“Find your Cool” in Carroll County, VA.
Carroll County is a rural county that offers various outdoor activities, events, mountain music along the Crooked Road, history & heritage, and Appalachian arts.
Virginia Tourism Corporation, www.Virginia.org
Hillsville is the county seat of Carroll County, but there are many other communities to explore, including Fancy Gap, Cana, Lambsburg, Woodlawn, Laurel Fork, Austinville, and more.
Traveling along Route 52, you’ll find the Sidna Allen House, and just up the road on Main Street in Hillsville you’ll discover the Carroll County Historic Courthouse & Museum, where you can learn about more than just the famous 1912 courthouse tragedy, as the museum also shares the deeper story of the region, its people, and Appalachian history. Along the street you’ll also find local shops and hometown favorites like the Hillsville Diner. When the season is right, you might even catch the Hillsville Farmers Market in full swing.
Access or Exit the Parkway.
Fancy Gap, a gateway access point where visitors can immediately exit the Parkway for essential services, including fuel, dining, lodging, and shopping, is known for its mountain merchant community of unique shops, eats, & art. Located in between the Blue Ridge Music Center, Devils Den Nature Preserve and Puckett’s Cabin, Groundhog Mountain on Milepost 199.5.
Head to Cana for farm markets, orchards, and seasonal produce like apples and cherries. If outdoor adventure is calling, explore the many New River access points throughout Carroll County, including the scenic area around Foster Falls, perfect for paddling, fishing, or simply enjoying the water. Get a big Carroll County welcome at the Lambsburg Visitor Center first thing coming into VA from the North Carolina state line.
Want travel ideas designed around your style of exploring? Visit the It’s Cooler in the Mountains website to check out our Pet-Friendly Explorer Guide, Adventure Seeker Guide, and Restful Wanderer Guide, each one personally designed to tailor your type of traveling.
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