The best parks & outdoor spots in Abingdon

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Virginia Creeper Trail Adventures (opens in a new tab)

201 Pecan St SE

Virginia Creeper Trail Adventures is the official guide to our 34-mile rails-to-trails route from Abingdon through Damascus to Whitetop,…

Virginia Creeper Trail Adventures is the official guide to our 34-mile rails-to-trails route from Abingdon through Damascus to Whitetop, rounding up the best local intel on bike rentals, shuttles, dining, lodging and events, so you can spend less time Googling and more time coasting along the streams.

From the Abingdon newsletter, October 16, 2026

Blue Door Garden (opens in a new tab)

23413 Walden Rd

If your porch vase is looking lonely, Blue Door Garden brings organically grown local flowers to your week, with CSA bouquets, bouquets for…

If your porch vase is looking lonely, Blue Door Garden brings organically grown local flowers to your week, with CSA bouquets, bouquets for any occasion, wedding florals, plus dried wreaths and even garlic braids. Their workshops and CSA bouquets keep your home smelling like June long after Tuesday.

From the Abingdon newsletter, October 17, 2026

Mendota Trail (opens in a new tab)

3460 Island Rd · Bristol

Mendota Trail is a 12.5-mile hiking and biking recreational corridor with gentle grades that drift through tranquil countryside, forests,…

5-mile hiking and biking recreational corridor with gentle grades that drift through tranquil countryside, forests, and creeks between Bristol, Virginia and Mendota, Virginia. Born from a rails-to-trail dream realized in 2023, it’s an easy go-to when you want fresh air without a big climb or a long drive.

From the Bristol newsletter, October 2, 2026