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For 90 years in Asheville & surrounding areas, the craft guild has showcased the region’s finest craftsmen through exhibitions, craft shops, special events, and fairs. Today, we are the second-oldest craft organization in America representing 800 Appalachian makers of contemporary & traditional craft from 293 counties in 9 states. The… Read More
Our mission at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary is to promote sustainable beekeeping through education, research, and the honeybee sanctuary, where people can experience a beautiful landscape in which honeybees and pollinators thrive. Visit for a workshop, event, tour days, or to volunteer. We’re located just minutes from Parkway Milepost 149.2… 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
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
You’ll find award-winning, thought-provoking & meticulous historical restoration, both inside and outside the walls of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, through archaeological discoveries and research that continues to uncover new knowledge about Thomas Jefferson and the free and enslaved people who formed the community at Poplar Forest. Guided house tours. Read More
Town Hardware & General Store – Aisles of smiles! Three historic buildings jam-packed with an extensive and eclectic mix of products from housewares to tools to lawn & garden supplies. Take a trip back in time. There truly is something for everyone here! Open 7 days/week. 103 West State Street,… Read More
Villa Appalaccia Winery – A Taste of Tuscany in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Featuring Italian varietals grown right here in Virginia.  Stop by for great wine, local cheeses, charcuterie, Italian olives, fruit and ciabatta bread.  Live music and pizzas from our wood-fired brick oven on select dates. Beautiful views. Read More
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is located in downtown Roanoke. With over 50 pieces of rolling stock, the Museum exhibits steam and electric locomotives and the largest collection of diesel locomotives in the South. Plus, explore our collections of antique vehicles, cars, and even aviation!  O-Gauge model train layout &… Read More
Williamson Mead and Brewing crafts award-winning meads and ciders in Glade Valley, NC. With innovative techniques, we’ve garnered over 189 medals in just three years. Our inviting tasting room offers a rustic oasis, complete with scenic views, grazing animals, and a warm welcome. Explore our unique flavors and relax… Read More
The WNC Nature Center connects people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region’s rich biodiversity. See 60+ native species in 42 acres of award-winning habitats. Cougars, bears, otters, red wolves & more! Open 361… Read More