Attractions

A heart that loves is always young.
- Greek Proverb

Located just a short distance from Roanoke and Lynchburg Smith Mountain Lake is not only an ideal place for you and your special day it offers a great getaway for your guests as well. Whatever your preference, be it an energetic hike along one of several mountain trails, a family picnic in the park, a challenging round of golf, canoeing, jet skiing, shopping, or even wine tasting, Smith Mountain Lake offers an extensive variety of fun activities for everyone.

Come discover an area steeped in history as Smith Mountain Lake is home to Thomas Jefferson’s “Poplar Forest”, a lovingly restored property situated amid 4,800 acres. It is also the birthplace of Booker T. Washington. Memorials commemorating Civil War battles as well as the World War II National D-Day Memorial can be found in the area of Smith Mountain Lake. Particularly noteworthy is the Smith Mountain Dam Visitor Center which offers a historical look into the creation of Smith Mountain Lake.

Visitors to the area will soon learn why Smith Mountain Lake is “closer than you think” when it comes to exploring nature, history, and urban attractions. Some of the more popular highlights that are just a short drive away include:

• Appomattox
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Floyd – home of FloydFest, a four-day music festival held in July
• Lexington
• Lynchburg – home to Snowflex, the nation’s only year-round, outdoor, artificial snow sports slope
• Mabry Mill
• Martinsville Speedway
• The Natural Bridge of Virginia
• Salem
• Roanoke