Category Activities
Booker T. Washington National Monument: An Insider’s Guide (2026)

For a different kind of outdoor experience at Smith Mountain Lake, a visit to Booker T. Washington National Monument offers…
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park: An Insider’s Guide (2026)

Opened in 2007, SML Community Park offers those who reside in or visit Franklin County easy access to the inviting…
12 Best Farmers Markets at Smith Mountain Lake

Fresh, local and worth the stop, farmers markets at Smith Mountain Lake offer everything from just-picked produce and pasture-raised meats…
Smith Mountain Lake State Park: An Insider’s Guide (2026)

Occupying 1,248 acres in Bedford County along the shores of one of Virginia’s premier water recreation destinations, Smith Mountain Lake…
Ultimate Guide to Smith Mountain Lake Events and Festivals (2026)

Explore the most popular annual Smith Mountain Lake events and festivals! We’ve curated this handy list so you’ll always be…
The Ultimate Smith Mountain Lake Spring Bucket List

60 Ways to Celebrate 60 Years of Smith Mountain Lake Spring has a way of reminding us why Smith Mountain…
12 Reasons 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…
14 Can’t-Miss Historical Sites Near Smith Mountain Lake (2026)

From the retreat of a Founding Father, the birthplace of an African American trailblazer and an iconic war memorial, history…
SML Center Moves Forward with Bold Vision

The Smith Mountain Lake Center is one step closer to making a long-envisioned community hub a reality—and it all begins…
Pickleball at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide (2026)

As in much of the country—and the world—pickleball is booming at Smith Mountain Lake, providing residents and visitors of all…
Insider’s Guide to Smith Mountain Lake Fitness Facilities (2026)

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 (2026)

Whether you’re a Smith Mountain Lake resident or a visitor, the Smith Mountain Lake arts scene offers endless opportunities to…
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BEDFORD AREA
- Bedford Welcome Center
- Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
- Huddleston Sunoco
- Liberty Station Restaurant
DOWNTOWN MONETA AREA
- Diamond Hill General Store
- Food Lion
- Lyons Team Realtors
- Mayberry Diner
- ML Realty
- Moneta/SML Library
EASTLAKE
- Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast
- Bruno's Clubhouse Bistro
- Drifter's / Goodhue Boat Company, Eastlake
- Lake Retreat Properties
- Mitchell's Point Marina
- Parkway Marina
- SML State Park - Main Office
- Sweetwater RV Park
- The Pointe at Mariners Landing
- Tiff's Lakefront
- Virginia Dare Marina / Beacon Pub / Portside Grill & Bar
HALESFORD BRIDGE
- Bridgewater Marina
- Cancun Bar & Grill
- CB Sales & Rentals
- Fun-N-Games Arcade
- Gilbert Law Firm
- Gifts Ahoy
- Halesford Harbour Inn
- La Casa Toscana
- Long & Foster Realtors
- Mango's Bar & Grill
- Marina 66
- MKB Realtors
- Parrot Cove Boat Rentals
- Pizza Pub
- Red Rock Store
- RE/MAX Lakefront Realty
- Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center
- SML Coffee House
- SML Vacation Rentals
- Vinny's Italian Restaurant
- Wainwright Realty
- Webster Marine Center
LAKEWATCH PLANTATION
- The Copper Kettle
- Farmhouse Catering
WESTLAKE
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- Booker T. Washington National Monument
- Cancun Bar & Grill
- Capps Home Building Center
- Casago
- Crosswhite Athletic Club
- Hager Insurance
- Hot Shots Bar & Grill
- Joe's Pizza
- Mama Ann's Gifts & Goodies
- Old Oak Café
- Ridge View Bank
- The Bagel & I
- The Discovery Shop
- The Willard Companies
- Truist Bank
- VitaZen
- Westlake Cinema
- Westlake Library
ROCKY MOUNT
- Billiards & More
- crafted by Virginia Furniture Market
SCRUGGS AREA
- Bernard's Landing Rental Office
- Coasters / Goodhue Boat Company, Blackwater
- Deb Beran Properties
- Gills Creek Marina
- Magnum Point Marina
- Napoli by the Lake
- Napoli Cowboy
BURNT CHIMNEY
- Envisions Flooring & Interiors
- Franklin Glass
- Homestead Creamery
SOUTHLAKE
- Nick's Penhook General Store
- Read Between the Wines
- Penhook Minute Market
- The Little Mule Café
- The Dock at SML
- The Water's Edge Country Club (Real Estate Sales Office)
- Turner's Dock Building