Abingdon Historic District 335 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-676-2282, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and featuring buildings dating from the 1700s, this 20 square block district includes the Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum, an 1870 restored railroad station, and dozens of great shops and galleries that cater to everyone. A self guided walking tour brochure is available at the Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau. 

Fields Penn House Museum (circa 1860) 208 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-676-0216, Step back in time at this beautifully restored house museum where history comes alive and depicts the life of a prosperous family just prior to the Civil War.  

White's Mill (circa 1797) 12291 White's Mill Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-676-0285, A National and Virginia Historic Landmark, this grist and flour mill is one of the only water powered mills in existence in Southwest Virginia. Milling demonstrations and trout fishing in a well stocked pond are available and the site includes a blacksmith shop and a gift shop. 

Historical Society of Washington County 306 Depot Square, Abingdon, VA 24212, 276-623-8337, Located in the Old Abingdon Train Station, this society is a leading center in the region for genealogical and historical research and they offer an extensive database for researching local and regional history, published genealogies, and family histories. more... 

Arts Depot 314 Depot Square, Abingdon, VA 24212, 276-628-9091, Situated inside an 1890's freight station, this depot allows visitors to see artists' studios and watch painters, potters, weavers, and more in action. Changing exhibits are featured in two galleries and classes and performing arts are also available on site. more... 

Morgan-McClure Museum, The 26460 Newbanks Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, Located Adjacent to the Main Racing Facility, The Morgan-McClure Motorsports Race Team from the early years to the present is featured at this racing museum where visitors can see cars that roared into victory lane to win three Daytona 500s in the 1990s and also view wrecked editions from Talladega, Alabama, and Motegi, Japan. Other exhibits include a pictorial history of past drivers, past and present uniform displays, and a pit equipment display. 

William King Regional Arts Center 415 Academy Drive, Abingdon, VA 24212, 276-628-5005, An affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this arts center houses several galleries with changing exhibits including multi-cultural traveling exhibits and artwork of internationally recognized contemporary artists. The center also includes studios and a museum store and holds classes, workshops, and lectures. more... 

Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve 252 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-676-5673, The Clinch River and Big Cedar Creek flow through this extraordinary landscape known as karst topography. The rugged terrain has sinkholes, caves, sinking streams and unusual rock formations. Public facilities include a suspension foot bridge and scenic hiking trails. more... 

Washington County Park 19482 County Park Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-676-6215, The whole family will enjoy this beautiful park that features a children's playground, picnic shelters, a swimming pool, a boat ramp, canoe access sites, and a snack bar. RV and tent camping sites are also available. 

Abingdon Vineyard & Winery 20530 Alvarado Road, Abingdon, VA 24211, 276-623-1255, Situated on a 50 acre farm along the South Holston River, this farm winery offers wine tastings and winery tours during their open hours and features a small gift shop where you can purchase their award-winning wines and wine related items. 

Wolf Creek Winery & Vineyards 21281 Lake Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, 276-676-0980, Fine Virginia wines in a European manner are produced at this vineyard and winery which has an expanded line of white and red wines including Chardonnay, Ports, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Tours and tastings are offered.