Bluegrass music has a rich history in the Appalachian mountains—a history kept alive by venues like The Carter Family Memorial Music Center, one of the stops along The Crooked Road. This 333-mile trail in Southwest Virginia connects 10 major venues and more than 50 affiliate venues celebrating the region’s old time and bluegrass music heritage. Visit TheCrookedRoadVa.com to explore this treasured music trail and then hop on BluegrassRoadTrip.com for a mindbending adventure showcasing bluegrass bands and venues, along with an extensive calendar of bluegrass events all over the Commonwealth.
Featured photo courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corp. This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2025 issue.
