Johnny & Denise's Guidebook
State Park
Fishing, Beach Area with Concessions, Boat Rentals, Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails. Save the car ride and $7 parking fee. From the road in front of our house take the trail thru the woods!
62 locals recommend
Claytor Lake State Park
6620 Ben H Bolen DrFishing, Beach Area with Concessions, Boat Rentals, Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails. Save the car ride and $7 parking fee. From the road in front of our house take the trail thru the woods!
New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The park parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles and passes through four counties and the city of Galax. The trail's gentle slope makes it great for visitors of all ages to hike, bike and ride horseback. The park's Foster Falls area offers guided horseback trips; canoe and bike rentals; boat launches; gift shops; and a horse arena. For the most up to date information check out their website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/new-river-trail
30 locals recommend
New River trail State Park, Cliffview Access
New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The park parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles and passes through four counties and the city of Galax. The trail's gentle slope makes it great for visitors of all ages to hike, bike and ride horseback. The park's Foster Falls area offers guided horseback trips; canoe and bike rentals; boat launches; gift shops; and a horse arena. For the most up to date information check out their website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/new-river-trail
Boat Rentals
What better way to experience Claytor Lake than by getting on the water. Claytor Lake Water Sports offers Motorboat Rentals, Kayak and Canoe rentals, and fishing bait.
6 locals recommend
Claytor Lake Water Sports
MarinaWhat better way to experience Claytor Lake than by getting on the water. Claytor Lake Water Sports offers Motorboat Rentals, Kayak and Canoe rentals, and fishing bait.
Local Activities
New River Junction
2591 Big Falls RdTubing on the New River near Blacksburg, VA
During the summer months, catch the local minor league baseball team play.
11 locals recommend
Calfee Park
700 S Washington AveDuring the summer months, catch the local minor league baseball team play.
During the summer months, check out the Salem Red Sox play in Salem, VA, about a 45 minute drive.
8 locals recommend
Salem Red Sox
1004 Texas StDuring the summer months, check out the Salem Red Sox play in Salem, VA, about a 45 minute drive.
Check out Randolph Park for a Swimming park, disc golf course, walking trails, basketball courts, picnic pavilion, etc... The pool is especially nice for young children.
8 locals recommend
Randolph Park
5100 Alexander RdCheck out Randolph Park for a Swimming park, disc golf course, walking trails, basketball courts, picnic pavilion, etc... The pool is especially nice for young children.
Food Scene
Pizza Perfect
4941 State Park RdPizza, Pasta, Calzones, Sandwiches. Very Good food!
TJ's
4538 State Park RdAmazing Food! Limited parking so get there early.
Amazing Italian Food!!! Must go!
24 locals recommend
Sal's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria West End Radford
709 W Main StAmazing Italian Food!!! Must go!
During the summer they have awesome food, music most weekends and sometime during the week, right on the water!
19 locals recommend
Rock House Marina
3776 Rock House RdDuring the summer they have awesome food, music most weekends and sometime during the week, right on the water!
Brick House Pizza
311 W Main StLocal food and beverages!
Cabo Fish Taco
117 South Main StreetUnique atmosphere! Try the soy salmon fish taco.
The Farmhouse
285 Ridinger StLocal fine dining
The Palisades Restaurant
168 Village StGo for their brunch! Unique old homestyle atmosphere.
Al's On First
68 1st St NWLocal Fine Dining
Brewery/Winery
Chateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SWLocal winery
Long Way Brewing
501 2nd StreetLocal Brewery
Rising Silo Brewery
2351 Glade RdLocal Brewery
Eastern Divide Brewing Company
3175 Commerce StLocal brewery
Villa Appalaccia Winery
752 Rock Castle Gorge RdUnique winery
Iron Heart Winery
3742 Boone Furnace RdLocal winery
Hiking
Cascade Falls is about a 1 hour drive from us but well worth it if you enjoy hiking and water falls!
170 locals recommend
Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade DrCascade Falls is about a 1 hour drive from us but well worth it if you enjoy hiking and water falls!
HIKE TO STILES FALLS
Alta Mons is home to Stiles Falls, a beautiful 40 foot waterfall. Hiking to the falls is open to the public everyday, except during summer camp, winter camp and bad weather (snow and ice). We do ask that visitors park at the front of the property and walk to the trail head. Dogs are allowed, but please keep them on a leash and clean up after them. Pack out what you pack in from the trail, and pick up any extra trash that you may find. From the parking area to the falls and back is about 3 miles round trip. Check out the map below for a layout of Alta Mons. There are directional signs around camp and the trail is blazed in white. The trail crosses the creek 3 times and ends with a rock scramble. Website: http://www.altamons.org/hike.html
10 locals recommend
Stiles Falls
HIKE TO STILES FALLS
Alta Mons is home to Stiles Falls, a beautiful 40 foot waterfall. Hiking to the falls is open to the public everyday, except during summer camp, winter camp and bad weather (snow and ice). We do ask that visitors park at the front of the property and walk to the trail head. Dogs are allowed, but please keep them on a leash and clean up after them. Pack out what you pack in from the trail, and pick up any extra trash that you may find. From the parking area to the falls and back is about 3 miles round trip. Check out the map below for a layout of Alta Mons. There are directional signs around camp and the trail is blazed in white. The trail crosses the creek 3 times and ends with a rock scramble. Website: http://www.altamons.org/hike.html
9 mile round trip hike on the Appalachian Trail to an amazing overlook!
116 locals recommend
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic Trail9 mile round trip hike on the Appalachian Trail to an amazing overlook!
Dragon's Tooth Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailHiking outside of Blacksburg
Huckleberry Trail Lot
Paved trail from Christiansburg to Blacksburg.
Music
Home of the Friday Night Jamboree! Take about a 50 minute drive to Floyd and experience a beautiful small town in the heart of the New River Valley. Excellent experience if you enjoy bluegrass music!
113 locals recommend
Floyd Country Store
206 S Locust StHome of the Friday Night Jamboree! Take about a 50 minute drive to Floyd and experience a beautiful small town in the heart of the New River Valley. Excellent experience if you enjoy bluegrass music!