Cottage guidebook
outdoor activities
Explore Park
56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadHiking, kayaking, events
Carvins Cove Recreation Area
State Route 648Hiking and outdoor activities
Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve
7 10th Ave Shikining
Fairy Stone State Park
State Park
Smith Mountain Lake
Boating, swimming, water sports
Sightseeing
Mill Mountain Star
2000 J B Fishburn Pkwygreat views of Roanoke area
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Square SEGreat for kids
Local Breweries and Eateries
Franklin County Distilleries
25156 Virgil H Goode HwyLocal Distillery, 110 minutes from the cottage
Hammer & Forge Brewing Company
70 Main StLocal Brewery, 10 Minutes from cottage
Chaos Mountain Brewing
3135 Dillons Mill RdLocal Brewery
A Few Old Goats Brewing
515 8th St SWDeschutes Brewery Tasting Room
315 Market St SEFood scene
Family owned, large menu selection, great food, reservations reccommended.
15 locals recommend
Montano's International Gourmet
3733 Franklin Rd SWFamily owned, large menu selection, great food, reservations reccommended.
Great food, very casual, outdoor seating available, can get very crowded during busy times, good bakery and breakfast
80 locals recommend
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro
1329 S Main StGreat food, very casual, outdoor seating available, can get very crowded during busy times, good bakery and breakfast