Lady at the front desk was very nice, and knowledgeable about the area. Park on the South side of…read morethe building, directly across the street from the Farmers Market. The visitors center is located on the lower level.

The staff here is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Anytime I am visiting Martinsville…read morewhether it's for Nascar or visiting the beautiful lakes for fishing, I always make sure to stop in for information on new restaurants, and aquire details about any new regulations I need to be aware of on the lakes. Thanks again for all the help over the years.

Philpott Dam Visitor's Center is a great place for most all recreation. Kayaking, fishing, boating,…read morehiking, and much more. They have picnic tables and a nice playground on top of the hill. I did do much here except to check out the Visitor's Center, swipe a granddaddy long leg outta my car :/ and walk around. Gorgeous views. Turns out, the lake at Fairystone State Park feed into Philpott lake and damn. Pretty cool. Check the mountains in the background. That's where I camped at Fairystone!

We visited yesterday, February 29,2024. Yes leap day. It was so exciting & educational. Lots of…read moreanimal exhibits & nature in it's finest. Looking forward to many more trips in the future.

It speaks well of the Visitor's Bureau ("Visitor's Center?") that even after I've lived here for…read moreyears I can still find things though here that I didn't know about. They have tons of information about things you'd never have guessed even existed (come here if you're bored with the local food scene and want to find something new) in an easy-to-find format. The staff isn't always the most friendly though... Sometimes they come off as kind of distant, not exactly the most welcoming.

The Visitor's Bureau has a wealth of information about sites, restaurants, shops and events going…read moreon in and around Chapel Hill. It's an excellent resource for new comers to the area, as well as, anyone looking for ideas for new places to eat or shop. I've found lots of information on the arts and entertainment in the area. There are places I keep saying I'm going to go there, like the Planetarium and this restaurant called Mariakakis that features cuisine from different parts of Eastern Europe; from Bulgarian to Hungarian and areas in between.

We live in Durham but pop in on occasion when they have a Friday evening open house. They have lots…read moreof brochures and other materials and offer activities and free food samples on certain open house dates. The materials cover a variety of interest and activities, so there's something for everyone. Parking can be an issue since there really is not much nearby other than a tiny lot behind the building. If you can park nearby, just wander over and check it out.

Horrible place. Didn't provide good customer service. I was trying to figure out how to navigate…read moreDurham and they kept ignoring me. Don't expect good help from here.

My family has lived on the lake for over half my life. I was curious what information was available…read moreat the center. There are lots of brochures on area cities that seem standard for tourists. There is real estate and rental information available. If you want to hunt or fish, you can grab a brochure. There were limited items to purchase. They looked like leftover swag glasses from events. The employees were nice. Bonus points on the swag keychains that float.

From the owner: With more than 20,000 acres of pristine waters and 500 miles of picturesque shoreline, Smith…read moreMountain Lake is an outdoor lover’s paradise located at the foot of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you seek days full of activities or more serene time spent relaxing, our region's amazing beauty and natural resources make for the perfect destination.

As far as local visitor centers go, the Roanoke one is a winner. Not only does it include…read moreeverything that you'd expect to find in a standard visitors center (loads of free maps, brochures, and local publications that help you navigate the area), but there's a museum here, too. I didn't get a chance to go through the museum during my stop, but the fact that it was there was a nice touch. The staff here was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The restrooms were clean and free. Parking out front was simple. Overall, a great little stop to make before you had out and start exploring everything the Roanoke area has to offer.

Nice place to stop in before hitting up the blue ridge parkway. We didn't have time to do the…read moremuseum, but we did swing into the gift shop. Everyone was really polite.

So glad we stopped in to see this museum! It's free. It was small but had a lot of information. It…read morewas interesting to learn about the history of Lynchburg and see artifacts related to Lynchburg. Some exhibits, like the women's suffrage movement, showed how life in Lynchburg correlated to larger events. A large map along with the history of the different sections of the city is in the basement. After leaving the museum, we explored some of the neighborhoods. The Visitor's Center is also located here. The woman at the desk was so helpful. She helped us find a restaurant for dinner, gave us directions, and helped us find some other places to go. A small gift shop area is also here. Prices were very reasonable.

From the owner: Start your LYH visit at the Lynchburg Museum, where friendly staff will assist you with all there…read moreis to see and do in the City of Lynchburg and the surrounding region. Whether you want to soak up the City's rich history, spend a day brewery hopping, or hit the trails, our staff will help you find your next adventure.

Mt Airy is the home to Andy Griffith and is the town that "MAYBERRY" was based on in the old TV…read moreseries. The town does its best to capitalize on its link to Andy Griffith and Mayberry. The Visitor's Center is a great place to start. They offer maps for walking tours of the town and lots of local travel information. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and the lady in the visitor's center apologized that not everything was open on Sundays. She was quite helpful in suggesting a walking tour and pointing out where we could see various things like Floyd's Barber Shop. If you visit Mt Airy - make this your first stop.

I visited Mt. Airy for a day trip from Winston Salem. We came across the visitor's center after…read moreparking in a public lot. The woman in the center was really helpful. We took her suggestion and went on the trolley tour. She explained some of the local sites and where things were located. They have tons of maps and brochures. I would stop here before checking out the town.

Very helpful folks at the visitor center. Well knowledgeable on local hotels and restaurants, as…read morewell as the history of Winston-Salem. Stop by and see them for information on the city.

I could shake the mayor's hand for this visitor center. It's pretty good. Probably one of the most…read moreinformative visitor centers I have visited. Very informative about the Moravians, the later settlers and the entire community. What an interesting lifestyle and craftmanship. You can watch a video and pick up some travel guides. Or grab a snack in the mini cafe. (The fudge was not so great tho. Sorry!) I think I got a comprehensive history of the entire city in just 10 minutes. And it was actually interesting rather thank bookish. Thumbs up!