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
Area Photographs - 
    
Creeper Trail, Barter Theatre, Carriage Rides, Martha Washington Inn

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

Barter Theatre Season Schedule - 2008


Barter Theatre - Current Plays
THE STATE THEATRE OF VIRGINIA

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

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

MAIN STAGE

 

STAGE II

Keep on the Sunny Side
April 24 - May 24
The Songs and Story of the
Original Carter Family.
By Douglas Pote.
Our Most Requested Show of All Time!
The love story that made country music
famous - A. P., Maybelle and Sara Carter
are brought to life in this telling look at
the lives and music of the Carter Family
and the historic Bristol recording sessions.

 

Much Ado About Nothing
April 15 - May 24
One of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies.
as adapted by Richard Rose 
Set in the modern day White House.

Evita
May 30 - August 9
She Corrupted a Nation
By Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
Eva - saint to the working class, reviled
by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the
military - was destined to leave a
fascinating legacy.

 

Don't Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell
May 15 - August 16
Hilarious, irreverent and mostly true.
By Duke Ernsberger and
Virginia Cate 
The book that took Margaret Mitchell
ten years to write. You will laugh
until you are out of breath.

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

***** Click Here For - 2008- 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 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 Regional Arts Center, an Affiliate of the 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 14 -to- December 13, Wednesday through 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

•   The Virginia Highlands Festival, celebrating 60 years of fine arts, crafts, antiques, and Appalachian culture.  July 26, 2008 -through- August 10, 2008.

•   Dixie Pottery, world-famous shopping destination.  Phone: 276-676-3550

•   Abingdon's Martha Washington Inn, 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 31, 2008.

•   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
•   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

•   Caucus of American Innkeepers - CAIK. Recommended inns across the U.S.

 



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
           $23.00 Shuttle with Bike Rental
        Bicycle Only Rentals
           1-2 hrs. $10, 2-4 hrs. $15, all day $20
              -Includes helmet & tire repair kit-
     comfort bikes - mountain bikes - tandems

---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

Blue Ridge Mountains
     5 day summer tour for bicycling enthusiasts 
Northern Outer Banks (Albemarle Sound)
     4 day spring & fall bicycle tour of Kitty Hawk,
     Manteo, and Edenton 
Southern Outer Banks (Ocracoke) 
     our popular 4 day spring & fall tour of Beaufort,
     Ocracoke, & Hatteras or : our 6 Day Version! 
NC Wine Country
     2 day fall bicycle tour of the foothills of
     NC's Yadkin River Valley 
Virginia Multi-Sport
     4 days EASY biking and hiking in SW Virginia 
Shenandoah
     New for 2005 !

    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


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)
    •   Wild Flour Bakery (Wed-Th-Fri-Sat)
    •   The Peppermill (Mon-Sat)
    •   Swallowtail Restaurant (Daily)

276-676-3003
276-628-3161
276-676-4221
276-623-0530
276-628-5541

Cafe - Lunch

    •   Wild Flour Bakery (Lunch, Mon-Sat)
    •   Martha's Gourmet Market (Mon-Fri)
    •   The Cafe - Barter Stage II (Sun-Sat)
    •   Zazzy's Coffeeshop (Daily)
    •   Dunk & Deli (Closed Sun)
276-676-4221
276-619-5272
276-619-5462
276-698-3333
276-628-5150


Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Abingdon Carriage Company

Guided Carriage Tours

Privately Owned
Not associated with the Summerfield Inn
Call Them For Reservations

276-466-4134  -or-  423-502-8518

 

We would be happy to make your Carriage
Tour Arrangements - with pick-up at the Inn.

 

Take an old fashioned ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Tour Abingdon's Historic District.

Abingdon Carriage Services Tours
      Abingdon Historic District
      Weddings
      Birthdays
Hours:
      Wednesday-Friday:  4-9 pm
      Saturday:  12-10 pm
      Sunday:  1-6 pm


Limousine & Carriage Transportation

Fantasy Limos and Livery

Transportation Services

Call For Reservations
423-245-0856

A Family-owned business offering the very best service
and providing the most enjoyable, efficient transportation
service - whether in the style of 'yesteryear' or in the most
modern luxury.

Tri-Cities Airport Service
Special Events
Weddings
Tours

Visit our web site at: Fantasy-Limos and Livery
 


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

2008 SEASON SCHEDULE

Celebrating 75 Years

Visit Barter Theatre Website for Details
Productions and Dates Subject To Change
All shows subject to availability of rights.

Main Stage:
February 5 - April 13 :
Peter Pan: by JM Barrie
February 29 - April 19  :
Saint Joan: by George Bernard Shaw
April 24 - May 24 :
Keep on the Sunny Side: by Douglas Pote
May 30 - August 9 :
An Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical: Evita
June 13 - August 10 :
The Cure for Love: a comedy novel by Jay Berkow
August 16 - Sept. 13 :
Sweeney Todd: by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler
September 19 - November 15 :
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
October 3 - November 14 :
The Desperate Hours: by Joseph Hayes
November 21 - December 28 :
Miracle on 34th Street

Stage II:
January 25 - March 30 : 
Pow'r in the Blood: By T. Cat Ford
February 21 - April 13 :
Blackbird: by David Harrower
March 11 - April 12 :
Road Where It Curves Away: by Derek Davidson
April 15 - May 24 :
Much Ado About Nothing
May 15 - August 16 :
Don't Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell
June 25 - August 10 : The Who's Tommy
August 27 - November 8 :
Comin' Up A Storm: By Catherine Bush
September 6 - November 9 :
Bat Boy: The Tabloid Musical
November 26 - December 28 : Another Night Before Christmas