Stay and Play in St. Paul, VA!

There’s always something happening in St. Paul, VA! One of the best small towns in the Virginia mountains, St. Paul hosts farmers markets, festivals, antique car shows, parades and live music. St. Paul is a treasure not only to its residents but also to hikers, bikers, boaters and more. Through partnerships with regional and state entities, as well as hometown ingenuity and hard work, leaders and citizens are working together to grow Saint Paul, VA, into a recognized eco-epicenter — while maintaining its unique small-town character and heritage.

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Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Don’t miss Clinch River State Park. Beginning in Tazewell and running to the Tennessee state line, the Clinch River boasts huge biodiversity and is home to the greatest concentration of rare and imperiled freshwater animals in the U.S. The river offers whitewater rafting, leisure kayaking, canoeing, fishing and swimming. You can also hike, birdwatch, picnic and camp along its banks. Be sure to check out Clinch River Adventures and Clinch Life Outfitters while you’re at it. Then create your own adventure on the Clinch! 

During your visit be sure to check out Wetlands Estonoa, a place-based, student-initiated outdoor learning center. Thanks to student imagination, planning and sweat equity, the learning center has been in existence since 1999 and is managed today by area high school students from Wise County, VA. 

Ready to get moving? St. Paul, VA, also offers ATV rentals and trails in Virginia with hundreds of miles of trails to walk, hike or ride. You can make your trip short and sweet or opt for a multi-day adventure. St. Paul hosts part of the Mountain View Trail System, one of the best ATV trails in Virginia for riders of all skill levels. Other outdoor options include Sugar Hill Loop Trail, Bluebell Island (part of the Clinch Trails), Oxbow Lake and Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trails. 

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From longtime favorites to up-and-coming eateries, St. Paul offers plenty of options for dining. Don’t miss the town’s oldest family-owned pizzeria, Giovanni’s St. Paul, VA, which has been in business for 40 years! You can also get locally smoked barbecue at Fat Boys BBQ & Catering. If you’re craving some coffee, check out Puerto Nuevo in the Western Front Hotel or The Coffee Station in The Mercantile @ Orchard Barn. 

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Searching for the perfect place to stay? We have options to fit your vibe and your budget! Explore camping at Camp Mountventures, Roscoe’s Retreat, the Western Front Hotel and the Mountain View Lodge. Want to know more? Click below to visit our tourism website. 

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Ready for a trip to St. Paul, VA? Come visit southwest Virginia small businesses and discover one of the best mountain towns in Virginia!