Buchanan, Virginia

Known as the "Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley," the Town of Buchanan, Virginia is known for its historic buildings, one-of-a-kind businesses, special events, festivals, natural attractions and old-fashioned, small town hospitality. Buchanan is within minutes of other vacation destination points, major highways as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail.

Some of the area’s finest food can be found in downtown Buchanan. Whether you are looking for traditional southern fare, hearty Italian, a nostalgic 1950’s soda fountain experience or a French Café and bakery, you will be sure to find something to tempt your taste buds. With such a variety of dining opportunities, even a brief stop for lunch can become a vacation treat. Overnight accommodations include lovely bed and breakfasts in historic homes, as well as nearby hotels. Stop by for the night or stay for a few days.

Downtown Buchanan host a variety of Special events. Activities include weekly movies and monthly concerts in the historic Buchanan Theatre. Historic District Waling Tours highlight two centuries of history. Festivals include a week long, Forth of July Carnival and on the first Saturday in October the Town celebrates Mountain Magic in Fall Bluegrass, Antiques and Crafts Festival. Offering space for more than one hundred vendors the festival attracts thousands of visitors each year. The year culminates with a month long Twilight in Buchanan Christmas and New Year’s Celebration.

Settled at the intersection of the Great Valley Road and the James River, Buchanan became the hub of commerce for the surrounding area. Today, Buchanan retains more than two hundred historic structures dating from the 1750’s to the mid 1900’s. Buchanan invites you to take home more than memories. Shop, stroll and dine in our downtown. Antiques, art galleries, collectibles, specialty shops, furniture, clothing, restaurants and so much more fill Buchanan’s historic buildings. As a full service sector of the community, we offer everything you need!

If you are traveling down one of southwest Virginia’s major highways or scenic byways, you are within a short distance of the Town of Buchanan. Just 25 miles north of Roanoke and 25 miles south of Lexington, Buchanan can be reached from I-81 as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whether it is history, sightseeing or shopping that draws you to Buchanan, multiply your enjoyment by including several nearby attractions on your itinerary.

For additional information contact the Buchanan Downtown Revitalization at (540) 254-1212 or visit our web site at: http://www.townofbuchanan.com