The town of Appalachia lies in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Wise County, Virginia. The surrounding area will amaze you with breathtaking mountain scenery and plenty of historic and recreational attractions. Points of interest in Appalachia include the Bee Rock Tunnel, Roaring Branch and the Peake Building, which is an apartment house with street-level access on each of its four floors. These attractions, along with many others, make Appalachia and Wise County a popular tourist destination with a variety of hotel accommodations.
Four miles south of Appalachia, you will find a Comfort Inn hotel in the town of Big Stone Gap. The hotel is near attractions, such as Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park,and the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Amphitheatre/June Tolliver Playhouse. Additional points of interest include a coal museum, historic craft shop, and the Natural Tunnel State Park. The hotel features an indoor heated pool and fitness center to help you unwind after a day of sightseeing. Guest services include an in-house coin-operated laundry and a 24-hour restaurant on location.
A 10-mile trek to the east of Appalachia will take you to the Holiday Inn of Norton. If you are traveling with your pet, this hotel charges a nonrefundable fee of $50 per night. Guests needing to take care of some business before exploring the Appalachian Mountains can take advantage of the hotel’s business center with copying, printing, faxing and a personal computer available. The hotel is near the Flag Rock Recreational Area, Grayson Lake State Park, and the Mountain Rose Vineyards. For budget-minded families, the hotel’s restaurant allows children under 12 to eat at no cost.
Vacationers looking for accommodations offering a cozy home-style atmosphere compared to the national chain hotels will enjoy The Inn at Norton. The inn features dining at Led-Belly’s BBQ restaurant and bar, which also offers meals to go and room service. After a full day of touring Appalachian Mountain attractions, you can dance the night away at the inn’s Fizz Too nightclub with live entertainment and karaoke on select evenings. If you plan on traveling to the area with several people, The Inn at Norton offers special group rates.
Travelers on a tight budget can enjoy the scenic beauty and attractions around Appalachia and enjoy economical accommodations at the Super 8 hotel in Norton. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet, and pets are welcome. This facility also has a spacious breakfast area with microwave and coffeemaker and offers suites, standard rooms with a single king or queen bed, or rooms with double beds.
