Local Attractions
We are located in beautiful Floyd County, Virginia approximately 30 minutes from both downtown Floyd and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. Our local tourism office has a site with great links for food and fun things to do, including an event calendar: VisitFloydVa.com
We are also approximately 60 minutes from both Roanoke and Blacksburg.
The Floyd Country Store – Home of the famous Friday Night Jamboree for over 100 years! The Country Store is a must-visit! Yes, it’s an actual country store that also features music 5 nights a week—plus Saturday afternoons. Serving great downhome food and an old fashion soda fountain! Their website features a full event calendar.
floydcountrystore.com
Red Rooster Coffee — A great local coffee roaster in Floyd, featuring baked goods and take away food.
Redroostercoffee.com
The Floyd Farmers Market – Year-round in downtown Floyd – April – November 9am – 1pm and December – March 10am – 1pm. Featuring local produce, goods and crafts and more!
floydfarmersmarket.org
The Floyd Center for the Arts – Featuring galleries, classes and shows.
floydartcenter.org
Chateau Morisette – Renowned local winery with wide array of events happening and a tasting room!
thedogs.com
Republic of Floyd – Gourmet snack foods, fine wines, imported and craft beer and more!
republicoffloyd.com
Five Mile Mountain Distillery – A great little local moonshine distillery with fancy cocktails, outside seating and food trucks.
5milemountain.com
Villa Appalachia Winery – A taste of Tuscany in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Events, shop, food and tastings!
villaappalaccia.com
The Blue Ridge Parkway – 469 miles of breathtaking views on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a National Parkway that winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. Cruise into the heart of Appalachia and experience what is known as one of America’s most celebrated scenic drives. www.blueridgeparkway.org
Virginia Tourism (Virginia is For Lovers)
Appalachia Region
The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Event schedule and list of points of interest here:
thecrookedroadva.com
Blacksburg, VA – Home of Virginia Tech and so much more – 60 minutes or so to downtown.
downtownblacksburg.com
Roanoke, VA – Well worth a visit if you have the time! 60 minutes plus to downtown. Check out the Mill Mountain Star and Mast General Store!
www.visitroanokeva.com
Mill Mountain Park
Mast General Store Roanoke
There are also endless opportunities for outside adventures, including some of the best gravel bike riding on the east coast! Here are several resources for both hiking and biking.
Roanokeoutside.com
Gravel Bike Riding in the Region
Indian Valley Gravel Rides
New River Trail
Carvins Cove (Roanoke)
Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve (Floyd)
Appalachian Trail (VA section)