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An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with blue lighting.

A hotel entrance with a stone pillar, a covered walkway, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables with chairs, a counter with a menu, and a television screen.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

17.2 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Marie

￥18,903

￥21,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is a Country Inn & Suites.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island with a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, and a dining area with wooden tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

17 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Michelle

￥13,527

￥15,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lobby with teal and gray sofas, a reception desk, and a view through a glass door.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, green sofa, two ottomans, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

3. Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81

18.8 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Danny

￥14,632

￥16,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A waterfall flowing into a river with a red building in the background.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river, with a view of trees and hills in the background.

A view through a window with a metal grid, overlooking a river with a waterfall and lush greenery.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a round table, and a Christmas tree.

4. Damascus Old Mill Inn

9.8 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Timothy

￥18,798

￥21,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A long wooden table set with glasses and notepads, large windows with a view of a building outside, and a blue wall with a mounted TV.

A building with a mural of a landscape and a bicycle, a sidewalk, and a street with lights.

A modern interior with a teal wall, wooden furniture, a yellow sofa, and artwork.

5. The Speckled Trout Outpost

9.7 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Ben

￥21,979

￥24,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A breakfast area with a counter, various food items, and a sign advertising waffles.

A snack store with shelves of various snacks and a counter with a sign reading "TREATS".

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, a well-maintained gravel area, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large welcome sign, and a view of the lobby.

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

17.2 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Christine S.

￥17,581

￥19,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a long hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a mirror.

A modern cafe with green walls, white tables, and black chairs.

A hotel room with a blue accent wall, a wooden wardrobe, a white table, a chair, a hanging rack with clothes, and a window with sheer curtains.

7. Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

18.9 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Louis

￥11,257

￥12,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A two-story house with a porch, a large tree, and a sign for 'The Dancing Bear Inn'.

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a piano and a lamp in the background.

A paved pathway leading to a seating area with metal chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and a brick building in the background.

8. Wheelers Inn

9.8 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Michael

￥17,843

￥20,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A reception area with a counter, digital check-in kiosks, a refrigerator, and a bench.

A modern indoor space with a large window, a dining table, and several chairs.

A hotel room with two green armchairs, a small table, a floor lamp, and three framed artworks on the wall.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Ginnie

￥18,202

￥20,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, a wooden table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A sign for Quality Inn & Suites with a stone and brick exterior, surrounded by landscaped garden beds and mulch.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a bathtub, and a television.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, large entrance with arches, and a parking lot with several cars.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

17.1 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Barbara

￥11,604

￥13,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A two-story house with a porch, a swing, and a well-lit front yard at dusk.

A house with a red exterior and a small shed in a yard with yellow leaves.

A covered porch with a stone column, a white fence, and a view of a grassy yard with trees.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a dresser, and two bedside tables with lamps.

11. Millsap-baker Estate

9.4 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Millard

￥15,271

￥17,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern lobby with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen counter with coffee machines, a blender, and various kitchen utensils.

A motel with a covered parking area, a flagpole with an American flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

12. Alpine Motel

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Phillip

￥12,186

￥13,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Dr. Pepper vending machine and a water dispenser in a commercial setting.

A modern room with two red leather chairs, a wooden table with a plant, and large glass doors leading to a parking area.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a red sofa, a small table with a plant, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A large, multi-story building with a flat roof and a central staircase.

13. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

17.2 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Brandon

￥9,965

￥11,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large waterfall painting on the wall.

A Super 8 motel with a Coca-Cola and Pepsi refrigerator, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a McDonald's sign in the background.

A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a chair.

A hotel room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a striped carpet.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

17.6 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Justin

￥9,226

￥10,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a Christmas tree, and festive decorations.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with curtains.

A building with a stone facade, a red door, and a covered entrance.

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a door marked "EXIT".

15. Americourt Hotel

16 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Frankie

￥15,701

￥17,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A building with a blue and white facade, large windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a light fixture.

A motel with a brick facade, a covered parking area, and a playground in the background.

16. Mountain Empire Motel

14.1 km from Backbone Rock Waterfall

Tammy

￥8,470

￥9,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Backbone Rock Waterfall

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon	9.6 Exceptional 702 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA	9.0 Wonderful 1,144 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Damascus Old Mill Inn	9.4 Exceptional 160 reviews	View
The Speckled Trout Outpost	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View

Top Backbone Rock Waterfall Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Bristol

10/10 Excellent

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The Bristol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful little hotel in a great location. Smooth & personal check in process. Big shout out to Christine! We did have a couple of issues with our rooms. 1st one the TV did not work.We were immediately relocated. 2nd room had an issue with the toilet not flushing but it was taken care of while we were out sightseeing."

Quality Inn & Suites Bristol North

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was basic, but plenty. Would stay again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

10/10 Excellent

"Property was clean. More importantly the room was clean. Room was large enough to fit a small play yard for 9 month old twin girls. I will stay at this property in the future. Workers manning the front desk were friendly and courteous. Plenty of parking and easy access to highway."

Cool Off this Summer in your own 3 acre Mountain Forest!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, peaceful, clean and thoughtfully appointed."

Damascus Old Mill Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We felt so lucky to spend the night on short notice and the Inn was so nice! We will definitely stay again. Cute town with shops if you have time. Lovely dinner at the Inn and very nice breakfast included in our stay. The view at dinner was worth the few miles we drove off I-81."

Tru By Hilton West Bristol Tn

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and well stocked, although there isn’t a coffee pot in the room. Very comfortable bed."

MTN CABIN LAKEFRONT,CANOE/3 KAYAKS,POOL TABLE,DOCK,FIRE PIT, FIREPLACE,JACUZZI

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time! House was great and view was amazing."

Other attractions near Backbone Rock Waterfall

Harp Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harp Mountain during your travels in Bristol. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Backbone Rock Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Shady Valley.

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Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library is just one of the places to see in Damascus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Damascus Town Park

Explore the great outdoors at Damascus Town Park, a lovely green space in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Triplett Mill

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Triplett Mill during your stay in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Appalachian Heritage Distillery

You can take time to visit Appalachian Heritage Distillery during your travels to Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Ralph Stout Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ralph Stout Park, a lovely green space in Mountain City. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Backbone Rock Waterfall?

Backbone Rock Waterfall is located in a welcoming area of Shady Valley that travelers like for its mountain views and hiking. You'll find 8 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Backbone Rock Waterfall?

Damascus Old Mill Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers free breakfast and a restaurant. You'll find it 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Backbone Rock Waterfall. Other good choices in the area include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA and Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Backbone Rock Waterfall?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Backbone Rock Waterfall.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Backbone Rock Waterfall, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Backbone Rock Waterfall.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Backbone Rock Waterfall?

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Our top choices for Backbone Rock Waterfall hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

3. Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81

4. Damascus Old Mill Inn

5. The Speckled Trout Outpost

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

7. Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

8. Wheelers Inn

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

10. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

11. Millsap-baker Estate

12. Alpine Motel

13. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

15. Americourt Hotel

16. Mountain Empire Motel

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Top Backbone Rock Waterfall Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Bristol

The Bristol Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Bristol North

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

Cool Off this Summer in your own 3 acre Mountain Forest!

Damascus Old Mill Inn

Tru By Hilton West Bristol Tn

MTN CABIN LAKEFRONT,CANOE/3 KAYAKS,POOL TABLE,DOCK,FIRE PIT, FIREPLACE,JACUZZI

Other attractions near Backbone Rock Waterfall

Harp Mountain

Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Town Park

Triplett Mill

Appalachian Heritage Distillery

Ralph Stout Park

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