Bike, hike, or ride your horse down the New River Trail and see everything the New River has to offer from this beautiful trail right along its banks. The New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows repurposed railroad right-of-way. Popular for fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and horseback riding.

Home of 3 famous Fiddler's Conventions, as well as festivals celebrating the culture of the Blue Ridge Highlands. Enjoy the small town festival vibes at the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival, or get your engines running at the Fall Foliage and Grand Privy Racy! There are festivals throughout the year for all to enjoy in Grayson County!

Get the ride of your life, zooming down the mountain on two wheels on the world-famous Virginia Creeper Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail highlights the beauty of western Grayson County; dense forests, bog meadows, a pristine trout stream and southwestern Virginia culture. Take a bike ride on the Creeper Trail today!

A spectacular outdoor music venue hosts concerts throughout the season. The visitor center is open May through October, and includes an indoor interpretive center, theater, gift shop, and The Roots of American Music museum with a permanent exhibition highlighting the historical significance of the region’s music and its continued influence on many forms of folk, rock and popular music made across America today.

The historic Fries Theater welcomes music lovers to the weekly Thursday Night Jam at the Fries Community Center building. Bring a musical instrument and join in the merry-making. Dance the night away or just come for the conversation and good cheer. The cake walk every week is a highlight.

Grayson Highlands State Park is home to two major attractions, Mt. Rogers, the highest peak in Virginia, and the Wild Ponies, a small herd of beautiful ponies that roam freely in the park. In addition to the gorgeous views, there’s numerous hiking and horseback riding trails, picnicking and camping areas, and a visitor’s center/museum.