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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

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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

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LODGING

Best Western - Wise

124 Woodland Drive | 276-328-3500

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Cane Patch Campground - Pound

10651 Canepatch Road | 276-679-8370

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Carousel House Bed & Breakfast - Big Stone Gap

204 Shawnee Avenue East | 276-298-8160

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Cave Springs Campground - Dryden

Route 845 | 276-679-8370

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Country Inn and RV Park - Big Stone Gap

627 Gilley Avenue East | 276-523-0374

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Days Inn - Norton

327 Wharton Lane | 276-679-5340

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Econo Lodge - Norton

551 Highway 58 East | 276-679-1099

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Flag Rock Campground - Norton

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

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High Knob Lake Campground - Norton

FR 238 | 276-328-2931

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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

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Jessie Lea Campground - Big Stone Gap

900 Wood Avenue W | 276-523-0055

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Jonesville Motor Lodge - Jonesville

32540 Wilderness Road | 276-346-3210

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Journey's Inn - Wise

9114 Camp Bethel Road | 800-359-4049

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Poplar Hill Cottage - Big Stone Gap

10 W First Street | 276-523-1322

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Quality Inn & Suites - Big Stone Gap

4609 Aerial Way | 276-523-5911

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Southwest Virginia Museum Cottage - Big Stone Gap

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

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Whispering Pines Family Campground - Wise

9050 Camp Bethel Road | 276-328-6876

DINING

Asia Café Grille & Buffet - Norton

750 Commonwealth Drive | 276-679-1502

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Crooked Road BBQ - Pound

9715 Orby Cantrell Highway | 276-796-1061

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DoughMakers Pizza - Norton

109 6th Street NW | 276-679-1099

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El Dorado - Wise

225 East Main Street | 276-533-3175

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Fishtales Family Restaurant - Norton

696 Hwy. 58A, VA/KY Shopping Center

276-679-1651

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K&E Southern Sweets - Wise

332 East Main Street | 276-321-7752

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Lincoln Road Coffee Lounge - Norton

736 Park Avenue NW | 276-325-0743

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MiFinca Mexican Bar & Grill - Norton

987 Park Avenue NW | 276-679-3330

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Monterrey Mexican - Wise

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

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Moon Dog Brick Oven - Wise

302 Main Street | 276-321-7452

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Reno's Roadhouse - Wise

132 Woodland Avenue | 276-328-2924

 

Robo's Drive-In - Pound

9233 Orby Cantrell Hwy. | 276-796-5331

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Roma's Pizzeria - Wise

313 Church Street NW | 276-328-3714

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Snack Shack - Norton

528 Park Avenue NE | 276-679-1529

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The Diner, Tap Room & Pub - Inn at Wise

110 E Main Street | 276-321-7600

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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

6. Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama

518 Clinton Avenue E, Big Stone Gap, VA

 

7. The Country Cabin

6034 Kent Junction Road, Norton, VA

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8. Flag Rock Recreation Area

Flag Rock Road, Norton, VA

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13. MountainRose Vineyards

10439 N Reservoir Road, Wise, VA

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