Nearby Services, Attractions and Entertainment
Many of these selections are a short distance
from our homes on Smith Mountain Lake:
Boat Rentals and Marinas
Fishing Guides
Restaurants
Wineries
Nature-hiking/outdoor cultural and historical entertainment
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BOAT RENTALS & MARINAS
Bridgewater Plaza Marina & Boat Rentals
Phone 540.721.1639
Toll Free 800.729-1639
FoxPort Marina & Lodge
Phone Number: 540.721.2451
Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales
Phone Number: 540.721.5363
800.488.4516
Saunders Parkway Marina
Phone Number: 540.297.4412
Virgil Naff Sea Doo Sales & Rentals
Phone Number: 434.528.0462
Wet Connection
Phone Number: 540.721.4800
Adventures on House Boats
Phone Number: 540.366.8202
Camper's Paradise Marina
Phone Number: 540.297.6109
Crazy Horse Campgrounds & Marina
Phone Number: 540.721.2792
Mitchell's Point Marina
Phone Number: 540-297-7174
Pelican Point Yacht Club
Phone Number: 540.576.2019
Waterwheel Marina
Phone Number: 540.297.5142
Smith Mountain Lake Chapter, Antique & Classic Boats
Phone Number: 540.890.2027
Captain Bert's Fishin Charters & Waterfront Lodging
Pam or Daniel Berthiaume
Phone Number: 540.721.5788
Captain Earl's Fun Time Fishing
Earl Williams
Phone Number: 800.270.1687
Rockfish Adventures
Fitzgerald, Erik
Phone Number: 866.943.1125
Stone Mountain Guide Service
Goyne, John
Phone Number: 540.297.6898
Mike's Striper Guide Services
King, Mike
Phone Number: 540.980.7527
My Time Striper Guide Charters
Captain David Sines
Phone Number: 540.721.5007
Price, Capt. Fred
To Fish On Striper Guide Charters
Phone Number: 540.721.4442
Rodbender Striper Guide Service
Capt. Steve Fitzgerald
Phone Number: 540.297.1982
800.820.2575
Trophy Spripers II Guide Service
Rudisill, James
Phone Number: 540.721.6780
Spike's Prime Time Fishin' Inc.
Spike & Kathy Franceshini
Phone Number: 540.297.5611
Trophy Stripers
Phone Number: 540.576.1174
Wilson, Dale
Phone Number: 540.297.5650
540.874.4950
Lakefront & Waterview Restaurants
Chopsticks (540-721-8839) $$
Chinese Food, Served Waterfront
Bridgewater Plaza at Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, Virginia
By Boat: Bridgewater Plaza, West of Marker R-28
Mexico Viejo (540-719-1000) $$$
Mexican Grill and Cantina, Served Waterfront
400 Crazy Horse Drive (off Rt. 616), Moneta, Virginia
Moosie's Restaurant
(540-721-5255) $
Generous Bargain-Priced Sandwiches, Served Waterfront
Bridgewater Plaza at Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, Virginia
By Boat: Bridgewater Plaza, West of Marker R-28
Mouse Trap (540-721-4997) $
Large Bargain-Priced Subs, with Outdoor Waterfront Tables
Bridgewater Plaza at Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, Virginia
By Boat: Bridgewater Plaza, West of Marker R-28
Smith Mountain Dock Waterfront Grill (434-927-5100) $
Takeout: Breakfast & Lunch, with Picnic Tables on the Dock
By Boat: Between Marker R-6 and B-1, Penhook, Virginia
Sportsman Inn (540-297-7900) $$$$
Fine/Gourmet Dining, with a Waterview
16111 SML Parkway (2 miles past State Park), Huddleston, Virginia
By Boat: East of Marker R-11, Dock at Sportsman Marina
The Landing Restaurant (540-721-3028) $$$$
Fine/Gourmet Dining, Served Waterfront
773 Ashmeade Road, Bernards Landing, Moneta, Virginia
By Boat: West of Marker R-11, Dock at The Landing
The Pointe (800-851-4988) $$$$
Fine/Gourmet Dining, Served Waterfront
1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston, Virginia
By Boat: Northwest of Marker C-6, Dock at Mariners Landing
Off-Water Restaurants
Blackwater Cafe (540-721-4333) $$$
Lunch: Sandwiches; Dinner: Seafood, Steak, Chicken, Lamb, Pasta
Rts. 616 and 942, Moneta, Virginia
El Torito Mexican Restaurant (540-721-3821) $
Mexican Food, plus Steaks, Chicken, Pizza
Rts. 122 and 616, Lake Plaza (by Post Office), Hardy, Virginia
Fallon's Restaurant (540-297-4562) $$$
Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, Hamburgers
Rt. 122, 1 Mile North of Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, Virginia
Joe's Pizza (540-721-2422) $$
Pizza, Italian Dinner Buffet (Tuesday-Sunday)
130 Scruggs Road (Rt. 616), Moneta, Virginia
Mario's Pizzeria (540-297-8900) $
Pizzas, Strombolis, Italian Fare
Rt. 122, 1/2 Mile North of Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, Virginia
New York Pizza (540-721-4880) $$
Pizzas, Strombolis, Italian Fare
Rts. 122 and 616 (by Food Lion), Moneta, Virginia
Pizza Pub (540-721-1234) $
Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Beer and Wine, Served Waterfront
Bridgewater Plaza at Hales Ford Bridge, Moneta, Virginia
By Boat: Bridgewater Plaza, West of Marker R-28
Smith Mountain Coffee & Cafe (540-721-3737) $$
Breakfast Sandwiches; Coffee, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Smoothies
Westlake Towne Center, Hardy, Virginia
Vieira's Restaurant (540-721-2058) $$$
Steaks, Seafood, Veal, Poultry, Ostrich, & Brazilian Specialties
Rt. 122, 7 mi. S of Hales Ford Bridge, Burnt Chimney, Virginia
Westlake Golf & Country Club (540-721-4215) $$$
Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet, Friday Nights 5:30PM-8:30PM
(During summer, buffets book early -- call in advance for reservations.)
360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Hardy, Virginia
White House Restaurant (540-297-7104) $$
Home Cooking, Generous Portions
Rt. 608 at Rt. 626, Huddleston, Virginia
Hickory Hill Winery
Peaks of Otter Winery
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Nature Hiking/Outdoor &
Cultural and Historical Entertainment
Appalachian Trail- miles of trail for scenic hiking, biking or walking
Bedford City/County Museum
Bedford Main Street - Historic Centertown Bedford
Blue Ridge Parkway- hiking trails, scenic overlooks, fishing areas and places to picknick
Booker T. Washington National Monument- Administered by the National Park Service, Booker T. Washington National Monument preserves the birthplace and commemorates the life and accomplishments of one of America's most prominent black heroes. Born a slave on Burroughs farm, Booker T. Washington was freed at age nine and became an internationally recognized educator, author, orator and spokesman for his race.
A Visitor Center with an audio-visual program, exhibits and bookstore are located at the Monument. Nature and history trails, park ranger programs and tours, a picnic area and many special events are scheduled throughout the year. Phone: 540.721.2094 www.nps.gov/bowa/home.htm
SML State Park- About five minutes from our homes on SML, featuring a sandy beach with lake access, miles of hiking trails, picnicking, a visitor center and interpretive programs. The park is on the north shore of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, approximately 40 miles from both Lynchburg and Roanoke and 140 miles from Richmond. To get there, take U.S. 460 to Route 122 South to Moneta, then go east on Route 608 to White House. Next go south on Route 626 for two miles to park entrance. Their is a fee for entrance and the park closes at dark.
SML Dam- Tour of the SML Dam and facilities
The National D-Day Memorial- Located in Bedford, VA, is the National D-Day Memorial. June 6, 1944 marked D-Day; the day that Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy during World War II. On that day thirty-five Bedford soldiers went onto Omaha Beach and twenty-one lost their life. Bedford, a community of 3,200 gave the highest proportional loss for D-Day in the United States.
The Memorial includes a museum, gift shop, and plaza memorial area with a triumphal arch, reflecting pool, allied flag displays, story wall and bronze statues honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Allied soldiers provide a fitting tribute to this historical event.
This is one attraction you need to visit. The National D-Day Memorial Phone: 800.351.Dday/540.586.Dday
website: www.dday.org
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest- historical journey through a beautiful national park- tours avalable
For specific SML events information please visit the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce at
http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com/
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aliciayo@comcast.net
703-623-0463