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Smart View Overlook: Milepost 154.5, loop trail, historical cabin
Flame Azaleas: Milepost 165, Blooms in Mid May
Rock Knob: Milepost 167 to 174
Floyd: Milepost 165, 6 miles from the parkway
Chateau Morrisette Winery: Milepost 171
Mabry Mill: Milepost 176.1
Meadows of Dan: Milepost 177
Mayberry General Store: Milepost 180
Groundhog Mountain: Milepost 188.8
Blue Ridge Music Center: near Milepost 213
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Restaurants and Music
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Take a tour of the winery. Also, open for lunch and dinner, enjoy an elegant meal in a relaxed scenic atmosphere. For reservations or information (540)-593-2865.
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Italian-inspired Virginia Wines on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tours available. Located one mile north of Chateau Morrisette Winery on the opposite side of the Parkway and 5 miles north of Mabry Mill. (540) 593- 3100
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Enjoy good Southern cooking and listen to live music, located in Floyd, VA, off milepost 165. Reservations call (540)-745-4482.
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Located in Floyd, VA, off milepost 165 Oddfellas' relaxed atmosphere and fantastic whole foods make a remarkable venue for live music. Specializing in "Appalachian Latino" cuisine, vegetarian dishes and Floyd County raised beef, Oddfellas has something for everyone. Open Wed-Sun. Call (540) 745-3463.
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More than a convenience store it is located at milepost 193.5 with fresh baked goods, groceries, and live bluegrass music. (276) 398-4200.
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Located in Meadows of Dan, this ole fashion country store and sandwich shoppe is a great place to visit. Sometimes live music.
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An old time general store and a great place to here bluegrass music every Friday Night - Located in Floyd, VA off milepost 165. (276) 745-4563
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Jam sessions on Thursday nights, near the VA/NC state line, 682 Salem Highway (Route 8), (276) 694-6377
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Golf
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A well-known, beautiful and challenging course. Call (276) 398-2638 or 398-2211 for more information.
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A good course to test your skills with plenty of water and winding creeks. Phone (276) 728-4923 for tee times
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Other Activities
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Rent kayaks or canoes and go for a 6 mile trip down the Dan River
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Hunt fairy stones then go for a swim in the lake. A fun way to spend the afternoon. Boats can be rented during some months, check the Fairy Stone Park website.
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The Patrick County Tourism Web Site. Lists things to do and places to see.
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Laurel Hill is located in the far southwestern part of Patrick County. It is the birth place of J.E.B. Stuart, a Confederate Major General. It is a 75 acre site that is open to the public for walking tours and annual events including a Revolutionary War encampment in the spring, and a Civil War encampment in the fall.
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A large pick-your-own orchard. Available fruits include cherries, peaches, pears, nectarines, apricots, plums and apples. Call (276) 755-4837 or 755-3593 for more information.
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Visit the town where Mayberry got its start.
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Visit the restaurants, health food store, and local arts and crafts.
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