The Smith Creek Inn at Clifton Forge

You’ll need an Alleghany Highlands home away from home to rest up from all the area’s attractions, activities and events…Douthat State Park and our creeks and rivers offer fishing,hiking, swimming, kayaking. We have trails for bikers and hikers ranging from town to wilderness. Events and festivals include Gran Fondo, Iron Man, Fall Festival, Kriskindlemart and more!

The Clifton Forge School of the Arts and the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center feature exhibits and offer workshops and classes. The Masonic Ampitheatre hosts a full season of music and drama, plus a bloody murder Halloween scare fest in the theatre itself. Don’t miss the C&O Historical Socitey’s model train ride and depot museum and Herutage Days. CF’s restaurants and shopping are delicious. Dabney Lancaster State College is our neighbor, hosting conferences and events as well as coursework.