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- - - An escape to the Alleghany Highlands offers lots of ways to kick back and enjoy our way of life. A life surrounded not only by the beauty of the mountains, but also by a genuine friendliness that can only be found in small communities.
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Uniquely Alleghany
- - - The Alleghany Highlands is home to many one-of-a-kind opportunities. The region is well-known for its exceptional outdoor recreation, including the best mountain biking in Virginia and world-class fly fishing. You may be surprised to learn about some of the other unique offerings in the area.
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It’s Uniquely Alleghany.

It’s Uniquely Alleghany.

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The Alleghany Highlands of Virginia offers visitors more than sights to see. Here you can step away from the hustle and bustle of a hectic life and step into our world where we embrace our rich heritage, celebrate the arts and have a passion for our beautiful outdoors. Perhaps most of all, we treasure our friends and neighbors and welcome visitors to our community with open arms.

Whether you visit for a day, weekend or longer, you’ll discover why life in the Alleghany Highlands is like nowhere else in Virginia.

The historic Masonic Theatre

Historic Masonic Theatre

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Jackson River Scenic Trail

Humpback bridge

Humpback Bridge

Waterfall

Free Things to Do in the Alleghany Highlands

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Top Things for Families to Do in the Alleghany Highlands

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Upcoming Events

Jul 30, 2021

Danny Goodson Band

Aug 6, 2021

Austin Ellis with special guest Bonner Black

Aug 20, 2021

Taylor Carson

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Arts in the Alleghany Highlands

Where there is beauty, artists create even more beauty

Learn about the talented artists that add great beauty to life in the Alleghany Highlands. Go >

Outdoors in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia video

Virginia's Outdoor Playground

Plan a Uniquely Alleghany visit filled with special events, discounts, artwork, souvenir merchandise and food and drink options. Go >

Downtown Covington

Downtowns

Learn about our charming downtowns and see why the Town of Clifton Forge and the City of Covington are so uniquely Alleghany. Go >

Humpback Bridge and Alleghany Highlands Blueway video

Humpback Bridge is one of the most photographed landmarks in Virginia

See history over the water and enjoy family fun on it - paddling, tubing, fishing and swimming on the Alleghany Highlands Blueway. Go >

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Last night’s sunset in the Alleghany Highlands! Captured by one of our favorite local photographers - @darren_seay68 📸
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Anticipating another great summer weekend here in the Alleghany Highlands ☀️ Come see us! 👋🏻
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Happy 4th of July from the Alleghany Highlands! We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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A couple of great photos shared by @wcurryphotography 📸

1. A peaceful evening at Cole’s Point Beach - Lake Moomaw

2. A beautiful July 1st, Alleghany Highlands sunrise 🌄
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It’s #waterfallwednesday and local photographer @darren_seay68 gave us another 🔥 shot! 📸 This time of Falling Spring Falls. Trust us, if you haven’t had a chance to see this amazing waterfall, you’re missing out!
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Last nights sky had some beautiful colors to compliment a near full moon 🌕🌅 Photo taken last night by local photographer Gavin Dressler 📸
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Scenes from Lake Moomaw captured by local photographer @darren_seay68 📸
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What a perfect weekend we have ahead to get out on the water and enjoy a nice float in the heart of Virginia’s Mountain Region 🛶⛰

If you need a kayak, tube or canoe reach out to @alleghanyoutdoors and they will set you up with everything you need!

Catch you on the River 😎

Photo creds to @hinebo90 📸
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It’s the perfect time to visit Humpback Bridge and enjoy a picnic by Dunlap Creek 🧺

Photo by @wcurryphotography 📸
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Wow! No filter needed - This photo was taken by local photographer @darren_seay68 a few weeks back at Lake Moomaw. There’s not much better than a mountain lake sunset 🌅
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