We are located directly across the street from the campus of Emory and Henry College. Emory House offers convenience and comfort for all your Emory and Henry visits, whether it be a college tour, visiting your current student (we have suites that will accommodate your student as well as you), a college game, visiting Alumni, conference speaker, or a theatre performance, you will find a comfortable respite at Emory House.
Voted “Best Small Town Food Scene,” in USA Today, you’ll always find something to excite your taste buds. The Market District will entice you with eclectic shopping, watch an artist practicing their craft at the Arts Depo located in an old railroad freight station. Be enveloped by small town charm.
Experience a taste of outdoor adventure on the Virginia Creeper Trail. The 34 mile multi use trail begins in Abingdon. A member of the Rail to Trail Hall of Fame, the trail offers fun for bikers, hikers, equestrians, and anglers. Enjoy the scenery!
The nation’s longest running professional theatre will captivate you with their world class performances. Whatever genre holds your interest, you’ll find it here! Come be entranced and transported at the Barter Theatre!
Abingdon Vineyards crafts world class wines in the Virginia Highlands. Visit the Vineyards to purchase wine and enjoy a picnic by the river. Check their events page for special exhibits, classes, and food truck visits.
Exhibitions are always changing, one visit is never enough! The museum also houses studio spaces for working artists, check out their creations. Admission is free!
The arts continue with galleries and open working artist studios in a former railroad freight station. Creatives will embrace Abingdon.
Bristol Casino is the future home of Hard Rock Casino, Virginia’s first casino with slots and table games. Take a chance at Bristol Casino 27 minutes away from Emory House
Golf at Emory and Henry College
Bring your clubs and hit the links at Emory and Henry Golf Course right across the street from The Emory House. 9 holes of complimentary golfing courtesy of Emory and Henry College.
FIELD TRIPS
Explore the Local Area and make sure that your stay is one to remember!
There are many fun and exciting things to do nearby the Emory House during your stay. Check out some of our favorites!
