For 2006, tourism revenues increased by 4.6% locally, with a total of $21.1 million in visitor spending in 2006.

State of Virginia spending was a record 17.7 billion in 2006. Direct spending by domestic travelers in Patrick County supported 264 full-time and seasonal jobs, which generated more than $4.8 million in wages and salaries. Local taxes, including sales and property taxes, generated $638,500 for Patrick County, a 3.5% increase over 2005. Economice data is compiled by the Travel Industry Association of America and distributed to localities by the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Source: The Enterprise, October 31, 2007 based upon a news release from the Patrick County Administration Office.