Title: Visit Smith River: 2026 Travel Guide for Smith River, Stuart | Expedia.com [Hotels in Smith River](https://expedia.com/Smith-River-Hotels.d553248635976006816.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Smith River](https://expedia.com/Smith-River-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635976006816.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Smith River](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Smith-River.d553248635976006816.Car-Rental-Guide)[Smith River Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Smith-River.d553248635976006816.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Smith River, VA ## Travel Guide ![This photo was taken at a resting spot for hikers close to the Saddle Overlook looking toward Rock Castle Gorge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006816/7d6242bc-c323-4200-8455-0e054904422b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This photo was taken at a resting spot for hikers close to the Saddle Overlook looking toward Rock Castle Gorge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006816/7d6242bc-c323-4200-8455-0e054904422b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking towards Buffalo Mountain at the Saddle Overlook.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006816/5fa664b8-af11-4b1c-bd09-d375bac2211e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rest stop near the Saddle Overlook. It is a very short walking distance from the Saddle overlook parking area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976006694/e6c9c122-6888-41cd-88ba-b65ee630fe1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Smith River Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976006816) - Smith River Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Smith River ![Tuggle's Gap Roadside Inn - Blue Ridge Parkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89174900/89174849/f1861bf5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tuggle's Gap Roadside Inn - Blue Ridge Parkway 3351 Parkway Ln S Floyd VA $111 nightly $123 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this inn in Floyd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews) Motel was closed. Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=89174849&PinnedHotelID=89174849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006816) ![Secluded Romantic Escape near Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85533200/85533168/43ae8ad8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secluded Romantic Escape near Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia Stuart VA Stay at this cabin in Stuart. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Bob White Covered Bridge and Fairystone Farms are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) This cabin was perfect! So peaceful with an amazing view. Everything was clean and updated. We had all the kitchen supplies we needed. 10 minutes from fairy stone state park for a few hiking trails. Greg is a great communicator. We would love to return! Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=85533168&PinnedHotelID=85533168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006816) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=85533168&PinnedHotelID=85533168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006816) ![Cozy Cabin at The Reserve near Fairystone State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86145300/86145274/8a4fe3c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Cabin at The Reserve near Fairystone State Park Stuart VA $296 nightly $333 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this cabin in Stuart. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Fairy Stone State Park and Fairystone Farms are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews) Host was quick to respond with questions! Beautiful cabin with a unique floor plan. Especially enjoyed the back porch with gas fire pit! Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=86145274&PinnedHotelID=86145274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006816) [See all 320 properties in Smith River](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%2F2026®ionId=553248635976006816) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy cabin in a beautiful rustic community w lakes, mountains, wineries & more. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103990000/103983700/103983653/1cf3c80e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy cabin in a beautiful rustic community w lakes, mountains, wineries & more. Stuart VA Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fairy Stone State Park and Fairystone Farms are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) This cabin is fantastic for a family. Plenty of space to spread out. We enjoyed local hiking and walking the neighborhood. Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Stuart-Hotels-Cozy-Cabin-In-A-Beautiful-Rustic-Community-W-Lakes.h103983653.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Cabin at The Reserve near Fairystone State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86145300/86145274/8a4fe3c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Cabin at The Reserve near Fairystone State Park Stuart VA Stay at this cabin in Stuart. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Fairy Stone State Park and Fairystone Farms are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews) Host was quick to respond with questions! Beautiful cabin with a unique floor plan. Especially enjoyed the back porch with gas fire pit! Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Stuart-Hotels-Cozy-Cabin-Near-Fairystone-State-Park.h86145274.Hotel-Information) ![Secluded Romantic Escape near Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85540000/85533200/85533168/43ae8ad8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secluded Romantic Escape near Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia Stuart VA Stay at this cabin in Stuart. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Bob White Covered Bridge and Fairystone Farms are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) This cabin was perfect! So peaceful with an amazing view. Everything was clean and updated. We had all the kitchen supplies we needed. 10 minutes from fairy stone state park for a few hiking trails. Greg is a great communicator. We would love to return! 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Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches. [](https://expedia.com/Fairy-Stone-State-Park-Reserve-at-Fairystone.d553248621532658074.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lovers Leap Scenic Overlook Explore the great outdoors at Lovers Leap Scenic Overlook, a lovely green space in Stuart. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Lovers-Leap-Scenic-Overlook-Stuart.d553248621561864445.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wood Brothers Racing Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Wood Brothers Racing Museum during your trip to Smith River. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Wood-Brothers-Racing-Museum-Stuart.d553248621532658024.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fairystone Farms You can take time to visit Fairystone Farms during your travels to Smith River. [](https://expedia.com/Fairystone-Farms-Stuart.d909173663333789696.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stuart Town Office Stuart Town Office is just one of the places to see in Stuart, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Stuart-Town-Office-Stuart.d909171563824291840.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fred Clifton Park Explore the great outdoors at Fred Clifton Park, a lovely green space in Stuart. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Fred-Clifton-Park-Stuart.d553248621561864446.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Smith River ![Buffalo Mountain - Floyd County, VA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131163/83b7a352-52c0-4d27-b346-0462dcaf161b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Floyd ![Spring blossoms and a pioneer mill ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131978/f826c29c-8403-41c9-a6ad-89c1199afc47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Meadows Of Dan ![Early morning autumn scene at Philpott Lake, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains near the town of Stuart, Virginia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136643/4d1a5aeb-d8ac-44e8-b994-062201554762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stuart ![The Reynolds Homestead, built in 1943 is in a beautiful foothill setting. Hardin Reynolds and his wife produced 16 children here, the most famous being RJ Reynolds who migrated to Winston Salem, NC to start the tobacco empire of the same name. The catalpa tree in the foreground still remains from the earliest days of the homestead.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561864249/54558157-d5bc-4ba5-a77d-f9a917492c5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Patrick Springs - Cities near Smith River - Places of interest [Woolwine](https://expedia.com/Woolwine.dx6050692)[Floyd](https://expedia.com/Floyd.dx6131163)[Meadows Of Dan](https://expedia.com/Meadows-Of-Dan.dx6131978)[Stuart](https://expedia.com/Stuart.dx6136643)[Ferrum](https://expedia.com/Ferrum.dx6351123)[Patrick Springs](https://expedia.com/Patrick-Springs.dx3000460602)[Henry](https://expedia.com/Henry.dx821873061226737664) - [Fairy Stone State Park ](https://expedia.com/Fairy-Stone-State-Park-Reserve-at-Fairystone.d553248621532658074.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wood Brothers Racing Museum ](https://expedia.com/Wood-Brothers-Racing-Museum-Stuart.d553248621532658024.Vacation-Attraction) - [Philpott Lake ](https://expedia.com/Philpott-Lake-Virginia.d553248621532658075.Vacation-Attraction) - [Martinsville Speedway ](https://expedia.com/Martinsville-Speedway-Ridgeway.d6093233.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hanging Rock State Park ](https://expedia.com/Hanging-Rock-State-Park-North-Carolina.d553248635056397953.Vacation-Attraction) - [Primland Resort Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Primland-Resort-Golf-Course-Meadows-Of-Dan.d553248621532658004.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chateau Morrisette ](https://expedia.com/Chateau-Morrisette-Floyd.d553248621532658008.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mabry Mill ](https://expedia.com/Mabry-Mill-Meadows-Of-Dan.d553248621532658007.Vacation-Attraction) - [Smith River Sports Complex ](https://expedia.com/Smith-River-Sports-Complex-Axton.d553248621532658067.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lovers Leap Scenic Overlook ](https://expedia.com/Lovers-Leap-Scenic-Overlook-Stuart.d553248621561864445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Olde Mill Golf Resort ](https://expedia.com/Olde-Mill-Golf-Resort-Laurel-Fork.d553248621532658001.Vacation-Attraction) - [Studio 107 ](https://expedia.com/Studio-107-Martinsville.d553248621532658069.Vacation-Attraction) - [Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Center and Museum ](https://expedia.com/Martinsville-Henry-County-Heritage-Center-And-Museum-Martinsville.d553248621532658070.Vacation-Attraction) - [Harvester Performance Center ](https://expedia.com/Harvester-Performance-Center-Rocky-Mount.d553248621561864261.Vacation-Attraction) - [Virginia Museum of Natural History ](https://expedia.com/Virginia-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Martinsville.d553248621532658068.Vacation-Attraction) - [Memorial Hospital of Martinsville ](https://expedia.com/Memorial-Hospital-Of-Martinsville-Martinsville.d6234581.Vacation-Attraction) - [Floyd Farmers Market ](https://expedia.com/Floyd-Farmers-Market-Floyd.d553248621532658010.Vacation-Attraction) - [Villa Appalaccia Winery ](https://expedia.com/Villa-Appalaccia-Winery-Floyd.d553248621532658009.Vacation-Attraction) - [Richard P. 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