Community & Region
The Appalachian School of Law is located in the southwest Virginia town of Grundy. This scenic mountain town, the home of award-winning novelist Lee Smith, offers a number of cultural and recreational opportunities, without the high cost of living associated with an urban setting. You can take a break from your studies by going hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, or mountain biking. This page contains some links to local attractions, lodging and information sources.
Internet Service Providers
There are several ISP's available in Grundy, here are only a few
- Time Warner Cable
- Verizon DSL
- Hughes Net
- Virginia Mountain Micro
Breaks Interstate Park
Located on the border between Virginia and Kentucky, the Breaks Interstate Park includes beautiful mountain scenery and the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi, as well as hiking, camping, outdoor recreation activities, motel, cabin, and cottage rentals, restaurant and conference center. The park can be contacted for information or reservations at 800-982-5122 or 276-865-4413.
Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce
The chamber of commerce provides information on local businesses, civic clubs and organizations. Contact the Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce at 276-935-4147.
Historic Barter Theatre
Located about an hour and a half from ASL, the historic Barter Theatre is the state theatre of Virginia. Alumni of the Barter Theatre include actors Ernest Borgnine, Gregory Peck, and Patricia Neal, and playwrights Noel Coward, Tennessee Williams, Thornton Wilder, and George Bernard Shaw.
Hotels
Comfort Inn
For those coming to visit Grundy to see the law school (or perhaps for graduation), you may want to consider staying at the Comfort Inn, located just minutes away from the law school in downtown Grundy. Reservations can be made online or by calling (800) 228-5150.
Breaks Park Motor Lodge
As mentioned above, the Breaks Interstate Park offers a motel, cottages, and cabins located in the park itself, about 20 minutes away from the law school. Reservations can be made by contacting the park at 800-982-5122 or 276-865-4413.
Other national chains
Visitors interested in other national chain hotels in the area may want to consider the Holiday Inn Express in Richlands/Claypool Hill, about 25 miles from the law school (reservations can be made online or by calling 1-877-863-4780), or the Super 8 Motel in Richlands/Claypool (reservations online or by calling (800) 889-9698).
