Back of the Dragon

Category: Tourist information center

Address: 592 W Main St, Tazewell, VA 24651, USA

Phone: +12769794288

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–7PM

Monday: 9AM–7PM

Tuesday: 9AM–7PM

Wednesday: 9AM–7PM

Thursday: 9AM–7PM

Friday: 9AM–7PM

Saturday: 9AM–7PM

Reviews

John Hite

Oct 12, 2022

Great place to stop and rest up! We were out on a four day motorcycle trip and stopped here one morning to warm up (it was a chilly morning) and grab some coffee. Beautiful place. Well stocked with all kinds of merch and beverages and snacks. Comfy couches. Nice staff. I look forward to stopping in again when they have food trucks... seems like a great lunch stop option.

Douglas Walter

Sep 24, 2022

Awesome place to visit and hang out. Food is really good. Staff is extremely friendly.

Jo Beliles

Sep 19, 2022

This is a smooth, sweeping high-quality road for bikers. I think it's going to become one of our favorites! The restaurant of the same name is great. Order a custom coffee and sit for a spell

Kimberly Steadman

Sep 17, 2022

Great as always met some very nice people from Knoxville their first Back of The Dragon ride

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Questions & Answers

Can you ride side by side off road machines on the road or surrounding area?

Bob Ziegler | Oct 30, 2021
Jamie Dillon | Oct 30, 2021

Bob, Rt. 16 Aka Back of the Dragon is a state road. You can not ride a side by side on that particular road, but there are many great trails that you can including Spearhead Trails located in Pocahontas, VA. Hope this helps.

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When is the annual ride for 2019

Stephen Ball | Oct 31, 2019
BABY FREDDY Alexander | Oct 31, 2019

Hi there I think some time this month.. Not sure look it up at backof dragon.com For more info

Are there any motorcycle resorts or special lodging near

John Schlatter | Oct 31, 2019
Pam Calkins | Oct 31, 2019

We stayed in the Econolodge in Marion. Clean comfortable room, welcoming to bikers

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What, exactly opens at 10:00 am?

John Flatley | Oct 31, 2018
Regina Rosenbalm | Oct 31, 2018

there is a little pit stop in Tazwell with maps and general information on the "Back of the Dragon ". they also sell t shirts and decals.

Is there tent camping in the area?

Glenn Fadden | Jul 2, 2022
Rick Bishop | Jul 2, 2022

Cavitts creek park has done a lot of upgrades and it's a nice place to camp and only a few minutes from town

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I plan to be there oct 15,16. What is a hotel recommendation near the BOD?

Linda Carnevale | Oct 30, 2021
J W | Oct 30, 2021

Foxtail Orchards in Tazewell. Right on the BOTD Hwy 16. Cabins that are peaceful and roomy.

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Was wondering when the peak of fall foliage would be this year 2020?

Wendy Small | Oct 30, 2020
David Parks | Oct 30, 2020

The way the temps have been here lately id say I'd guess around the 2nd week in October

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So do you just take 16 all the way to end I believe 52?

Armando Maciel | Oct 30, 2020
Doug George | Oct 30, 2020

I started in Tazewell. There are signs to the Back of The Dragon pub and tourist attraction. Those folks are very helpful explaining the route. But basically it is hwy 16 between Tazewell and Marion.

Are there any bike friendly camp sites for 1st week in june?

Ray Hunt | Oct 30, 2020
Ronnie Allison | Oct 30, 2020

Contact hungry mother state park on the southern end of the dragon and cavitts creek campground on the north end of the dragon also there are a couple of small cabins rented out in the Thompson valley portion of the trail. Not sure who reserves them but contact the back of the dragon welcome center and they will give you the cabin info.

is it like the tail crowded with snail paced baggers that refuse yo move over

mike 3434 | Oct 30, 2020
Dragonslayer 129 | Oct 30, 2020

YOU'LL BE LUCKY TO PASS 5 CARS IN THE 32 MILES.

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I was looking at the reviews and saw several people stating you should start in tazwell and ride to Marion rather than the other way around. I'm just curious to know why?

jimi hendrix | Oct 31, 2019
Greg Lowder | Oct 31, 2019

I started in Marion and rode to Tazwell. Great ride. And the Dragon shop is in Tazwell. Either way would be great. Its all up and down either way.

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What is some good hotels in the area?

Jeff Walters | Oct 31, 2018
Karen Garrison | Oct 31, 2018

Comfort inn in Bluefield Va

How is the road surface on rt 16 this year?

M. White | Oct 31, 2018
Carla Tabanji | Oct 31, 2018

It's really good

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