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Photo by Nathan Mays
Photo by Nathan Mays

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Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933, when the country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Most patrons were not able to pay the full ticket price. Robert Porterfield, founder of the theatre, offered admittance by letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter". The original ticket price for a play was 40 cents, or the equivalent in goods. In 1946, Barter Theatre was designated the State Theatre of Virginia. Today, Barter is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theatres remaining in the United States. -Wikipedia

Barter Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Barter Theatre during your trip to Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Barter Theatre
This locomotive marks the beginning of the 34.5 mile Virginia Creeper Trail. It stretches from Abingdon, VA and continues to the North Carolina border near Whitetop Mountain.

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon

Explore the great outdoors at Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon, a lovely green space in Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon
White's Mill has been around since the 18th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

White's Mill

You can learn about the history of Abingdon with a stop at White's Mill. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

White's Mill
Beautiful vista from atop the Channels near Abingdon, Virginia. http://www.everytrail.com/guide/brumley-mountain-trail-hayters-gap-to-great-channels-of-va #WeekendGetaway #hike #greatchannels #virginia #getoutside #clouds #beautiful #mountains #roadtrip #iphone

The Channels State Forest

You can take time to visit The Channels State Forest during your travels to Abingdon. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Channels State Forest

Abingdon Courthouse

Abingdon Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Abingdon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Abingdon Courthouse

William King Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at William King Museum during your travels in Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

William King Museum

Best Lodging Options Near The Arts Depot

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

2.5 out of 5
940 E Main St, Abingdon, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

2 out of 5
298 Towne Center Dr, Abingdon, VA
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81

Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81

2.5 out of 5
1093 Ole Berry Rd, Abingdon, VA
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

2.5 out of 5
930 E Main St, I-81 & Highway 58, Abingdon, VA
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon
Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

2.5 out of 5
510 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA
Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Abingdon by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Abingdon by IHG

2.5 out of 5
130 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Abingdon by IHG
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

2.5 out of 5
882 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA
Alpine Motel
The Inn at Abingdon

The Inn at Abingdon

2.5 out of 5
170 Jonesboro Rd, Abingdon, VA
The Inn at Abingdon
Red Roof Inn Abingdon

Red Roof Inn Abingdon

2 out of 5
887 Empire Drive SW, Abingdon, VA
Red Roof Inn Abingdon
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