![Train Station in Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF4995.jpg)
We made a quick stop in Abingdon, VA on the way from Bristol to Bardstown, KY. I’m pretty sure I have been in Abingdon at one time or another, but we wanted to check the place out for a potential long weekend visit.
![Train Station in Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF4998.jpg)
![Train Station in Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF5002.jpg)
![Train Station in Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF5013.jpg)
Of course because there is a train station there – actually two, a freight depot and passenger depot – it gave me a good excuse to stop for a few photos.
![Shadows on a stairway in Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF5016.jpg)
According to my metadata we were stopped for less than an hour, so our stop is hardly representative of what there is to see and do there. Abingdon has a large arts community and is known as being the home of the Barter Theatre and the Virginia Creeper Trail, and the Appalachian Trail passes close to Abingdon.
![Babycakes Unique Eats bakery in Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF5025.jpg)
![Babycakes Unique Eats bakery in Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF5030.jpg)
Abingdon is about 3 hours by car, at least the way most people would go, but about 4-5 hours for those who like to take the scenic route. Definitely close enough for a weekend or even an overnight visit. We’ve got it on the list for a return!
![Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF5028.jpg)
![Abingdon Virginia](http://tomdills.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSF5032.jpg)
Another excellent series of images. Hard to pick a favorite. I like how you guys scout things out and then plan an outing, a get-away. Looking for the images when o get back.
Thank you, Monte. We often make a point of exploring somewhere that’s “on the way” to somewhere else. This was one of those places.
You always seem to find these nice little hidey-holes 🙂
Hidey-holes…I like that! Seems to be a specialty!