Lake Country Visitor & Newcomer Guide 2009 - (Page 70) The three lakes cover 75,000 acres with several campgrounds, wildlife areas and day-use areas with boat launching, swimming and trails. Historic Boydton’s Renaissance Is charged with the economic restructuring of the downtown historic commercial district as well as the revitalization and renovation of its vintage buildings. Boydton, VA. 434/738-0113. Historic Halifax A guided walking tour takes you into several authentically restored and furnished 18th- and 19th-century buildings. Halifax, NC. 252/583-7191. 70 Lakeland Theatre Company Community theater produces a variety of dramas, comedies, musicals and concerts. Littleton, NC. 877/330-0574. Prestwould Plantation Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was the 1790s home of Sir Peyton and Lady Jean Skipwith; open April 15-October 31. Noted for survival of 19th-century English botanical and French scenic wallpapers as well as many outbuildings. Clarksville, VA. 434/3748672. T O W N O F A L B E R TA Roanoke Rapids Theatre This part of Carolina Crossroads features a live musical variety show weekly and nationally known country, pop, beach and gospel music acts. Roanoke Rapids, NC. 252/536-5705. Check out our new $1 million downtown revitalization project. P.O. Box 157, 136 W. First Avenue, Alberta, VA 23821 R.T. Arnold Library Features an outdoor patio; special events take place throughout the year. South Hill, VA. 434/447-8162. albertava.com • alberta@meckcom.net 434-949-7443 • Fax 434-949-0643 Saint Paul’s College Southside Community Health Center Offering Comprehensive Medical and Dental Services for the Whole Family “Play the Ponies” at Colonial Downs’ Off Track Betting Center in Alberta Highway 1 8380 Boydton Plank Rd. Alberta, Virginia 23821 (434) 949-7211 I-85, Exit 28; call 434-949-0290 www.colonialdowns.com This picturesque campus, with its rich history and architecture, is home to three buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and to the college’s Performing Arts and Conference Center; programs of study include English, biology, criminal justice and computer science. Lawrenceville, VA. 800/678-7071, 434/848-3111. Southern Virginia ⁄ Northern North Carolina’s Lake Country http://www.cvhsinc.org
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