Ashe County and beyond
Nature and scenery
Pack a picnic for a great morning activity for the whole family. Drive up the mountain--sunrise point and sunset point on the way up are perfect if you can time them right! At the top is a parking area with picnic facilities. Try the Rhododendron trail including the spur to Luther Rock for amazing views! There are no railings so keep an eye on the kids out at the rock. Then hike back to the tables for your picnic lunch. Perfect!
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdPack a picnic for a great morning activity for the whole family. Drive up the mountain--sunrise point and sunset point on the way up are perfect if you can time them right! At the top is a parking area with picnic facilities. Try the Rhododendron trail including the spur to Luther Rock for amazing views! There are no railings so keep an eye on the kids out at the rock. Then hike back to the tables for your picnic lunch. Perfect!
This is a beautiful state park a short drive away. Many aspects to explore but the highlight is Rhododendron Trail, where there is a great likelihood of seeing the wild ponies that roam the park.
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneThis is a beautiful state park a short drive away. Many aspects to explore but the highlight is Rhododendron Trail, where there is a great likelihood of seeing the wild ponies that roam the park.
Food scene
Grab a specialty coffee drink and treat the kids to their extensive kids' drink menu to fuel your walk through downtown West Jefferson.
31 locals recommend
Bohemia
5 N Jefferson AveGrab a specialty coffee drink and treat the kids to their extensive kids' drink menu to fuel your walk through downtown West Jefferson.
Hole Lotta Doughnuts
211 BackStreetDoughnuts as big as your head. what else is there to say?!
Home Slice
111 N Jefferson AveGreat family restaurant
Burgers Y'all
102 N Jefferson AveGreat burgers! outdoor seating
Please check information on this location as the tasting room was under construction. The hard cider is made right there! This is a fun place to do a tasting, bring outside food and games, and relax with the whole family.
29 locals recommend
Molley Chomper Hard Cider
165 Piney Creek RdPlease check information on this location as the tasting room was under construction. The hard cider is made right there! This is a fun place to do a tasting, bring outside food and games, and relax with the whole family.
City/town information
Make sure to visit all the shops and restaurants in downtown West Jefferson on Jefferson St. Don't miss Ashe County Cheese for some goodies--candy, fudge, ice cream, wine and you guessed it, local CHEESE!
125 locals recommend
West Jefferson
Make sure to visit all the shops and restaurants in downtown West Jefferson on Jefferson St. Don't miss Ashe County Cheese for some goodies--candy, fudge, ice cream, wine and you guessed it, local CHEESE!
Not as developed as West Jefferson, but there is a beautiful river front park, Lansing Creeper Trail park. Pie on the Mountain pizza restaurant is delicious! Check to see if the Molley Chomper hard apple cidery has finished construction on their new tasting room!
16 locals recommend
Lansing
Not as developed as West Jefferson, but there is a beautiful river front park, Lansing Creeper Trail park. Pie on the Mountain pizza restaurant is delicious! Check to see if the Molley Chomper hard apple cidery has finished construction on their new tasting room!
Boone, home to Appalachian State University, is a little farther away but is a bigger city. Nearby Blowing Rock is a popular destination and includes Tanger outlet mall.
285 locals recommend
Boone
Boone, home to Appalachian State University, is a little farther away but is a bigger city. Nearby Blowing Rock is a popular destination and includes Tanger outlet mall.
Neighborhoods
Several places to visit in this area: Elk Shoals, part of the New River state park with a fun beach on the river. The Northwest Trading Post on the Blue ridge parkway has a cute shop and bathrooms. Jumpinoff Rock nearby on the parkway has a great view and a short hike. Check out the frescoes at the small Episcopalian church in Glendale Springs too.
6 locals recommend
Glendale Springs
Several places to visit in this area: Elk Shoals, part of the New River state park with a fun beach on the river. The Northwest Trading Post on the Blue ridge parkway has a cute shop and bathrooms. Jumpinoff Rock nearby on the parkway has a great view and a short hike. Check out the frescoes at the small Episcopalian church in Glendale Springs too.
Sightseeing
Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16Schedule a float trip, canoes, kayaks and more!