Places to Eat/Drink

New River Brewing

Pub style fare with craft beers and seltzers.

Old Barn Winery

Indoor/Outdoor dog- friendly winery on the setting of Frosty’s Christmas Tree Farm. Live music and food trucks can be expected on the weekends.

Boondocks Brewing

Karaoke, live bands, craft beer, and an ever-evolving menu- the nightlife of West Jefferson lives here!

Molley Chomper Cidery

Indoor/outdoor dog-friendly cidery in nearby Lansing. Bring your own picnic!

Ashe County Cheese

See cheese made (and then grab a few blocks to take home!) Might we recommend the four pepper jack (if you like heat) or the fried cheese curds from the adjoining food truck.

Glendale Springs Inn

Enjoy a Sunday brunch on your way out of town!

Craft Bistro

A local’s favorite! Finer dining, craft cocktails, and local fare.

Slice Pizza

Open-air pizza spot (order to your hotel/Airbnb too!)

Third Day Market

A garden center and gift boutique accompanied by a casual lunch spot with fantastic soups and sandwiches.

Havana Cafe

Cuban-style cuisine on the backstreet of downtown West Jefferson.

Hole Lotta Doughnuts

Stop by for a “wagon wheel” style donut in any number of the day’s fresh flavors.

Places to Shop

Downtown West Jefferson (Jefferson Avenue)

Apparel, specialty foods and teas, holiday shopping, fishing and sporting goods

Downtown Boone (King Street)

College gear and locally-owned boutiques and shops, casual restaurants and a rooftop bar.

Downtown Blowing Rock (Main Street)

Higher-end boutiques, handmade goods, and delicious bistro-style restaurants.

Outdoor/Adventure

Mountain Aire Golf Course

18 holes of Appalachian fairways!

Rivergirl Fishing Co.

Guided river activities and fishing trips

Grayson Highlands State Park

Hike portions of the Appalachian Trail while keeping an eye out for wild ponies! (National Park Service requests that visitors do NOT feed the ponies)

Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course

A challenging disc golf course accompanied by playgrounds and park shelters for the family.

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

A wooded hike to the pinnacle of Mount Jefferson- see Ashe county from above!

Virginia Creeper Trail

Nearby in White Top/Damascus, book a bike and shuttle and ride the Virginia Creeper Trail from White Top to Damascus.

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