Monday, June 23

• Step back to the beginnings of country music at the Carter Family Fold and A.P. Carter Museum.  Tour the home of A.P. and Sara Carter and listen to the sounds of Appalachian music.
• Tackle this century with a trip to Saltville, where salt has been produced since the 1780’s.  (Bike Virginia veterans from 1993 will remember this town!)
• Arrive in Abingdon with plenty of time to visit downtown Abingdon including The Abingdon Mercantile, Frame Gallery, Antiques & Books, Martha Washington Inn, Barter Theatre, The Tavern, and The Bank. See all these and more when you take the self-guided Walking Tour of Abingdon’s Downtown Historic District.
• While visiting Abingdon, Bike Virginia partipants will have the opportunity to view a show at the Barter Theatre. Designated the State Theatre of Virginia, the Barter Theatre has a rich history dating back to 1933. For performace schedule visit the Barter Theatre website. Performances sell out on a regular basis. Advanced ticket sales are available and Bike Virginia participants receive a discount. The Barter Theatre offers Bike Virginia Participants a $5 coupon for any show during the event when reservations are made in advance through the box office. To make your reservations, call 276.628.3991 or email the box office.