Monterey, VA

united states

Monterey is Virginia's highest county seat, sitting at 2,800 feet in the Allegheny Mountains with a population under 200. US Route 250 provides main access from Staunton (45 miles east) through scenic mountain passes, while Routes 84 and 220 connect to Harrisonburg and Bath County. The town hosts the famous Highland Maple Festival each March, celebrating the region's sugar maple syrup production.