Things To Do in Austinville, Virginia

Inscription. Near Austinville, five miles west, was born Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas", November, 1793. He began his colonization work in 1821. , Erected 1937 by Conservation & development Commission. (Marker Number KO 8: ... More on HMDB

Old railway bed follows the New River gorge. Trail has some sections faster than others but all sections have fantastic scenery, ... More on trails.mtbr.com

It is very well maintained, portable toilets are maintained frequently and maps and brochures are stocked at all rest areas along the way. More on trails.mtbr.com

Jackson's Ferry and Shot Tower KD-6 Jackson's Ferry and Shot Tower KD-6 By 1770 Capt. William Herbert had established a ferry across the nearby New River that became known as Jackson's Ferry. Thoma... More on Dhr.virginia.gov

Inscription. By 1770 Capt. William Herbert had established a ferry across the nearby New River that became known as Jacksons Ferry. Thomas Jackson erected the 75-foot shot tower in the early 1800s ... More on HMDB

Overlooking the New River, Shot Tower was built more than 150 years ago to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers. Lead from the nearby Austinville Mines was melted in a kettle atop the 75-foot tower and poured through ... More on www.dcr.virginia.gov

Fort Chiswell Animal Park has animals from six of the seven continents featuring exotic, wild creatures and a variety of "petting" animals. The park is divided into two main areas: The Petting Zoo ... More on Virginia.org

Want a great place to bring the whole family with some really amazing views and a chance to smooch a camel, then come to the Ft. More on igougo

Inscription. Carroll County: Area 458 Square Miles Formed in 1842 from Grayson, and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. New River runs through this County. Wythe County: Area 479 Square ... More on HMDB