Ann’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A short drive is worth a great day trip to see the beauty of Grayson Highlands and the wild ponies!
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สวนสาธารณะรัฐ Grayson Highlands
829 Grayson Highland LaneA short drive is worth a great day trip to see the beauty of Grayson Highlands and the wild ponies!
For hiking, sightseeing and awesome waterfalls, take a drive over to Stone Mountain.
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สวนสาธารณะรัฐ Stone Mountain
3042 Frank PkwyFor hiking, sightseeing and awesome waterfalls, take a drive over to Stone Mountain.
Visit area corn mazes and pumpkin patches while out and about colored leaf viewing!
Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival
1332 North Carolina 16Visit area corn mazes and pumpkin patches while out and about colored leaf viewing!
New River State Park
358 New River State Park RdHiking and scenery all close to home at New River State Park
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must on your visit. Check out the NPS website for hiking trails and waterfalls. The area around Doughton Park has beautiful scenery and fantastic hikes.
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Doughton Park Picnic Area
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must on your visit. Check out the NPS website for hiking trails and waterfalls. The area around Doughton Park has beautiful scenery and fantastic hikes.
The Parkway is one of the most beautiful drives in the world! Bring a picnic and some hiking shoes
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Parkway is one of the most beautiful drives in the world! Bring a picnic and some hiking shoes
Wineries
Thistle Meadow Winery
102 Thistle MeadowLaid back winery by a stream and really nice folks!
Molley Chomper Hard Cider
165 Piney Creek RdA trip to Lansing for homemade cider! A local favorite!
Wine! Great wine! and beautiful views, one of my favorite Yadkin Valley Wineries.
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Piccione Vineyards
2364 Cedar Forest RdWine! Great wine! and beautiful views, one of my favorite Yadkin Valley Wineries.
Roaring River Vineyards
493 Brewer Mill RdGreat wine on the river, another Yadkin Valley favorite.
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
450 Groce RdYadkin Valley winery in a beautiful setting.
This has some award winning wines and check their site for concerts as well.
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Jones von Drehle Vineyards
964 Old Railroad Grade RdThis has some award winning wines and check their site for concerts as well.
Old Barn Winery and Vineyards
Laid back but upscale at the same time, wine music and food truck.
Adventure
Canoe the New! Kayak and canoe rentals. They will take you to a drop off location and you can float back down the beautiful river at your leisure.
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New River Campground Inc
3745 New River PkwyCanoe the New! Kayak and canoe rentals. They will take you to a drop off location and you can float back down the beautiful river at your leisure.
Dust trails has canoes, kayaks and tubes for rent to glide the New River
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Dusty Trails Outfitters
5616 Garvey Bridge Road (Ashe Co)Dust trails has canoes, kayaks and tubes for rent to glide the New River
Take the Road to Damascus and rent a bike to ride the Virginia Creeper Trail, an easy ride and very scenic on the old railroad turned bike path.
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Virginia Creeper Trail
331 Douglas DriveTake the Road to Damascus and rent a bike to ride the Virginia Creeper Trail, an easy ride and very scenic on the old railroad turned bike path.
There are so many Christmas tree choose and cut sites. Check out Authentically Alleghany for more up to date places or I can help you choose one!
Billy Edwards Choose & Cut Christmas Trees
8882 North Carolina 18There are so many Christmas tree choose and cut sites. Check out Authentically Alleghany for more up to date places or I can help you choose one!
Food scene
Only 8 minutes from the house is a great restaurant with great food, cocktails and people!
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Red Dog Bar & Bistro
9531 NC-93Only 8 minutes from the house is a great restaurant with great food, cocktails and people!
For a more upscale but laid back front porch by the river kind of dining experience, Riverhouse Inn is a must. Check out their website for music events and dining options.
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River House Inn & Restaurant
1896 Old Field Creek RdFor a more upscale but laid back front porch by the river kind of dining experience, Riverhouse Inn is a must. Check out their website for music events and dining options.
Muddy Creek in Sparta has a variety of menu options, a full bar and great music events as well!
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Muddy Creek Cafe Sparta
60 S Main StMuddy Creek in Sparta has a variety of menu options, a full bar and great music events as well!
After a drive or hike on The Blue Ridge Parkway, dine at this iconic restaurant on the Parkway.
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The Bluffs
45338 Blue Ridge ParkwayAfter a drive or hike on The Blue Ridge Parkway, dine at this iconic restaurant on the Parkway.
In Sparta give North flow a try, good food and drinks.
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North Flow Steak House and Tavern
527 South Main StreetIn Sparta give North flow a try, good food and drinks.
Freeborne's
14300 NC-18Great food and motorcycle friendly bar and restaurant.
Terrific pizza to go with your cider in Lansing. Sit along the river and have a relaxing picnic.
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Pie On the Mountain
9360 NC-194Terrific pizza to go with your cider in Lansing. Sit along the river and have a relaxing picnic.
Nikolas Restaurant
10498 Roaring Gap DrFor great Italian food, give Nikolas a try in the Roaring Gap area.
Shopping
Visit The Sparta Candle Company for creative and wonderful smelling goodies!
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Sparta Candle Co.
16 S Main StVisit The Sparta Candle Company for creative and wonderful smelling goodies!
Three Crows Metalworks
6 South Main StreetBeautifully executed handmade jewelry.
Don't go home without a beautifully crafted piece of handmade pottery or sculpture, highly recommend!
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Mangum-Cater on Main
24 S Main StDon't go home without a beautifully crafted piece of handmade pottery or sculpture, highly recommend!
Visit this small town USA for shopping, local arts and crafts, antiques, restaurants and breweries only 30 minutes from the house.
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West Jefferson
Visit this small town USA for shopping, local arts and crafts, antiques, restaurants and breweries only 30 minutes from the house.
You will get lost in this amazing market with seasonal home decor and garden center. There is also a cafe with great coffee, teas and sandwiches.
Third Day Market
599 NC-16You will get lost in this amazing market with seasonal home decor and garden center. There is also a cafe with great coffee, teas and sandwiches.
Galax is known for its Rex Theater, bluegrass, fiddlers convention, BBQs and cruise ins. Check out the brewery there too!
Galax, VA 24333
1149 Glendale RoadGalax is known for its Rex Theater, bluegrass, fiddlers convention, BBQs and cruise ins. Check out the brewery there too!
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StSee cheese being made and visit the shop for many goodies.
Area Information
Alleghany Meat Center
58 S Main StDefinitely visit the Chamber for other great area info.
Check out the Chamber in West Jefferson for more insider tips.
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Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
1 N Jefferson AveCheck out the Chamber in West Jefferson for more insider tips.
The Alleghany Arts Council hosts many creative activities , concerts, hands on classes and more.
Alleghany Arts Council
60 Cherry StreetThe Alleghany Arts Council hosts many creative activities , concerts, hands on classes and more.