Located 11 minutes to the west of Gratton is Tazewell, a small rural community located in the Appalachian Mountains. Lodging within the town consists of the Fincastle Motor Inn. This 40-room establishment offers limited amenities to guests, including free coffee and cable television in every room. Special needs rooms are available upon request. Area attractions include the Historic Crab Orchard Museum, Higginbotham House Museum and Beartown Wilderness Park. Local restaurants include the Italian Village of Tazewell which specializes in pizza and the Main Street Cafe, specializing in home-cooked meals.
Super 8 Claypool Hill is located off U.S. 460 in Pounding Mills, 20 minutes from Gratton. Amenities include free continental breakfast, free Internet access and free parking for all vehicles. Special-needs guests can request an accessible room. In the local area, families can visit Fort Witten and the Tazewell County Fairgrounds for the annual county fair in August. Dining in the local area consists of fast-food establishments as well as Cuz's Uptown Barbecue and Shoney's restaurant.
The Holiday Inn Express Claypool Hill offers free Internet access, an indoor pool, hot tubs, fitness center and free continental breakfast. In the surrounding area, families can visit the Crab Orchard Museum. This attraction provides guests with the history of the Appalachian region. Another family friendly attraction is Burke's Garden. Families can purchase local goods, bike trails, hike and hunt. Dining options in Claypool Hill include El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant and fast-food restaurants.
Across the state line in West Virginia is the Comfort Inn Bluefield. Located 25 minutes away from Gratton, the hotel has amenities that include seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free breakfast buffet and free wired/wireless Internet. Local activities include hunting, recreational sports, hiking, biking and fishing at the Pipestem Resort State Park. Throughout the year Bluefield holds several festivals, including the Tazewell County Walking Horse Classic and the free annual Bluefield Autumn Jamboree. Local restaurants include Ryan's Family restaurant, Mayflower and El Patio.
