We love to brag about our gorgeous region, and because some of you have asked about places to visit as you're traveling through, we're covering some of our favorite cultural hotspots in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. From museums to farmer's markets, storytelling to fossils, we can easily fill a week for the family that wants a scenic getaway in the small, historic towns of our mountains, away from the touristy hustle. We also have ideas for those of you planning the "stay-cation."In this podcast, we'll tell you about:Southwest Virginia Museum and Historical State ParkGray Fossil Site/Natural History MuseumNatural Tunnel State ParkJonesborough, TNBays Mountain Park and PlanetariumThe Homestead ShopAbingdon, VASand CaveSt. Paul, VA and the Clinch RiverBurke's GardenBig Stone Gap, VABreaks Interstate ParkDevil's BathtubBirthplace of Country MusicMusic performance by: Landon SpainPodcast co-hosts: Amy Clark-Spain and Brittany RobertsonPodcast SponsorsCurated Social Strategy: We craft strategy that’s centered on authenticity, engaging content, and your brand voice. www.thecuratedsocial.comIvy Attic Co: Jewelry handcrafted from vintage books, glass, and botanicals from the central Appalachian mountains by mother/daughter artisans. www.etsy.com/shop/IvyAtticCoIvy Attic Co on Etsy Unique jewelry handcrafted from vintage books, glass, and botanicals Curated Social Strategy Next level social media for businesses and brands.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow me for more updates on this podcast and the Talking Appalachian podcast @talkingappalachian on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.Want early access, bonus episodes, and stickers? Become a subscriber in the Talking Appalachian/Southern Salon podcast community.