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WELCOME TO BUCHANAN, VA

Where Main Street Meets the Mountains

Home to the most popular access point of the Upper James River Water Trail,
designated as one of the best, easy outdoor adventures in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine

Nestled within the steep slopes of the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains rests the Town of Buchanan, Virginia. Rich in history and natural beauty, Buchanan is the quintessential example of “small town America.”

Whether you are planning an afternoon shopping spree or
a weekend getaway include Buchanan as part of your itinerary.

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NEWS & NOTES

The Story of KC Collections

Kristel Clark, owner of KC Collections, was recently asked about her growing business in Buchanan, VA. She has opened THREE Home Furnishings and Home Décor stores on Main Street – two of them opened downtown in early 2019.

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“The Best Place” for Antiques in Downtown Buchanan

Whether you’re a collector, junker, picker, or a weekend traveler, your map search results can help you uncover timeless treasures. If your travels take you anywhere near Buchanan, finding the best place for antiques is easy. You just type, “The Best Place Antiques.”

Full of energy that keeps her working into retirement, Diane Di Palma, who along with her husband Joe runs The Best Place Antiques and The Back Door Market, is running a business that aspires to fulfill its name. She’s selective about which items merit a space in her store because she knows that her customers expect quality. With over 30 years of finding treasures among trinkets, Diane still strives to uphold that reputation.

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The Witt Stop – Already Part of the Town

On Main Street in Downtown Buchanan, The Witt Stop will make you pump your brakes. The classic blue and red sign in retro fonts links the past to present. Although the store is relatively new (since the Fall of ‘18), the business feels like a longstanding piece of the town.

As a General Store, The Witt Stop offers produce, beer, wine, livestock feed, and dry goods. Also, they run a kitchen where you can grab a bite. At the shiny, industrial-style counter, you’ll find fresh muffins, cheesecake, croissants, and fruit alongside menus listing hot lunches like chili dogs or BBQ sandwiches.

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History, Hosting & Hiking Meet at The Anchorage House

With a name that nods to the naval service of its historical owner, Commodore William Conway Whittle, The Anchorage House is a place where you can come to shore. Boaters, brides, tourists, and townspeople, can all enjoy this newly renovated historical venue.

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Limestone Park Planning Another Great Summer!

Limestone Park is located along the beautiful James River on the southern side of the Town of Buchanan.  Built in the late 1970’s as part of the former James River Limestone Corporation, the park was given to Mill Creek Baptist Church when the limestone business was sold. Mill Creek Baptist Church operated the park through 2016.

The park is currently owned and operated by Limestone Park Ministries, Inc., a Christian non-profit organization that seeks to provide rest and relaxation in an environment that promotes Christ and Christ-like values.

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Buchanan’s Swinging Bridge

The Buchanan Swinging Bridge is 366 feet long, 57.5 feet tall and the only one of its type to cross the James River. Portions of the bridge date back to 1851 and have witnessed Hunter’s Civil War Raid, the rerouting of U.S. Route 11, and numerous floods.

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When the Civil War Came

Buchanan invites you to explore some less familiar sites associated with America’s greatest drama, the Civil War. Four of these Buchanan landmarks are marked by Civil War Trail markers, two may be found on Lowe Street and two on Main Street. Each marker narrates the rich story of those who experienced triumph and tragedy during the war and its impact on our rural community.

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Floating the Upper James

from “Upper James River Water Trail website UpperJamesRiverWaterTrail.com

Travel + Leisure Magazine just designated the Upper James River Water Trail as one of the best, easy outdoor adventures in the world! The most popular access point for the trail just happens to be located in downtown Buchanan!

The list of destinations is specifically intended for beginning adventurers who want to experience the great outdoors without needing expert-level skill. Other excursions recognized include sailing in Fiji, hiking in Italy, and snorkeling in Antarctica, putting the James River in world-class company. The mighty James River begins its majestic journey in Botetourt County and winds through Rockbridge County, the Blue Ridge Mountains and southern Shenandoah Valley on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. The unspoiled beauty of the river is more accessible than ever through the Upper James River Water Trail. Paddlers, anglers and families can get back to nature and enjoy the sights and sounds Upper James and a portion of the Maury River. See the mountains like you’ve never seen them before on the Upper James River Water Trail.

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