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Kitty, can't say that I know of any up in that area. But, while you are there, boogie a little north on the Blue Ridge Parkway and take the long way back home (up to Charlottesville, then take I-64 back home). I think you will enjoy the ride. Plan on it taking most of the day though. I think you will be stopping a lot to just enjoy the views.
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Kitty, can't say that I know of any up in that area. But, while you are there, boogie a little north on the Blue Ridge Parkway and take the long way back home (up to Charlottesville, then take I-64 back home). I think you will enjoy the ride. Plan on it taking most of the day though. I think you will be stopping a lot to just enjoy the views.
My job up there will consist of driving between Roanoke and Abingdon so I'm sure I'll get to see a lot of it! I believe my route to get there is 64 to 81--I'm super excited to get to see the area--I'm from the mountains and I miss them in the good weather.
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Roanoke is @ mile 135-150, so Abington is probably 130-135 miles from Roanoke all by Interstate.
I've also traveled the region extensively while working by automobile--as far as Lewisburg, WV and Harrisonburg, VA.
I love to travel the mountain roads, but I never want drive Hwy 58 East of Abington again. Last trip, I was absolutely miserable for 1 hr. with car sickness.
Another great crooked road is Hwy 421 in Bristol, TN/VA East to Mountain City, TN. Daniel Boone built it, and Tennessee has never straightened a single curve. You make a turn every second or two, and cannot average 30 mph driving dangerously. Seems like the longest straightaway must be about 100'.
My suggestion: Look for alternative routes.
I've also traveled the region extensively while working by automobile--as far as Lewisburg, WV and Harrisonburg, VA.
I love to travel the mountain roads, but I never want drive Hwy 58 East of Abington again. Last trip, I was absolutely miserable for 1 hr. with car sickness.
Another great crooked road is Hwy 421 in Bristol, TN/VA East to Mountain City, TN. Daniel Boone built it, and Tennessee has never straightened a single curve. You make a turn every second or two, and cannot average 30 mph driving dangerously. Seems like the longest straightaway must be about 100'.
My suggestion: Look for alternative routes.
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