Whether it’s viewing the beauty of the mountains from the Breaks Interstate Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of the South;” charging over Spearhead Trails, a network of ATV trails growing throughout the region; eating home cooking in one of our restaurants; or just relaxing in a boutique hotel, cabin, camper, yurt, or tent, you will find plenty to do here.
The perks of living in Southwest Virginia’s e-Region include a low cost of living, moderate four-season weather and beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, access to top health care and educational facilities, and low crime rates.
Highlights include:
- 20 public and private golf courses
- 20 local parks, 5 state parks, one national park
- Clinch River State Park, Virginia’s first blueway state park
- An abundance of shopping opportunities
A variety of historical driving trails wind throughout the region, such as:
- The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, with several venues in the e-Region
- The Wilderness Road: Virginia’s Heritage Migration Route tracing the footsteps of Daniel Boone
- The Virginia Coal Heritage Trail, more than 300 miles of scenic byways providing travelers with glimpses of unique coal mining towns formed more than a century ago
Southwest Virginia’s e-Region also includes access to a network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty health centers within the region and in close proximity. A quality, local education is easily accessible from both public and private schools. Four colleges and universities are located within the region and residents have access to many other higher education facilities within a 125-mile radius.
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