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Southwest Virginia-Blue Ridge Highlands is the Birthplace of Country Music with a rich heritage that includes not only historic personages such as Daniel Boone and Booker T. Washington, but also claims kinship with the dinosaurs of prehistoric times.

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Radford University Planetarium

During the regular semester groups of 20 or more can schedule a visit to the Radford University Planetarium. The planetarium features a state-of-the-art Digistar 5 system in a 10-meter diameter dome.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool VIRGINIA
Radford
Southwest Virginia-Blue Ridge HighlandsTEL - 540-831-5441

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources: State Hatcheries

The State operates nine fish cultural stations around the state. These are categorized as either “rearing stations,” or “hatcheries” that stock Virginia waters. Visitors to the hatcheries learn about production, from hatching to raising to stocking sizes. Learn about a location near you.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
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William King Museum of Art

The William King Museum of Art is a visual arts facility in the region, offering outstanding fine world art, contemporary regional art and cultural heritage exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family VIRGINIA
Abingdon
Southwest Virginia-Blue Ridge HighlandsTEL - 276-628-5005