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STRIPPERS RUN

Strippers Run honors the coal miners who worked to strip coal from the Appalachian Mountains. The Kentucky Scenic Byway traverses Pine Mountain and features breathtaking overlooks. Thick woods and streams along the route cool you off on summer days, with stunning foliage in autumn.

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Approximately 58 miles

1. Start in Wise on 23 N toward

Kentucky state line

2. L on S 119 in KY toward Whitesburg

3. S 119 turns left at the red light

onto the Kentucky Scenic Byway

4. L on 932 toward Bad Branch Falls

5. Turns into 671

6. Right on Hwy 23 S back to Wise

LODGING

Best Western - Wise

124 Woodland Drive | 276-328-3500

Cane Patch Campground - Pound

10651 Canepatch Road | 276-679-8370

Carousel House Bed & Breakfast - Big Stone Gap

204 Shawnee Avenue East | 276-298-8160

Cave Springs Campground - Dryden

Route 845 | 276-679-8370

Country Inn and RV Park - Big Stone Gap

627 Gilley Avenue East | 276-523-0374

Days Inn - Norton

327 Wharton Lane | 276-679-5340

Econo Lodge - Norton

551 Highway 58 East | 276-679-1099

Flag Rock Campground - Norton

Route 619/Flag Rock Road | 276-679-0754

Hampton Inn—Norton
1051 Park Avenue SW | 276-639-3448

High Knob Lake Campground - Norton

FR 238 | 276-328-2931

Historic House Vacation Rental - Big Stone Gap

220 Wyandotte Avenue East | 276-523-2303

 

Inn At Wise - Wise

110 E Main Street | 276-321-7600

Jessie Lea Campground - Big Stone Gap

900 Wood Avenue W | 276-523-0055

Jonesville Motor Lodge - Jonesville

32540 Wilderness Road | 276-346-3210

Journey's Inn - Wise

9114 Camp Bethel Road | 800-359-4049

Poplar Hill Cottage - Big Stone Gap

10 W First Street | 276-523-1322

Quality Inn & Suites - Big Stone Gap

4609 Aerial Way | 276-523-5911

Southwest Virginia Museum Cottage - Big Stone Gap

10 West 1st Street North | 276-523-1322

Whispering Pines Family Campground - Wise

9050 Camp Bethel Road | 276-328-6876

DINING

Asia Café Grille & Buffet - Norton

750 Commonwealth Drive | 276-679-1502

Crooked Road BBQ - Pound

9715 Orby Cantrell Highway | 276-796-1061

DoughMakers Pizza - Norton

109 6th Street NW | 276-679-1099

El Dorado - Wise

225 East Main Street | 276-533-3175

Fishtales Family Restaurant - Norton

696 Hwy. 58A, VA/KY Shopping Center

276-679-1651

K&E Southern Sweets - Wise

332 East Main Street | 276-321-7752

Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge - Norton

736 Park Avenue NW | 276-325-0743

MiFinca Mexican Bar & Grill - Norton

987 Park Avenue NW | 276-679-3330

Monterrey Mexican - Wise

154 Ridgeview Road SW #6 | 276-679-5850

Moon Dog Brick Oven - Wise

302 Main Street | 276-321-7452

Reno's Roadhouse - Wise

132 Woodland Avenue | 276-328-2924

 

Robo's Drive-In - Pound

9233 Orby Cantrell Hwy. | 276-796-5331

Roma's Pizzeria - Wise

313 Church Street NW | 276-328-3714

Snack Shack - Norton

528 Park Avenue NE | 276-679-1529

The Diner, Tap Room & Pub - Inn at Wise

110 E Main Street | 276-321-7600

The Ugly Mug - Wise

407 East Main Street | 276-328-7060

 

Woodbooger Grille - Norton

921 Park Avenue SW | 276-325-0551

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ATTRACTIONS

Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama

518 Clinton Avenue E, Big Stone Gap, VA

 

The Country Cabin

6034 Kent Junction Road, Norton, VA

Flag Rock Recreation Area

Flag Rock Road, Norton, VA

MountainRose Vineyards

10439 N Reservoir Road, Wise, VA

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Map not to scale. Rings represent approximate

2-hour drive time.

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Our backroads are just that – rural working roads, traveled by residents, farmers, coal transport and a variety of visitors. Use caution while traveling and check road conditions before riding unfamiliar routes.  Enjoy your ride!
511Virginia.org offers road condition info.

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