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  July 1st – 2022 Rotary Independence Festival at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount July 2nd Parkway Marina Fireworks  July 3rd Mitchell’s Point Marina Fireworks  Here is what the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber has listed for this weekend:

You may have, at one point, imagined you and your significant other holding hands and walking by a lakeshore under a velvet veil of stars, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature. If that is your kind of romantic tryst, then you can enjoy this and much more at Smith Mountain Lake. Located along the […]

Building an outdoor grill in your backyard can help you enjoy pleasant weather while providing your family with delicious meals. Whether you do it yourself, hire a landscape architect, or get a kitchen specialist to design your outdoor kitchen, you’ll take full advantage of your outdoor space and the comforts and entertainment it can provide. […]

Thinking of renting out your home, or buying investment property at Smith Mountain Lake? Both are great ideas, especially since Smith Mountain Lake – or SML as we locals call it – is Virginia’s most celebrated lake. Boasting over 20,000 acres of freshwater and 500 meters of shoreline, SML is filled with real estate possibilities. […]

Are looking for something great for your kids or grandkids to do this summer?  Check out this great opportunity The Water’s Edge Equestrian Center has to offer for kids of all ages!

This magnificent, 5-bedroom lake estate located in The Water’s Edge has been recognized as one of “The Fabulous 5 Homes of SML” and exemplifies ideal lake living in Smith Mountain Lake. View here for details. Smith Mountain Lake is one of the premier communities in Virginia. With luxury townhomes developed around the lakefront giving easy […]

As one of the most popular holiday destinations in tourism-rich Virginia, Smith Mountain Lake offers fantastic real estate investment opportunities. While there are a number of hotels here, vacation rentals are highly in demand. They are preferred by many holidayers for the privacy and exclusivity they provide, the relatively more affordable costs especially for big […]

If you’ve ever had fantasies about dining by the water, Smith Mountain Lake is the place to be. This man-made reservoir is surrounded by a variety of lakeside restaurants, all of which can be easily reached by land or by boat. No need to worry about parking—docking your boat is easy because there are many […]

Smith Mountain Lake is one of Western Virginia’s biggest natural attractions, drawing in a great number of tourists and water enthusiasts every year. With 20,000 acres of water and 500 miles of shoreline, the area offers plenty of recreational opportunities like boating, fishing, and swimming.  That’s not all. Tourists and residents alike will find plenty […]

Spend family time in Smith Mountain Lake Community Park Enjoying Smith Mountain Lake Smith Mountain Lake – SML to locals – is known as the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains.” Located in Southwestern Virginia, this large reservoir was created to generate power and control the Roanoke River’s water levels. The project spanned several decades, […]