Wytheville, VA to LaFollette, TN is the order of the day. As we rode through southern Virginia, the sights were few and the temperatures were hot. Our first stop is NASCAR's famous short track, the Bristol Motor Speedway.
The track was not open as we arrived so we were forced to settle for a picture at the entrance.
After taking a few minutes to rest and cool off, we headed back towards the slab and our next destination, Caryville, TN.
Caryville is six miles from our final destination of La Follette and a visit with our cousins. I had not seen them in over 35 years and James...this would be his first opportunity to meet them.
The Hampton Inn overlooks a state park and has a theme that r
eflects the historical aspects of the location. There are plenty of statues, old vehicles, and views of the state park from this perch, located on the top of a hill overlooking the area.
The hotel owners purchased many items belonging to Alex Haley, author and local resident, most famous for "Roots". Many of the props used in the movie are located here along with some old Ford Model A cars.
Here are a few pictures of the equipment and cars which are located on the hotel property...
The cars...
Not exactly what one expects at a national chain hotel property. A nice change of pace and an interesting take.
We made our short ride to the home of my aunt and spent a few hours meeting and greeting our family before heading back to the hotel for some sleep before heading out on our return to Florida.
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