Visitor Information for the Town of Damascus

If you are looking for information on the town's government and services,
please go to this link: Information for Residents of Damascus.

Printable list of Damascus services for AT hikers.

Virginia Creeper Trail website
 (opens in separate browser window)

Quick links to information related to visiting Damascus.

Activities - a long list
(including bike rentals, hiking, fly-fishing, and camping)
red caboose
Get information at the red caboose.
External Links

Link to article in New York Times
Friday May 12, 2006

Link to July 27, 2005 article, "The Roads to Damascus," in the Washington Post.

Link to May 12, 2006 article, "Good Times at a Backpackers' Paradise," in the New York Times.

Parking: If you plan to leave your vehicle parked for more than one day on Wilson Street or Imboden Street, please stop by the Town Hall on Laurel Avenue, or call the Town Police at (276) 475-3341 to register your vehicle with the town. Parking on Wilson Street, or on Imboden Street at the gravel lot next to the Damascus Old Mill, is at owner's risk, even though the Town Police Officers will keep the vehicle under surveillance.

Computer acccess in Damascus: The ADam Committee has set up public computer terminals in Sun Dog Outfitters, Sicilys, and Mojoe's Trailside Coffeehouse. The library on Main Street also has several computers set up for public use.