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Appalachia

Appalachia is a town in Wise district, Virginia, United States of about 1,671 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 churches. The must-see places are Powell Valley, Roaring Branch and Black Mountain.

36.9068° N, 82.7818° WPop. 1,671

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see67
Notable192
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Powell Valley, viewpoint near Appalachia
Must-see

Powell Valley

Viewpoint · 6 km · Harlan

Must-see

Roaring Branch

Nature spot · 6 km · Harlan

Black Mountain, viewpoint near Appalachia
Must-see

Black Mountain

Viewpoint · 12 km · Harlan

Places near Appalachia by type

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One day from Appalachia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

77 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Appalachia
  2. Black Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Roaring Branchnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Laurel Forknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. High Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Powell Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Appalachia
Today’s loopAppalachiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Appalachia?

Powell Valley (viewpoint, about 6 km), Roaring Branch (nature spot, about 6 km), Black Mountain (viewpoint, about 12 km), High Knob (viewpoint, about 17 km), Laurel Fork (nature spot, about 17 km), Halls Butt (viewpoint, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Appalachia?

131 places on Spotwander: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Appalachia?

Powell Valley, about 6 km by road; Little Stone Mountain (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Appalachia?

Bens Branch Dam, about 3 km by road; Rimrock Lake Dam (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Appalachia?

Start in Appalachia, visit Black Mountain, then Roaring Branch, then Laurel Fork, then High Knob, then Powell Valley, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.