Picture of the day - September 17, 2005

The Victorian Inn - Damascus, Virginia

When I was growing up in the 1970's, Damascus, Virginia was just a sleepy little town nestled in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. There was nothing special about the place - it had a grocery store, a 5 & 10 Cent store, a couple of manufacturing plants, little league baseball...it was just your typical small town in rural America. Houses in Damascus sold for less than $10,000 then! My, how things have changed! Not all that long ago the citizens of Damascus began to realize that their quiet little town had several things going for it. First of all is the beautiful scenery. Damascus is virtually surrounded by wooded hills and mountains, and the Laurel and Beaver Dam creeks run through it. These factors work together to make Damascus one of the most scenic towns in the country! And then there are the trails - six of them in all, including the world-famous Appalachian Trail and the spectacular Virginia Creeper Trail. Thousands of hikers and bikers visit Damascus every year providing a huge economic boost to the town's businesses and residents. Trail Days alone brings in several thousand visitors during its short duration, and Damascus welcomes these visitors with open arms and friendly faces. Several of the large old houses in Damascus have been refurbished and converted into Bed & Breakfasts, including the one featured in today's picture - the stately Victorian Inn! Damascus can now offer her visitors world-class accommodations during their stay. As a result of the town's new-found popularity, it now has a modern "Food City" supermarket, fast-food restaurants and several busy bike rental shops. And forget about buying cheap property here - Damascus real estate now sells at a premium. But while this beautiful town has profoundly changed in the last few years, it hasn't lost it's small town charm. The people are just as friendly as ever and you can still find a home-cooked meal at a reasonable price. If you love outdoor activities, you'll love Damascus, so drop on in and experience all the area has to offer for yourself!    Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles