Attractions

Shopping on Main Street in New Castle

The Emporium Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Open Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm Closed on Monday Phone: 540-864-7060 The Emporium Facebook Page Magpiper Metal Works Piper has closed her shop on Main Street, but you can still shop her products on her...

Barn Quilt Trail

Welcome to Craig County's Barn Quilt Trail Since 2014, Barn Quilt squares have been added to buildings around Craig County. The money raised by the sale of the Barn Quilts helps raise money for the Craig County Public Library. If you would like more information or...

Paint Bank

Visit Paint Bank's Historic Village Paint Bank is an unincorporated community in northern Craig County. It is located at the intersection of State Route 18 and State Route 311 northwest of the town of New Castle, the county seat. The village is located between Potts...

Agritourism

Abundant Valley Farm (formerly Barefoot Farms) Vegetables, poultry, eggs, much more. Unique innovative family farm in a beautiful mountain valley. Also featuring Sinking Creek Sawyers --- portable sawmill for custom milling. 19784 Cumberland Gap Road New Castle Va...

Artisan Trail

// Virginia's Western Highlands Artisan Trail officially launched in November, 2012. See just how much there is to do in a weekend! There are over sixty sites across the 4-county region. Here's what's in Craig: For local art, visit Magpiper Metalworks in New Castle...

The Cabins

The Keffer Log House (2-story dwellings are called houses, not cabins!) was rebuilt during the summer of 1999 by Roger Davis of Montana and Robert Echols (1913-2013) of Happy Hollow. Mr. Echols lived next door to the Keffers when he was young. The house is on Market...

Craig County Fairgrounds

A Craig County tradition that began in the early 1900's, the fairgrounds has hosted Craig County Agricultural Fairs, Miss Craig County pageants, carnivals, livestock shows and many numerous family events. For years owned by local citizens - stockholders--...

The Old Brick Hotel

Since 1981, the Craig County Historical Society has restored and maintained the Old Brick Hotel in New Castle. Past boarders include lawyers and judges, hot springs visitors, and maybe Jesse James. The three-story brick building was built in three stages beginning in...

Prepper Festival

The Prepper Festival includes a wide array of preparedness, homesteading and survivalist-related vendors, local artisans, skill-building workshops, product demos, and even a Top Chef-style Prepper’s Cook-Off!

Lodging

Big Pine Trout Farm (New Castle) Privacy, comfort and peace await you at Big Pine Trout Farm, located in historic New Castle, Virginia, just minutes away from the Great Eastern Divide. Supremely comfortable, a trip to the spacious and airy Farmhouse is designed for...