldridge
With Music & Lyrics of the MGM 
motion picture score by Harold Arlen
and E. Y. Harburg; Background
Music by Herbert Stothart
Book adaptation by John Kane from
the motion picture screenplay.

 

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
May 21 - July 26
"Sometimes, you just need to dance"
By Richard Alfieri
Directed by Tricia Matthews
Choreographed by Amanda Aldridge

In the age of dancing with the Stars,
you'll learn a thing or two about
life and about dance.

showtime at first baptist
June 11 - August 8
By Ron Osborne, the author of
First Baptist of Ivy Gap 
Directed by Nicholas Piper 
Ivy Gap's 100th anniversary picnic
was a success, but a bolt of lightning
destroys the sanctuary.
Change is in the air, diverse women
challenge each other on an inspiring
journey filled with laughs, loss and love.

 

the Fantasticks
June 24 - August 8
"Sometimes, you just need to dance"
Book By Tom Jones; Music By 
Harvey Schmidt; Lyrics By Tom Jones
This timeless, comedic fable of two young
 lovers follows their journey from first love
through lost love and finally tru love.
Memorable songs, "Try to Remember";
"Soon It's Gonna Rain"; "They Were You"

Play Descriptions: http://www.bartertheatre.com/shows/

***** Click Here For - 2009 - Season Schedule *****


Area Photographs

 


Abingdon Attractions


Activities & Links

 

Our Favorite Places to Stay

•   Historic Jonesborough Tennessee- Blair-Moore House - Bed & Breakfast Superior accommodations, absolutely the finest lodging in the Tri-Cities area. Fantastic and memorable breakfast. Tammy and Jack are  gracious and hospitable innkeepers and will provide a unique experience..

Recreation and Things To Do   

        Hiking, Biking, Antiquing, Balloon Rides, Carriage Tours & More.

•   Fall Foliage Links:
     Virginia Fall Foliage

     U.S. Forest Service
     The Foliage Network

•   The Barter Theatre, State Theatre of Virginia.

•   The Virginia Creeper Trail, originally a Native American footpath, then a railway, and now a National Recreation Trail. A great trail for birding and bird watching.

•   Abingdon Carriage Company, Horse-drawn carriage tour of historic Abingdon, Special Events, Weddings, Birthday Parties, and Creeper Trail rides. Call for details and reservations: 276-466-4134 or 423-502-8518.

•   Virginia Creeper Trail Club. Trail Maps, Info, Newsletter.

•   Creeper Trail Info, your guide to the Virginia Creeper Trail.

•   The William King Regional Arts Center, an Affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

•   The Arts Depot, a center for artists-at-work housed in an 1870 freight station built by the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. Open Thursday-Saturday, 11am-3pm.

•   Fields Penn 1860 House Museum.

•   The Cave House Craft Shop, home for the work of artisans of the Holston Mountain Arts and Crafts Cooperative.

•   Abingdon Vineyard and Winery, a local farm winery. Special events, tastings, tours, gifts and wine sales. Open March 13 -to- December 12, Wednesday through Sunday 12-6 pm.
•   Abingdon Aviation, Scenic and photo flights, motor glider rides, flight instruction and special occasion catered packages. Phone: 276-628-7782 - 276-614-8079 cell.

•   White's Mill the only remaining water-powered commercial grist mill in Southwest Virginia. Open Wednesday-to-Sunday 10am-6pm, March-to-November; 4.2 miles from Abingdon.

•   Mt. Rogers, Mountain Biking.

•   Clear Creek Golf Club, Open to the public, 18 holes. 732 Harleywood Rd. Bristol, VA. Take I-81 to exit 7. Phone: 276-466-4833

•   Mt. Rogers, A National Recreation Area. Hiking and camping.

•   Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.  Fishing regulations and licensing information. Phone: 276-783-4860

•   Adventure Damascus, bicycle shop, bicycle rentals,  and shuttle service. 888-595-2453

•   The Virginia Highlands Festival, celebrating 61 years of fine arts, crafts, antiques, and Appalachian culture.  July 25, 2009 -through- August 9, 2009.

•   Abingdon's Martha Washington Inn, vintage 1832. Phone: 276-628-3161

•   Morgan-McClure Racing, home of the Kodak #4 Racing Team. Museum & souvenirs.

•   Tri-Cities Airport, Blountville, TN- 35 minute drive from Inn, Limousine service available (423) 325-6379.

•   Plumb Alley Day, the alley between Main St. and Valley St. is turned into a mile long block party, with arts, crafts, antiques, yard sale items and foods, as well as music, clogging and pipe-and-drum parade. Proceeds  support charities and organizations in Abingdon and Washington County. May 30, 2009.

•   Things To Do- The EVA, Electronic Village of Abingdon.

•   Washington County VA Chamber of Commerce. 276-628-8141

•   Welcome To Abingdon Virginia- The Abingdon Visitors Bureau. 800-435-3440
•   The Historical Society of Washington County Virginia- 276-623-8337
•   Abingdon Virginia Directory- Web site links. Come visit Abingdon.
•   Bicycling in Virginia- New! Cycling the Commonwealth - Official Map. New!

•   Mountain Cabins: Virginia, North Carolina:
Lexington/Staunton, VA •  Asheville, NCMaggie Valley, NC

•   Caucus of American Innkeepers - CAIK. Recommended inns across the U.S.

 



Bike The Virginia Creeper Trail

Bicycle Rentals & Shuttles

---Abingdon---
     Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop
        Located near Trailhead, 201 Pecan St.
           $12.00 Shuttle Only Service
           $23.00 Shuttle with Bike Rental
        Bicycle Only Rentals
           1-2 hrs. $10, 2-4 hrs. $15, all day $20
              -Includes helmet & tire repair kit-
     comfort bikes - mountain bikes - tandems

---Damascus---
     Adventure Damascus
           Bicycle Shop
           Bike Rentals
           Shuttle Service
     Blue Blaze Bike Rental

     The Bike Station



888-245-3648
276-676-2552








888-595-2453
276-475-6262

800-475-5095
276-475-5095
866-475-3629
276-475-3629


Bicycle Tours
NC & VA

Carolina Tailwinds offers these bicycle tours in
North Carolina and southwest Virginia


Mountain terrain tours for road bicycling enthusiasts:
Blue Ridge bicycle Tour
     5 day summer tour in the Blue Ridge Mountains of 
    North Carolina 
Southern Shenandoah Bicycle Tour
     5 days  in the Southern Shenandoah Valley, Alleghenies,
     and Blue Ridge
Northern Shenandoah Bicycle Tour
     New for 2008 ! ! 5 days in the Northern Shenandoah 
     Valley and Skyline Drive

Flat terrain on-road bicycle tours:
Northern Outer Banks (Albemarle Sound)
     4 day spring & fall bicycle tour of Kitty Hawk, Manteo,
     and Edenton.
Southern Outer Banks (Ocracoke) Bicycle Tour
     our popular 4 day spring & fall tour of Beaufort,
     Ocracoke, & Hatteras or : our 6 Day Version adds quaint
     Oriental and historic New Bern.  
Chesapeake Bay Bicycle Tour
     A vacation on the quiet, flat country roads of the
     Delmarva Peninsula and featuring lovely villages on the
     hesapeake Bay. 
     Available in 2008 as a: 5 Day Tour or 6 Day Tour.

Easy tour on off-road bike trails:
Virginia Multi-Sport Tour
    
4 days EASY biking and hiking in SW Virginia

Moderate road tour on rolling hills:
NC Wine Country Bicycle Tour
   
2 day spring &  fall tour of NC's Yadkin River Valley
    foothills

    Each tour combines deluxe accommodations and fine dining
with careful vacation planning and personal attention.


Active vacations for all Ability Levels

Carolina Tailwinds
888-251-3206 or 336-954-1054


An Adventure in Fly Fishing

Virginia Creeper Fly Shop

Full Service - Full Line
Fly Shop

For: Southwest VA • Northeast TN
 

Fly Fishing Guide Services
&
Instruction Available
Trestle & Tailrace Fly Fishing, Inc.
Call For Reservations
276-628-3826

 Smallmouth bass trips available.
Wade-in on the North Fork Holston & drift trips
on the New and James Rivers.

 

Summerfield Inn is available to handle your
Lodging needs during your visit.

 

Virginia Creeper Fly Shop is
The place for all your fly-fishing needs.
Rental Tackle & Wading Apparel.


Local Restaurants - Dining

Restaurants
Dining - Dinner

    •   The Tavern (Mon-Sat)
    •   Martha Washington Inn (Daily)
    •   The House on Main (Tue-Sat)
    •   Ellis - Soda Shoppe & Grill (Mon-Sat)
    •   The Peppermill (Mon-Sat)
    •   Wild Flour Bakery (Wed-Sat)
    •   Willa Jacks 

276-628-1118
276-628-3161
276-619-0039
276-623-8187
276-623-0530
276-676-4221
276-628-2712

Cafe - Lunch

    •   The House on Main (Tue-Sat)
    •   Martha's Gourmet Market (Mon-Fri)
    •   Ellis - Soda Shoppe & Grill (Mon-Sat)
    •   The Cafe - Barter Stage II (Sun-Sat)
    •   Zazzy's Coffeeshop (Daily)
    •   Dunk & Deli (Closed Sun)
    •   Wild Flour Bakery (Lunch, Mon-Sat)
276-619-0039
276-619-5272
276-623-8187
276-619-5462
276-698-3333
276-628-5150
276-676-4221


Limousine & Carriage Transportation

Fantasy Limos and Livery

Transportation Services

Call For Reservations
423-245-0856

A Family-owned business offering the very best service
and providing the most enjoyable, efficient transportation
service - whether in the style of 'yesteryear' or in the most
modern luxury.

Tri-Cities Airport Service
Special Events
Weddings
Tours

Visit our web site at: Fantasy-Limos and Livery
 


Things To Do

Unique Services

Abingdon Visitors Bureau-----------------
Barter Theatre------------------------------
The Jade Tree - Florist--------------------

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides -----------
Walking Tours of Historic Abingdon --
The Arts Depot -----------------------------
Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum -----
William King Regional Arts Center ---
Dixie Pottery --------------------------------
Balloon Virginia ----------------------------
Fly Away Hot Air Balloons --------------
Virginia Creeper Trail --------------------
Highlands Ski & Outdoor Center -----
Mt. Rogers Outfitters ---------------------
Outdoor Guide ------------------------------
     (Bike treks, fishing, day hikes)
Adventure Damascus Tours -------------
Virginia Creeper Fly-Fishing Guides --
Northfork Guide Services ---------------
Abingdon's Martha Washington Inn---

1-800-435-3440
276-628-3991
1-800-786-9876
276-628-4231
276-466-4134
1-800-435-3440
276-628-9091
276-676-0216
276-628-5005
276-676-3550
276-628-6353
276-676-4464
1-800-435-3440
276-628-1329
1-877-475-5416
276-475-5338

1-888-595-2453
276-628-3826
1-800-889-0139
276-628-3161


Barter Theatre

THE STATE THEATRE OF VIRGINIA

- 2009 -
SEASON SCHEDULE

Celebrating 76 Years

Visit Barter Theatre Website for Details
Productions and Dates Subject To Change
All shows subject to availability of rights.

Main Stage:
February 5 - April 18 :
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 
                    Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber

February 27 - April 11  :
Of Mice and Men: by John Steinbeck
April 23 - May 23 :
Jimmie Rodgers: America's blue Yodeler
                   by Douglas Pote & Richard Rose

May 29 - August 9 :
The Wizard of Oz: by L. Frank Baum
June 11 - August 8 :
Showtime at First Baptist: by Ron Osborne
August 14 - September 13 :
Forever Plaid: Book by Stuart Ross
September 16 - September 20 : The Witnesses: by Gary Richardson
September 25 - November 14 :
Frankenstein: From the book by Mary Shelley
October 8 - November 14 :
Heaven Sent: by Rick Whelan
November 20 - December 27 :
WMKS: Christmas 1942: by Frank Higgins

Stage II:
February 24 - March 21 : 
Adjoining Trances: by Randy Buck
March 7  - April 11 :
Four Places: by Joel Drake Johnson
April 15 - May 16 :
Othello: by William Shakespeare
May 21 - July 26 :
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks:
                  by Richard Alferi

June 24 -  : The Fantastics: Book by Tom Jones
September 3 -  : The Foreigner:  by Larry Shue
September 11 - November 15 :
Little Shop of Horrors: 
                  Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman

November 24 - December 20 : Holiday Memories: by Frank Higgins