Dating back to 1790, Bath County sits amidst the scenic Allegheny Mountains and has been popular for centuries for its numerous healing hot springs. The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs is a world-class destination resort that can also lay claim to being America's oldest resort (established in 1766, the hotel celebrated its 250th birthday in 2016). Dotted with farms and sprawling rural estates, Bath County also boasts over 160 miles of hiking trails, road- and mountain-biking trails, sought-after trout-fishing streams and woodlands brimming with whitetail deer, wild turkey, black bear and other game animals. Land for sale in Bath County recently totaled $28 million and around 3,000 acres. Bath County ranks 100th out of 133 counties in Virginia for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Bath County with farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale, Millboro had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, Bath County's economy is dependent on tourism and recreation. Bath County is the 20th biggest county (534 square miles) in Virginia. It's located in the Valley Virginia region of the state.