Sandra’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Cumberland Knob is about 20 Minutes south on the BRPW. It is a fun, wet hike. Crossing lots of water and falls. It has nice bathroom Facilities and a play area for kids, dogs and picnic areas.
Cumberland Knob
Cumberland Knob is about 20 Minutes south on the BRPW. It is a fun, wet hike. Crossing lots of water and falls. It has nice bathroom Facilities and a play area for kids, dogs and picnic areas.
Buffalo Mountain Hike- Head North, (left) on the BRPW to milepost 174. Turn left onto Conners Grove Rd. Go 1.4 miles and turn left onto Halls Store Rd. Go 1.5 miles and turn left onto Mole Rd. Go .9 ml to the end and follow the steep incline to the top and turn right. Follow this to the trailhead parking lot. The trail is a switchback, quite easy and short. At the top are phenomenal views and picnicking areas. Explore all around the top as there are other trails going down.
71 locals recommend
Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve
890 Moles Rd SWBuffalo Mountain Hike- Head North, (left) on the BRPW to milepost 174. Turn left onto Conners Grove Rd. Go 1.4 miles and turn left onto Halls Store Rd. Go 1.5 miles and turn left onto Mole Rd. Go .9 ml to the end and follow the steep incline to the top and turn right. Follow this to the trailhead parking lot. The trail is a switchback, quite easy and short. At the top are phenomenal views and picnicking areas. Explore all around the top as there are other trails going down.
Pilot Mountain State Park: 30 minutes south. Has gorgeous North Carolina views and nice little hiking trails.
138 locals recommend
Pilot Mountain State Park
1721 Pilot Knob Park RdPilot Mountain State Park: 30 minutes south. Has gorgeous North Carolina views and nice little hiking trails.
North west of Galax. Beautiful mountain views the Appalachian trail runs right through it. There’s a good possibility that you will be able to see the wild horses that are there
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneNorth west of Galax. Beautiful mountain views the Appalachian trail runs right through it. There’s a good possibility that you will be able to see the wild horses that are there
Approximately 20 to 30 minutes north. I believe they do horse back rentals there. I do not know if that’s only in the summer or in the winter as well if you would like that I can find out more information for you.
7 locals recommend
Foster Falls Camp
Approximately 20 to 30 minutes north. I believe they do horse back rentals there. I do not know if that’s only in the summer or in the winter as well if you would like that I can find out more information for you.
Blue Ridge Parkway that is located approximately five minutes from the cabin that you’re staying in. All along the Blue Ridge Parkway there’s all kinds of hiking trails overlooks, etc. Along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Meadows of Dan which is approximately a 30 to 40 minute drive has Mabry mill. It is highly worth the drive.
79 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway that is located approximately five minutes from the cabin that you’re staying in. All along the Blue Ridge Parkway there’s all kinds of hiking trails overlooks, etc. Along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Meadows of Dan which is approximately a 30 to 40 minute drive has Mabry mill. It is highly worth the drive.
Mabry Mill
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneNew River trail State Park, Cliffview Access
Hillsville
Lovers Leap
Claytor Lake has a great beach access, Boat Rentals, Picnic areas and more.
62 locals recommend
Claytor Lake State Park
6620 Ben H Bolen DrClaytor Lake has a great beach access, Boat Rentals, Picnic areas and more.
City/town information
20 minutes south. The home of Andy Griffith. Has many museums and sight seeing: The diner that Andy Griffith use to eat in on the show is still there. There is also lots of shopping and restaurants.
96 locals recommend
Mount Airy
20 minutes south. The home of Andy Griffith. Has many museums and sight seeing: The diner that Andy Griffith use to eat in on the show is still there. There is also lots of shopping and restaurants.
30 minute drive northwest. Has shopping, restaurants, Walmart and a very cute little downtown with coffee shops. The New River trail is also located there and is great for walking or riding bikes.
33 locals recommend
Galax
30 minute drive northwest. Has shopping, restaurants, Walmart and a very cute little downtown with coffee shops. The New River trail is also located there and is great for walking or riding bikes.
Old coal miners town. Has a gorgeous river that runs through it the new river with a dam and it is great for kayaking or canoeing you can also rent kayaks from there and the new river trail also will connect there as well.
Fries
Old coal miners town. Has a gorgeous river that runs through it the new river with a dam and it is great for kayaking or canoeing you can also rent kayaks from there and the new river trail also will connect there as well.
Food scene
Creek Bottom Brews
307 North Meadow StreetWonderful Pizza and Wings
Rio Grande
271 W Stuart DrEast Coast Wings + Grill
692 South Andy Griffith ParkwayBriar Patch Marketplace & Cafe
119 S Main StChili's Grill & Bar
348 E Hanes Mill RdMiller's Bakery & Deli's
3232 Carrollton Pike
Los Amigos Carniceria & Taqueria
936 West Pine StreetBest Mexican food in Mount Airy about 25 mins from the cabin
Mount Airy
Saigon Restaurant in Mount Airy
Pizza Perfect On Main
510 N Main StProduce Market
Virginia Carolina Enterprises
16125 Fancy Gap Hwyshopping
The Graceful Goose
115 S Main StThe best shopping in Galax. Overstocks and close-outs from major department stores sold at discounted prices. One of the most popular places in Galax.
Matthew's Five & Dime Store
30 Meadow StThe best shopping in Galax. Overstocks and close-outs from major department stores sold at discounted prices. One of the most popular places in Galax.
The largest flea market in the east. Held every Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend.
Hillsville Flea Mkt
800 W Stuart DrThe largest flea market in the east. Held every Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend.