{"id":21134,"date":"2024-02-06T19:41:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T19:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitabingdon.org\/?p=21134"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:40:58","slug":"how-to-have-the-perfect-health-and-wellness-weekend-in-abingdon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitabingdonvirginia.com\/stagingprop\/blog\/how-to-have-the-perfect-health-and-wellness-weekend-in-abingdon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have the Perfect Health and Wellness Weekend in Abingdon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Seeking an enchanting getaway with friends? A place that has engrossing activities, exceptional food, creative shopping opportunities and lovely scenery? A weekend in Abingdon, Virginia, can leave you and your friends feeling invigorated and refreshed. Visitors will find both outdoor attractions that highlight the incredibly scenic mountains of Southwest Virginia and some of the region\u2019s best music, theater, and other cultural attractions. Throw in one of the state\u2019s most historic inns and you\u2019ve got everything you need for a memorable getaway.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Start with the perfect accommodations\u2014The Martha Washington Inn and Spa<\/a><\/strong>, an historic Four Diamond-rated property located in the heart of downtown Abingdon. After you arrive, relax on the hotel\u2019s expansive porch with a drink. After cocktails, walk to dinner at 128 Pecan, a Southern-style American bistro for a casually elegant dining experience. The restaurant serves a wide array of local wines and teas and small plates perfect for sharing.<\/p>

After dinner, head over to\u00a0The Barter Theatre<\/a><\/strong> for a show. The Barter opened on June 10, 1933, making it the nation\u2019s longest running professional theater. It\u2019s so named because during the depression when money was tight, the theater\u2019s founder allowed patrons to enter by bartering food, livestock or other goods. For 40 cents\u2014or the equivalent in goods\u2014you could enjoy a live show. In 1946, it was designated as the State Theatre of Virginia, and it\u2019s one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theaters remaining in the country. Today its packed season offers musicals, comedies, and dramas\u2014there\u2019s something to see nearly every day on two different stages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Saturday morning, get a jump on the day, with some laps in The Martha\u2019s therapeutic heated, salt-water pool, kept at the perfect temperature for a loosening up of those tired muscles. Now you\u2019re ready to take on the hotel\u2019s traditional Virginia hot breakfast included in your room rate. The menu features pancakes, waffles, eggs, Virginia Ham, breakfast potatoes, pork sausages, bacon, grits, pastries and the chef\u2019s fruit smoothie of the day. Schedule one of The Martha\u2019s legendary spa treatments, choosing among a hot stone massage, botanical skin resurfacing, or aromatherapy soak.<\/p>

Another option is the\u00a0Healing Waters Day Spa<\/strong><\/a>, which caters to groups and features holistic and Ayurvedic practices, along with personalized service. Girls Day Out is a package that allows you and your friends to relax together in robes, enjoy lunch and try out the steam room and sauna. Check out their Godiva\u2019s Delight package, which begins with a visit to the steam room followed by a Body Polishing Exfoliating Massage Treatment. Godiva\u2019s Delight ends with a mini facial and hydrating hand treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Game for a bike ride along the renowned\u00a0Virginia Creeper Trail<\/strong><\/a>? The 34-mile trail is one of the best rails-to-trails in the country. The former railroad tracks were transformed into this running, hiking, and biking path, which stretches from Whitetop Station near the North Carolina border to Abingdon. The Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop is just a few blocks from The Martha at the terminus of the famous trail. Rent a bike there and you can take an easy ride on the trail, or take a shuttle to Whitetop Station and enjoy a mostly downhill ride to Damascus or all the way back to Abingdon. Along the way, you\u2019ll see some of the prettiest scenery in the area, including trickling waterfalls, roaring rivers and thick forests. For anyone who enjoys cycling, it\u2019s a must-do ride when you\u2019re in town.<\/p>

If yoga is more intriguing to you, take a class at\u00a0Whitetop Yoga<\/a><\/strong>, located just ten minutes from downtown Abingdon. Catering to every skill level, this beautiful and serene studio is a great way to stretch and meditate with experienced instructors.<\/p>

If you are more of a swimmer or someone who likes to work out,\u00a0The Coomes Recreation Center<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has an\u00a0indoor and outdoor pool<\/a><\/strong>. This is a great location for individuals, couples, and families!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You won\u2019t want to miss out on Abingdon\u2019s weekly\u00a0Farmers Market<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on Saturdays, where you can pick up seasonal produce, jams, horseradish, honey, eggs, molasses and other treats. The Market is a year-round market, but hours do change during the seasons. For the most up to date information, be sure to check out their website or Facebook page. Abingdon Market is a great place to find gifts such as goat milk soaps, dried flowers, Virginia peanuts, soy candles, and pottery. Appalachian mountain artisans sell their hand-crafted alpaca woolen mittens and hand painted wine bottles there, too. Sometimes you\u2019ll catch musical performances, cooking demonstrations and festivals on the grounds of Abingdon Visitor Center.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What\u2019s a rejuvenating weekend without a little shopping? Downtown Abingdon\u2019s Persnickety boutique offers a curated selection of fashion forward designer clothes and jewelry you might not expect to find in a small town. Down the road, the Forget Me Not shop caters to the youthful and youthful at heart with exuberant tops, dresses and accessories. They also sell scented products, shoes, and boots.<\/p>

Abingdon is an antique and home decor lover\u2019s dream with multiple stores stocking rare, vintage and reclaimed collectibles and gifts.\u00a0Zephyr Antiques<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has an eclectic collection of period furniture, dishware, china, rare books, coins and other historic memorabilia.<\/p>

Abingdon is located in the heart of Appalachian Mountain country, and the town\u2019s galleries showcase many fine examples of heritage crafts. Stop at\u00a0Holston Mountain Artisans<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to shop for silk and alpaca woven scarves, patchwork quilts, hand-carved wooden boxes and wicker baskets to name a few treasures in this cooperative gallery. They also offer classes; so check the calendar in advance to see if your group wants to learn a new craft together.<\/p>

The\u00a0Arts Depot<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a gathering place for seven Resident Artists creating in a variety of mediums right here in their studios, including clay, paint, folk art and weaving. Many of their creations are available for purchase.\u00a0<\/p>

No matter how you like to relax, you\u2019re certain to find a way to do so in Abingdon.<\/p>

Originally written by RootsRated Media for Abingdon.<\/p>

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