Smith Mountain Lake - Lake Getaway In The Mountains Of Virginia

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Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is truly a great vacation getaway. Be awestruck by the majestic Smith Mountain Lake, a lake formed in 1963 by the damming of Blackwater and Roanoke Rivers. Surrounded by mountains, the lake offers 500 miles of shoreline, 20,600 acres and is 40 miles long. Located 2 hours north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the small community of 22,000 welcomes visitors to share their beautiful vistas.

Visit the American Electric Power's Smith Mountain Lake Dam. The Visitor Center overlooks the dam and has interactive exhibits and a 3-dimensional terrain map of lake from an altitude of 25,000 feet.

By far, the most popular reason to visit Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia is to enjoy the lake. There is such a variety of water-related fun activities to do. Boating, sailing, water skiing, canoeing, parasailing, jet skiing, swimming or wakeboarding are all opportunities with the rentals at one of the marinas. Fishing is an extremely popular sport at Smith Mountain Lake. Stripers, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappies and bluegills are just some of the fish at the lake.

Shopping and ...
... dining are also fun excursions at Smith Mountain Lake. There are specialty shops, unique galleries offering art of custom jewelry as well as the traditional mall. When eating out, you will find everything you could wish for. Red Clay Restaurant offers steak and seafood, Mayberry Diner has burgers and milkshakes, or Edible Vibe where organic coffees and teas are offered along with its regular menu.

Smith Mountain Lake also is host to many events that visitors would enjoy. One such event is the Annual Antique - Classic Boat Show to be held on September 19, 2009. They will include cruisers, mahogany hulls, utilities, outboards, runabouts and canoes. This event allows boaters to come together and discuss features of specific boats.
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Interested in Smith Mountain Lake? Contact Paul Moore of Wainwright Realtors at http://www.smithmountainhomes.com