Plan Your Trip

Where to Stay

After a long day on the Back of the Dragon, you need a great place to stay.
The following are some of our favorites in the area.

Litz Mansion

Litz Mansion

Tazewell, VA

 

The Traveler On Main

Tazewell, VA

The Carriage House at The Litz Mansion

The Carriage House

Tazewell, VA

Foxtail Orchards

Foxtail Orchards

Tazewell, VA

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn

Bluefield, VA

Super 8

Super 8 by Windham

Richlands/Claypool Area

 

Rentals

We rent Slingshots!

Don’t have a motorcycle or car that will deliver a great memory, or just want a new way to experience the Back of the Dragon? We have you covered! The most exhilarating road combined with a one-of-a-kind vehicle, equals an ear to ear smile and 100% satisfaction!

The Polaris Slingshot is a three-wheeled, 172 horsepower, open air roadster. No roof, no doors and most importantly no motorcycle license needed! The Slingshot is a great way to experience the turns, switchbacks, slaloms and big views on Back of the Dragon.

Book online now, or email us at rentals@backofthedragon.com for reservation information!!

Events

May 13, 2024
  • Corn Hole!

    May 13, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

May 16, 2024
  • Cole Harley Bike Night @ Back of the Dragon

    May 16, 2024  5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Back of the Dragon, 592 W Main St, Tazewell, VA 24651, USA

May 18, 2024
  • Welcome Queen City Cra-Z’s (ZCCA)

    May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024  

  • Welcome Wilderness Porsche Club

    May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024  

  • Taste of Appalachia

    May 18, 2024  4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • TOA: After party

    May 18, 2024  9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

May 19, 2024
  • Welcome Queen City Cra-Z’s (ZCCA)

    May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024  

  • Welcome Wilderness Porsche Club

    May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024  

May 20, 2024
  • Corn Hole!

    May 20, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

May 26, 2024
  • ROARS and REVS 2.0- Funday Sunday

    May 26, 2024

    MEET UP @ The BOTD 
    10 AM
    2PM 
    6PM
    Ride/Drive the Dragon together!
    Then hangout @ the BOTD HQ:
    Pizza, Beer, Cornhole!

May 27, 2024
  • Corn Hole!

    May 27, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

June 3, 2024
  • Corn Hole!

    June 3, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

June 7, 2024
June 8, 2024

The Area

Tazwell, VA

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Tazewell

Tazewell is a small town developed near the headwaters of the Clinch River and is home to the Back of the Dragon Center. It has a welcoming downtown, with various restaurants and shops. It was once known as a booming coal town, attracting thousands of workers to the Pocahontas Coal Fields. Tazewell is as beautiful and proud as ever! Times have changed and Tazewell is now a booming sports car and motorcycle tourism destination. Thousands of people flock to the Back of the Dragon Center and fill the streets of this beautiful and historic town!

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Marion, VA

          

Marion

Tazewell and Marion are referred to as “Gateways to the Back of the Dragon”, as the Back of the Dragon connects the two beautiful small towns. Marion is named for American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion. It is one of the few towns to be designated as an official Virginia Main Street Community and National Main Street Community. The General Francis Marion Hotel has been completely restored and has received an AAA Three-Diamond Rating. The town hosts a monthly ArtWalk with local artists and musicians, held on the second Friday of each month in May through December.

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