Hiltons, Virginia

Population 1,688

Located in Southwest Virginia, the Crooked Road is a 200-mile music heritage trail, that winds through the Appalachian Mountains. Along the route you’ll find major music venues and heritage sites that highlight the traditional gospel, blue grass and mountain music of the region. And Hiltons is a required stop on any Crooked Road adventure, as it’s the location of the Carter Family Fold (/www.carterfamilyfold.org). Located on the AP and Sara Carter homestead, this concert venue is famous for its Saturday night performances, and in keeping with tradition, only acoustic instruments are allowed, and alcohol is prohibited. The energy however, is ever present. Access is good throughout the complex, and accessible seating is available up front. The shows are quite affordable — usually just $10 — and the people-watching is top notch. It’s a great stop on any Appalachia road trip. Unfortunately there are no hotels in Hiltons, so plan to overnight in nearby Bristol.