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My name is Ben Van Leeuwarden and I am the manager of Planet Chopper. We offer lodging, tours, rentals and mechanical work at the midway point of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our roadhouse is a bikers’ heaven! It is located in Woodlawn VA, just 15 minutes from Parkway Milepost… Read More
Red Rooster Coffee & Cafe is a Virginia-based coffee company daily roasting only the highest quality beans from around the world. While we’ve won numerous awards and accolades for our coffee quality, our true passion is taking good care of our coffee, our workers, our farmers, & our planet. Read More
Roanoke Boutique Hotel is a small B&B in the Downtown Historic District, the perfect location to explore Roanoke’s nightlife and outdoor scene. Modern finishes for today’s travelers who love early healthy breakfasts to fuel hikes and elevation gain. Owned by gear heads who know the local mountains and make… Read More
Roanoke Co+op is Virginia’s largest food co-op. Located in the Star City, Roanoke Co+op proudly serves its community from two locations, Grandin Village and Downtown Roanoke. The co-op focuses on local, organic and natural foods as well as giving back to the community! Become an owner if you like. Read More
Historic Downtown Salem, Virginia is still a busy place. A visit to the Farmers Market, Lake Spring Park or the Salem Museum is the perfect complement to the variety of unique dining and shopping options throughout the city. We trust you will find an array of good eats along… Read More
Head on over to Foggy Rock for dinner on their beautiful patio Wednesday evenings and enjoy an acoustic set from a local artist!… Read More
Explore an underground world of wonders that has been thrilling visitors for almost 100 years at Shenandoah Caverns. It’s Virginia’s only cavern with elevator service! There’s also a historic soda fountain serving classic menu items (open seasonally) and American Celebration on Parade and Mainstreet of Yesteryear exhibits.  Caverns and… Read More
Sleepy Hollow Mountain Cabins Franklin, NC. Our picnic area, grill, fire pits and play areas are ready for family fun or puppy playtime. Or maybe the two of you want to spend some special time together on your porch enjoying the view. It’s all here for you at our… Read More
Smiley’s Flea Market & Yard Sale Fletcher, NC- Every weekend 6am to 5pm. Free parking & admission. From fresh Produce to Clothing, Electronics, Appliances, Books, Plants, Antiques and Collectibles, New and Used Items, and even 12+ food vendors including a full service bakery. Over 1,000 spaces; 100s of sellers,… Read More
The streets of downtown Galax are packed with people and the air is filled with fragrant clouds of hickory smoke and the tangy bite of vinegar with mustard, mingling with sweetness of tomato and the mouth-watering sizzle of slow cooked pork. Smoke on the Mountain promises all that, plus live… Read More