Looking for an outdoor getaway with plenty of hunting, hiking, biking, fishing, camping and canoeing? If you ask the residents of Wise, Virginia, it’s the wise place to be.
Tucked away in the mountainous southwest corner between Kentucky and Tennessee, Wise, Virginia is the perfect place to get out and experience mountain life in the Appalachians.
Home to the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, the small town welcomes big-city entertainment through the college’s Pro-Art series and performing arts program. And, with delicious local wine from Mountain Rose Vineyards, beans from local coffee roasters and countless boutique shops throughout the downtown core, it’s easy to forget that you’re in a city of only 3,000.
When the big city does call your name, you have two options: head southwest to Knoxville, Tennessee or southeast to Charlotte, North Carolina.
When you fly to a jet charter airport in Wise, Virginia, you’ll arrive at the Lonesome Pine Airport. Located just a few minutes from the central business district in Wise, Lonesome Pine Airport is a public airport that welcomes a broad range of private aircraft.
Operated by Part 135 Air Carriers, there’s a jet for every type of flyer available for your trip to Wise. Looking for a cost-effective option? Consider the sophisticated six-seater Piaggio P180 Avanti II. Have a larger group or need more space? The eight-seat super-midsize Gulfstream G200 reigns supreme. For light jets, consider Cessna Aircraft Company’s very light jet, the Citation Mustang.
