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Old Tobacco Road
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For centuries,the timeless rhythms of planting, growing, harvesting and curing tobacco
drove the lifestyle of Southern Virginia. Even though
the lifestyle is no more, the agriculturally-focused
life on the family farm remains the heart and soul of the
region. You can explore
and enjoy the traditions and
celebrations it left behind.
History Trails
/ Chapters in time exist all across Southern Virginia
from the Revolutionary War Crossing of the Dan to the
Civil War Wilson-Kautz Raid, to the Civil Rights in
Education Heritage Trail. You can discover history
dating back to before America was a country or as up to
the minute as the latest NASCAR sensation and everything in
between.
Route 58
/ Route 58 serves as the well-bound tether that binds
Southern Virginia together.
Stretching from end to end, you can get to know our
entire region with a trip along the highway. Drive Route
58, explore Southern Virginia.
Authentic
Agritourism
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Family farming was such an integral part of our culture
that even today our authentic agritourism brings you up
close and personal with life in Southern Virginia. Tour the
farms, roll up your sleeves and dig in the dirt.
Experience the fields, the barns, the factories and the
processes first hand. It's the best way to really get to
know our region.
Motorsports
/ Rev up your engines and get moving in Virginia's
Racing Region. Thrill to our races, meet the drivers and learn the legends behind the men (and women) who make up
the teams. In addition to NASCAR, you can enjoy road
course racing and motorcycle championships here too.
Martinsville Speedway, South Boston Raceway and VIR are
all ready to get your heart racing!
Moonshine and
Legends / Did you
know that moonshine was the origin of NASCAR? Did you
know that General Greene tricked the British into
crossing the Dan River to be trapped later in Yorktown?
Did you know that Patrick Henry elected to retire in our
region, over all of Virginia? Learn these stories and
more as you travel our roads.
Premier Fishing
/ Grab your rod and reel and tow your boat or rent one
of ours. Get out on sparkling lakes and clear flowing
streams to cast a line for trout or bass. Fishing on
Buggs Island Lake is world renown. Lesser known are the
pristine rivers and streams that dot the region, ready
for your visit to the supreme quiet.
Distinctly Southern
Towns / Each town
in Southern Virginia is different, filled with the heritage of the
families who settled and the landscape they found. Our
famous hospitality
envelopes you as folks regale you with stories of their
lives. You'll be left wondering how they survived it
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TRAVEL MADE EASY
From sun-soaked Atlantic beaches
to the breathtaking beauty of the
ancient Blue Ridge, Route 58 has
it all. You're sure to find plenty of
Southern hospitality along the way,
and history everywhere you look. |
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