Stay Your Way at Our Pet-Friendly Abingdon Hotel Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, just under 17 miles from the Tennessee border, Abingdon is a quaint town bursting with history and culture. The Holiday Inn Express Abingdon hotel is located at exit 19 on Interstate 81 and is easily accessible to everything in the area. Founded in 1778, the town of Abingdon is a Virginia Historical Landmark and a great place to stroll down brick sidewalks or bike the beautiful, 17-mile Virginia Creeper Trail. You'll also find Barter Theatre, Moonlite Drive-In Theater and several arts and crafts galleries. And if you're a NASCAR fan, our hotel is near Bristol, TN, home of Bristol Motor Speedway. You can also explore the beautiful Bristol Caverns, full of colorful stalactites and stalagmites. If business brings you to town, the Holiday Inn Express Abingdon hotel has a 24-hour business center equipped with fax, copier, PC and printer, so you can take care of any last minute work. Free high-speed, wireless Internet access is also available in every room. Our Abingdon hotel's great amenities are ready for you to enjoy. We have an outdoor pool, self-laundry facilities and a free hot breakfast bar every morning, complete with eggs, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls and 100% Arabica bean coffee. Our guests also enjoy privileges at a neighboring gym for free. We're confident you'll enjoy your stay at our hotel near Bristol.
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Abingdon, VA Attractions
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Abingdon Cinemall Movie Theater
— Facitility has 12 cinema screens with patented George Lucas sound system, games arcade
Abingdon Historic District
— 20 block historic district featuring pre and post Civil War architecture, art galleries, boutique shopping, the Virginia Creeper hiking/biking trail, the historic depression-era Barter Theatre and the pre-Civil War era Martha Washington Hotel & Spa.
Abingdon Mercantile & Frame Gallery
— 3 story antiques mall and gifts/collectibles shop w/ frame gallery. Housed in an early 20th century former hotel.
Appalachian Trail
— Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail runs through Damascus, Virginia, just 20 minutes from hotel property.
Backbone Rock
— A natural bridge formation within the Jefferson National Forest adjacent to hiking and camping
Barter Theatre
— The State Theatre of Virginia--professional level theatre with two stages. Features a variety of plays and musical entertainment from February through December each year.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
— Museum featuring items from the golden age of country music, featuring well-known local artists such as Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Carter Family.
Bonefire Smokehouse
— BBQ restaurant in an pub style setting. Located in a early 20th century hardware store.
Bristol Caverns
— Natural cavern formations open for guided tours seasonally
Bristol Motor Speedway
— Bristol Motor Speedway (formerly Bristol International Raceway) hosts two yearly NASCAR races in March and August
Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail
— Historic music tour through the Appalachians from North Carolina to Kentucky
Fields -Penn House Museum
— Historic home built in 1860 by brick mason James Fields, featuring Georgian, Italiante, and Greek Revivial architecture. Guided tours available from April through December
Martha Washington Inn
— Historic pre-Civil War era hotel & spa
Mt Rogers National Recreational Area
— Hiking, fishing and camping
South Holston Lake
— Man made resevoir spanning SW Virgina and E Tennessee created by the TVA--fishing, swimming and boating over 1600 surface acres
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Ctr.
The Tavern
— German and American restaurant housed in the oldest building in Abingdon. Built in the 1790s and in operation as various business since, the Tavern is an Abingdon landmark and a top choice for dining
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI)
Virginia Highlands
White's Mill
— Historic operating flour and grain mill with gift shop. Open March through December.
