Category Activities
Insider’s Guide to Smith Mountain Lake Fitness Facilities (2025)
If improving overall wellness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, Smith Mountain Lake offers diverse options to nurture…
26 Ways to Explore the Arts at Smith Mountain Lake
Whether you’re a Smith Mountain Lake resident or a visitor, the lake’s culture invites you to explore its artistic side.…
10 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Smith Mountain Lake
While some consider Labor Day weekend the unofficial end of summer, we choose to look at it as the unofficial…
Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail: Insider’s Guide (2024)
If you have a taste for high-quality, small-batch beverages, the nearby Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail is a must-do…
Smith Mountain Lake Hiking: Insider’s Guide (2024)
Get ready to lace up your boots and hit the trails for some hiking at Smith Mountain Lake! Our breathtaking…
Vintage Beauty: 1929 Chris Craft Headlines SML Antique Boat Show
A meticulously-restored 1929 26-foot Chris Craft Triple Cockpit runabout will grace the waters of Smith Mountain Lake on Sept. 14…
99 Free or Low Cost Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake (2024)
The Smith Mountain Lake region offers a wealth of free and budget-friendly activities for residents and visitors of all ages.…
How to Use Smith Mountain Lake Channel Markers
Navigating Smith Mountain Lake requires understanding its comprehensive channel marker system, designed to help boaters traverse its two main river…
Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks: An Insider’s Guide
Smith Mountain Lake always manages to delight residents and visitors with Independence Day weekend fireworks that are truly dazzling, especially…
Smith Mountain Lake Golf: An Insider’s Guide (2024)
Residents and visitors have four choices for golf at Smith Mountain Lake, each presenting a unique blend of challenge, character…
Smith Mountain Lake Ice Cream Boat: A Sweet Summer Tradition
The Smith Mountain Lake Ice Cream Boat is a one-of-a-kind attraction and a beloved summertime tradition here at Smith Mountain…
18 Smith Mountain Lake Restaurants to Try by Boat [2024]
Exploring Smith Mountain Lake restaurants by boat is one of the absolute best parts about living at and visiting SML! …