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The Restaurant at Chateau Morrisette Winery
One of the premier restaurants in Southwestern Virginia offering elegant dining and spectacular views. Reservations are a must for Saturday night and often for Friday night.

For a sample menu visit: www.thedogs.com.

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5
Lunch: Wed - Sat. 11am-2pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
Dinner: Friday and Saturday 6pm-9pm (540) 593-2865
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The Historic Pine Tavern
Visit the Historic Pine Tavern for traditional Blue Ridge Mountain Cuisine. This family style restaurant is open Thurs-Sat from 4:30 - 9 PM. Rt. 221 2 miles north of Floyd.

For a sample menu and schedule of music visit www.thepinetavern.com
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Oddfellas Cantina
Offers fantastic "Appalaccian Latino" food in a unique "Floydian" setting. Live music is featured Thursday through Saturday including some well known artists such as Norman Blake, Mike Seeger and Stacey Earle. Their quesadillas and overstuffed burritos are a must! Reservations on Friday and Saturday are preferred.

For a schedule of music visit www.oddfellascantina.com/

110A North Locust St, Floyd
Lunch: 11am-5pm Mon-Wed 11am - 3pm Thurs.-Sat.
Dinner: Thurs. - Sat. 5pm - 10pm
(540) 745-DINE
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Mabry Mill
Grinding mill and other old-time mountain industry exhibits located on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Chateau Morrisette Winery
One of Virginia's largest wineries offering hourly tours and tastings in the newly built winery building, beautiful gardens with outstanding views and an award-winning restaurant. Summer jazz concerts, winemaker's dinners, and other special events. See website for schedule: www.chateaumorrisette.com.
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Villa Appalachia Winery
Featuring exciting wines inspired by the new wines of Northern Italy. The ambiance is that of a Tuscan country house surrounded by rolling hills and spectacular views. Relax on the terrazo with italian breads and cheeses and enjoy a game of bocci!" See website for special events. www.villaappalaccia.com.
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Am Rhein Wine Cellars
The winery is the 2002 Virginia Governor's Cup Winner, specializing in German inspired wines and located within spectacular views of the vineyards surrounded by abundant wildlife, an ideal picnic location. Sample a fine glass of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Viognier, Pinot Grigio or Vidal Blanc. Festivals every month from May to October. Open 12pm-5pm, Friday through Sunday. For more info. call (540)929-4632 or visit www.roanokewine.com.
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Floyd General Store
Home of the famous Friday night jamboree. Well known bluegrass groups appear on Saturday nights. Call us for schedule: www.floydcountrystore.com.

Rocky Knobs Trails
Scenic hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Fairy Stone State Park
State park facility with swimming, fishing, camping and hiking: www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/fairyst.htm.
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Reynolds Homestead
Restored 19th-Century birthplace of R.J. Reynolds. A living history museum and continuing education center for Virginia Tech: http://www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu/.
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Historic Covered Bridges
Two of Virginia's covered bridges are located in Woolwine: www.vdot.state.va.us/info/covbridge_2.html.
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Laurel Hill
Birthplace of Jeb Stuart: www.jebstuart.org.

Year Round Trout Fishing
In addition to our Rock Castle Creek, premier rivers including the Smith, the Mayo, and the Dan.
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Blue Ridge Institute
Designated the state center for blue ridge folklore the museum presents traditional life and culture of the blue ridge and it people: www.blueridgeinstitute.org.
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Shadow Ridge Stables
We offer a horseback/trail riding program with rides that are safe enough for beginners, yet still enjoyable for those experienced riders. Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable ride through our groomed trails and fields on our facility. (May through September) Advanced appointment necessary.

Visit www.shadowridgestables.com for more information.
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Tuggles Gap Restaurant
"Down home" Country and Southwestern cooking. The daily special is always delicious. Open 7 days a week.

Rt 8 and the Blue Ridge Parkway
Summer Hours: Sun-Thurs 7am-9pm Fri-Sat 7am-10pm
Winter Hours (Nov. 1- Mid March): Sun-Thurs 7am-7pm Fri-Sat 7am-9pm
(540) 745-3402

Blue Ridge Restaurant
"Just good home style cooking." Hot homemade biscuits, tasty country ham, sausage gravy, breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials, fresh pies made daily. In keeping with old-time traditions, servings are generous.

113 East Main St.
Mon-Sat 6am-8pm
Sun 8am-4 pm
(540) 745-2147

Ray's Restaurant
Casual Restaurant and sports bar. Offers sandwiches, pizzas, The Best hamburgers and New Orleans style Fried Oyster Po'boys. Friday night New Orleans style Shrimp and Crab boil.

Rt. 221 2 mile north of Floyd
Tues-Sat. 11:30am-12midnight
(540) 745-2501

Mama Lazardo's Pizza
Gourmet pizza and Subs. In addition to the usual they offer white pizzas, Pesto pizza and whole wheat crust.

Rt. 8 center of Floyd
Summer Hours: Sat-Thur 11am-9pm Fri 11am-10pm
Winter Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-8pm Fri&Sat 11am-9pm
(540) 745-4242
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Greasy Creek Outfitters
Greasy Creek Outfitters specializes in custom made fishing equipment and guided fishing trips tailored to your personal interests. Mike Smith, author of Fishing the New River Valley, has spent his life fishing the streams and rivers of this region.

Visit www.greasycreekoutfitters.com for more information.
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Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
We invite you to come and see the many attractions we have to offer from the beautify vistas and covered bridges to numerus historical sites and museums. www.patrickchamber.com
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Blue Ridge Online
Blue Ridge Online

We hope you will enjoy exploring Blue Ridge Online as much as you're sure to enjoy visiting our beautiful mountains.
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Floyd Virginia
FloydVirginia.com
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Presidio Arts at the Mill
A 100 year old mill is the setting for art collector Charley Coleman's art gallery. Presidio Arts at the Mill represents a host of professional and "outsider" artists, people "outside the mainstream" who have developed their own ways of expressing their differences. Folk art, collectible record albums and 1950s items are also available.

www.presidioarts.com
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El Rancho
Say hello to Lupe when you go!

Main Street just south of the post office, Stuart.

Monday - Friday 11 am - 10 pm, Saturday 11:30 am - 10:30 pm. Sunday 11:30 am - 9:30 pm.
276-694-8555
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Honduras Coffee
Our own taste of greatness here in Patrick county, these folks grow their own coffee high in the Comayagua Mountains of Honduras without the use of pesticides, herbicides or fungicides, in a healthy and sustainable environment. In addition to learning about how coffee is produced, you can also buy a great cup of java or a fruit smoothie or try one of their delicious soups, sandwiches, salads or desserts. A great place to go after you've had some of Lupe's tacos! They also offer live music on some weekends.

Main Street beside El Rancho, Stuart. Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm Friday 7am-8pm, Saturday 8am-8pm.
276-694-7575

For more information about their coffee production visit www.hondurascoffeecompany.com.

Great Oaks Country Club
(540) 745-2189.

This 18 hole course is on the north side of Floyd, on Route 8. It is a private club but does allow guests to golf. They accept non-member tee times for the week-end after noon on Friday. Call during the week for weekday tee times. This course has one particular hole that was rated as one the most scenic holes in Virginia.
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Old Mill Golf Resort
(276) 398-2211.

This course is 10 miles west of the Blue Ridge Parkway off of Route 58. They love having guests come to play on their 18 hole course and it is beautiful. Clubs are available for rent. There is a putting green, practice range and a club house.
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The Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon is a common stop in Floyd for locals and visitors. This is not your ordinary health food store; they carry everything from organic & bulk foods to fresh breads & dairy products. You can also pick up gourmet coffees and teas, health care products, vitamins, and snacks.

Weekdays 9:30 to 6:30 Saturday 9:30 to 6
Sunday noon to 6


540-745-4366
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16 Hands
16 Hands We are Floyd County craftsmen and women who have two tour weekends every year, as well as a self guided studio tour from March through December.

Chic's Antique Mall
Chic's Antiques has over 30 dealers selling items from vintage clothing to quality antique furniture. There's something for everyone at Chic's Antiques, come by and see for yourself.

Open 9am-5pm Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat, & 12pm to 5pm Sunday
Address: 125 West Main Street, Floyd VA 24091
Phone #: (540) 745-4627
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Poor Farmers Market
Unique country store, sandwich shop and open air produce market on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway.Located at the Intersection of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Highway 58

2616 J.E.B. Stuart Hwy.
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
www.poorfarmersmarket.com
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Meadows Music
Meadows Music features handcrafted lab dulcimers, hammered dulcimers, and other traditional intruments. We also sponsor a variety of workshops and concerst trougout the year.

10 Concord Rd
Medows of Dan, Va 24120
540-952-1865
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New Mountain Mercantile
Handicrafts from around the world. Unique clothing, wearable art, and specialty gifts for the entire family. A half block south of the light in downtown Floyd

(540) 745-4278

www.floydvirginia.com/nmm/index.html
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Floyd Fest
FloydFest is a three-day World Music Festival held annually in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, showcasing the best in World, Bluegrass, Reggae, Folk, African and Appalachian music, as well as quality local Arts and Crafts.

P.O. Box 243 :: Floyd :: VA :: 24091 :: 540.745.3378

www.floydfest.com

Winter Sun
302 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
[540] 745-7882

An outlet store for Winter Sun fashions handcrafted in Ecuador.
We also feature Sun Theater specializing in World Music.

www.wintersuninc.net
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LaPointe's Used Books
177 Webb's Mill Rd. N. #1 (Rte. 8) P.O. Box 580
Floyd, VA 24091
(540)745-2352.

Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: 11-6
Monday & Tuesday: 10-6
Winter Hours: We close at 5:30 pm
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The June Bug Center
251 Parkway Lane
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-6550

Treat yourself to a unique stress reducing experience from the professional practitioners, teachers and entertainment events.
Massages, yoga classes and more!

www.junebugcenter.org
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Wood Brothers Race Shop & Museum
21 Performance Drive
Stuart, VA
Phone: 276-694-3239

www.woodbrothersracing.com

One of the most successful racing teams in NASCAR history, Stuart’s Wood Brothers have won races on every major track in the country. We are open weekdays from 9:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. We are also open the Saturdays of the Martinsville races. There is no admission fee. Gift shop for racing souvenirs. Brief, guided visits to the shop area are also available.

Boles Strawberries
4863 NC Hwy 8 North
Lawsonville, NC 27022
Stokes County

Phone: (336) 593-3797 Phone: (336) 593-9862

Products Available:
Strawberries, Pick Your Own, Roadside Markets

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 7 am-7 pm

Product Specifications:
Strawberries - mid May-mid June

General Directions:
Located on Hwy 8 north of Winston, south of Virginia beside The Berry Patch Market-Citgo.
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Levering Orchard
163 Levering Lane
Ararat, VA 24053
Packhorse Office: 276.755.3593
Cherry Hotline: 276.755.4837

www.leveringorchard.com

Pick your own farm specializing in cherries. Also peaches, apples, pears. Also the sight of The Cherry Orchard Theatre, summer outdoor theatre presented in, where else, the Cherry Orchard!
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Patrick County Historical Museum
Downtown Stuart
Phone: 276-694-2840 (please call for hours)
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New River Trail State Park
http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/newriver.htm

Virginia's longer linear state park follows 39 miles of the New River along an abandoned railroad track. This trail is also suitable for biking.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway Trails
The Parkway offers hikers of all skill levels the opportunity to explore more than 100 varied and intriguing trails in North Carolina and Virginia Within a half hour's drive of the inn there are seven parkway trails, and more just a little bit further down the road.

For more infomation visit http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/vatrails.htm
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The Pickin' Porch
The Pickin' Porch is a full-service acoustic music store. We are a purveyor of the highest quality vintage and homegrown acoustic instruments, supplies and services. The Pickin' Porch is committed to fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of authentic music and creating a community of music makers and music lovers.

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 9:30-5:30

130 Willis Ave. Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-TUNE
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Floyd County Dry Goods
The Floyd County Dry Goods is a quaint shop filled with many interesting items plus outdoor-catalog clothing at discount prices. The owner, Amy Gravely, will welcome you with a sunny smile and a fresh made cup of coffee.Live bluegrass music on Sunday afternoons in summer and fall see website for schedule.

Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 150
Phone:(540)745 7300

Store hours: Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
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The Sun Music & Cultural Arts Center
"The Sun" Music Hall & Cultural Arts Center, located in lovely downtown Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountains, is dedicated to offering diverse and superb performance art. Our goal is to present music, dances, comedy, theater and childrens programming as well as classes and workshops. We recognize the importance of the arts in our society and we are devoted to the preservation and continuation of live performance art.

To visit website click here.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Trails
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in the United States is 469 miles of beauty, peace and quiet stretching from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Along the way are over a hundred hiking trails filled with even more beauty, peace and tranquillity.

To visit website click here.
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The Jacksonville Center
On June 3, 2005, Virginia's first residential crafts school will open at the Jacksonville Center in Floyd, Virginia, with three fully functional studios and a ten person on-site residence building. The Jacksonville School for the Arts & Culture will offer weekend and week-long courses in pottery, blacksmithing, and glass-working this summer, with work-study opportunities available to qualified students. See website for further information at http://www.jacksonvillecenter.org/school/.
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The Jacksonville Center Museum
Floyd's center for rural creativity featuring local arts, exhibits, crafts, music, a visitor center, artisan classes and more.
Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays Noon to 5 p.m.
540.745.2784

http://www.jacksonvillecenter.org/

The Downtown Cafe in Stuart, VA
This cafe is open seven days a week.

Located at 312 Patrick Ave.

276-694-0123