Hampton Inn Christiansburg, Virginia

We found recently that the Hampton inn in beautiful Christiansburg, Virginia is a very comfortable and spacious hotel to escape from the blowing snow and falling temperatures. Visiting southwestern Virginia during late November and early December you may encounter some very chilly weather along with snow.

The management team of the Hampton Inn made our stay very comfortable. With a hearty breakfast and a newspaper waiting each morning in the lobby of the hotel it was rather hard to venture out into the cold of a southern Virginia winter.

Thank goodness for the onsite meeting space.

Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The room had nice amenities such as a large flat screen television, high speed internet that was a snap to connect to and use. The bath was overly large with nice fluffy towels; one of the perks that I personally appreciate. Dual showerheads and a large whirlpool tub to soak away the cold in the evening was a definite plus.

Christiansburg is in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains. It’s a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway where you can enjoy four hundred plus miles of unspoiled mountain scenery along with minimum traffic. During the winter months the Blue ridge Parkway is almost deserted but come spring, summer, and fall it is a popular attraction for vacationers to visit. The fall brings some of the most dramatic color you will find in the mountains as the leaves change from their summer green to the fall reds, yellows, and golds’. In fact the Blue Ridge Parkway is the number one destination for motorcycle enthusiasts to ride. The Parkway starts on the outskirts of Cherokee North Carolina and winds through beautiful country views before ending around Charlottesville Virginia. If you continue on The Skyline Drive will take you into Front Royal Virginia.

There are a number of very good restaurants in Christiansburg; Texas Steakhouse had very tasty beef and salads. The Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse put on a delightful show as the chef prepared our meal in front of us. Not only was it a good show but we would return for the great tasting food.

If you find yourself around Christiansburg, Virginia the Hampton Inn and the surrounding restaurants will please you.

Ketchikan Alaska

Ketchikan Alaska will quickly become a favorite destination for the traveler who appreciates fresh seafood. Freshly caught from the nearby ocean you will enjoy salmon, halibut, shrimp, oysters, and clams cooked to perfection. This delicious seafood is so common here that local residents commonly include shrimp and clams in their omelets. Life is definitely good in Ketchikan. For those who enjoy a juicy steak or maybe slice or two of pizza those are also deliciously prepared in the local restaurants.

When you are ready to push away from the table and work off some of the delicious calories you consumed Ketchikan offers a wide variety of activities ranging from simple walking tours where you will enjoy our largest states outstanding scenery.

For the more active visitor Ketchikan and the surrounding area offer an abundance of activities to enjoy including sport fishing charters where you will have the opportunity to battle such fish as Halibut which can weigh up to two hundred or so pounds. These fish will literally wear out the burliest of anglers.

Rent a Harley and see the Ketchikan area as only a motorcyclist is able to. Experience the sights and smells of the surrounding countryside while twisting the throttle of the world’s greatest motorcycle.

A kayak expedition is a wonderful way to get physical exercise and enjoy the sights of the coast of Alaska. Paddle along and maybe you will encounter a family of whales as they migrate through the area. You also may see sea otters and other marine mammals

that inhabit the area around Ketchikan. Now that will be way cool! Take a bike ride or mountain buggy or hike, the sights are worth the effort and you will enjoy your time in Ketchikan.

Ketchikan offers museums and scheduled performances by visiting artists including musicians, dancers, and theatre performers.

Ketchikan offers wonderful wildlife viewing including bear; both grizzly and black, bald eagles on the lookout near salmon streams, black tail deer, mountain goats, and moose are common sightings here. If you are extremely you may also get a glimpse of a wolf.

Ketchikan Alaska is a wonderful town to visit, so come on up and start building your memories.

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