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City of Norton
Norton, nestled beneath the summit of High Knob, is the commercial, professional, and medical hub of the High Knob Region. In recent years, the city has capitalized on its mountains, lakes, streams, and trails to become a destination for outdoor adventure. Activities like fishing, biking, and hiking can all be found within minutes of downtown. Flag Rock Recreation Area, which provides sweeping views of downtown, and the Country Cabin, one of eight major venues on “The Crooked Road,” are popular area attractions. The city also possesses an innovative and creative spirit that will be vital to this economic center as it adapts to the new regional economy.
Town of Pennington Gap
Pennington Gap is the most populous town in Lee County. The town offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, such as organized sports and off-roading. Located at the gateway to Spearhead’s Stone Mountain Trail, the area continues to gain recognition as an ATV destination. Pennington Gap also boasts Leeman Field Park, which hosts a series of fairs in the summer, and Lee Theater, a local performing arts venue.
Town of St. Paul
St. Paul is located in eastern Wise County, along the Clinch River. One of the first to optimize its great outdoors assets, the town offers a vari- ety of outdoor study and recreation opportunities. Wetlands Estonoa is a unique student-initiated, place-based learning center which teaches environmental education. The Town has a number of trails that connect along the Clinch River, several unique dining and nightlife destina- tions and unique lodging experiences, including the recently-renovat- ed Western Front downtown hotel. A Virginia Main Street commu- nity, St. Paul is always reinventing downtown places, including the new Farmers Market and the upcoming Lyric redevelopment project.
Town of Wise
Home to the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise), the town of Wise in Wise County serves as the knowledge base for the region. Wise is uniquely positioned to flourish as a college town, with the growth in student enrollment at the public liberal arts college in recent years. Main Street maintains a small-town atmosphere, complete with shops, restaurants, and an impressive collection of historic buildings. Pro-Art, Appalachian Children’s Theatre, and UVA Wise bring exceptional concerts, performances, and lectures to town for the enjoyment of students and residents alike.
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8 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
HIGH KNOB REGIONAL INITIATIVE
HOW VISITORS DESCRIBE THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE HIGH KNOB REGION