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AROUND Town
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers a beautiful ride through our section in NC. Fall foliage is exceptional during September and October but the views are gorgeous all year long. Check for closures before heading out on the Parkway due to improvements and winter closures. Jefferson and West Jefferson are a 20 minute drive if you're in the mood for good food, a museum visit, a movie or gallery visits and shopping. There is the Thistle Winery in Laurel Springs and the Old Barn Winery in West Jefferson that offer tastings. In the fall, Perry Lowes Orchard in Moravian Falls offers apple picking and orchard rides and activities. The apple slushes are phenomenal! Sparta, Boone and Banner Elk are all around an hour drive with many activities and restaurants to offer something for everyone.
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
"Spanning the southern and central Appalachians, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers an exceptional glimpse of the regional flora and fauna. It is world-renowned for its biodiversity.
The Parkway covers a wide range of habitats along the Appalachian Mountains, and some of these habitats are exceptionally rare. Visitors encounter unsurpassed diversity of climate, vegetation, wildlife and geological features."
THE NEW RIVER
"The New River is recognized as the “second oldest river in the world” and is estimated to be between 10 and 360 million years old. It’s headwaters begin near Blowing Rock, NC and is one of the few rivers in North America that flows northerly."
https://www.newriverwatertrail.com/NRWT/history-of-the-new-river/
The New River State Park
"Located in Ashe and Alleghany counties 35 miles northeast of Boone, New River State Park covers seven accesses along this National Wild and Scenic River that flows north through three states. All accesses allow for launching kayaks and inner tubes to paddle or float along the shallow, gentle river. Paddle-in only campgrounds provide a remote experience. The hellbender — the largest salamander in the U.S. — and 14 species of rare and threatened plant species inhabit the New River valley."
WEST JEFFERSON
"Leave the rush behind and discover a place where you instantly belong. Welcome to West Jefferson, NC – the antidote to the impersonal and hurried world.
Here, we believe in pampering and stimulating your senses, creating an environment where recreation and relaxation coexist. Wander through our revitalized downtown, feeling a surge of energy as you connect with friendly mountain bikers and explore inspiring art galleries. Savor the flavors of inventive cuisine and immerse yourself in captivating stories that bring history to life. Whether you’re attending our lively downtown celebrations or simply strolling the streets, you’ll feel the warmth of friendship from everyone you encounter. And then it happens – you realize life has synchronized with your pace."
JEFFERSON
"Nestled in the North Carolina High Country of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Jefferson is the heart of Ashe County. As the county seat, it is the hub of government, health care and social services for our 25,000 area residents. It is also the core of tranquility for those who call it home as well as for those who visit. We are a friendly community, welcoming all who choose to absorb our natural beauty and relax in our quiet corner of northwest North Carolina.
Our residents enjoy the comfort and security of a small town with easy accessibility to a major university (Appalachian State) and to amenities offered by larger communities in North Carolina, southwest Virginia and east Tennessee. Our public schools are state-of-the-art. Our branch of Wilkes Community College plays a pivotal part in continued education and in the development of a well-trained workforce. We are balanced in our work and recreation. We value the important part small towns play in the economic well-being of our citizens.
Jefferson is a beautiful blend of tradition and progress: a gateway community to a rich mountain heritage and an extraordinary quality of life. We are the standard-bearer for culture, community and commerce."
