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Town in Virginia, United States
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Damascus is a town in Southwest Virginia.
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The Virginia Creeper Trail was originally a railroad track, but has been converted to a hiking and biking trail. Damascus is in-between the two end-points - Abingdon and White Mountain. The White Mountain to Damascus 17 mile segment is almost uniformly descending from White Mountain. In Damascus, you can rent bikes and get a ride (with the bikes towed) to White Mountain, and from there it's an easy downhill bike ride which can last 2 - 3 hours or more, depending on how leisurely you proceed. The Abingdon to Damascus 17 mile segment descends from Abingdon to Alvarado, and from there there is a small gain in elevation to Damascus. The Abingdon to Alvarado segment is purported to be the most scenic segment in the entire trail. Note that Hurricane Helene swept through in Sept 2024, causing severe damage to the trail, and connecting bridges. The Abingdon to Damascus section is now open, while the Damascus to Whitetop section is expected to have the repairs to it completed in Nov 2026
A bed and breakfast located on the shore of Laurel Creek offering 4 rooms for rent.
Located in a Victorian style home built in the early 20th century, this bed and breakfast offers 5 rooms for rent.
A Victorian style house with 4 rooms for rent.
A Victorian style home built in 1903. This bed and breakfast offers 2 rooms for rent.
A campground featuring full hook up campsites and 2 cabins for rent. Amenities include shower houses and free wi-fi, The campground is open May 1- October 31.
This campground offers 16 full hook up campsites for rent. The campground is open year round and offers daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
This historic hotel has 12 rooms for rent as well as an on site pub and restaurant.
A small inn offering 4 rooms for rent.
3 bedroom, 2 bath on the Creeper Trail. It rents to groups and is not a nightly rental. 2 day minimum
Damascus is on US 58, roughly a 20-minute drive from Interstate 81 and Abingdon.
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