Guidebook for Roaring Gap
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Wineries include: MenaRick Vineyard & Winery, Jones Von Drehle Vineyards & Winery, McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, and Roaring River Vineyards all have good Yelp reviews. Check their websites!
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Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery
318 Elkin Creek Mill RdLocal Wineries include: MenaRick Vineyard & Winery, Jones Von Drehle Vineyards & Winery, McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, and Roaring River Vineyards all have good Yelp reviews. Check their websites!
Food Scene
Very Popular cafe and coffee shop with pastries, sandwiches, etc. Trip Advisor lists it among the "Top Ten Restaurants in Sparta." Check out Sparta's cute, very short Main St. while you're there.
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Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop
21 N Main StVery Popular cafe and coffee shop with pastries, sandwiches, etc. Trip Advisor lists it among the "Top Ten Restaurants in Sparta." Check out Sparta's cute, very short Main St. while you're there.
Farmer's Market on NC-18, Sparta, NC 28765. Check their website or Facebook page for open hours in season.
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Crouse Park
60 Cherry StFarmer's Market on NC-18, Sparta, NC 28765. Check their website or Facebook page for open hours in season.
Parks & Nature
check their website
www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/new-river-state-park
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New River State Park
358 New River State Park Rdcheck their website
www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/new-river-state-park
Stone Mountain is a magnificent 600-foot granite dome in a 14,000+ acre park with opportunities to splash in creeks and streams, fish in trout streams, and much more. Check their website at www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park
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Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Pkwy Stone Mountain is a magnificent 600-foot granite dome in a 14,000+ acre park with opportunities to splash in creeks and streams, fish in trout streams, and much more. Check their website at www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park
Near Stone Mountain along Blue Ridge Parkway. 30 miles of hiking trails, the New River, 7,000 acre recreation area.
The trail head for Basin Creek Trail (see photos) is on Long Bottom Rd., near Stone Mountain.
Trail Head for Bluff Mountain Trail (see photos) is Doughton Park Picnic Area, Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 241.
Overlook for Basin Creek Cove is located at Doughton Park Picnic area near Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 241.
Note: some of Doughton Park Trails are tough and a little "wild." Stone Mountain is a great alternative for those seeking more typical State Park trails.
http://www.nps.gov/bln/planyourvisit/doughton-park.htm
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Doughton Recreation Area
Near Stone Mountain along Blue Ridge Parkway. 30 miles of hiking trails, the New River, 7,000 acre recreation area.
The trail head for Basin Creek Trail (see photos) is on Long Bottom Rd., near Stone Mountain.
Trail Head for Bluff Mountain Trail (see photos) is Doughton Park Picnic Area, Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 241.
Overlook for Basin Creek Cove is located at Doughton Park Picnic area near Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 241.
Note: some of Doughton Park Trails are tough and a little "wild." Stone Mountain is a great alternative for those seeking more typical State Park trails.
http://www.nps.gov/bln/planyourvisit/doughton-park.htm
World famous Blue Ridge Parkway has an entrance near Roaring Gap. There are hiking trails, picnic areas, and overlooks galore. There are 13 Overlooks between Mile Post 200 and 255. Overlooks at Mile Post 235 and 241 are featured in our "photos" section. http://www.blueridgeparkway.org
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayWorld famous Blue Ridge Parkway has an entrance near Roaring Gap. There are hiking trails, picnic areas, and overlooks galore. There are 13 Overlooks between Mile Post 200 and 255. Overlooks at Mile Post 235 and 241 are featured in our "photos" section. http://www.blueridgeparkway.org
Essentials
Closest grocery and gas station with stunning fresh produce in season. (Just outside the entrance to High Meadows)
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Pro Stop
10806 US-21Closest grocery and gas station with stunning fresh produce in season. (Just outside the entrance to High Meadows)
Shopping
This is a very old fashioned hardware store that will take you back in time. They also have some of the fittings of an old department store, and some gifty items. Worth a look!
Farmers True Value Hardware
221 S Adams AveThis is a very old fashioned hardware store that will take you back in time. They also have some of the fittings of an old department store, and some gifty items. Worth a look!
Arts & Culture
Live music programs and museum, approx 30 mins drive. Check their website to see what's on offer during your visit.
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The Blue Ridge Music Center
700 Foothills RdLive music programs and museum, approx 30 mins drive. Check their website to see what's on offer during your visit.
Entertainment & Activities
We've heard good things about this Rafting/Kayaking operation which is North off Hwy 21 as you head out of High Meadows.
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New River Campground Inc
3745 New River PkwyWe've heard good things about this Rafting/Kayaking operation which is North off Hwy 21 as you head out of High Meadows.
McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks