Things To Do
Old Barn Winery and Vineyards
A place to choose and cut your Christmas tree in winter, in warm weather you can enjoy wine and free music on weekends.
New River Brewing Smokehouse & Eatery
Craft beers and good food.
Boondocks Brewing - Taproom & Restaurant
Good food and nice variety of beers.
Thistle Meadow Winery
This winery is very close to Doughton-Hall house in Laurel Springs. Try a wine tasting in a beautiful setting.
Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant
Really special dining in a historic building near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Monte D Rey
Good Mexican food
The Vintage Farmhouse
Lots of home decor, clothing, and a good bakery and fudge shop.
Antiques On Main
An antiques emporium with something for everyone.
Florence Art School
Lots of original art for sale from local artists.
Originals Only Gallery
A great place to browse!
Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
Explore the New River by tube, kayak or canoe. They will provide transportation. Watch the weather forecast so you are not caught in a thunderstorm on the river!
Mount Jefferson State Park Road
You can drive up to the overlooks, or go on a hike or a picnic.
Museum of Ashe County History
A really good museum with a miniature village, a train display, lots of antiques, an old schoolroom, an old homestead cabin, and an interesting exhibit about the historic Ore Knob Mine in Laurel Springs.
Ashe County Cheese
Come see cheese being made, and visit the shop for old-fashioned candy, local wines, jams and jellies, fudge, and of course lots of Ashe County cheese!
Elk Shoals New River State Park
Here is a pretty place on the river to swim, picnic, or just enjoy the scenery.
Blue Ridge Parkway - Laurel Springs Access Point
Nothing beats the scenery and vistas on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can access it right near the Doughton-Hall Bed and Breakfast and visit Doughton Park and the Bluffs Restaurant. Pull over at a scenic overlook and take pictures! Some parts of the Parkway are currently closed due to bridge and road construction, so look at the their website to see status.
Molley Chomper Hard Cider
We have not been here yet, but if you are staying close to Lansing, you can order take-out pizza from Pie on the Mountain, and then visit Molly Chomper for a cider. You also can order snacks there.
Lansing Creeper Trail Park
If you would like to walk on a flat paved trail along a mountain creek, this park in Lansing is ideal. There is a dog park, seating areas, lots of nice landscaping.