Designed and well furnished, many of the vacation cabins and homes in Damascus are located to nearby recreational parks and venues. Traversed by various enchanting trails including the Appalachian Trail, the Virginia Creeper Trail, is ideal for enjoying activities like hiking, horse riding and biking. For those who like to spend time in fishing, Whitetop Laurel Creek in Washington County, Virginia is one of state's largest and most beautiful wild trout streams. If you are a golf lover, Deer Field Golf Course, situated at Highway 91 and few mile away from Damascus is a 9 holes golf course where you wield your club in style. The city also offer ample opportunity to enjoy other sports and visit similar attractions of this region such as Meadows-of-Dan.

At Damascus, you can find a wealth of opportunities to enjoy wild and nature photography in the nearby forests and waterways of the Southwest Virginia area. You can easily access Virginia's Birding and Wildlife Trail and explore birds like Blackburnian warbler, black-capped chickadee, and golden-crowned kinglet that usually arrive during summers. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the George Washington, Jefferson National Forests and Grayson Highlands State Park are few of the areas where you can enjoy outdoor camping. You can also escape into the woods and explore nature. Featured with miles of winding trails intersecting the stillness of downtown Damascus, walkers have enough options for an extended vacation.

For those who are looking for a pleasing shopping experience, the region around Damascus offers you some of the popular factory outlets and craft shops featuring famous artists and local crafters. The city roads are dotted with antique shops and auction houses where treasures from ancient eras can be found at economical price. Dining in Damascus, Virginia is a real delight for vacationers. Traditional dishes like country ham and grits can be found on the same city block as ethnic dishes from the Old Country. The city also has many local cafes situated near to Damascus vacation rentals where you can have your morning breakfast or some snacks. The region around Damascus is also famous for its local festivals and events. The best-known festival in Damascus is Trail Days, which brings thousands of tourists from all across the world. It is sponsored by Backpacker Magazine and run by local residents. With such a variety of venues and events to explore in and around this city, you are assured of a spiced up vacation.

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