Visit Damascus, Virginia

Visit Damascus, Virginia Damascus, Virginia, Trail Town USA is a beautiful small town destination at the heart of the Virginia Creeper Trail and Appalachian Trail.

Walkable and pet-friendly downtown. Gateway to Mount Rogers High Country. Home of Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Damascus is a small town with a big claim to fame: Seven nationally known trails intersect within our town limits, making Damascus "Trail Town USA". In fact, the simple act of taking a stroll downtown means interacting with at least one of our trail systems in some way or another. Tha

nks to the efforts of our community - local government, dedicated staff, scores of volunteers, and residents - we've found ways to turn these trails and our other outdoor recreation resources into a source of local pride and community revitalization. We cherish the lifestyle that this affords us. It’s the sounds of families enjoying the Virginia Creeper Trail. It’s the creativity found in our downtown artisans. It’s the intermingling of cultures as the hikers signal the Spring-time with their arrival on the Appalachian Trail. It’s the taste of the signature beer at our local microbrewery. It’s the inspiration of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in our backyard. It’s the conversations, the sharing of stories and shaping of memories, and the smiles of a welcoming community. The Damascus lifestyle is adventurous and creative, yet relaxed. It’s a place where you can be super-active (ultramarathons, anyone?), or where you can slow down to reconnect with nature, rejuvenate, and find your inner peace. It's a place where you can take time to make memories with friends and family. Most importantly, this is a place where you can find your own path. We cherish this lifestyle, and know you will too. Town of Damascus Social Media Policy:
The intended purpose of this page is to serve as a mechanism for communication between the Town of Damascus and members of the public. However, this page is not the primary method of communication with the Town, and any notices or requests must be made via official communication methods identified on the Town’s website, or by traditional methods of notification recognized by the Town. No comments or posts on this page will be construed as providing notice to the Town of any claim, deficiency, dangerous condition, request, or otherwise. Any comments or other content posted or submitted to this page for posting, as well as personal identifying information for the page’s users and visitors, and its list of fans, may be public records subject to disclosure pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. Public disclosure requests must be directed to the Clerk’s office. More information at http://www.damascus.org/

Find your way to Damascus, Virginia this holiday weekend!All weekend long, it's the big annual Labor Day Sale at Damascu...
09/02/2026

Find your way to Damascus, Virginia this holiday weekend!

All weekend long, it's the big annual Labor Day Sale at Damascus Outfitters and Adventure Damascus & Sundog Outfitter, September 3-7! Shop deals on outdoor gear, used bikes, and more.

Thursday, September 3
Damascus Farmers Market on Laurel Avenue
Trivia Night at The Tipsy Bear
Line Dancing with Carla at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery
Community Meeting at Holston High School
Free Group Workout at the Town Park with Trailtown Fitness

Friday, September 4
Live music with Jake Angeles at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery
Karaoke Night at The Tipsy Bear
Back Porch Fridays with live music by James Meadows at the Damascus Old Mill Inn

Saturday, September 5
Welcome Iron Mountain Trail Runners! Be on the lookout for racers.
Albert Hash Memorial Festival at Grayson Highlands State Park
Trail work with Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club
Back Porch Saturdays with live music by Tom Redmond at the Damascus Old Mill Inn
Angie Aparo with Adam Bolt at The Cardinal Music Hall

Sunday, September 6
Sunday Strolls at Fig Tree Flower Farm
Benefit for Happy Tails Animal Rescue + live music with Togeau at the Damascus Old Mill Inn
Breadfruit Reggae at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery

More upcoming events -
September 18-19 - Oktoberfest at The Cottage Cafe
September 25-27 - Damascus Trout Days
September 25 - Celebrate Public Lands Day at the Damascus Trail Center
September 26 - 21st Annual Veterans Memorial Cruise-In at Peavine Station
October 2-3 - Run Damascus Festival of Miles
October 9-10 - Shady Valley Cranberry Festival
October 16-18 - Mount Rogers Naturalist Rally

Photo provided by Damascus Outfitters & Abingdon Adventures

Summer's not over yet!! The late summer wildflowers are really showing off on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Tell your frie...
09/01/2026

Summer's not over yet!! The late summer wildflowers are really showing off on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Tell your friends and ride on over for Labor Day weekend!

Save the date for the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival later this month, September 26-27:
09/01/2026

Save the date for the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival later this month, September 26-27:

It's the final round of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine Top Adventure Towns and we need your help to reclaim the win for To...
09/01/2026

It's the final round of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine Top Adventure Towns and we need your help to reclaim the win for Top Tiny Town!

🏆 Hiking - The Appalachian Trail follows the sidewalk right through the middle of downtown. At the edge of town, more than 400 miles of trails stretch as far as the eye can see, right to the highest peaks in Virginia.

🏆 Biking - From the heart of Damascus, you'll find the Virginia Creeper Trail, one of the most famous biking trails in the United States.

🏆 Fishing - Our best-kept secret? We have miles of trout streams right here, from roadside to remote. Cast a line downtown or head upstream to explore the headwaters of the Holston.

Damascus Outfitters is having their annual Labor Day sale, September 3-7, and you don't want to miss this!
08/31/2026

Damascus Outfitters is having their annual Labor Day sale, September 3-7, and you don't want to miss this!

Come visit us at Damascus Outfitters September 3rd-7th for our annual Labor Day sale!
Shop big deals on brands like Altra, Topo, Oboz, and more!
📍 128 W Laurel Ave Damascus, Virginia 24236
⏰ Open Daily 9AM - 6PM
☎️ 888-595-2453

Reminder: A community meeting about the consolidation between Holston and Patrick Henry High Schools is scheduled for Th...
08/31/2026

Reminder: A community meeting about the consolidation between Holston and Patrick Henry High Schools is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, at 6:30pm, at the Holston High School auditorium.

Community Event with our Washington County leaders. 

Today is the day! Laurel Family Drug is back open, so stop by and check them out!
08/31/2026

Today is the day! Laurel Family Drug is back open, so stop by and check them out!

We are excited to get these doors open!
See yall tomorrow.

Big news to start the weekend! The Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy is kicking off a stewardship campaign alongside Ki...
08/28/2026

Big news to start the weekend! The Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy is kicking off a stewardship campaign alongside Kiewit, which will match the first $10,000.

☀️The new Virginia Creeper Trail Stewardship Fund will be used for projects that protect and enhance the trail experience, including:
- Routine and deferred maintenance
- Infrastructure repairs
- Trail surface improvements
- Signage
- Safety enhancements
- Accessibility improvements
- Environmental stewardship activities

☀️From Irene Jasper, Conservancy president:
“This fund is an investment in the future of the Virginia Creeper Trail and in the economic future of our region. The trail contributes approximately $61 million annually to Southwest Virginia's economy, supporting local businesses, jobs, and communities. With Kiewit’s matching gift, donors have an opportunity to double their impact and help sustain one of our region’s most important outdoor and economic assets.”

How exciting! A big thank you to Kiewit and all donors for investing in the future of the Virginia Creeper Trail!

💚Learn more and support the trail you love at www.vacreepertrail.org

One seriously fun day in Damascus! Sign up now for the Damascus Festival of Miles, October 2-3.
08/28/2026

One seriously fun day in Damascus! Sign up now for the Damascus Festival of Miles, October 2-3.

🎸 Run. Play a Set. Walk the Dog. Win the Race. 🏃‍♂️🐕

Only at the Damascus Festival of Miles. 😂

Last year, our friend Joe showed us exactly what this event is all about.

Joe signed up for the 12-Hour Race… but apparently running for 12 hours wasn’t enough for him.

Over the course of the day, Joe:
- Ran miles on the course
- Stopped racing long enough to take the stage and play with his band, The Deer Run Drifters
- Took a break to walk his dog
- Jumped BACK into the race
- And somehow finished the day as our 1st Place Overall Male in the 12-Hour!

Absolutely incredible. (We love you, Joe!)

But one of our favorite things about our races is that Joe’s story isn’t the only story. Every year, every race, every distance, and every runner brings something different.

Someone will run farther than they ever have before.
Someone will chase a podium.
Someone will walk miles with friends.
Someone will come back from an injury or a hard season of life.
Someone will discover they’re capable of way more than they thought.
And apparently, someone might stop mid-race to perform in a concert. 🎸😂

That’s the beauty of a timed race:
your race is YOUR race.

Come see what story you’ll write this year at the 2026 Damascus Festival of Miles on October 2–3 in Damascus, Virginia.

Featuring…
- Friday night music + packet pickup
- 3-Hour • 6-Hour • 12-Hour races on Saturday
- Camping for registered runners
- Live music throughout race day
- Food, community, and one seriously fun day in Damascus

You don’t have to be the fastest runner out there.

You just have to keep coming back around.

One mile at a time. ❤️

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Damascus, VA
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