Looking for something exciting to do this weekend?
Beyond the Green Indoor Golf and Sportsbar is one of Smith Mountain Lake’s newest sports bars/entertainment venues, offering a fun and exciting atmosphere and enhancing the nightlife scene in downtown Moneta. Their facility boasts a full service bar, 8 flat screen TVs and 2 HD golf simulators allowing guests to play all the PGA courses from Moneta! Come in for delicious lunch, dinner and drinks and watch your favorite sports games live any time during the bar’s regular hours:
Music starts at 9pm. There will be no cover charge and the bar is open late, serving food and beverages until 1 am. Come out and join the fun with live music, drinks, great food and virtual golf at Smith Mountain Lake’s newest premier location for exciting music acts and entertainment!
There is so much to do at Smith Mountain Lake and the surrounding area in Franklin County, Bedford County, and Pittsylvania County that planning your trip is a real advantage. So where do you start? Finding a place to stay should be the first order of business! There are cottages and full sized homes both on and off the water available to rent. You can also take advantage of the wonderful bed and breakfasts available in the area! Camping is popular, while renting a houseboat could be the ultimate way to enjoy the lake. You can find several different kinds of Smith Mountain Lake rentals here.
Now it is time to decide what you are going to do on this visit. Is this a “get away from it all” vacation or a “do it all” vacation? This may actually effect where you want to stay, so you may want to have an idea of what you want to do before you finalize those accommodations. See – planning is helping already!! If this is a “do it all” vacation, you certainly have a lot to choose from. You can start in Moneta and drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to observe natural beauty and enjoy everything from hiking to mountain music programs. There are lots of historical and cultural activities you can enjoy! You can start looking for both entertainment and great places to eat at smith-mountain-lake.com!
Golf at championship courses like Mariner’s Landing is a big attraction in the area, of course. There’s even miniature gold and other family favorites at Hot Shots. If you like other sports, you have choices ranging from horseback riding to sailing. Of course you can’t forget wake boarding, kayaking, water skiing or fishing either!! You can get in on guided tours or strike out on your own. If you are going to be on the water, make sure you are familiar with Virginia boating guidelines. If you want to unwind from the stress of life, then there is nothing better than attending a wine tasting at any of the award winning wineries in the area! Or book a sunset cruise of the lake on the Virginia Dare,!! Just sounds like heaven, doesn’t it!!
With so much to do, you will probably have to come visit more than once! Be warned, Smith Mountain Lake can be addictive!! But don’t worry, if you like it, then move here! Call local real estate expert Vicki Millehan!! She can help you find your perfect place to make your home away from home! Or she can help if you want to become a “local”!! Smith Mountain Lake; come for the fun, stay for the lifestyle!!!
It’s hard to miss the Smith Mountain Dam.It is, after all, why there is a SmithMountainLake.It should be no surprise that it is a treasured landmark and a popular attraction in the area.
Owned by the Appalachian Power Company, the dam opened in May, 1976 to serve as the main source of power in the area.Damming the Blackwater and RoanokeRivers created a 32 mile lake which offers great recreational opportunities, but the dam itself is interesting as well. The dam welcomes you to tour the visitor center where there is an abundance of information at your disposal.In fact, over one million people have toured the dam since it opened.
The visitors center offers an audio-visual presentation that shows the dam being built and there is a mural on the wall that shows how the Smith Mountain Gap looked before the dam was built.Today that gap is filled with water, thanks to the dam.
You can learn more about how the dam works by inspecting the model that shows how water is pumped and stored.Plus, there are additional exhibits that explain how electricity is generated from the dam.It is an overall educational experience for everyone.
The Smith Mountain Lake Dam is open everyday during Daylight Savings Time from 10am to 6pm.All other times of the year the dam operates from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday and Monday.It is a good idea to call to confirm the operating hours before your visit.You can also make reservations if you have a large group.
The Smith Mountain Dam is located on the eastern edge of the lake in beautiful SmithMountainLake.You can easily find this charming town just off Rt. 751.You will probably fall in love with the laid back atmosphere of the area, the miles of trees and, of course, the glistening lake, so if you think you may just want to spend more time here then give Vicki Millehan a call.She is the local real estate expert that can help you to find a home right in the heart of this paradise.
