CenturyLink Internet starts at $45/mo in Abingdon, Virginia

Abingdon, Virginia, is home to one of the best art scenes in the Old Dominion. In fact, the opportunities to engage with art are so expansive that it's easy for newcomers to get overwhelmed—but don't stress. After you unload the last box from the moving van, follow this local guide to Abingdon's fantastic sights and sounds.

Start on West Main Street, where a simple evening stroll showcases standout art galleries, like the Arts Depot (located just off Main on Depot Square in an updated train station), the Gallery @ Barr Photographics, and Blue Windmill Galleries (which displays paintings, woodwork, blankets, and photographs by local artists).

Next, stop by the William King Museum of Art, where you'll find WWI relics, modern art, and community events like Yoga in the Galleries (each section takes elements from the art around you for an inspirational, relaxing session).

And, of course, you can't miss out on the Barter Theatre, the oldest stage still operating in the continental US. Whether you prefer hit musicals like Sister Act, classic dramas like the stage adaptation of Steel Magnolias, or quieter indie plays you've never heard of before (featured on the smaller Barter Stage II), the Barter Theatre will quickly become one of your favorite things about living in Abingdon.

The Barter Theatre is popular enough that you need to book tickets to the next musical ASAP, so having a fast at-home internet connection in Abingdon is nonnegotiable. Luckily, an excellent arts scene isn't the only thing that sets the city apart: most neighborhoods can also get excellent high-speed CenturyLink internet. With speed plans starting at up to 20 Mbps and accelerating from there, you can start making the most of Abingdon's art scene as soon as you get connected.