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| Tourism info |
- Meadows of Dan, VA (less than 1 mile) – includes Poor Farmers Market; Nancy's Candy Company; Mountain Meadows Farm and Crafts Market; Meadows Mercantile; Dan River Books; Meadows of Dan Market and General Store; Janie's Country Cafe; Cockram Mill Complex; Connie & Jerry's House of Collectibles; Parkway Auto Service; BB&T Bank and Post Office, etc. -- plus local music, seasonal festivals...
- Stuart, VA [Patrick Co.] (16 miles) – Historic Star Theater, music programs, seasonal festivals, historic sites, restaurants
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| Floyd County info |
- Floyd, VA [Floyd Co.] (20 miles) – Jacksonville Arts Center, Floyd Country Store, seasonal festivals, restaurants, galleries and boutiques
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| Carroll County info |
- Hillsville, VA [Carroll Co.] (22 miles) – Major flea markets on Memorial and Labor Day Weekends
- Galax, VA (35 miles) – Annual Fiddlers’ Convention, Blue Ridge Music Center
- Mt Airy, NC (30 miles) – Historic downtown, Andy Griffith Theater and Museum
Wineries and Specialty Ciders
- Chateau Morrisette (6 miles north via Parkway) [Wine Tasting, Tours, Restaurant, and Music Programs]
- Villa Appalaccia (4 miles north via Parkway) [Italian Style Wine Specialties]
- Foggy Ridge Cider (approx 10 miles west) [Tours and Tastings]
Cultural Interest
- Floyd Festival Grounds (4 miles north) [seasonal events include Floyd Fest, Fandango Wine & Beer Tasting]
- “Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail” throughout SW Virginia
- Mabry Mill Exhibits and Demonstration Area (1 mile north on Parkway)
- Floyd Friday Night Music Jamboree
- Blue Ridge Music Center near Galax, VA [regularly scheduled bluegrass and old-time music performances]
- Historic Rock Churches of Buffalo Mountain Area (surrounding area)
Local Artisans
- Round the Mountain - Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network
- Fiber Arts -- Greenberry House featuring hand-spun and hand-dyed fibers and yarns and supplies plus miscellaneous curios & books. Lots of friendly advice on spinning, knitting, crocheting... and even local history. [Located on Concord Road in Meadows of Dan]
- “16 Hands” -- Artist Studio Open Houses in November and May
- Classes & exhibits at Jacksonville Center for the Arts in Floyd
- Annual Fall Season Crafts Show at Floyd High School
Blue Ridge Parkway -- Features of Special Interest:
- Rocky Knob Recreation Area -- Scenic Overlooks, Hiking Trails & Picnicking (8 miles north)
- Mabry Mill Exhibits and Demonstration Area (1 mile north)
- Round Meadow Creek Overlook and Trail (1 mile south)
- Groundhog Mountain Overlook (11 miles south)
- Granny Puckett Cabin (12 miles south)
Hiking
- Buffalo Mountain Natural Reserve & Hiking Trail with spectacular mountaintop panoramas !! (approx 20 min drive to trailhead)
- Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation Trail (6 to 10 miles north along Parkway)
Bicycling
- Local bicycle-friendly backroad loops accessible directly from Pondview Guesthouse
- New River Trail (32 miles west)
Golf
- Olde Mill Resort (12 miles west off of US 58)
- Primland Resort (5 miles east off of US 58)
Tree Climbing
- Blue Ridge Tree Climbing (4 miles via Parkway)
Boating & Fishing
- Dan River [stocked trout stream] & Kibler Valley [seasonal kayak run]
- New River [canoe rentals and excursions]
Fruit & Berry Picking
- Levering Orchard (approx 16 miles south via Parkway)
- Windy Hill Orchards & seasonal cider-making (approx 18 miles near Ararat, VA)
- Other nearby orchards and farms [More information available on request]
Other Scenic Spots and Picnicking
· Lovers Leap Overlook/Fred Clifton Park (6 miles east along US 58)
