For some communities in the Blue Ridge, downtown is more than shops, streets and sidewalks.
For folks who make up a downtown community – economic developers and business owners alike – the goal is simple: to create a downtown experience, a destination.
In the following eight towns and cities, bodies of water that flow through the heart of the community bring an added appeal to the shops, entertainment venues and eateries. Many have also been improved and renovated to liven ambiance, add attractions or make old traditions new again.
