West Jefferson
Restaurants
Great place for a good beer and American cuisine. This is just a 5 minute walk from the home.
83 locals recommend
Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
108 S Jefferson AveGreat place for a good beer and American cuisine. This is just a 5 minute walk from the home.
They have really great burgers here. They are very seasoned, so if you aren’t into that, I would skip it. The onion petals are amazing. Walkable from home.
27 locals recommend
Black Jack's Pub & Grill
18 N Jefferson AveThey have really great burgers here. They are very seasoned, so if you aren’t into that, I would skip it. The onion petals are amazing. Walkable from home.
More American cuisine. Decent food. A little nicer than Boondocks. Nice outdoor patio bar out back.
51 locals recommend
The Hotel Tavern
203 E 1st StMore American cuisine. Decent food. A little nicer than Boondocks. Nice outdoor patio bar out back.
This place is AMAZING! You don’t have to like Cuban food. It’s just good old comfort food. It’s always busy so be prepared to wait for your food. Walkable from home.
22 locals recommend
Havana Cafe
109 BackStreetThis place is AMAZING! You don’t have to like Cuban food. It’s just good old comfort food. It’s always busy so be prepared to wait for your food. Walkable from home.
It is called “Backstreet Subs”. Great place for a quick sandwich. Walkable from home.
Best Sub Shop Near Me Backstreet Subs
209 BackStreetIt is called “Backstreet Subs”. Great place for a quick sandwich. Walkable from home.
Monte D Rey
1447C Mt Jefferson RdGreat Mexican restaurant. Very typical menu. Can’t go wrong.
Oshu House
920 S Jefferson AveGreat place for sushi and hibachi
Hometown Diner
401 South Jefferson AvenueGreat traditional breakfast
Hillbilly Grill
601 S Jefferson AveAnother great breakfast spot
This is the best pizza in Ashe County. It’s a bit of a drive, but worth it.
46 locals recommend
Pie On the Mountain
9360 NC-194This is the best pizza in Ashe County. It’s a bit of a drive, but worth it.
Great local brewery with a huge selection of food.
48 locals recommend
New River Brewing Taproom and Eatery
108 South 3rd AveGreat local brewery with a huge selection of food.
Treats and More
They always seem to run out and close early, but they are delicious and HUGE.
19 locals recommend
Hole Lotta Doughnuts
211 BackStreetThey always seem to run out and close early, but they are delicious and HUGE.
Great coffee shop. It’s basically a small town Starbucks at half the price. Good place to have coffee and people watch from the window seats.
31 locals recommend
Bohemia
5 N Jefferson AveGreat coffee shop. It’s basically a small town Starbucks at half the price. Good place to have coffee and people watch from the window seats.
Three Little Bears & Company
117 North Jefferson AvenueCandy, candy and more candy!
The Vintage Farmhouse
424 East 2nd StreetGreat general store with some shopping and lots of yummy treats.
McB's Mercantile Ice Cream
103 S Jefferson AveGreat place for some ice cream
Sightseeing and fun
What’s a trip to the mountains without traveling the Blue Ridge? We have several entrances 15-20 minutes away. The closest entrance is off 421, just east of 221 in Deep Gap.
36 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayWhat’s a trip to the mountains without traveling the Blue Ridge? We have several entrances 15-20 minutes away. The closest entrance is off 421, just east of 221 in Deep Gap.
Riverside Canoe
2966 Garvey Bridge RdPlace to rent a canoe or tube to go down the river.
Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16Another canoe and tube rental place.
This place is HUGE! Great shop to walk around and do some antiquing.
16 locals recommend
Antiques On Main
842 S Jefferson AveThis place is HUGE! Great shop to walk around and do some antiquing.
Great place to go swimming in the river and have a picnic. They have a small beach area and picnic tables. Can also take a hike and see some old cabins along the river.
7 locals recommend
Elk Shoals New River State Park
349 Methodist Camp RdGreat place to go swimming in the river and have a picnic. They have a small beach area and picnic tables. Can also take a hike and see some old cabins along the river.
Parks
It’s only a few minutes away and great views! The hiking is easy to moderate. There are a few lookouts as you go to the top and then some hiking trails at the top. Go to “Luther Rock”, it’s about a 20 minute hike.
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdIt’s only a few minutes away and great views! The hiking is easy to moderate. There are a few lookouts as you go to the top and then some hiking trails at the top. Go to “Luther Rock”, it’s about a 20 minute hike.
Lots to do here such as hiking, fishing or a picnic. There are a few entrances to choose from.
59 locals recommend
New River State Park
358 New River State Park RdLots to do here such as hiking, fishing or a picnic. There are a few entrances to choose from.
This park is in Virginia and a bit of a drive, but it’s worth it. Lots of great trails, hiking and sightseeing. And also, WILD ponies.
9 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands Park VA
This park is in Virginia and a bit of a drive, but it’s worth it. Lots of great trails, hiking and sightseeing. And also, WILD ponies.
Walk out your front door and you are there! We have some balls in the chest for your enjoyment.
West Jefferson Park
201 S ChurchWalk out your front door and you are there! We have some balls in the chest for your enjoyment.
This is a beautiful local park. They have disc golf, a nice pond and great picnic areas.
10 locals recommend
Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course
527 Ashe Park RdThis is a beautiful local park. They have disc golf, a nice pond and great picnic areas.
Grocery stores
Ingles, while on the more expensive side is a great store with an amazing bakery and great meats.
Ingles station
Ingles, while on the more expensive side is a great store with an amazing bakery and great meats.
This store is for the more price conscience shopper. It’s a fine store with great sales.
15 locals recommend
Food Lion
733 E Main StThis store is for the more price conscience shopper. It’s a fine store with great sales.
Walmart Supercenter
200 Watauga Village DrSelf explanatory. Great prices!