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 Hotel

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

                        Barter Theatre Season Schedule - 2010


Barter Theatre - Current Plays
THE STATE THEATRE OF VIRGINIA
Celebrating 76 years - 1933-2010

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

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

MAIN STAGE

 

STAGE II

The Blue Sky Boys
June 10 - August 14
By Deborah Brevoort;
Directed by Nicholas Piper 
Ever wonder how we got to the moon?
Experience the imaginative and somewhat
unorthodox creative process used by a
group of maverick engineers to accomplish
the seemingly impossible task of landing
men on the moon and returning
them safely to earth.
A thrilling and amazing adventure
of the race for space.

 

Tuesdays with MORRIE
April 30 - August 29
By Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom,
based on the book by Mitch Albom
Directed by Evalyn Baron
A touching, humorous and
unforgettable true story

VIOLET
June 18 - July 24
Music by Jeanine Tesori; Book & Lyrics
by Brian Crawley; Based on
'The Ugliest Pilgrim' by North Carolina writer Doris Betts

Directed by Katy Brown
Filled with an energetic score of
toe-tapping gospel, rock country and
rhythm and blues songs.

Annie
May 28 - August 15
Book By Thomas Meehan; Music by
Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin;
Based on the Tribune Media Service
Comic Strip, "Little Orphan Annie"
Directed by Richard Rose;
Choreographed by Amanda Aldridge 
The endearing spunky orphan Annie comes
to Barter for our huge simmer musical!
One of the world's best-loved musicals.

 

Revolutions
May 13 - August 14
By Richard Alfieri
Directed by Arthur Seidelman
Choreographed by Amanda Aldridge

Contains
Mature Themes & Language

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

***** Click Here For - 2010 - 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 Virginia Highlands Festival, celebrating 62 years of fine arts, crafts, antiques, and
     Appalachian culture.  July 24, 2010 -through- August 8, 2010.

•   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 Museum - Center For Art and Culture Heritage
     Partner, 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 15 -to- December 15, Tuesday through 
    Saturday 10-6 pm, 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

•   Martha Washington Hotel & Spa, 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 29, 2010.

•   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



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
           $24.00 Shuttle with Bike Rental
        Bicycle Only Rentals
           1-2 hrs. $10, 3-4 hrs. $15, all day $20
              - Includes helmet & tire repair kit
               - comfort bikes - mountain bikes 
---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 336-954-10
54

  

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)
    •   Ellis-Soda Shoppe & Grill (M-Sat)
    •   The Peppermill (Mon-Sat)
    •   Wild Flour Bakery (Wed-Sat)
    •   Willa Jacks 

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

Cafe - Lunch

     •   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)
276-619-5272
276-623-8187
276-619-5462
276-698-3333
276-628-5150
276-676-4221


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

- 2010 -
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 4 - April 17 :
Alice in Wonderland: As adapted by Richard Rose, 
                   Adapted from the "Alice" books by Lewis Caroll

February 12 - April 11  :
The Diary of Anne Frank: by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
April 23 - May 23 :
Always...Patsy Cline: Conceived & written by Ted Swindley 
                  with the music of Patsy Cline

May 28 - August 15 :
Annie: Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse
June 10 - August 14 :
The Blue-Sky Boys: By Deborah Brevoort
August 21 - September 12 :
Shake, Rattle & Roll - A Rockin' Tribute to The King
                 Starring Scot Bruce
September 17 - November 13 : The Full Monty: Book by Terrence McNally
October 1 - November 13 :
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily: Loosely
                 adapted from "Sherlock Holmes" by Doyle and Gillette (1899)

November 23 - December 26 :
A Tuna Christmas: By Ed Howard, Joe Sears and 
                Jaston Williams

Stage II:
February 12 - April 11 : 
Dead Man's Cell Phone: by Sarah Ruhl
March 3  - April 22 :
Chaps!: by James Beecham & Malcolm Hillgartner
April 30 - August 29 :
Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie: By Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch
                 Albom, Based on the book by Mitch Albom 
May 13 - August 14 : Revolutions: By Richard Alfieri
June 18 - July 24 : Violet: Book & Lyrics by Brian Crawley, Music by Jeanine Tesori
July 27 - August 7 : A Southern Exposure: By Kelley Kingston-Strayer
October 10 - November 13 :
Where Trouble Sleeps: By Catherine Bush, 
                Adapted from the novel by North Carolina Writer Clyde Edgerton

November 19 - December 26 : It's a Wonderful Life: Adapted by Richard Rose