Katie's Guidebook
Food scene
A little bit of everything for everyone.
Damascus Diner
109 S Shady AveDamascus-Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Damascus-Fabulous food and a fun atmosphere! Great live music, and some of the best ice cream around.
19 locals recommend
Wicked Chicken Winghouse and Tavern
409 Fritz StDamascus-Fabulous food and a fun atmosphere! Great live music, and some of the best ice cream around.
Abingdon-Drinks, appetizers, lunch, dinner, to go-JJ’s has you covered. Lots of tv’s to watch your favorite teams play. Delicious food, fantastic drinks and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Check their Facebook page for daily specials.
16 locals recommend
JJ's Restaurant and Sports Bar
115 Charwood DrAbingdon-Drinks, appetizers, lunch, dinner, to go-JJ’s has you covered. Lots of tv’s to watch your favorite teams play. Delicious food, fantastic drinks and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Check their Facebook page for daily specials.
Abingdon-Great place for a special night out. Reservations are highly recommended.
44 locals recommend
The Tavern
222 E Main StAbingdon-Great place for a special night out. Reservations are highly recommended.
Abingdon-Great for drinks, or a lovely dinner. Fantastic food and a lovely atmosphere. Call ahead to get reservations.
33 locals recommend
Rain Restaurant
283 E Main StAbingdon-Great for drinks, or a lovely dinner. Fantastic food and a lovely atmosphere. Call ahead to get reservations.
Damascus-Lunch or dinner. Check their website for menu and hours.
18 locals recommend
Damascus Old Mill Inn
215 W Imboden StDamascus-Lunch or dinner. Check their website for menu and hours.
Abingdon-Not just healthy, it’s absolutely delicious too!
21 locals recommend
White Birch Food and Juice
170 E Main StAbingdon-Not just healthy, it’s absolutely delicious too!
Abingdon-Great menu for lunch or dinner. Fabulous place, so much to look at!
25 locals recommend
128 PECAN
128 Pecan St SEAbingdon-Great menu for lunch or dinner. Fabulous place, so much to look at!
Subway Restaurants
331 Douglas DriveDamascus and Abingdon-When you need a sandwich to take on the trail with you
Light breakfast and lunch. Ice cream, fresh baked sweets. Gluten free treats available as well!
8 locals recommend
Main Street Coffee and Cream
124 E Laurel AveLight breakfast and lunch. Ice cream, fresh baked sweets. Gluten free treats available as well!
Local favorite for a simple but great meal. They have some of the best milkshakes in town!
Dairy King
Local favorite for a simple but great meal. They have some of the best milkshakes in town!
Bike Shuttles
SunDog Outfitter
331 Douglas DrBlue Blaze Bike Rental & Shuttle
226 W Laurel AveBicycle Junction
425 Douglas DrAdventure Damascus Bicycle & Outdoor Co.
331 Douglas DrThe Bike Station
401 E 3rd StCreeper Trail Bike Rental & Shuttle
227 Douglas DrShuttle Shack
112 Douglas DrPlaces to grab a local made drink
Local beer, wine or liquor!
Whiskey, Vodka, or Gin. Lots of great drinks to choose from. You can also purchase full bottles to take with you. Check out their Facebook page to see who’s playing music, and great specials.
7 locals recommend
Appalachian Heritage Distillery
110 West Laurel AvenueWhiskey, Vodka, or Gin. Lots of great drinks to choose from. You can also purchase full bottles to take with you. Check out their Facebook page to see who’s playing music, and great specials.
Abingdon Vineyards
20530 Alvarado RdThe Damascus Brewery
32173 Government RdSightseeing
Get out and enjoy our beautiful area.
Beautiful place to take a walk or have a picnic. Be sure to download any maps or information before you go. There is no cell service in this area.
35 locals recommend
Backbone Falls
Beautiful place to take a walk or have a picnic. Be sure to download any maps or information before you go. There is no cell service in this area.
A beautiful state park a little over an hour from Damascus. Wild ponies can be watched from a safe distance.
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneA beautiful state park a little over an hour from Damascus. Wild ponies can be watched from a safe distance.
Head to our local lake for the day. They have water obstacles to play on, boats to rent, a restaurant in the summer and live music on Saturday nights. Check out their website or call them for more information.
8 locals recommend
Sportsmans Marina
23511 Sportsman DrHead to our local lake for the day. They have water obstacles to play on, boats to rent, a restaurant in the summer and live music on Saturday nights. Check out their website or call them for more information.
Creeper Trail
From White Top to Damascus to Abingdon, a beautiful trail
Theater
Live theater, great musical acts, something for everyone.
Abingdon-The world famous Barter Theater. Check their website for shows and tickets.
92 locals recommend
Barter Theatre
127 W Main StAbingdon-The world famous Barter Theater. Check their website for shows and tickets.
Downtown Bristol-Check their website for shows and tickets. Musicals, concerts, ballets, and lots more.
40 locals recommend
Paramount Center for the Arts
518 State StDowntown Bristol-Check their website for shows and tickets. Musicals, concerts, ballets, and lots more.
Downtown Bristol-Check their website for information on shows and tickets.
14 locals recommend
The Cameo Theater
703 State StDowntown Bristol-Check their website for information on shows and tickets.
City advice
Book before you go
Bike rentals/bike shuttles
The bike rentals and shuttles fill up quickly for the season. Be sure to call them and book as soon as you know the date you’d like to go.
Don't miss
Check out the local Farmer’s Market!
Saturday mornings during the spring and summer, check out the Damascus Farmer’s Market in the smaller town park across from the Post Office and beside the Old Mill.
Travelling with kids
Playground
We have a great public playground in the big park in town. Go past the red caboose, and past the gazebo to find it. Plenty of room to run around as well.
Don't miss
Dog Park
We have a new dog park in town. It has areas for small and large dogs. It’s located off the Creeper Trail in Damascus near the pool. It’s off of Railroad Ave.
Don't miss
Local public pool set in the woods.
The town of Damascus has a public pool. It’s a great way to cool off on a hot day. Look for night swims as well. Check out the Town of Damascus website for hours and pricing.