Alleghany Highlands
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Alleghany Highlands
Mountain air, small-town heart.
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Welcome to the Alleghany Highlands! Here you'll find mountain air, friendly faces, and a slower pace of life. Whether you're here for the hot springs, the trails, or the small-town charm, you're part of the community now.
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The room
One room for everyone around Alleghany Highlands. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- Douthat State Park Scenic park with a lake, trails, and camping.
- Lake Moomaw Large reservoir for boating, fishing, and water sports.
- Jefferson Pools Historic mineral springs baths in Warm Springs.
- Falling Spring Falls Scenic 80-foot waterfall near Covington.
- Humpback Bridge Historic covered bridge over Dunlap Creek.
- C&O Railway Heritage Center Railroad museum in Clifton Forge.
- Outdoors Hike the Jackson River Scenic Trail
- Outdoors Fish for trout in the Jackson River
- With kids Visit the C&O Railway Heritage Center
- With kids Pick apples at local orchards
- Evenings Catch a Covington Lumberjacks game
- Evenings Listen to bluegrass at local venues
- Locals love Hot springs
- Locals love Apple orchards
Through the year
- Highland Maple Festival March Celebrates maple syrup with pancakes, crafts, and music.
- Bath County Fair August County fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Alleghany County Fair August County fair with carnival rides and agricultural exhibits.
- Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge June Scenic cycling event through Highland County.
- Covington's 4th of July Celebration July Fireworks, parade, and community picnic.
The Alleghany Highlands have a mountain climate with cool summers and cold, snowy winters. The best time to be out is from May to October when the weather is mild and the landscapes are green or colorful. Best: Late spring through early fall offers the most pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- A small valley or hollow between mountains.
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “the Highlands”
- The local name for this region.
- “mountain time”
- A relaxed pace of life, not rushed.
Getaways
- Greenbrier Valley 40 km away, explore the Greenbrier River and Lewisburg.
- Lexington 48 km away, visit historic campuses and the Virginia Horse Center.
- Roanoke 58 km away, enjoy the city's museums and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Blacksburg–Christiansburg 73 km away, catch a Hokies game or explore the New River Valley.
Local flavour
Teams
- Covington Lumberjacks Valley Baseball League
Also rooting for Virginia Tech Hokies, West Virginia Mountaineers
Eat and drink
- Country ham Salt-cured and often served with biscuits
- Apple butter A staple from local orchards
- Maple syrup Highland County is known for its maple production
- Trout From cold mountain streams
- Ramps Wild leeks foraged in spring
- Cornbread A Southern side dish
Where people go
- Hot springs Natural mineral springs, as in Warm Springs and Hot Springs
- Apple orchards Especially in Highland County
- Mountain ridges and trails Hiking and scenic overlooks
- Small-town main streets Covington, Clifton Forge, Monterey
- Country stores General stores serving as community hubs
- State parks like Douthat Recreation and camping
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Nearby
Every areaGreenbrier ValleyWest VirginiaWhere the mountains meet the river.LexingtonVirginiaWhere mountain ridges cradle a storied valley.RoanokeVirginiaWhere the mountains meet the starBlacksburg–ChristiansburgVirginiaWhere the mountains meet the Hokie spirit.LynchburgVirginiaA hilltop haven where the Blue Ridge meets the James.StauntonVirginiaA valley of history, apples, and mountain air.BeckleyWest VirginiaWhere the hills are steep and the welcome is warmHarrisonburgVirginiaThe heart of the Shenandoah Valley
Alleghany County, Covington city, Bath County and Highland County, VA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.