Autumn is a magical time to be in Bath County. Yes, even after the foliage has fallen from the trees. The leaves may have gone, but the eternal beauty of the unspoiled mountain landscape remains. We call it the peaceful season — that period between leaf peeping and winter wonderland. The brisk weather is ideal for a walk in the woods, followed by a drink by the fireplace.

Bath County owes its popularity as a destination to the presence of the natural mineral springs. Visitors traveled here by horseback and covered wagon to be rejuvenated in the Warm Springs Pools, which are currently being restored and scheduled to open in late December. Centuries later, the spa experiences in the county are as varied and elegant as you’d expect. Next time you spend a few days in Bath County, make sure one of them is a spa day.

Why wait for a Visitor Guide to show up in the mail? The newly updated official Bath County Visitor Guide is available 24/7 and absolutely free as an interactive flipbook. It’s compatible with desktop computers, tablets and phones. If you see something you like, you can save or print a page as a PDF. Use it as your indispensable source of information on lodging, dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, arts & culture and much more.