Damascus, Virginia - Trail Town, USA
The Upper Section of the Virginia Creeper Trail from White Top to Green Cove is now re-opened.
Damascus, Virginia, is a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is the gateway to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
It is traversed by the Appalachian Trail, the Virginia Creeper Trail, the Trans-America National Bicycle Trail, the Iron Mountain Trail, the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail, the Crooked Road Musical Heritage Trail, Virginia's Birding and Wildlife Trail, and lies within a short distance of hundreds of miles of other hiking, horse, and biking trails. The town is becoming a major tourist destination for those seeking a way into the wilderness. We invite you to visit with us, sit on the porch of one of our bed and breakfasts, ride a bike through our forests, walk beside a mountain stream, and make yourself at home.
Damascus, Virginia, was fourth place (out of 647 entries) in Budget Travel's "Coolest Small Towns in America" contest in 2012.
Click here for a walking map of Damascus
provided by the Damascus Old Mill.
Yahoo Travel - 10 hidden gems in America
(Including Damascus, Virginia)
Click here for a PDF brochure of local hikes
Damascus on Youtube!
Damascus goes wireless. Free internet for residents and visitors. Click here for a map and information.
The Damascus Times is a weekly newspaper. Subscribe, or pick up a copy at one of several
locations in the area.
Click here for the online edition.
Damascus, Virginia, is one of the most family-friendly small towns in the United States.
With a population of under one thousand, and surrounded by national forests, we provide an excellent environment for raising children and for family vacations. Most of the activities in our area are free or low cost. Damascus is for vacationers who are tired of sitting in traffic, waiting in long lines, and spending lots of money in crowded, hectic conditions.
(Photos, left to right, are by local residents Jason, Laura, and Brian. Photo above by Jeff.)
Citizens' Information:
Next Town Council meeting: Monday July 1, 7 p.m., Town Hall
July 4th Activities
Damascus Town Pool - 2013 swim season schedule
Hours: Monday - Saturday 12-6pm,
Night swim on Tuesday and Thursday 7-10pm,
Sunday 1-6pm
Prices: under 5years old - free admission; 5 and older - $4/day.
Phone number: 276-475-3489
Prices: under 5years old - free admission; 5 and older - $4/day.
Phone number: 276-475-3489