Area Attractions

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 Nearby Communities with Shopping and Special Amenities      
 
    Tourism info
  • Meadows of Dan, VA (less than 1 mile)        Grocery & Specialty Foods:  Poor Farmers Market; Meadows of Dan Market & General Store; Nancy's Candy Company.       Restaurants: Jane's Country Cafe; Longfin Grill -- Food truck with seafood specialties at Cockram's Mill (Thurs-Sun].         Boutiques/Crafts/Antiques:  Jerry & Connie's Collectibles; Concord Corner Store; Country Cupboard; Meadows Mercantile.        Services:  BB&T Bank; US Post Office.      Events:  including local music, seasonal festivals, etc.
    • Hillsville, VA  (22 miles) – Shopping & Restaurants;  Major flea markets on Memorial and Labor Day Weekends.                
    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-- Open for Tastings Fri, Sat & Sun -- April-November]
    • Blacksnake Meadery (approx 12 miles west) [Open for Tastings -- Saturdays 11-5 April-November]
    Cultural Interest
    Local Artisans
    [ additional listings in compilation ]

    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    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)  
    Hiking
    Bicycling
    • Local bicycle-friendly backroad loops accessible directly from Pondview Guesthouse  (We have a small fleet of bicycles for use)
    • New River Trail (32 miles west)

    Boating & Fishing
    • On the Water  -- Canoe, kayak, tube outfitters on the Little River in Floyd County (about 25 miles north)
    • Smith River Outfitters  -- Canoe, kayak, tube rentals as well as guiding fishing & float trips along 44 mile stretch of the Smith River (about 1 hr east)
    • Dan River [stocked trout stream] & Kibler Valley [seasonal kayak run]  (within 1/2 hr)
    • New River -- Canoe rentals and excursions  (about 1 hr west)
    Zip-Line
    Golf
    Tree Climbing
    Horseback Riding
    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)
    ·        Covered Bridges of Patrick County (scenic drive off US 58 toward Woolwine, VA)