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View from the top of Tinker Mountain as it overlooks Carvins Cove in Botetourt County. The mountains are covered in trees with green, orange, and yellow leaves.

Botetourt County

Entering Virginia's Blue Ridge from the north, you will find yourself in Botetourt County, one of Virginia's most scenic and historically-significant counties.

Roaring Run Creek in Botetourt County, VA. The falls are surrounded by lush, green forest.

NearbyAttractions

Explore the towns of Daleville, Buchanan, Fincastle, and Trouville, hike the falls at Roaring Run, or take in the scenic beauty of the Appalachian Trail.

Great Location

Here, you’ll be within minutes of restaurants, live entertainment venues, breweries and wineries, coffee shops, movie theaters, dance studios, and more.

Exterior shot of Thousand Hills Coffee Shop in the Daleville Town Center in Botetourt County, VA. It is a cloudy day in late autumn as most trees don't have leaves and bushes in the landscaping are brown.
Older white man paddles along the James River in a blue kayak. There's lush greenery along the river on an overcast day in Botetourt County.

Get Outdoors

In addition to its location at the headwaters of the James River, Botetourt County boasts miles of hiking and biking trails, parks, horseback riding stables, playgrounds, campgrounds, and more.

About Botetourt County

In Botetourt County, you’ll find rolling hills, miles of hiking trails, scenic rivers and streams, historic towns, and beautiful countryside—all set against the majestic backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Originally founded in 1770, Botetourt County maintains its traditional roots with a blend of rural charm and modern-day amenities, including the universal broadband coverage it will achieve in 2024.

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Life in Botetourt

  • Young white woman happily hikes in the woods on a sunny spring day in Botetourt County, VA.
    Get outdoors with a wide variety of recreation options.
  • Older white man paddles along the James River in a blue kayak. There's lush greenery along the river on an overcast day in Botetourt County.
    Hit the waterfront at the nearby James River.
  • Beautiful shot of the James River in Botetourt County. The river is lined with lush green trees and the blue sky is reflected in the still river.
    Explore the James River in Botetourt County.
  • A vast field of sunflowers with a blue sky and white fluffy clouds. This is at the Beaverdam Sunflower Festival in Botetourt County, VA.
    Take in the scenic beauty of Botetourt County.
  • Glass of wine and a bottle of wine sitting on a picnic table at Virginia Mountain Winery. There is a gazebo and mountain view in the background.
    Relax at Virginia Mountain Vineyards
  • Young girl wearing a helmet bikes on a gravel path in Botetourt County, VA. Her mother, father, and younger sibling bike behind her in the background. It's a sunny day in early spring at the trees are just starting to bud.
    Spend time with family
  • A young girl horseback rides through the woods with two adults riding behind her in Botetourt County, VA
    Horseback riding in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia
  • White female in a kayak paddles away from the camera. It's a beautiful, sunny day on the James River in Botetourt County, VA.
  • Exterior shot of Thousand Hills Coffee Shop in the Daleville Town Center in Botetourt County, VA. It is a cloudy day in late autumn as most trees don't have leaves and bushes in the landscaping are brown.
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  • An older white couple in their early sixties dance at an outdoor concert in Botetourt County, VA. It's a sunny day, and they smile at one another as other attendees look on.
  • Team Twenty24 Women's USA cycling team rides along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Botetourt County. It's an overcast day in early spring, with a few buds just starting to show on the trees.
    Cyclists on road in BOCO 2022 VBR
  • Roaring Run Creek in Botetourt County, VA. The falls are surrounded by lush, green forest.
    Convene with nature at Roaring Run Creek.

Explore More Neighborhoods

  • Aerial photo of the entire Daleville Town Center during sunset on a summer night. There are vibrant green lawns, apartment building, townhomes, and shops. Neighborhood

    Daleville

    A suburban area of Botetourt County, Daleville is bustling with business, restaurants, shopping, schools, and residential neighborhoods.

  • Swinging Bridge in Buchanan, VA. The James River is beneath the bridge, reflecting the bridge and woods that line the river with the mountains in the background. Neighborhood

    Town of Buchanan

    In the 18th century, Buchanan was a bustling commerce hub. Today, it offers a quiet destination for antiquing, local art, and scenic adventure on the iconic river that passes through the town.

  • Hand=painted mural in downtown Vinton, VA. It reads "Welcome to Vinton Virginia" with blue mountains along the bottom, pink dogwood flowers, and the clock that is in downtown Vinton. Painted inside of the "VINTON" are different Vinton landmarks. Neighborhood

    Vinton

    Vinton offers a small town charm, friendly businesses, walkability, outdoor recreation, and much more in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

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