Guidebook for Roaring Gap
Food Scene
Very Popular cafe and coffee shop with pastries, sandwiches, etc. Trip Advisor lists it among the "Top Ten Restaurants in Sparta." Check out Sparta's cute, very short Main St. while you're there.
22 locals recommend
Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop
21 N Main StVery Popular cafe and coffee shop with pastries, sandwiches, etc. Trip Advisor lists it among the "Top Ten Restaurants in Sparta." Check out Sparta's cute, very short Main St. while you're there.
Farmer's Market on NC-18, Sparta, NC 28765. Check their website or Facebook page for open hours in season.
8 locals recommend
Crouse Park
60 Cherry StFarmer's Market on NC-18, Sparta, NC 28765. Check their website or Facebook page for open hours in season.
Essentials
Pro Stop
10806 US-21Nearby grocery and gas station with stunning fresh produce in season.
Shopping
This is a very old fashioned hardware store that will take you back in time. They also have some of the fittings of an old department store, and some gifty items. Worth a look!
Farmers True Value Hardware
221 S Adams AveThis is a very old fashioned hardware store that will take you back in time. They also have some of the fittings of an old department store, and some gifty items. Worth a look!
Parks & Nature
Stone Mountain is a magnificent 600-foot granite dome in a 14,000+ acre park with opportunities to splash in creeks and streams, fish in trout streams, and much more. Check their website at www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park
123 locals recommend
Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank PkwyStone Mountain is a magnificent 600-foot granite dome in a 14,000+ acre park with opportunities to splash in creeks and streams, fish in trout streams, and much more. Check their website at www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park
Not far from Stone Mountain along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking trails, New River, the restored Brineger Cabin and Caudill Family Homestead.
18 locals recommend
Doughton Recreation Area
Not far from Stone Mountain along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking trails, New River, the restored Brineger Cabin and Caudill Family Homestead.
www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/new-river-state-park
59 locals recommend
New River State Park
358 New River State Park Rdwww.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/new-river-state-park
There is a well-marked entrance to the parkway, with its stunning views and walking trails, off of NC-21 just south of the Stone Mountain State Park exit.
79 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayThere is a well-marked entrance to the parkway, with its stunning views and walking trails, off of NC-21 just south of the Stone Mountain State Park exit.
Arts & Culture
Live music programs and museum, approx 30 mins drive. Check their website to see what's on offer during your visit.
52 locals recommend
The Blue Ridge Music Center
700 Foothills RdLive music programs and museum, approx 30 mins drive. Check their website to see what's on offer during your visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
MenaRick Vineyard & Winery, Jones Von Drehle Vineyards & Winery, McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, and Roaring River Vineyards all have good Yelp reviews. Check their websites!
27 locals recommend
Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery
318 Elkin Creek Mill RdMenaRick Vineyard & Winery, Jones Von Drehle Vineyards & Winery, McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, and Roaring River Vineyards all have good Yelp reviews. Check their websites!
Entertainment & Activities
We've heard good things about this Rafting/Kayaking operation which is North off Hwy 21 as you head out of High Meadows.
15 locals recommend
New River Campground Inc
3745 New River PkwyWe've heard good things about this Rafting/Kayaking operation which is North off Hwy 21 as you head out of High Meadows.