Damascus, Virginia - Trail Town, USA
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.
Click here for a walking map of Damascus
(provided by the Damascus Old Mill)
or go here for a PDF brochure of local hikes
Damascus goes wireless. Free internet for residents and visitors.
Click here for a map and information.
Rob Jones, a United States Marine with an inspiring story, recently visited Damascus.
Rob Jones, a Marine Corps Combat Engineer and a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, recently came through Damascus on his cross-country bike ride in support of Veterans' charities. Jones, who was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), is taking the ride as part of his recovery program. Check his website at www.robjonesjourney.com which has a link to his Facebook page. The Damascus Police, Sundog Outfitters, and other residents offered assistance while Jones and his team were in town.
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 January 6, 7 p.m., Town Hall
Christmas Parade - Saturday December 7 - lineup at 5:30, parade at 6:00
For information call 475-3831, ext. 2
