Owl's Nest Guide
Sightseeing & Food Scene
Mabry Mill
I grew up visiting this place! Great for families with kids.
Sightseeing
This is the closest entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway - a beautiful, winding highway.
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Fancy Gap
This is the closest entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway - a beautiful, winding highway.
City/town information
This is the closest town to gather any resources for your stay! There is also a Pizza Hut and other fast food restaurants if you are arriving late or for on your way out of town.
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Hillsville
This is the closest town to gather any resources for your stay! There is also a Pizza Hut and other fast food restaurants if you are arriving late or for on your way out of town.
Lots of events, art, music and great events. A hipster-friendly paradise.
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Floyd
Lots of events, art, music and great events. A hipster-friendly paradise.
Food scene
Great for kids and families or those with a sweet tooth. Right off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is easy to add to an agenda.
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Nancy's Candy Company
2684 Jeb Stuart HwyGreat for kids and families or those with a sweet tooth. Right off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is easy to add to an agenda.
A Winery with beautiful views and right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, so also easy to incorporate into a trip agenda! Take a tour!
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Chateau Morrisette Winery
291 Winery Rd SWA Winery with beautiful views and right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, so also easy to incorporate into a trip agenda! Take a tour!
Villa Appalaccia Winery
752 Rock Castle Gorge RdCreek Bottom Brews
307 North Meadow StreetGreat place for a beer and wood-fired pizza.
Get some local produce and support the farmers! Easy to get to right off highway 77.
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Southwest Virginia Farmer's Market
497 Farmers Market DrGet some local produce and support the farmers! Easy to get to right off highway 77.
If you're headed down 221 towards Floyd or going to Buffalo Mountain, this is a good place to stop and get food. It will surprise you!
Dino's Restaurant
4943 Floyd Highway SouthIf you're headed down 221 towards Floyd or going to Buffalo Mountain, this is a good place to stop and get food. It will surprise you!
Outdoor Activities
Great views of Southwest Virginia and an easy hike ~ 1hr 15MIN.
Get there early - parking is a bit tricky and fills up quick.
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Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve
890 Moles Rd SWGreat views of Southwest Virginia and an easy hike ~ 1hr 15MIN.
Get there early - parking is a bit tricky and fills up quick.
Brand new to the area as of this year (2021)! Let me know how it is.
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Buffalo Mountain Ziplines
3253 Black Ridge Rd SWBrand new to the area as of this year (2021)! Let me know how it is.
There is an entrance close to the house! Specific instructions about public entrances/exits provided in detailed cabin guide.
Big Reed Island Creek
There is an entrance close to the house! Specific instructions about public entrances/exits provided in detailed cabin guide.
A gem in Southwest Virginia. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoe/kayak/tube rentals. Check out Foster Falls. Great location for fishing as well. The New River trail is paved and follows along the river miles and miles in either direction.
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New River Trail State Park
116 Orphanage DrA gem in Southwest Virginia. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoe/kayak/tube rentals. Check out Foster Falls. Great location for fishing as well. The New River trail is paved and follows along the river miles and miles in either direction.
Another section of the New River with public park access.
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New River trail State Park, Cliffview Access
Another section of the New River with public park access.
Drive to the top for amazing views and to see the park. Nearby is also the Smith River - for those that like to canoe or kayak. Call 276-629-2432 for dam release schedule information.
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Philpott Dam
Drive to the top for amazing views and to see the park. Nearby is also the Smith River - for those that like to canoe or kayak. Call 276-629-2432 for dam release schedule information.
For whitewater kayakers and canoeists - Look up dam release schedule and current water levels.
Kibler Valley Road
Kibler Valley RoadFor whitewater kayakers and canoeists - Look up dam release schedule and current water levels.
Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is easy to loop into an existing agenda that involves driving along the Parkway!
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Rocky Knob Recreation Area
1670 Blue Ridge PkwyRight off the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is easy to loop into an existing agenda that involves driving along the Parkway!
A close by Gem that often gets overlooked. Take the less travelled road!
Chestnut Creek Wetlands Natural Area Preserve
A close by Gem that often gets overlooked. Take the less travelled road!
Located right in Hillsville, a quick, relaxing trip. Grab a bit to eat in town afterward.
Beaver Dam Creek Trail
Beaver Dam Creek TrailLocated right in Hillsville, a quick, relaxing trip. Grab a bit to eat in town afterward.
Highly recommend checking it out! Shuttle available (select availability) if you prefer to walk down instead of up (long uphill trail).
Rock Castle Gorge, East Trailhead
Fire Ln National Pr ServiceHighly recommend checking it out! Shuttle available (select availability) if you prefer to walk down instead of up (long uphill trail).
If you feel like really exploring and venturing a little further, visit here!
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Fairy Stone State Park
If you feel like really exploring and venturing a little further, visit here!
Olde Mill Golf Resort
2258 Stone Mountain RdGet your golf on and eat at the restaurant!
Stores & Local Resources
A local favorite that has a little bit of everything. Forget to bring your fishing pole? Get one here.
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Red Hill General Store
1035 Sylvatus HwyA local favorite that has a little bit of everything. Forget to bring your fishing pole? Get one here.
The only 'landmark' in Dugspur. If you're on 221 headed towards Floyd, this is a good place to grab a quick bite to eat.
Dugspur Deli Mart
10287 Floyd PikeThe only 'landmark' in Dugspur. If you're on 221 headed towards Floyd, this is a good place to grab a quick bite to eat.