Things to Do
Quick Reference- A great list of things you must do while at SML
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If you are planning your day and have questions about things to do, places to go, transportation or directions, just ask! Also see: Virginia Tourism, or Southwest Virginia and Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce, or Bedford, Virginia.
Horseback riding at Spring Valley Farm
Airplane Rides with SML Aviation - seaplane and airplane rides 540-352-9862
Other Things to do
Shops: Cottage Gate, Affordable Home Outlet, Antique Mall, All Things Irish, The General Store, Fabulous Finds, Discovery Store, Reclaimed, Amanda's, The Southern Goat, Tinks, Sassy's Boutique, and US Alpaca Store are great places to pick up unusual items or browse.
Miniature golf: Harbortown Mini-Golf at Bridgwater Plaza, Westlake Safari Miniature Golf off Rt. 616 and Hot Shots Family Fun Center on Virginia 122. Hot Shots also has Ax-throwing.
Homestead Creamery (540-721-2045): Exceptional Ice Cream, Cream-on-the-Top Milk, Dairy and Cheese Products, Deli Sandwiches. 7254 BTW Hwy. (on Rt. 122 just north of Rts. 116 & 670), Wirtz, Virginia
Alpacas Skyway Farm - Alpacas and Anatolian Shepards [expensive guard dogs], 2378 Skyway off Tuck Road, Moneta VA 24121, Call first. 540 297-5301. This is a non-profit and will accept donations. There is also SML Alpacas and they do guided tours.
Movies: Four-plex Westlake Cinema at Westlake Towne Center
Live music: mostly in season you can find upbeat and lively music at Beacon Pub, Mitchell's, Crazy Hourse Marina, Mango’s Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza. The State Park has live music in the summer on select Saturday nights.
Roanoke is 45 minutes away for mall shopping, more theaters and restaurants, a zoo on Mill Mountain, a farmers market, civic center shows. Sometimes there are festivals or shows in nearby Salem or Vinton.
Lynchburg is about 45 minutes east for more shopping, riverside parks and dining, a farmers market and many antique and curiosity shops.
Also see: Virginia Tourism