Where to Go in the High Country
Food Scene
Best place to eat in Sparta. Locally raised meat and live music on the weekends.
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Muddy Creek Cafe Sparta
60 S Main StBest place to eat in Sparta. Locally raised meat and live music on the weekends.
Food is good, love the music on the back patio
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Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
108 S Jefferson AveFood is good, love the music on the back patio
(Building is currently under renovation)
Great food. Often busy.
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The Hotel Tavern
203 E 1st St(Building is currently under renovation)
Great food. Often busy.
Prepared foods, coffees, spices, suggestions from owner, interesting and friendly place
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West Jefferson Specialty Foods
11 E 2nd StPrepared foods, coffees, spices, suggestions from owner, interesting and friendly place
Fairly new and locally owned brewery. Live music on the weekends.
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Laconia Ale Works
433 N Main StFairly new and locally owned brewery. Live music on the weekends.
Coffee, cookies and comfy chairs. Often has local pottery for sale. West Jefferson
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Bohemia
5 N Jefferson AveCoffee, cookies and comfy chairs. Often has local pottery for sale. West Jefferson
Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop
21 N Main StFriendly coffee shop in Sparta
The Corner Market ~ Conveniently located on the way to/back from Mt Rogers. Gas station, store with basic necessities, country-style restaurant. Food is good and staff is friendly. Great for breakfast.
Log House Restaurant
4008 Troutdale HwyThe Corner Market ~ Conveniently located on the way to/back from Mt Rogers. Gas station, store with basic necessities, country-style restaurant. Food is good and staff is friendly. Great for breakfast.
"Hole in the wall" kind of place. Not much in terms of atmosphere but owners are originally from Egypt and bake they bake great pizzas. Perfect for dinner out with kids or a car load of hungry people
Ciro's Pizza & Subs
430 E Main St"Hole in the wall" kind of place. Not much in terms of atmosphere but owners are originally from Egypt and bake they bake great pizzas. Perfect for dinner out with kids or a car load of hungry people
New River Barista
1303 Mount Jefferson RoadNew drive-through, great coffee, smoothies. Try the fresh lemonade.
Parks & Nature
The High Country has so much to offer in outdoor activities like hiking, bike riding, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing etc.
Outstanding vistas, Appalachian Trail, rocks, wild ponies, blueberries, waterfall, Mountain Heritage Festival
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Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneOutstanding vistas, Appalachian Trail, rocks, wild ponies, blueberries, waterfall, Mountain Heritage Festival
Just beyond the boundaries of Grayson Highlands State Park lies Mt Rogers National Recreation Area, the tallest mountain in Virginia and a favorite hiking destination. The Appalachian Trail runs through it and the park is famous for the wild ponies that call it home..
https://www.summitpost.org/mount-rogers/150778
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Mount Rogers
Just beyond the boundaries of Grayson Highlands State Park lies Mt Rogers National Recreation Area, the tallest mountain in Virginia and a favorite hiking destination. The Appalachian Trail runs through it and the park is famous for the wild ponies that call it home..
https://www.summitpost.org/mount-rogers/150778
Hiking on rock-tops with outstanding views, waterfalls, nature center
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Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank PkwyHiking on rock-tops with outstanding views, waterfalls, nature center
The New River State Park is a 26 miles section of the New River with several access points. King's Creek access in Crumpler is 15 minute from the cabin. River current and depth are usually suitable for the whole family ~ kayaking, tubbing, fishing, swimming.
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New River State Park
358 New River State Park RdThe New River State Park is a 26 miles section of the New River with several access points. King's Creek access in Crumpler is 15 minute from the cabin. River current and depth are usually suitable for the whole family ~ kayaking, tubbing, fishing, swimming.
Entertainment & Activities
Riverside Canoe
2966 Garvey Bridge RdTube, canoe, kayak rentals and shuttle to paddle the river
Appalachian Horseback Riding Adventures in Troutdale VA - offers 2-hour to day-long rides on Mt Rogers NRA dedicated horse trails. See the park and gorgeous vistas from a new perspective.
2827 Fairwood Rd
2827 Fairwood RoadAppalachian Horseback Riding Adventures in Troutdale VA - offers 2-hour to day-long rides on Mt Rogers NRA dedicated horse trails. See the park and gorgeous vistas from a new perspective.
Local gems, not imported from overseas. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Get the bigger buckets for better finds.
Gem Valley llc
2489 Little Peak Creek RdLocal gems, not imported from overseas. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Get the bigger buckets for better finds.
Ride your bike along the scenic and mostly downhill railroad grade from Whitetop VA to Damascus VA. Outfitters for bike rentals and shuttles are available in Damascus.
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Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation TrailRide your bike along the scenic and mostly downhill railroad grade from Whitetop VA to Damascus VA. Outfitters for bike rentals and shuttles are available in Damascus.
Jerd Branch Road
Jerd Branch RoadThe Stable at Bent Apple Farm
Riding lessons, arena and trails
Kid friendly
1/2 day and full day wade trips for trout or bass
They provide the fishing gear and tackle
Appalachian Fly and Yak LLC
584 Ben Bolen Rd1/2 day and full day wade trips for trout or bass
They provide the fishing gear and tackle
Choose and cut christmas tree farm. Opens Saturday before Thanksgiving. Make a family adventure out of picking the perfect tree, wreath, garland. Friendly staff, hot chocolate, fire pit, pet farm animals.
PaPa Goats Tree Farm
687 3 Creeks LnChoose and cut christmas tree farm. Opens Saturday before Thanksgiving. Make a family adventure out of picking the perfect tree, wreath, garland. Friendly staff, hot chocolate, fire pit, pet farm animals.
Appalachian Ski Berg
940 Ski Mountain RdSkiing and tubing
Dixie Caverns & Pottery Inc
5753 W Main StGreat family activity
Street legal SXS for those looking for 4-wheeling on and off-road adventures and outdoor activities in the Appalachian Mountains and Western NC. GPS tour maps.
421 E 2nd Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
text: 919-451-0569
4x4 rentals and GPS-guided tours
Unseen Pass
421 E 2nd StStreet legal SXS for those looking for 4-wheeling on and off-road adventures and outdoor activities in the Appalachian Mountains and Western NC. GPS tour maps.
421 E 2nd Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
text: 919-451-0569
4x4 rentals and GPS-guided tours
Seasonal fun
See also:
- Lantern Farm Pumpkin Patch in Jefferson
- New River Corn Maze in Boone
-Terror by the River in Boone
- Tweetsie Railroad GhostTrain
Drive around country roads and see local signs for "haunted factory" and other hellish activities.
Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival
1332 North Carolina 16Seasonal fun
See also:
- Lantern Farm Pumpkin Patch in Jefferson
- New River Corn Maze in Boone
-Terror by the River in Boone
- Tweetsie Railroad GhostTrain
Drive around country roads and see local signs for "haunted factory" and other hellish activities.
Sightseeing
Saint Marys Church
400 Beaver Creek School RdFrescoes painted by Ben Long
See cheese being made then walk across the street to bring some home
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Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StSee cheese being made then walk across the street to bring some home
Doughton Park Picnic Area
On the Blue Ridge Parkway
Shopping
Simple Life Antiques
3 S Jefferson AveCurated pieces, fun place to visit for a piece of history.
Hiking and cowboy boots, Carhartt clothing, large selection of jeans, one-of-a-kind shop.
Mo's Boots, intersect of E Main & 194, 2 signs
East Main StreetHiking and cowboy boots, Carhartt clothing, large selection of jeans, one-of-a-kind shop.
Fox Creek Leather
2029 Elk Creek PkwyLeather goods still made in the USA for the past 25 years
More furniture than knick knacks, some wood pieces made by owner from 100 year old barn.
Past & Present
113 N Jefferson AveMore furniture than knick knacks, some wood pieces made by owner from 100 year old barn.
Landmark general store full of clothing shoes housewares and some food items. Go for the atmosphere and grab candy by the pound
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Mast General Store Boone
630 W King StLandmark general store full of clothing shoes housewares and some food items. Go for the atmosphere and grab candy by the pound
Scott Harris Guitar Shop
109 N Jefferson AveHobby Barn
101 S Jefferson AveFor hobby train amateurs
Quilt Square Girls
5 E 2nd StThird Day Market
599 NC-16Seasonal decor
Mangum-Cater on Main
24 S Main StBeautifully made pottery for display and every day use
Essentials
Ingles Markets
60 Ashemont DrWell stocked, deli, salad bar
Food Lion
381 S Main StBest option for groceries when coming from Elkin
Alleghany Memorial Hospital
233 Doctors StAnimal Hospital of Ashe
425 S Main StVet
CVS
2147 Blowing Rock RdPharmacy
Vineyards
Roaring River Vineyards
493 Brewer Mill RdJones von Drehle Vineyards
964 Old Railroad Grade RdGrassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
235 Chatham Cottage LnThistle Meadow Winery
102 Thistle Meadow