Picture of the day - November 21, 2005

The Abingdon Carriage Company At Work

Enjoying a carriage ride in Abingdon, Virginia.

Visiting historic Abingdon, Virginia means stepping back into our nation's history. The streets of Old Abingdon are lined with houses and buildings that have been around for centuries. Beautiful and interesting sites of interest abound!

There are many old houses that have been well preserved, several of which have been converted into luxurious bed & breakfasts where you can relax and enjoy your Abingdon vacation. And of course you'll find everything that Abingdon is famous for: the stately Martha Washington Inn, the Barter Theatre, the Fields-Penn House, Whites Mill, the Virginia Creeper Trail...the possibilities for relaxing and exploring go on and on in this beautiful southwestern Virginia town.


Abingdon is best experienced at a slow pace - that way you won't miss anything! Walking tours are available where you will visit many buildings of interest and hear their wonderful stories of history and intrigue. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll along Old Abingdon's red-brick sidewalks and take in the sights on your own self-guided tour.

But perhaps the best way to experience the history and charm of historic Abingdon is to take a carriage ride! Abingdon Carriage Company provides relaxing and private Abingdon tours via horse drawn carriage for a very modest fee. Weather permitting, you'll find a horse and carriage waiting for you in front of the Martha Washington Inn.
 

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