Guidebook for Floyd
Essentials
Highly recommend bringing groceries for at least your first night's dinner and the next morning's breakfast.
Food Lion is open daily until 11PM.
Please check hours of other places in town before you go. Lots of shops and restaurants close early around here, especially during the winter season.
The closest grocery store to Rock Castle, about a 15 min drive
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Food Lion
350 W Main StThe closest grocery store to Rock Castle, about a 15 min drive
Circle K - Floyd
407 East Main StreetClosest gas station/convenience store. About a 5 mile, 15 min drive from the house
CVS
Farmers Market- thurs evenings & sat mornings
Art Market- fri evenings
Schedule is seasonal, so be sure to check website for up to date info!
https://floydfarmersmarket.org/
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Floyd Farmers Market
203 S Locust StFarmers Market- thurs evenings & sat mornings
Art Market- fri evenings
Schedule is seasonal, so be sure to check website for up to date info!
https://floydfarmersmarket.org/
like a smaller, local Whole Foods. great selection of produce, local cheeses, meats, wine, and natural bath and body products
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Harvest Moon Food Store
227 N Locust Stlike a smaller, local Whole Foods. great selection of produce, local cheeses, meats, wine, and natural bath and body products
bakery and deli with large selection of things available in bulk, from gluten free flours to any kind of candy you can imagine.
https://www.breadbasketva.com/
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Bread Basket
2167 Webbs Mill Rd Nbakery and deli with large selection of things available in bulk, from gluten free flours to any kind of candy you can imagine.
https://www.breadbasketva.com/
Dollar General
114 Floyd Hwy Nfor other basic needs not available at the grocery store
Outdoor Adventures
sunsets are sooooooo beautiful from here! arrive early and bring a blanket and snacks for a beautiful way to spend an evening. Can you spot the house across the gorge?
1688 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Floyd, VA 24091
2.9 mi
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Rock Castle Gorge Overlook
1688 Blue Ridge Pkwysunsets are sooooooo beautiful from here! arrive early and bring a blanket and snacks for a beautiful way to spend an evening. Can you spot the house across the gorge?
1688 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Floyd, VA 24091
2.9 mi
Beautiful, challenging hike. Highly recommend bug spray and packing h2o, etc.
Rock Castle Gorge, East Trailhead
Fire Ln National Pr ServiceBeautiful, challenging hike. Highly recommend bug spray and packing h2o, etc.
on the Parkway. Ranger station and info center. Starting point of several great hikes
https://www.nps.gov/blri/index.htm
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Rocky Knob Visitor Center
1670 Blue Ridge Pkwyon the Parkway. Ranger station and info center. Starting point of several great hikes
https://www.nps.gov/blri/index.htm
Floyd County's landmark mountain that looks like a buffalo's humped back
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/buffalo
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Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve
890 Moles Rd SWFloyd County's landmark mountain that looks like a buffalo's humped back
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/buffalo
Buffalo Mountain Ziplines
3253 Black Ridge Rd SWso much fun!
tubing, kayaking, canoeing on the Little River
https://onthewaterinfloyd.com/
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On the Water in Floyd
2049 Thunderstruck Rd NEtubing, kayaking, canoeing on the Little River
https://onthewaterinfloyd.com/
Along The Water
Finally trail riding in Floyd!
Beautiful lake and hiking trails about 35 min from Rock Castle. The lake has a small beach area with lifeguards and also offers paddleboat rentals. For those with horses who like to travel, there's even a horse camping area with a nice barn and beautiful riding trails by the lake!
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/fairy-stone
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Fairy Stone State Park
Beautiful lake and hiking trails about 35 min from Rock Castle. The lake has a small beach area with lifeguards and also offers paddleboat rentals. For those with horses who like to travel, there's even a horse camping area with a nice barn and beautiful riding trails by the lake!
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/fairy-stone
guided trail rides and wonderful rescue program. About 40 min away in Radford.
http://www.winterfrostfarm.org/
Winterfrost Farm
100 High Meadows Parkwayguided trail rides and wonderful rescue program. About 40 min away in Radford.
http://www.winterfrostfarm.org/
Arts, Culture & Agriculture
So much to do and see here!
16 Hands Studio Tour
http://www.16hands.com/
check out this list for other local specialty farms to visit! https://visitfloydva.com/farms-agriculture/
In addition to hosting galleries for local artists they also offer great classes for all ages!
https://www.floydartcenter.org/
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Floyd Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Ln SIn addition to hosting galleries for local artists they also offer great classes for all ages!
https://www.floydartcenter.org/
stewards of local music tradition, hosting the famous Friday Night Jamboree
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Floyd Country Store
206 S Locust Ststewards of local music tradition, hosting the famous Friday Night Jamboree
Visit our neighbor's farm stand in Woolwine! Open July-Nov. They specialize in peaches and apples and offer the best mountain produce, apples butter, etc. In the fall, they always have the coolest pumpkin and gourd selection along with fun photo op set ups.
fun fact- our grandfather made the hand carved sign on the front of the building😊
Wade's Orchard
10690 Woolwine HwyVisit our neighbor's farm stand in Woolwine! Open July-Nov. They specialize in peaches and apples and offer the best mountain produce, apples butter, etc. In the fall, they always have the coolest pumpkin and gourd selection along with fun photo op set ups.
fun fact- our grandfather made the hand carved sign on the front of the building😊
yes, there is a restaurant, but there is also so much more. historic mill and other outbuildings with demonstrations .
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Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop
266 Mabry Mill Rd SE yes, there is a restaurant, but there is also so much more. historic mill and other outbuildings with demonstrations .
community oriented organic farm with a farm stand that's open daily, year round! https://riverstoneorganicfarm.com/
also has a nice little public trail with a spot to hop in the river
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Riverstone Organic Farm
708 Thompson Rd SEcommunity oriented organic farm with a farm stand that's open daily, year round! https://riverstoneorganicfarm.com/
also has a nice little public trail with a spot to hop in the river
330 mile driving trail through SW Virginia connecting venues and events highlighting the region's rich musical heritage. Several locations within easy driving distance.
https://thecrookedroad.org/
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The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
1 Heartwood Cir330 mile driving trail through SW Virginia connecting venues and events highlighting the region's rich musical heritage. Several locations within easy driving distance.
https://thecrookedroad.org/
Located at Ferrum College, about 40 min away. The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum was created to document and present the folk heritage of the Blue Ridge region. Host to several events throughout the year and the museum is open seasonally on the weekends to take you back to life in SW Virginia in the 1800's. Please check the website or call to verify hours.
https://www.ferrum.edu/blueridgeinstitute/
Blue Ridge Institute & Museum
20 Museum DrLocated at Ferrum College, about 40 min away. The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum was created to document and present the folk heritage of the Blue Ridge region. Host to several events throughout the year and the museum is open seasonally on the weekends to take you back to life in SW Virginia in the 1800's. Please check the website or call to verify hours.
https://www.ferrum.edu/blueridgeinstitute/
Eating Out
great counter service set up with delicious food
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Floyd Country Store
206 S Locust Stgreat counter service set up with delicious food
Great pizza, craft beer, full bar, and bands!! House salad is so good.
https://dogtownroadhouse.com/
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Dogtown Roadhouse
302 S Locust St Great pizza, craft beer, full bar, and bands!! House salad is so good.
https://dogtownroadhouse.com/
this recent addition to the Floyd Country Store is sooooooooooooo good!
https://www.floydcountrystore.com/
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The Soda Fountain at the Floyd Country Store
202 S Locust Stthis recent addition to the Floyd Country Store is sooooooooooooo good!
https://www.floydcountrystore.com/
Italian menu with really good pizza
http://www.mickeygsbistro.com/
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Mickey G's Bistro
113 Parkview Rd NEItalian menu with really good pizza
http://www.mickeygsbistro.com/
long time staple reopened with new owners. breakfast and lunch favorites!
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Blue Ridge Cafe
113 E Main Stlong time staple reopened with new owners. breakfast and lunch favorites!
Local charcuterie at the Blind Pig up front. In the back, ridiculously delicious small plates and craft cocktails in a decadent 1920's style speakeasy. just ask at the counter for a nickle for the coke machine to gain entrance 😉http://www.lushlounge.net
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The Blind Pig & Lush Lounge
317 E Main StLocal charcuterie at the Blind Pig up front. In the back, ridiculously delicious small plates and craft cocktails in a decadent 1920's style speakeasy. just ask at the counter for a nickle for the coke machine to gain entrance 😉http://www.lushlounge.net
BBQ! Try the Atomic Buffalo Turds if you like jalapeno poppers.😂
Great house made sauce options. You can buy a bottle to take home!
http://bootlegq.com/
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Bootleg BBQ
412 S Locust StBBQ! Try the Atomic Buffalo Turds if you like jalapeno poppers.😂
Great house made sauce options. You can buy a bottle to take home!
http://bootlegq.com/
"Taking Good Care of Our Coffee, Our People, Our Farmers, Our Planet" - what an inspiring philosophy!
cafe serves breakfast and lunch 7AM-3PM M-F (call for updated hours)
menu- https://www.redroostercafeandbakery.com/cafemenu
https://m.facebook.com/RedRoosterCoffee/
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Red Rooster Coffee Roasting HQ
823 E Main St"Taking Good Care of Our Coffee, Our People, Our Farmers, Our Planet" - what an inspiring philosophy!
cafe serves breakfast and lunch 7AM-3PM M-F (call for updated hours)
menu- https://www.redroostercafeandbakery.com/cafemenu
https://m.facebook.com/RedRoosterCoffee/
This is a great option for lunch and weekend brunch. Locally sourced with vegan options in fun, super spacey outdoor setting. Don't miss the juice bar in the yurt next to the schoolbus!
Check hours before visiting.
https://m.facebook.com/outerspaceva
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OuterSpace
320 S Locust StThis is a great option for lunch and weekend brunch. Locally sourced with vegan options in fun, super spacey outdoor setting. Don't miss the juice bar in the yurt next to the schoolbus!
Check hours before visiting.
https://m.facebook.com/outerspaceva
fast curb service. good burgers and crowd pleasing menu
https://djsdrivein.com/
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DJ's Drive In
701 E Main Stfast curb service. good burgers and crowd pleasing menu
https://djsdrivein.com/
Mexican in Floyd! Usually open until at least 9PM
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Mexican-Restaurant/El-Charro-Mexican-Grill-2-Floyd-Virginia-131202220269458/
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El Charro Grill Mexican Restaurant
302 South Locust StreetMexican in Floyd! Usually open until at least 9PM
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Mexican-Restaurant/El-Charro-Mexican-Grill-2-Floyd-Virginia-131202220269458/
Beautiful, friendly shop with both house made and globally sourced chocolate.
Baked goods, hot chocolate, and coffee drinks too!
https://www.cocoamiachocolates.com/
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Cocoa Mia
109 E Main StBeautiful, friendly shop with both house made and globally sourced chocolate.
Baked goods, hot chocolate, and coffee drinks too!
https://www.cocoamiachocolates.com/
may be small and off the beaten path from town, may also be the best restaurant in the area! Delicious,family run, Greek and American food. Breakfast served all day too! About 20 min drive.
https://m.facebook.com/Dinos-Restaurant-117938895447176/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0
Dino's Restaurant
4943 Floyd Highway Southmay be small and off the beaten path from town, may also be the best restaurant in the area! Delicious,family run, Greek and American food. Breakfast served all day too! About 20 min drive.
https://m.facebook.com/Dinos-Restaurant-117938895447176/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0
Shopping
Love shopping here! Crafts, clothes, antiques, gifts, local art, plants, heritage musical instruments.
Every Labor day weekend, the nearby town of Hillsville hosts the largest flea and antique market on the east coast! About an hour from Floyd https://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/HillsvilleVFWGunShowFleaMarket
your source for all things tie-dye! Festival wear, cute dresses, good men's tshirts, home decor, gifts, and all of the crazy socks you'd ever want to buy!
https://www.floydmonkeybusiness.com/
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A Little Monkey Business
203 S Locust Styour source for all things tie-dye! Festival wear, cute dresses, good men's tshirts, home decor, gifts, and all of the crazy socks you'd ever want to buy!
https://www.floydmonkeybusiness.com/
penny candy, local items, fun housewares, woolrich and carhartt clothing
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Floyd Country Store
206 S Locust Stpenny candy, local items, fun housewares, woolrich and carhartt clothing
Cool Floyd gear- Tshirts, stickers, etc. Big selection of bottled craft beers.
http://republicoffloyd.com/
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Republic of Floyd Emporium
114 S Locust StCool Floyd gear- Tshirts, stickers, etc. Big selection of bottled craft beers.
http://republicoffloyd.com/
A bit of everything-
Great gift selection. Jewelry, local art and ceramics. Locally made tie dyes. https://newmountainmercantile.com/
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New Mountain Mercantile Of Floyd
114 S Locust StA bit of everything-
Great gift selection. Jewelry, local art and ceramics. Locally made tie dyes. https://newmountainmercantile.com/
fun vintage/antique store. great selection of whimsical outdoor furniture and garden decor. their furniture warehouse is also open on Saturdays
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check their hours before you go
https://m.facebook.com/findersfloyd/
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Finders Keepers
219 E Main Stfun vintage/antique store. great selection of whimsical outdoor furniture and garden decor. their furniture warehouse is also open on Saturdays
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check their hours before you go
https://m.facebook.com/findersfloyd/
three floors of fabrics, upholstery supplies, crafts, quilting, etc
https://m.facebook.com/schoolhouse.fabrics/
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Schoolhouse Fabrics Inc
220 N Locust Stthree floors of fabrics, upholstery supplies, crafts, quilting, etc
https://m.facebook.com/schoolhouse.fabrics/
3 floors with over 50 vendors and artists booths http://www.chicsantiquesandvariety.com/
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Chic's Antiques
125 W Main St3 floors with over 50 vendors and artists booths http://www.chicsantiquesandvariety.com/
Gallery quality fine art and crafts. Beautiful store and welcoming, helpful owner.
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Troika Contemporary Crafts
203 S Locust StGallery quality fine art and crafts. Beautiful store and welcoming, helpful owner.
gorgeous wood furniture and decor. a little pricey, but worth seeing the beautiful showroom downtown near Floyd's only stoplight!🤩
there's also a rumor about a sweet swimming hole located right behind their workshop just a mile or so out of town
Phoenix Hardwoods
101 Floyd Hwy Ngorgeous wood furniture and decor. a little pricey, but worth seeing the beautiful showroom downtown near Floyd's only stoplight!🤩
there's also a rumor about a sweet swimming hole located right behind their workshop just a mile or so out of town
Blue Ridge Alchemy
115 Sweeney Street Southeastglass artisans working onsite
https://www.blueridgealchemy.net/
❤ this store! now located downtown in sweet new digs!
cool, friendly plant emporium with beautifully curated home goods, candles, gifts, etc.
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Lichen or Knot Plant Company
105 Fox St NW❤ this store! now located downtown in sweet new digs!
cool, friendly plant emporium with beautifully curated home goods, candles, gifts, etc.
local t-shirts, etc made with organic cotton
as of 2021, the store front is closed, but you can still order online! https://greenlabelorganic.com/
Green Label Organic
203 Fox St NWlocal t-shirts, etc made with organic cotton
as of 2021, the store front is closed, but you can still order online! https://greenlabelorganic.com/
New Friday Artisan market! Local arts and hamdmade gifts. Be sure to swing through if you're looking for gifts or something special to remember trip to Floyd!
https://m.facebook.com/floydartisanmarket/
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Floyd Farmers Market
203 S Locust StNew Friday Artisan market! Local arts and hamdmade gifts. Be sure to swing through if you're looking for gifts or something special to remember trip to Floyd!
https://m.facebook.com/floydartisanmarket/
Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, & a Speakeasy!
Italian inspired wines. Family owned and operated. Cheese, hummus, and charcuterie plates. Wood fired pizzas on Sundays.
https://villaappalaccia.com/
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Villa Appalaccia Winery
752 Rock Castle Gorge RdItalian inspired wines. Family owned and operated. Cheese, hummus, and charcuterie plates. Wood fired pizzas on Sundays.
https://villaappalaccia.com/
Largest winery in the area. Check website to see if they've begun their live music series yet.
fun fact- the Morrisette family are our neighbors on the opposite side of the mountain top.
https://www.thedogs.com/
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Chateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SWLargest winery in the area. Check website to see if they've begun their live music series yet.
fun fact- the Morrisette family are our neighbors on the opposite side of the mountain top.
https://www.thedogs.com/
Such a great recent addition to Floyd! Step into the Blind Pig charcuterie shop and ask for a nickle for the coke machine if you want to see the rest!
Craft cocktails and ridiculously delicious and sophisticated small plates.
http://www.lushlounge.net
http://www.lushlounge.net
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The Blind Pig & Lush Lounge
317 E Main StSuch a great recent addition to Floyd! Step into the Blind Pig charcuterie shop and ask for a nickle for the coke machine if you want to see the rest!
Craft cocktails and ridiculously delicious and sophisticated small plates.
http://www.lushlounge.net
http://www.lushlounge.net
New craft brewers with onsite tavern. Great outdoor space and live music
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Buffalo Mountain Brewing Company
332 Webbs Mill Rd NNew craft brewers with onsite tavern. Great outdoor space and live music
Reviving Floyd County's rich moonshining history, 5 Mile Mountain distillery is creating handcrafted and bottled whiskey. Repurposed historic building that used to house the town's public works, now offers a tasting room where you can have a round of samples led by an expert mix master with tasting notes and cocktail recommendations.
https://www.5milemountain.com/home
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5 Mile Mountain Distillery
489 Floyd Hwy SReviving Floyd County's rich moonshining history, 5 Mile Mountain distillery is creating handcrafted and bottled whiskey. Repurposed historic building that used to house the town's public works, now offers a tasting room where you can have a round of samples led by an expert mix master with tasting notes and cocktail recommendations.
https://www.5milemountain.com/home
Everything Else
incredible new 5 star resort that offers great dining and exciting outdoor activities(skeet shooting, horses, etc.)
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Primland
2000 Busted Rock Rdincredible new 5 star resort that offers great dining and exciting outdoor activities(skeet shooting, horses, etc.)