SKULL CRACKER
You'll have a laugh-out-loud good time riding this scenic bypass! Pass historical buildings, a stunning waterfall, and charming small towns. Take a side trip to the Creation Kingdom Zoo, or spend another day floating down the Clinch River, dancing at Carter Family Fold, or kick back in front of a cozy fire at your cabin getaway!
Approximately 50 miles
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1. Start in Gate City
2. Take 71 to Nickelsville
3. L on Twin Springs 680
4. L on 671
5. R on 659
6. L on 65 toward Dungannon
7. Travel approximately 10 miles
8. L on Manville Rd Rt 645
9. R on 665
10. Follow back to Gate City
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LODGING
Appalachian Mountain Cabins - Duffield
126 Appalachian Drive | 276-940-1155
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Boone's Pointe Cabins - Gate City
Route 224 | 276-494-1077
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Clinch River Family Campground - Duffield
7237 Anglers Way Road | 877-254-6247
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Estillville Bed and Breakfast - Gate City
128 Park Street | 276-480-2303
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Fulkerson Hilton House - Hiltons
924 Dowell Gap Road | 423-723-4029
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Georgia Grace Cabins - Duffield
9474 W. Hunters Valley Road | 276-995-2512
Happy Trails Guest Cottages - Nickelsville
606 Little Duck Road | 276-479-3179
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Natural Tunnel State Park - Duffield
1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway | 276-940-2674
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Sugar Maple Inn - Nickelsville
112 Dougherty Street | 276-479-0371
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1054 Kane Gap Road | 276-546-7020
DINING
1023 US Highway 23 | 276-225-0270
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184 Kane Street | 276-386-3702
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Coxes Country Store - Nickelsville
15469 Nickelsville Hwy. | 276-479-3979
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101 E Jackson Street | 276-690-2253
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Front Porch Deli - Fort Blackmore
13832 Clinch River Hwy. | 276-995-1200
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Gasthaus Edelweiss - Weber City
276 Meadow Lark Street | 276-386-3724
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192 US Highway 23 N | 276-389-9188
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2256 Daniel Boone Road | 276-452-4538
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Kane Street Smokehouse - Gate City
744 Kane Street | 276-690-2233
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LaCaretta Mexican Express - Weber City
1524 US Highway N | 276-389-7000
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Teddy's Restaurant - Nickelsville
11804 Nickelsville Hwy. | 276-479-3128
ATTRACTIONS
1642 Snowflake Road, Gate City, VA
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3449 A P Carter Highway, Hiltons, VA
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12. Bush Mill
Junction of 680 & 681 N of Nickelsville, VA
