Ron and Sharon’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Jefferson is the county seat. The historic 1904 Ashe County Courthouse is home to The Museum of Ashe County History. A great place to visit if you are a history buff. Their miniature train display featuring the Old Virginia Creeper Line is a must see.
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Jefferson
Jefferson is the county seat. The historic 1904 Ashe County Courthouse is home to The Museum of Ashe County History. A great place to visit if you are a history buff. Their miniature train display featuring the Old Virginia Creeper Line is a must see.
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church (located just outside West Jefferson) and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (located in nearby Glendale Springs) boast fabulous fresco paintings by world famous fresco painter Ben Long. Featured are: The Last Supper, Mary Great with Child, John the Baptist and The Mystery of Faith.
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Saint Marys Church
400 Beaver Creek School RdSaint Mary's Episcopal Church (located just outside West Jefferson) and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (located in nearby Glendale Springs) boast fabulous fresco paintings by world famous fresco painter Ben Long. Featured are: The Last Supper, Mary Great with Child, John the Baptist and The Mystery of Faith.
West Jefferson is a great small town community.
-Main Street is home to lots of art galleries, specialty shops and restaurants.
-Of special interest is the Ashe County Cheese Plant with a viewing room to see cheese made. Across the street from the plant is their shop featuring cheese, ice cream, fudge, wine and all sorts of specialty items.
-The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce can provide you with lots of literature, brochures and ideas on what to do in the area. (www.ashechamber.com)
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West Jefferson
West Jefferson is a great small town community.
-Main Street is home to lots of art galleries, specialty shops and restaurants.
-Of special interest is the Ashe County Cheese Plant with a viewing room to see cheese made. Across the street from the plant is their shop featuring cheese, ice cream, fudge, wine and all sorts of specialty items.
-The Ashe County Chamber of Commerce can provide you with lots of literature, brochures and ideas on what to do in the area. (www.ashechamber.com)
There are 3 ski resorts in nearby counties:
-Appalachian Ski Mountain Resort- 36 miles/ 55 minutes
-Sugar Mountain Ski Resort- 44 miles/ 1 hour 11 minutes
-Beech Mountain Ski Resort- 51 miles/ 1 hour 23 minutes
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Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdThere are 3 ski resorts in nearby counties:
-Appalachian Ski Mountain Resort- 36 miles/ 55 minutes
-Sugar Mountain Ski Resort- 44 miles/ 1 hour 11 minutes
-Beech Mountain Ski Resort- 51 miles/ 1 hour 23 minutes
The area boasts lots of outdoor hiking spots. Our favorites:
-Mount Jefferson State Natural Area- 2 great overlooks of Jefferson and West Jefferson. Easy hiking.
-The Blue Ridge Parkway- Beautiful, winding road along the Blue Ridge Mountains with lots of overlooks and hiking trails.
-Doughton Park- Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway with great views, hiking and picnicking.
-Grayson Highlands State Park- Virginia State Park about 45 minutes away. Fabulous views, great hiking.
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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdThe area boasts lots of outdoor hiking spots. Our favorites:
-Mount Jefferson State Natural Area- 2 great overlooks of Jefferson and West Jefferson. Easy hiking.
-The Blue Ridge Parkway- Beautiful, winding road along the Blue Ridge Mountains with lots of overlooks and hiking trails.
-Doughton Park- Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway with great views, hiking and picnicking.
-Grayson Highlands State Park- Virginia State Park about 45 minutes away. Fabulous views, great hiking.
Wanting to canoe the historic New River?
- Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks and Tubes are literally just down the road (4 miles).
-Riverside Canoes is also a favorite of our guests (19 miles)
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Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16Wanting to canoe the historic New River?
- Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks and Tubes are literally just down the road (4 miles).
-Riverside Canoes is also a favorite of our guests (19 miles)