Dixie Caverns - Salem, Virginia
Dixie Caverns Salem Virginia
A dog was the first one in the hole at the top of the hill, followed by several inquisitive farm boys — that was in 1920. And in 1923, Dixie Caverns was open to the public. There have been many changes over the years in lighting and passageways, but the beauty of this cavern has entertained thousands from then until now. Dixie Caverns is open for tours 363 days a year. Experienced guides to take you up into the mountain and then down underground.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Salem, VA
The newest addition to the heart of Blue Ridge is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Salem, VA! We are conveniently located to I-81 at exit 141, just a short drive to following area attractions : Roanoke College, Salem Civic Center, & James Moyer Complex. With our world class service and many Salem/Roanoke businesses, restaurants and attractions within walking distance or minutes from our front door, youll discover why our guests have selected us as their preferred hotel in Roanoke Valley!
This state-of-the-art hotel features special in room amenities such as free high-speed Internet access, 37 flat panel LCD TV and free local calls. Whether you are staying with us for business or pleasure, take time to relax and enjoy our outdoor swimming pool, business center, wireless Internet access in all public areas and fitness center.
Points of Interest:
Companies: General Electric, Carter Machinery, & Medeco.
Hospitals: Lewis Gale Hospital, & Veterans Affairs Hospital.
Universities: Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, Hollins University & Radford University.
Local Attractions: Taubman Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Transportation, & Dixie Caverns.
Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Salem Virginia.
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Conveniently situated off Interstate 81 at exit 137, our Salem, Virginia hotel lets you easily stay close to the best West Central Virginia attractions. Come experience ultimate comfort with a quality name you can trust.
Business guests love the location of our Salem, VA hotel since we are near companies like U.S. Food Company, Frito Lay Corporation and Kroger Distribution, as well as educational institutions like Roanoke College and Hollins University. Stay productive with the free Internet access throughout the hotel and our 2,500-square foot meeting space in Salem, Virginia.
Hotel patrons enjoy being amazed by the wonder of the Appalachian Mountains. From exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and touring the underground Dixie Cavern to petting animals at the Mill Mountain Zoo, our hotel in Salem, Virginia makes it easy to schedule a lot of must-do activities. Treat your taste buds to a meal at our Southern Season's restaurant before going to live concerts at the Salem and Roanoke Civic Centers, which are only five and 12 miles away, respectively.
Our Holiday Inn® Salem - Roanoke, VA hotel offers genuine value to our guests. Always accommodating, we let you stay your way with a quality name you can trust. Our friendly 24-hour front desk service, fitness center and gourmet restaurant help create a quality experience while you're nestled in the Roanoke Valley.
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snowstorm in Salem, Virginia
Snow scenes in Salem, Virginia
Biltmore House Road Trip - Dixie Caverns
How I spend my summer vacation: Biltmore House Road Trip
For the longest time my wife has wanted to see the Biltmore House, a mansion built near Asheville, North Carolina by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and still stands as the largest privately-owned home in the United States. Even though the last couple of summers things came up that prevented me from keeping my promise to take her there this summer we were able to go on what I like to call our Biltmore House Roadtrip
According to Mapquest the trip from Allentown, PA to Asheville, NC should take around 10 hours, if driven non-stop. That was a bit much to do non-stop so we decided to stop at a couple of places on the way down and on the way back.
I used to do a lot of caving in my younger days so I enjoy visiting different commercial caves whenever I can and this Road trip gave me several opportunities since we drove through Virginia to get to Asheville, North Carolina.
The itinerary of the visits we decided on was in the order as follows:
Day 1
Shenandoah Caverns - in Shenandoah Caverns, Virginia
Day 2
Dixie Caverns - Salem, Virginia
Biltmore House - Asheville, North Carolina
Day 3
Biltmore House - Asheville, North Carolina
Day 4
Great Smokey Mountains Railroad - Bryson City, North Carolina
Smokey Mountain Trains - Bryson City, North Carolina
Day 5
Chimney Road - Chimney Rock, North Carolina
P. Buckley Moss Museum - Waynesboro, Virginia
Day 6
Grand Caverns - Grottoes, Virginia
Day 2 - Dixie Caverns
Yesterday we left Shenandoah Caverns and drove down to Salem, Virginia to get a motel room near Dixie caverns. That way we could get an early start, see the caverns and then head down to the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina.
We ended up as the first people there, even beating the people that run the place. That turned out to be lucky for us because it ended up being only the two of us and three other people on the first tour. Even more luckier when you see all the buses full of kids that waited in the parking lot when we came back from the tour.
Dixie Caverns reminded me of the caves I used to cave in. It was kinda dark and very wet. I liked it but Kathy didn't care for it because she found the steps, of which there was a lot, wet and slippery.
Unfortunately because of how dark the cavern was the video I took was to dark to use, except for the video I did of the buses I mentioned before.
If you find yourself in the Dixie Caverns area do stop in. I think you'll enjoy it if you like caves. If your SO doesn't care for caves or caverns the is a fairly large antique mall, gift shop and rock and mineral shop that might keep then busy while you take the tour.
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Occupying Salem, Virginia Medical Center
Occupying Salem, Virginia Medical Center
La Quinta Inn Salem Salem VA 24153
Situated between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, the La Quinta Inn Salem offers you easy access to the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks via the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. You'll be just minutes from the campuses of Virginia Tech and Roanoke College. Play golf two miles away at the Hanging Rock Club, see unusual rock formations at Dixie Caverns, and visit our excellent local wineries. Start each day with a complimentary Bright Side Breakfast, including hot waffles and biscuits with sausage gravy. We have an outdoor pool for your enjoyment, a guest business center, and an on-site fitness facility. We're pet-friendly, too. Your room or suite will have pillow-top beds, modern appointments, and a fresh look. There's free wi-fi, and the large flat-screen TV offers HD programming. Many accommodations include a microwave and a mini-fridge. For your next visit, book your accommodations at La Quinta Inn Salem.
Kayaking Mason Creek, Salem Virginia, 03/03/2012 part 13
Kayaking Mason Creek 03/03/2012 part 13
The Salem Va Medical Center provides many services for veterans as well as social work
Tammy Snyder with the Salem Va Medical Center talks about social work services for veterans.
Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm - Salem Hotels, Virginia
Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm 3 Stars Hotel in Salem, Virginia Within US Travel Directory Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm, a Salem VA hotel near Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm is located near many popular area attractions, including the Roanoke Civic Center, the Dixie Caverns and Pottery Shop, the Appalachian Trail, the Salem Civic Center, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Valley View Mall.
Just minutes from historic downtown Salem, the hotel is within a few km of Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium and the Roanoke Regional Airport.
This Salem, VA hotel is within walking distance of restaurants, cocktail lounges, movie theaters and shopping centers.
Additional nearby recreational activities include roller skating, bowling and tennis.
Guests are invited to enjoy these full-service amenities free wireless high-speed Internet access, free newspaper, free coffeeEnjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! If you're leaving early, a Your Suite Success Grab & Go bag is available for the two hours prior to breakfast.
This hotel in Salem, Virginia also features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, access to copy and fax services.
Meeting and banquet rooms are available for hosting special events.
Most guest rooms are one-room suites and feature cable television, sitting areas, hair dryers, microwaves and refrigerators.
Keep your electronic devices charged with the recharge device including AC and USB outlets provided in all guest rooms.
For added convenience, guest laundry facilities are located on the property.
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Southwest District Championship Postponed
Richlands and Tazewell will play in the Southwest District Baseball Championship on Thursday after a rain delay postponed the Wednesday night game. Another video from my internship at WCYB.
Fairystone State Park, RV Virginia, RV living,
We are back to exploring again. This week we are showing you Fairy Stone Park in Stuart Virginia. Home of the legendary Fairy stones. This park is truly amazing with a great lake with swimming area, hiking trails, and water and electric available at the campsites. We had a lot of fun on the paddle boats. Check it out at
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Caves: Natural Bridge Caverns
We were at the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio, TX. It was SO cool to do this. The formations were amazing and a fun thing to look at. Hope you enjoyed this video!
P.S sorry for everything bouncing around. We were walking down the steps at the time.
Biltmore House Road Trip - Shenandoah Caverns
How I spend my summer vacation: Biltmore House Road Trip
For the longest time my wife has wanted to see the Biltmore House, a mansion built near
Asheville, North Carolina by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and still
stands as the largest privately-owned home in the United States. Even though the last couple of
summers things came up that prevented me from keeping my promise to take her there this
summer we were able to go on what I like to call our Biltmore House Roadtrip
According to Mapquest the trip from Allentown, PA to Asheville, NC should take around 10
hours, if driven non-stop. That was a bit much to do non-stop so we decided to stop at a couple
of places on the way down and on the way back.
I used to do a lot of caving in my younger days so I enjoy visiting different commercial caves
whenever I can and this Road trip gave me several opportunities since we drove through
Virginia to get to Asheville, North Carolina.
The itinerary of the visits we decided on was in the order as follows:
Day 1
Shenandoah Caverns - in Shenandoah Caverns, Virginia
Day 2
Dixie Caverns - Salem, Virginia
Biltmore House - Asheville, North Carolina
Day 3
Biltmore House - Asheville, North Carolina
Day 4
Great Smokey Mountains Railroad - Bryson City, North Carolina
Smokey Mountain Trains - Bryson City, North Carolina
Day 5
Chimney Road - Chimney Rock, North Carolina
P. Buckley Moss Museum - Waynesboro, Virginia
Day 6
Grand Caverns - Grottoes, Virginia
Day 1 - Shenandoah Caverns
Our first stop on the Biltmore House Road trip was at the Shenandoah Caverns in Shenandoah
Caverns, Virginia.
The cavern is known for it's famous Breakfast Bacon limestone formations that I first saw in
the 1964 National Geographic magazine. It's also the only cavern I've been in that has an
elevator to get down in the cavern.
Included at this stop was a visit to the American Celebration on Parade display just down the hill
from Shenandoah Caverns. According to the American Celebration on Parade display ad, you
will see spectacular parade floats from famous national celebrations such as the Rose Parade,
Presidential Inaugurals, the Miss America Parade, the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and many
more! It's an amazing exhibition that fills 40,000 square feet of floor space with huge floats and
delightful animated figures.
So this was a pretty good start to our road trip because there was something for me, the
Shenandoah Caverns, and something for my wife, the American Celebration on Parade display.
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Appalachian caverns, Bristol, TN
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Reynolda House Museum of American Art displays a premiere collection of American art ranging from the colonial period to the present. Built in 1917 by Katharine Smith Reynolds and her husband R. J. Reynolds, founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the house originally occupied the center of a 1,067-acre (4.32 km2) estate. It opened to the public as an institution dedicated to the arts and education in 1965, and as an art museum in 1967. The house holds one of the country's finest collections of American paintings. It is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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my son and I place a solar light in an old abandon house. The Mr Sandman Show is a puplic access TV show from Roanoke VA.Ask your local cable company to carry the Mr Sandman Show WWW.TinCupProduction.8m.com or MrSandmanshow@yahoo.com
Caverns at Natural Bridge, Virginia
There are over 4000 known caves in Virginia. Almost all are privately owned. The Caverns at Natural Bridge is located deep inside Buck Hill, near Natural Bridge Station in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rockbridge County, Virginia. At over 300 feet below the surface, this is reported to be the deepest commercialized show cave in the eastern U.S. This is a living cave, meaning that it continues to be formed and shaped by geological forces. There is water in the cave, resulting in many mineral deposits; however, this cave was largely formed by fissures created by earthquakes millions of years ago. Many rooms and passages are completely dry. A man made tunnel allows visitors easy access.
Only about 40% of the cave is included in the public tour. Thanks for watching!
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