The Claiborne House Blue Ridge Blog

The Claiborne House Bed & Breakfast , (VA)

Enjoy The Last-Gasp-Of-Summer

Aug 02, 2010
TAKE A HIKEThe surrounding mountains provide the ideal setting for scenic day hikes as well as overnight camping trips. With the Appalachian trail in our backyard and dozens of park... Read more

Virginia Battle Reenactments - Virginia Is For Lovers

Aug 01, 2010
SHARE THE LOVEMilitary and Vets receive 15% discount at The Claiborne House B&B - We Salute You!Virginia Battle Reenactments - Virginia Is For LoversMore major Civil War battles took place... Read more

Just Say No To Crummy Continentals!

Jul 30, 2010
Let me entice you...draw nigh to your monitoror how about this?Been to a B&B lately?What do we have? Private Baths, Cable TV, Central A/C, Comfort, Privacy, Elegance, Home-cooked Breakfast, Great... Read more

Appalachian Trail AND Liza Minnelli - yeah we got it all!

Jul 29, 2010
Take a Hike Don't think that we're being inhospitable. We just think that when you arrive in the Roanoke Valley, you'll want to lace up your hiking shoes and... Read more

Coal Heritage Trail - Virginia Is For Lovers

Jul 27, 2010
The Virginia Coal Heritage Trail is located in the Heart of Appalachia's coalfield region.Image provided by Town of Appalachia, Va.More than 300 miles of scenic byways stretch through seven counties and the... Read more

Explore Virginia's Trails - Road Trip Y'all!

Jul 26, 2010
To thoroughly explore Virginia's history and cultural heritage, follow a Heritage Trail.If you enjoy hiking and watching wildlife, try a Nature Trail. More than 800 miles of United States Bicycle Routes 1... Read more

Boredom can be deadly!

Jul 23, 2010
"The mountains are calling and I must go." John MuirBoredom can be deadly!Studies show - people in boring jobs are 2.5 times more likely to die of heart disease.  Ameliorate,... Read more

Hungry for a road trip?

Jul 19, 2010
Please innjoy these regional foods when you hit the road for your next Americana Road Trip.  Get off the interstate and see what small town America has to offer!  Click... Read more

Have I told you lately that I love you?

Jul 18, 2010
HOMESTEAD CREAMERYLet the love begin...I SAW ICE CREAM SALT AT STUFFMART LAST NIGHT!   Do you remember the hand churned ice cream from years ago?  One favorite author wrote how he longed to become... Read more

What is there to do when I visit? Our suggested itinerary

Jul 16, 2010
 "We have been to several B&B's; hands down though this is the best B&B we have been to...all the information about places to go and things to do have made... Read more