Smith Mountain Lake is known for it’s beautiful waters, fabulous restaurants, nearby attractions such as the Blue Ridge Mountains, bass fishing, and much more. Now it can also boast of it’s own European style Bed and Breakfast! Bill and Anne Piatt, the owners, have lived in Africa and Europe for many years and have incorporated [...]

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At Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia our 4-H Center is not just for 4-H camps. The W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center is a community hub offering all sorts of great activities for everyone in the family. For the young ones there are outdoor education programs for all grades, Junior 4-H and 4-H Adventures, Teen [...]

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Have you ever dreamed of owning your own island? While owning an island is a dream that may never become a reality for most of us, at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia you can enjoy your own island for a day. Some of us are already thinking and planning for this summers vacation and may not realize that Smith [...]

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Many of you have heard of  Claiborne House in Franklin Co. one of Smith Mountain Lake’s 3 bordering counties. It is a very lovely and Historic Bed and Breakfast in Rocky Mount, Virginia. If you have not visited them, you might consider doing so for your next special occasion. Now is an especially good time to [...]

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I don’t know about your family, but ours loves to take the tent and camp at Smith Mountain Lake, (and all over the Eastern United States for that matter). But we love it that there are some great camp-grounds right here at home. If you love to go camping, RV-ing, or what ever you do, [...]

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If you have not visited Mariner’s Landing at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, you are missing a treat. It is a fantastic place to go for a special occasion. You can eat top of the line cuisine at their famous restaurant with stunning views or stay the weekend at the gorgeous lake resort, or play golf [...]

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Are you trying to squeeze in one last little vacation at Smith Mountain Lake before winter sets in? So far the weather has been perfect for a weekend on the lake. Weddings are still taking place outdoors and there has been sunshine in abundance this month and since it is no longer peak season, you [...]

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Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake have planned or are now planning our yearly vacation, so we can put in our requests for time off ahead of the rush. But have you considered staying around the lake this year for your vacation? There are some absolutely wonderful rental cottages and homes nearby and with gas prices [...]

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Whether you are a local and have your own piece of Smith Mountain Lake real estate or whether you are thinking of a visit to our neck of the woods, perhaps a lake rental would be a great idea for your next vacation. One very beautiful location which has 4 different possibilities, is Silver Bay View Cottages. [...]

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When visiting Smith Mountain Lake, one of the most central locations you could pick for your stay, is the Westlake Corner vicinity. That is also where you will find the Lake Inn Motel. Established in 1996, during a time when Moneta was developing rapidly, the Lake Inn Motel was situated in the heart of all the activity. Today, if you [...]

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