Smith Mountain Lake Blog

Autumn in Smith Mountain Lake means it is time for outdoor festivals. The weather is cooling down, so swimming in the lake isn’t really an option, but the crisp fall area is perfect for outdoor dancing, eating, drinking, and music. Here are some of the best upcoming Smith Mountain Lake events. Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival This year will be the 30th anniversary of the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival. This two-day festival features more than 30 wineries, 80 craft, and food vendors, as well as a selection of local […]

Smith Mountain Lake is an oasis for outdoor activities like boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking, but there is plenty of indoor fun to be had as well. If you are visiting the lake on a rainy day, check out one of these rainy day things to do in Huddleston. Sunken City Brewing Co Sunken City Brewing Co is a 25-barrel, 4-vessel brewpub located in the Westlake Towne Center off of Route 122. This lake-themed brewery cost more than $2 million to build and includes a fermentation room, a brewhouse, a […]

There is never any shortage of amazing places to eat or fun things to do when you stay in Huddleston, and this goes doubly true when you decide to spend your Labor Day holiday here with us! Here are five incredible ways to spend your Labor Day in Huddleston: Enjoy a Delicious Meal at Heath’s Waterfront Grill Located right on the lake and offering a number of spectacular views while you dine, Heath’s Waterfront Grill is a family run business that puts a great focus on delicious food and fun […]

Spending a weekend in Huddleston, VA, along the scenic shoreline of Smith Mountain Lake? With so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to begin. Fortunately, whether your ideal getaway is hiking to incredible views in the Blue Ridge Mountains or relaxing and doing nothing at all, you will find that spending 48 hours here is just enough to excite you and allow you to experience the best Huddleston VA things to do. Peaks of Otter While the lake is the main highlight of the […]

With hundreds of miles of scenic shoreline, friendly towns, and plenty of folk who appreciate good food and better company, there is no shortage of delicious eateries, casual cafes, and downhome diners in the Huddleston area. So how to choose? Well, the good news is you simply can’t go wrong in these parts. People here just don’t have time for less-than-stellar food. So whether you are looking for a quick and delicious greasy spoon or a romantic dinner by the lake, make sure to check out these best local eats […]

As the beautiful summer days lengthen and the temperatures rise, you might find yourself looking for ways to keep cool in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Fortunately, the jewel of this region is also one of the best ways to enjoy your vacation, and keep cool in the process. This summer don’t miss out on the incredible Smith Mountain Lake activities available you and your family on – and in – the sparkling blue waters. Watersports Galore Want to look cool while staying cool? Try the hottest watersport on the […]

The state of Virginia has a few large cities but is mostly comprised of a series of all-American towns that people just love to call home. The lifestyle is about family and friends, and the landscape makes people just want to stay outside and barbecue with the neighbors. School events, church on Sundays, and just being all around good people—this is what the small towns of Virginia are like, and Huddleston, VA is a perfect example of all that is good about our state. And because you may never have […]

Fireworks are perhaps the best part of the Fourth of July—bright and beautiful, dramatic and literally explosive, nothing else captures the monumentally historic declaration of America’s Independence. When the late summer sun finally sets, it’s time to break out the red rockets and blue booms for a fabulously patriotic celebration! Virginia was extremely important as a commercial center in colonial America, and one of the earliest colonies settled by the English. It’s no surprise, then, that Virginians make sure to go all out for the 4th of July Virginia! If […]

It might be unusual to some to find a sparkling 20,000-acre lake with over 500 miles of shoreline tucked away in the beautiful forests of Virginia. But for those who know the year-round joys of Smith Mountain Lake, you’ll know that this “Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains” is the state’s most popular lake for a reason. Home to incredible natural beauty, exciting water sports, and miles of scenic trails, this haven in the hills is a great spot for a family gathering. If you are looking to celebrate your […]

While many come to the peaceful shores of Smith Mountain Lake to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains and relax in the peace and quiet, there is a select group who wait with tingling anticipation every year for something else entirely. For these adventurers, athletes, and weekend warriors, the Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is the highlight of the spring, and a thrilling gateway to summer. Whether you are an avid triathlete or a novice looking to break into this exciting past time, Smith Mountain offers an ideal […]