Buena Vista: Parks & Recreation
Outdoor options near Buena Vista: 5 sites.
- 7.6 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Virginia 5.5/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 7.6 per 10K residents.
Facilities (2)
NOT AVAILABLE
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Nearby Nps (2)
Recreation Areas (5)
Locher Tract (Glenwood & Pedlar)
Otter Creek Campground
Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District
James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6)
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP
Sports & Activities
Sports Teams (1)
Buena Vista Beavers
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | CAMERON HALL |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 5.5 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Virginia Military Institute Museum
Rockbridge Historical Society
Stonewall Jackson House
George C Marshall Research Foundation Library
Virginia Safari Park
Yogi Bear's Water Zone
Natural Bridge Zoo
Saint Paul's Mission School
Monacan Ancestral Museum
Train Station and Caboose
Sweet Briar Museum
Amherst County Historical Museum
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Sprayground
Horse Hearse and Caretaker's Museum
Attractions (15)
Virginia Military Institute Museum
Rockbridge Historical Society
Stonewall Jackson House
George C Marshall Research Foundation Library
Virginia Safari Park
Natural Bridge Zoo
Saint Paul's Mission School
Monacan Ancestral Museum
Train Station and Caboose
Sweet Briar Museum
Amherst County Historical Museum
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Station House Museum
Horse Hearse and Caretaker's Museum
Pest House Medical Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 55.70 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 41.90 |
| Climate · Station Name | LEXINGTON |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 5.2 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 839 |
| Elevation · Meters | 256 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (2)
State Movies 3
Hull's Drive-In
Nearby Campgrounds (2)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 13 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 158 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | None nearby |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf query — no results in range