Things to Do

1. Outdoors
   1. Fish Franklin County
      2025 Tournament Calendar
   2. Lakes
      1. Smith Mountain Lake
         1. Smith Mountain Lake Marinas
         2. Smith Mountain Lake Public Boat Launches
         3. Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Regulations
      2. Philpott Lake
         1. Philpott Lake Regulations
         2. Philpott Lake Camping
   3. Rivers
   4. Motorsports
   5. Waid Park
   6. Waid Park Disc Golf Course
   7. Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
2. Music
   1. The Crooked Road
   2. Harvester Performance Center
   3. The Coves Amphitheater
   4. Rocky Mount Fest
3. History & Heritage
   1. History of Franklin County
   2. Franklin County African American Heritage Trail
   3. Dr. Booker Taliaferro Washington
   4. Franklin County Moonshine Heritage
   5. Virginia250
      1. "Revolutionary Routes: Franklin County's Road to Independence" Virtual Field Trip
      2. "Threads of Liberty"
      3. Bicentennial Reflections 1786-1986
      4. Upcoming VA250 Events
      5. Two Lights for Tomorrow
   6. Blue Ridge Institute and Museum
   7. General Jubal A. Early’s Homeplace
4. Mountain Spirits Trail
5. Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Month
6. Signature Events
   1. Land of Lights
   2. Antique Farm Days of Southwest Virginia
   3. Boones Mill Apple Festival
   4. Farm Strong Obstacle Course Race
   5. Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days
   6. Franklin County Agricultural Fair
   7. Warren Street Festival
   8. Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Show
   9. Barksdale Farm
   10. Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
   11. Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
   12. Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour
   13. Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival
7. Farm Franklin County
8. Ferrum College
   Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre
9. Towns
   1. Discover Rocky Mount
   2. Town of Boones Mill
10. Visitor Information Center
11. Meetings & Group Tours
12. Upcoming Events

Places to Stay

1. Lake Front
2. Short Term Rentals
3. Bed & Breakfasts
4. Hotels & Motels
5. Camping
6. Cottages & Cabins

Food & Beverage

How Do I...

1. Access
   1. Staff
   2. Blogs
2. Find
   1. Lakes
   2. Museums
   3. Outdoor Activities
   4. Visitor Information Center
3. Learn About
   Meetings & Group Tours
4. Sign Up For
   1. Notifications
   2. Special Event Permit