Roaring Gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Food scene
Nikola's has awesome Italian food. Visiting is like stepping back into the 80's but the service is great and food is delish. She prefers you call ahead when possible.
Note: They are typically open from March through October.
Nikolas Restaurant
10498 Roaring Gap DrNikola's has awesome Italian food. Visiting is like stepping back into the 80's but the service is great and food is delish. She prefers you call ahead when possible.
Note: They are typically open from March through October.
Food Lion
381 S Main StThis is your closest full service grocery.
This is great for essentials (milk, bread, butter, eggs and cheese) if you don't need other grocery items. They also have a nice selection of beer and wine.
7 locals recommend
Pro Stop
10806 US-21This is great for essentials (milk, bread, butter, eggs and cheese) if you don't need other grocery items. They also have a nice selection of beer and wine.
This is a great small restaurant with a beautiful drive through the countryside.
Check hours before heading out!
34 locals recommend
Red Dog Bar & Bistro
9531 NC-93This is a great small restaurant with a beautiful drive through the countryside.
Check hours before heading out!
Southern On Main
102 E Main StUnique atmosphere and great southern food.
DELICIOUS Mexican food! They've changed their name recently to the Mango Peel; same location.
El Ahorro Mexican Restaurant & Tienda Hispana
1019 North Bridge StreetDELICIOUS Mexican food! They've changed their name recently to the Mango Peel; same location.
JOLO Winery & Vineyards
219 Jolo Winery LnWonderful food and great scenery.
Harvest Grill
286 Cabernet LnFood and Wine!
Pines Restaurant of Sparta
115 Jones StVegan and Vegetarian options
Alleghany Meat Center
58 S Main StGreat meat and other specialty items.
Winery
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
235 Chatham Cottage LnGreat wine and a beautiful area!
Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
450 Groce RdBeautiful architecture and great wine.
Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery
318 Elkin Creek Mill RdWine!
Hiking/Waterfalls/Activity
Stone Mountain Falls
Hike around beautiful falls.
Beautiful must see park with great hikes!
https://www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park/home
123 locals recommend
Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank PkwyBeautiful must see park with great hikes!
https://www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park/home
Carter Falls Trail Head
Waterfall hike
Traveler advice
What to pack
An umbrella
It rains often in the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Don't miss
Blue Ridge Parkway
Just take a left on Highway 21 and the entrance is 5 mins away. Breathtaking views!
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/plan-your-parkway-trip/
Don't miss
The Roaring Gap Farmers Market
On Friday mornings between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Nearby Shopping
Shops at the Gap on Hwy 21 right down the street (take a left on Hwy 21).
Gail and Barry at the Antique shop are wonderful people with beautiful pieces.
D&B Boutique has great boutique clothing, jewelry, shoes and other great finds!
The Posh Fox and Painted Bird can be found by taking a Right on Hwy 21.
Most of the above stores are open from April/May to October.
Getting around
You will need a car....
But walking in our High Meadows neighborhood is a great exercise option!
Getting around
In the Winter months
In the Winter months (Dec through March), winter weather can drop in without much warning. The driveway to our property is very steep (as our other roads in High Meadows). If precipitation and below freezing temps are expected, a four wheel drive vehicle is almost a must!
Some of our winter guests have had to park at the top of our driveway and "hike" in during winter storms.
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Waterfalls link
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