🍃🛤️ Virginia Panhandle
Tourism and Demographic Statistics for Southwestern Virginia, VA.
🏆 destination score
55%
🌱 tourism development
42%
🍡 culinary diversity
48%
💖 something for everyone
53%
🏙️ total quality assets
2,244
🛎️ accommodations
335
- 🛋️ Hotel: 165
- 🧭 Other: 84
- 🥐 Bed & Breakfast: 43
- 🏖️ Resort: 35
- 🏕️ Campground: 24
- 🎲 Casino: 1
🗽 attractions
441
- 🏞️ Outdoors: 244
- 🧭 Other: 125
- 🧠 Education: 60
- 🌾 Agriculture: 30
- 🎨 Arts: 20
- 🍷 Wine & Spirits: 9
🍜 food
898
- 🧭 Other: 465
- 🍔 American: 148
- ☕ Beverages: 93
- 🍕 European: 85
- 🌯 Southwestern: 71
- 🍗 Southern: 54
- 🍰 Desserts: 48
- 🍣 Asian: 25
- 🐟 Seafood: 21
🛍️ shopping
570
- 🧭 Other: 250
- 🕯️ Specialty Store: 167
- 🏬 Mall & Plaza: 82
- 🧺 Local Market: 71
- 👖 Thrifts & Antiques: 55
- 🎁 Gift Shop: 36
🧳 annual visitors
7.24 million
(estimated)
🌜 overnight visitors
4.72 million
🚌 daytrip visitors
2.53 million
💵 economic impact
$5.89 billion
$6,375 per resident
👨👩👧👦 total population
923,524
📏 total area size
13,815 sq. mi.
🏘️ population density
66 per sq. mi.
🧮 average age
44 years old
🧸 gen beta
8,014
0%
🤖 gen alpha
96,610
10%
📱 gen z
190,717
20%
💻 millenials
163,370
17%
📼 gen x
173,704
18%
🎸 baby boomers
227,731
24%
🕰️ silent generation
63,378
11%
🛬 total airports
18
✈️ GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport
33 mi. away
✈️ RDU
Raleigh Durham International Airport
72 mi. away
✈️ CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
94 mi. away
🛩️ ROA
RoanokeāBlacksburg Regional Airport
In-Region
🛩️ LWB
Greenbrier Valley Airport
In-Region
🛩️ LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field
21 mi. away
🛩️ TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
48 mi. away
🛩️ SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
50 mi. away
🛩️ TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport
57 mi. away
🛩️ BKW
Raleigh County Memorial Airport
58 mi. away
🛩️ HTS
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field
69 mi. away
🛩️ CRW
Yeager Airport
70 mi. away
🛩️ CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
72 mi. away
🛩️ USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
81 mi. away
🛩️ CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport
89 mi. away
🛩️ AVL
Asheville Regional Airport
100 mi. away
🛩️ MGW
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field
110 mi. away
🛩️ LEX
Blue Grass Airport
111 mi. away
⚡ total EV chargers
260
🚗 average power
118 kW
🔋 max power
480 kW
📍 map
🏘️ principal places
Roanoke, VA
🏙️ 218 (total)🛎️ 34🗽 26🍜 121🛍️ 37
Blacksburg, VA
🏙️ 76 (total)🛎️ 13🗽 16🍜 35🛍️ 12
Wytheville, VA
🏙️ 56 (total)🛎️ 18🗽 11🍜 14🛍️ 13
Bristol, VA
🏙️ 52 (total)🛎️ 11🗽 5🍜 24🛍️ 12
Moneta, VA
🏙️ 51 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 5🍜 31🛍️ 11
Christiansburg, VA
🏙️ 51 (total)🛎️ 13🗽 10🍜 18🛍️ 10
Radford, VA
🏙️ 49 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 6🍜 30🛍️ 7
Salem, VA
🏙️ 48 (total)🛎️ 18🗽 9🍜 12🛍️ 9
Abingdon, VA
🏙️ 47 (total)🛎️ 12🗽 7🍜 21🛍️ 7
Lewisburg, WV
🏙️ 46 (total)🛎️ 10🗽 5🍜 23🛍️ 8
Floyd, VA
🏙️ 46 (total)🛎️ 8🗽 10🍜 18🛍️ 10
Princeton, WV
🏙️ 45 (total)🛎️ 10🗽 5🍜 19🛍️ 11
Galax, VA
🏙️ 43 (total)🛎️ 5🗽 8🍜 22🛍️ 8
Martinsville, VA
🏙️ 42 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 6🍜 23🛍️ 9
Rocky Mount, VA
🏙️ 35 (total)🛎️ 7🗽 5🍜 17🛍️ 6
Hillsville, VA
🏙️ 33 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 3🍜 15🛍️ 9
Damascus, VA
🏙️ 33 (total)🛎️ 12🗽 9🍜 6🛍️ 6
Covington, VA
🏙️ 32 (total)🛎️ 7🗽 7🍜 14🛍️ 4
Marion, VA
🏙️ 31 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 6🍜 14🛍️ 7
Bluefield, WV
🏙️ 29 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 5🍜 15🛍️ 3
Big Stone Gap, VA
🏙️ 26 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 9🍜 13🛍️ 1
Bristol, TN
🏙️ 26 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 4🍜 14🛍️ 5
Dublin, VA
🏙️ 25 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 3🍜 11🛍️ 5
Vinton, VA
🏙️ 23 (total)🛎️ 1🍜 16🛍️ 6
Bluefield, VA
🏙️ 22 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 2🍜 10🛍️ 8
Norton, VA
🏙️ 22 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 5🍜 11🛍️ 2
Hinton, WV
🏙️ 22 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 7🍜 5🛍️ 7
Pulaski, VA
🏙️ 21 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 7🍜 11🛍️ 2
Fancy Gap, VA
🏙️ 19 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 3🍜 3🛍️ 7
Pearisburg, VA
🏙️ 18 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 3🍜 6🛍️ 6
Lebanon, VA
🏙️ 18 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 3🍜 9🛍️ 5
Daleville, VA
🏙️ 18 (total)🗽 1🍜 11🛍️ 6
Stuart, VA
🏙️ 18 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 7🍜 7🛍️ 3
Tazewell, VA
🏙️ 17 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 3🍜 7🛍️ 6
Hot Springs, VA
🏙️ 17 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 4🍜 5🛍️ 5
Meadows Of Dan, VA
🏙️ 16 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 1🍜 4🛍️ 8
Richlands, VA
🏙️ 16 (total)🗽 2🍜 10🛍️ 4
Chilhowie, VA
🏙️ 16 (total)🗽 2🍜 7🛍️ 7
Pennington Gap, VA
🏙️ 15 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 2🍜 5🛍️ 6
Collinsville, VA
🏙️ 15 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 2🍜 9🛍️ 3
Saltville, VA
🏙️ 15 (total)🗽 5🍜 6🛍️ 4
Max Meadows, VA
🏙️ 15 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 5🍜 3🛍️ 4
Wise, VA
🏙️ 14 (total)🛎️ 2🍜 7🛍️ 5
Bassett, VA
🏙️ 14 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 2🍜 6🛍️ 5
Troutville, VA
🏙️ 14 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 1🍜 5🛍️ 4
Gate City, VA
🏙️ 14 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 2🍜 6🛍️ 5
White Sulphur Springs, WV
🏙️ 14 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 1🍜 10🛍️ 1
Clifton Forge, VA
🏙️ 14 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 1🍜 7🛍️ 3
Cana, VA
🏙️ 13 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 1🍜 2🛍️ 9
Grundy, VA
🏙️ 12 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 2🍜 2🛍️ 6
Saint Paul, VA
🏙️ 12 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 3🍜 3🛍️ 4
Hardy, VA
🏙️ 12 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 2🍜 5🛍️ 3
Weber City, VA
🏙️ 12 (total)🗽 1🍜 6🛍️ 5
Ewing, VA
🏙️ 12 (total)🗽 6🛍️ 6
Independence, VA
🏙️ 12 (total)🗽 3🍜 4🛍️ 5
Buchanan, VA
🏙️ 11 (total)🗽 2🍜 4🛍️ 5
Alderson, WV
🏙️ 11 (total)🛎️ 4🍜 4🛍️ 3
Clintwood, VA
🏙️ 11 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 3🍜 5🛍️ 2
Pembroke, VA
🏙️ 11 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 1🍜 6🛍️ 3
Rural Retreat, VA
🏙️ 11 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 1🍜 3🛍️ 6
Narrows, VA
🏙️ 10 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 4🍜 2🛍️ 3
Union, WV
🏙️ 10 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 3🍜 4🛍️ 2
📜 principal counties
Roanoke (city), VA
🏙️ 150 (total)🛎️ 23🗽 22🍜 83🛍️ 22
Montgomery, VA
🏙️ 136 (total)🛎️ 26🗽 28🍜 55🛍️ 27
Mercer, WV
🏙️ 104 (total)🛎️ 22🗽 20🍜 44🛍️ 18
Washington, VA
🏙️ 95 (total)🛎️ 24🗽 18🍜 31🛍️ 22
Wythe, VA
🏙️ 90 (total)🛎️ 22🗽 20🍜 20🛍️ 28
Botetourt, VA
🏙️ 89 (total)🛎️ 11🗽 13🍜 41🛍️ 24
Greenbrier, WV
🏙️ 83 (total)🛎️ 16🗽 12🍜 39🛍️ 16
Bedford, VA
🏙️ 82 (total)🛎️ 10🗽 13🍜 40🛍️ 19
Tazewell, VA
🏙️ 77 (total)🛎️ 5🗽 12🍜 35🛍️ 25
Carroll, VA
🏙️ 76 (total)🛎️ 14🗽 8🍜 22🛍️ 32
Roanoke, VA
🏙️ 74 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 9🍜 40🛍️ 19
Wise, VA
🏙️ 72 (total)🛎️ 7🗽 18🍜 28🛍️ 19
Franklin, VA
🏙️ 69 (total)🛎️ 8🗽 14🍜 28🛍️ 19
Smyth, VA
🏙️ 68 (total)🛎️ 5🗽 14🍜 29🛍️ 20
Floyd, VA
🏙️ 61 (total)🛎️ 10🗽 17🍜 21🛍️ 13
Giles, VA
🏙️ 58 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 18🍜 17🛍️ 17
Bristol (city), VA
🏙️ 52 (total)🛎️ 11🗽 5🍜 24🛍️ 12
Pulaski, VA
🏙️ 52 (total)🛎️ 8🗽 11🍜 22🛍️ 11
Patrick, VA
🏙️ 50 (total)🛎️ 5🗽 14🍜 13🛍️ 18
Radford (city), VA
🏙️ 49 (total)🛎️ 6🗽 6🍜 30🛍️ 7
Salem (city), VA
🏙️ 48 (total)🛎️ 18🗽 9🍜 12🛍️ 9
Scott, VA
🏙️ 46 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 11🍜 15🛍️ 16
Henry, VA
🏙️ 46 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 10🍜 19🛍️ 13
Lee, VA
🏙️ 45 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 10🍜 9🛍️ 23
Galax (city), VA
🏙️ 43 (total)🛎️ 5🗽 8🍜 22🛍️ 8
Martinsville (city), VA
🏙️ 42 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 6🍜 23🛍️ 9
Summers, WV
🏙️ 38 (total)🛎️ 5🗽 13🍜 9🛍️ 11
Grayson, VA
🏙️ 33 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 11🍜 9🛍️ 10
Russell, VA
🏙️ 33 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 8🍜 15🛍️ 9
McDowell, WV
🏙️ 32 (total)🛎️ 7🗽 6🍜 8🛍️ 11
Covington (city), VA
🏙️ 32 (total)🛎️ 7🗽 7🍜 14🛍️ 4
Monroe, WV
🏙️ 27 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 7🍜 8🛍️ 10
Sullivan, TN
🏙️ 26 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 4🍜 14🛍️ 5
Buchanan, VA
🏙️ 25 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 5🍜 9🛍️ 9
Norton (city), VA
🏙️ 22 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 5🍜 11🛍️ 2
Dickenson, VA
🏙️ 22 (total)🛎️ 2🗽 7🍜 6🛍️ 7
Bath, VA
🏙️ 21 (total)🛎️ 5🗽 5🍜 6🛍️ 5
Alleghany, VA
🏙️ 20 (total)🛎️ 4🗽 1🍜 10🛍️ 5
Wyoming, WV
🏙️ 13 (total)🛎️ 1🗽 1🍜 7🛍️ 4
Craig, VA
🏙️ 11 (total)🛎️ 3🗽 1🍜 3🛍️ 4
Bland, VA
🏙️ 10 (total)🗽 4🍜 3🛍️ 3
🛣️ highways
🏃♀️ personas
🌳 The Nature Lover 🌿
80% MatchWhispering with the wilds, seeking solace in national parks and picturesque landscapes. If it's not under the sky, it's just not their kind of adventure.
🧑👨👦👦 The Family Fusion 🎈
80% MatchAn orchestra of generations, this harmonious crew blends the laughter of kids, wisdom of parents, and spark of grandparents into a symphony of love, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
🎭 The Cultural Voyager 🎪
70% MatchCultural tapestries, traditions, and festivalsāthis curious globetrotter immerses themselves in the heart of destinations, unraveling their secrets.
🚗 The Road Tripper 🛣️
70% MatchWith highways as their playground, they're the wanderer who uncovers hidden gems along the way. For them, the journey is just as exciting as the destination.
🍔 The Culinary Explorer 🍕
70% MatchOn a mission to devour local flavors and gastronomic wonders. Tasteless meals are a no-go; they're all about feasting on the extraordinary.
🌿 The Eco-Conservationist 🌏
70% MatchIn a world where green is the new black, this planet protector embarks on eco-adventures, championing wildlife, and leaving nothing but footprints and goodwill behind.
🏡 The Local Immersion Seeker 🗺️
70% MatchTouristy is not in their vocabulary. Armed with curiosity and a camera, they dive into the heart of a destination, embracing locals, flavors, and stories that go beyond the guidebook.
🚶♂️ The Hiking Enthusiast 🥾
70% MatchPeaks, trails, and untouched vistasāthis nature aficionado walks the walk, turning every hike into a breathtaking journey that leaves footprints on their soul.
👴👨👧 The Parental Passage 👶👵
70% MatchBridging generations with travel, this explorer brings family tales to life, crafting memories that withstand time. It's more than a vacationāit's a legacy in the making.
💰 The Thrifty Traveler 🛒
60% MatchSaving on expenses, not on experiences. They're the budget magician who turns every penny into an adventure-packed memory.
📜 The History Buff 🏛️
60% MatchSeeks Immersive experiences to connect with the nation's rich past, longing for encounters with iconic landmarks, well-curated museums, and insightful guided tours that unveil the layers of history hidden within the diverse landscapes of the country.
📸 The Passionate Photographer 📷
60% MatchArmed with a camera and an eye for the extraordinary, they're the memory maker capturing life's beautiful moments, one click at a time.
💑 The Romantic Escapist 💖
60% MatchLovebirds seeking moments that make time stand still, from intimate getaways to heart-fluttering views. With eyes locked and hands held, their love story becomes the backdrop to every journey.
💼 The Business Maven ⌚
50% MatchA jet-setting genius whose power suit is as sharp as their wit. They conquer conferences like a pro, turning networking into an art and transforming boardrooms into their personal stage.
🇺🇸 The Americana Archivist 🗽
50% MatchChasing roadside wonders and quirky landmarks, they're the time traveler in search of small-town charm that spells out nostalgia in neon lights.
🚸 The Junior Jetsetters 🛫
50% MatchParents and kids, on a journey of laughter and learning, one adventure at a time. From little steps to giant leaps, this family knows that the best destinations are the ones shared.
🌍 The Diversity Discoverer 🤝
40% MatchOn a mission to explore destinations where cultures blend like a symphony of flavors, celebrating the kaleidoscope of humanity. With a compass for inclusivity and a radar for minority-owned gems, they're rewriting the travel map one diverse experience at a time.
🕰️ The Retro Revivalist 🕹️
40% MatchEmbracing nostalgia and vintage charm, they're the traveler stepping back in time to experience the past's magical allure.
🧙♂️ The Treasure Hunter 🗺️
40% MatchUncovering ancient stories and mysteries, this seeker of legends explores destinations steeped in tales of magic and wonder.
🎶 The Music and Arts Devotee 🎨
40% MatchCulture is their currency, and festivals, concerts, and galleries are their playground. Armed with a ticket and a playlist, they're here to prove that life's better with a little more rhythm and a lot more color.
🧘♂️ The Wellness Wanderer 🌱
40% MatchArmed with yoga mats and spa vouchers, they're the zen warrior of vacationing. Balancing chakras and soaking in serenity, they're the true masters of vacation relaxation.
🛍️ The Artisan Shopper 🎁
40% MatchSeeking treasures beyond the tourist traps, they're the retail detective on a mission to uncover hidden gems, local art, and souvenirs that tell a unique story.
🏄♂️ The Adventure Aficionado 🌄
40% MatchFrom mountain tops to ocean waves, they're the adrenaline addict who believes life's a playground of thrills. If it doesn't make your heart race, they're not interested.
🌾 The Agricultural Gastronaut 🍅
30% MatchBoldly embarking on culinary expeditions where farm-to-table delights are savored with a mix of culinary curiosity and a tractor-load of appreciation for the humble yet exquisite flavors of the earth.
🏙️ The Metropolitan Mapper 🏢
30% MatchNavigating the concrete jungles with an artful twist, this urbanite thrives on neon lights, culture galore, and the city's heartbeat after dark. They don't just visit cities, they conquer them.
🍷 The Wine and Spirits Connoisseur 🥂
20% MatchFrom vineyards to distilleries, they're the Sherlock Holmes of sips. Armed with a glass and an expert palate, they uncover the hidden flavors that make a destination truly intoxicating.
🏙️ The Roaming Advocate 🏳️🌈
20% MatchOn a mission to paint the world with all colors of the rainbow, this fearless traveler seeks out destinations that embrace diversity like a warm hug. Inclusivity is their compass, and they're leading the way.
📱 The Tech Savvy Trailblazer 🌐
20% MatchNavigating both reality and the digital realm, they're the modern-day explorer searching for VR adventures and tech-infused destinations. They're living in the future and loving it.
💎 The Luxury Lifestyle ✨
20% MatchSeeking lavish accommodations, exquisite dining, and experiences fit for royalty. They're living their best life and making no apologies for it.
🌃 The Nightlife Nomad 🎶
20% MatchWhen the sun sets, this nocturnal explorer spreads their wings and takes flight into a world of live music, dance floors, and neon-lit alleys. If you need to know where the party's at, they're the ultimate nightlife oracle.
🎢 The Theme Park Enthusiast 🎡
10% MatchThey say life's a roller coaster, so they've made it their mission to ride every twist and turn. From scream-worthy drops to magical encounters, this thrill-seeker takes amusement to a whole new level.
🏖️ The Beach Bum ☀️
10% MatchSandy shores are their sanctuary, and the sound of waves is their daily symphony. With sunscreen in one hand and a beach read in the other, they've perfected the art of coastal relaxation.
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Place ID: 28023
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