About the Area

Although the Alleghany Highlands is best known for tourism and for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, our area is also known for its arts and culture, small mountain towns, and railway history. Located in western Virginia, we are especially known for our small-town charm. Alleghany County is home to two municipalities — Clifton Forge and Covington — as well as lots of rural and natural areas. It’s truly a nature-lover’s paradise.

The town of Clifton Forge and the city of Covington are both located off I-64, just under an hour from Roanoke, and about three hours from Richmond, making it easy for travel. Clifton Forge is also home to a convenient Amtrak service. The closest airports are Roanoke, Lewisburg, W.Va., Lynchburg and Staunton. The Alleghany Highlands is located about 30 minutes away from two famous and historic resorts — The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV, as well The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA.

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