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The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. We’re celebrating the 40th year of this community favorite event with loads of free activities. View the event details below with more information to follow. If… Read More
The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, The Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas, returns taking place on the first three Friday nights in December. We’re celebrating the 40th year of this community favorite event with loads of free activities. View the event details below with more information to follow. If… Read More
Southern Highland Craft Guild Moses Cone Manor –  located at Milepost 294.1, it represents 400 traditional craft makers of the Southern Appalachians on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Guild is the second oldest craft organization in America. Craft demonstrations offered from April to November. Open 9-5 daily March 15… Read More
Located in Shenandoah National Park at mile 41.7 on the Skyline Drive, Skyland is located at the highest elevation along the drive. Skyland is open late March through late November.  The resort is closed during the winter. Our location along Skyline Drive is ideal for visitors to explore over 500… Read More
Snowy Mountain Christmas Shop & Sweets features Christmas decorations for the home. Local artists’ craftsmanship as well as imported items fill the store with Christmas wonder May through December. We’re located just 5 miles north of Parkway Milepost 317.5 on US Highway 221. Offering sweets, holiday decorations, Christmas trees, greenery… Read More
Switzerland Cafe specializes in fresh, homemade sandwiches, soups, and quiches and we craft our own award-winning Applewood Smoked Trout and Hickory Smoked Pork BBQ. Serving lunch Easter – Halloween. Our General Store offers picnic items, wine, beer & cheese as well as T-Shirts, crafts and souvenirs. Check Google listing… Read More
Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant are located directly on the Parkway. Established in 1910. Variety of accommodations including mountain view suites, cottages & rooms in the main lodge. Chalet Restaurant serves three meals daily. Gracious casual atmosphere with old world charm. Tennis, golf privileges, swimming, fire pit, unique shops… Read More
An evening under the stars with pop and orchestral music and a fireworks finale. Read More
The Orchard at Altapass is a 100-year-old non-profit apple orchard located just off the Parkway at Milepost 328.3 featuring heirloom apples, family fun, bee habitat, U-Pick, storytelling, “heyrides,” weekend free music, heritage information, & spectacular views. Hand-scooped ice cream, hot apple pie, homemade fudge, gifts, & jarred goodies are… Read More
Thistle Meadow Winery – Family-owned winery located 3 miles from Parkway Milepost 246.1. Located in one of the luscious valleys of Laurel Springs, NC in Alleghany County, Thistle Meadow Winery has some 30 varieties of wines available year around. Our award-winning wines are handcrafted in small batches. Tours and… Read More