Backbone Rock Waterfall Tours

Be sure to bring your camera to capture the spectacular cascades of Backbone Rock Waterfall. If it's raging, you may be able to feel the mist on your skin.

This Shady Valley cascade of water is a good place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to see in the area, such as Virginia Creeper Damascus, Adventure Damascus, and Abingdon Vineyards. Wander around at your leisure at Backbone Rock Waterfall before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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Americourt Hotel

Americourt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
per person
Aug 4 - Aug 11
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Tri-Cities (TRI)
6.6/10 (489 reviews)
Property was easy to get to, right off the highway. Didn't feel super clean. Need a dehumidifier for the rooms so the carpet won't feel sticky.

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Hampton Inn Johnson City

Hampton Inn Johnson City

2.5 out of 5
per person
Aug 4 - Aug 11
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Tri-Cities (TRI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room after long day at hospital. Bed was very comfortable!

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

4 out of 5
per person
Aug 4 - Aug 11
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Tri-Cities (TRI)
8.2/10 Very Good! (895 reviews)
Room was clean and close to many restaurants.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Popular places to visit

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34 mile Rails to Trails path that goes from White Top Station to Abingdon. Damascus is in the heart of this trail & is a wonderful place to catch a shuttle to the top and ride the 17 miles back down...especially for those of you with young children! The path crosses several bridges and roads and goes thru some of the areas most beautiful spots! http://www.vacreepertrail.com #railtotrail #rideabike #trail #vacreepertrail #damascusvirginia #weekendgetaway

Virginia Creeper Damascus

5/5(46 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Virginia Creeper Damascus, a lovely green space in Damascus. Experience the area's entertainment venues and opera house.

Virginia Creeper Damascus

Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Backbone Rock Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Shady Valley.

Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library is just one of the places to see in Damascus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Town Park

Explore the great outdoors at Damascus Town Park, a lovely green space in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Damascus Town Park

Damascus Town Hall

Damascus Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Damascus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Damascus Town Hall

Triplett Mill

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Triplett Mill during your stay in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Triplett Mill

Best Lodging Options Near Backbone Rock Waterfall

Damascus Old Mill Inn
Damascus Old Mill Inn
3 out of 5
215 W Imboden St, Damascus, VA
Damascus Old Mill Inn
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA
2.5 out of 5
940 E Main St, Abingdon, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon
2.5 out of 5
930 E Main St, I-81 & Highway 58, Abingdon, VA
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon
Americourt Hotel
Americourt Hotel
2.5 out of 5
450 Dotson Lane, Mountain City, TN
Americourt Hotel
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81
2.5 out of 5
1093 Ole Berry Rd, Abingdon, VA
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81
Red Roof Inn Abingdon
Red Roof Inn Abingdon
2 out of 5
887 Empire Drive SW, Abingdon, VA
Red Roof Inn Abingdon
Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon
Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon
2.5 out of 5
510 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA
Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon
Alpine Motel
Alpine Motel
2.5 out of 5
882 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA
Alpine Motel
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA
2 out of 5
298 Towne Center Dr, Abingdon, VA
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA
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