Located at milepost 63.6, 3 miles north of Big Island, the visitor center tells the story of the James River and the Kanawha Canal. A pedestrian walkway crossing the river leads to a restored canal lock. Free to the public.
Location:
Big Island Virginia
Telephone
804-299-5496
(Salem) Dixie Caverns & Pottery
(Big Island) James River Visitor Center
(Roanoke) Mill Mountain
(Natural Bridge) Natural Bridge Caverns
(Millboro) River Ridge Guest Ranch
(Moneta) Smith Mountain Lake
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01/09 Coming to The Big Island area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
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