Here's a sampling of just some of what West Jefferson, Ashe County,
North Carolina offers during your stay:

Things to Do:

Ashe County Arts Council sponsors plays, music, theater, art exhibits and downtown Gallery Crawls

The Village of Glendale Springs home to fine dining, several shops, a bakery, and the Church of the Frescoes

The Town of West Jefferson the center main town in Ashe County - nice downtown 

FlyingFishingNC a great resource for the stocked trout streams in Ashe County

Zaloo's Canoes a great resource for your day of canoeing the New River

Ashe County Cheese see cheese made in North Carolina 's only cheese factory in downtown West Jefferson

Anita's High Country Massage give yourself the gift of an hour (or more!) massage with Anita and you'll be relaxed for days

Things to Do for Kids, too:

Skate Zone an indoor roller skating rink in West Jefferson

Burnt Hill Stables horseback riding in Ashe County

Parks:

Mount Jefferson State Park located just on the edge of downtown West Jefferson , with outstanding views and hiking trails

New River State Park hiking, camping, picnicking, canoeing and kayaking

Virginia Creeper Trail (Virginia) one of the best trails for bike riding, horseback riding, and walking

Grayson Highlands State Park ( Virginia ) great views, hiking, blueberry gathering in the summer

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (Virginia) a beautiful national park just over the state line

Grandfather Mountain a true treasure for North Carolinians , including the mile-high bridge, a zoo, hiking trails and more

New River Headwaters - ranks as one of the most diverse and critically important biological hotspots in the entire Southern Appalachians. 

Events:

Merle Fest - the last weekend in April, this event is a must for music lovers.

Ola Belle Reed Festival folk and mountain music in Lansing , North Carolina

Appalachian Summer Festival a month long series of cultural events (dance, music, theatre and more) sponsored by Appalachian State University

Christmas in July Festival a festival in downtown West Jefferson sponsored by the Ashe County Christmas Tree Growers Association

Blue Ridge Celtic Festival an annual event in Blowing Rock celebrating the area's Scottish and Irish heritage

The Highland Games an annual event at Grandfather Mountain celebrating Scottish heritage

Barter Theatre a bit of a drive to Abingdon, but worth it to enjoy a play with top actors at the famous and historical theater

Horn in the West a summer play in Boone about Daniel Boone and the history of the area

Resonator Guitar Competition in Todd, an annual music event

Porch Pickin' Music Jams Bluegrass and old time music jams in and around Ashe County

Ashe County Civic Center home to many of the musical and theatrical events that come to Ashe County, from the Kiev Symphony to old-time music

Restaurants:

Frasers casual dining in West Jefferson 

Bohemia Coffee House & Gallery - eclectic coffee house in downtown West Jefferson 

Michael's 102 North casual, yet sophisticated...

The River House historic inn and restaurant in Grassy Creek

Glendale Springs Inn highly acclaimed inn and restaurant close by in Glendale Springs

Mountainaire Seafood seafood & steaks in West Jefferson

Shatley Springs Inn family-style, country cooking in Crumpler. Open April to November.

Shopping:

Skyland Books an independent bookstore in the center of West Jefferson

West End Wreaths buy your Christmas Tree or wreath or pine roping from these prize winning growers

Mountain Memories Christmas Trees another excellent resource for your Christmas tree

Way Back When Barn Quilts buy a quilt for your barn or garden or outbuilding

Big Horse Creek Farm looking to buy apples or an apple tree?  Growers Ron & Suzanne Joyner will be glad to help you

Anywhere Chair looking for that perfect beach chair, cabana or umbrella check out this website

Laurel Hill Paints looking to buy a horse start here!

Real Estate:

Michelle Handler & Jack Apple If you fall in love with Ashe County, call Michelle or Jack to find  and buy your dream home in the mountains. They found us ours...

Jean Teague If you prefer the Boone area to Ashe County, Jean can help you find a place in that neck of the woods

Resources:

Ashe County Chamber worth visiting for a variety of ideas for things to do in West Jefferson, NC or Ashe County , NC

National Committee for the New River an excellent source for information about the river, its history, and its future

Mountain Times our free area newspaper with lots of good information about the area and upcoming events

Elevation Web Designs North Carolina Web Design. Custom Web Designs, Domain Registration, Hosting and Maintenance, Graphic Design and Photography Services. If you like this site, let them do yours - they did our first version.

VacationWorthy Personally Recommended Places Worthy of your Vacation - Has links to this cabin as well as other great properties including Michelle Handler's place in the Outer Banks

Blue Ridge Vacations an excellent resource for your vacation planning in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Mountain Travel Guide another excellent resource for the Blue Ridge Mountains and just about any other mountains in the US

A1 Vacation Properties a guide to vacation rentals world-wide

Vacapedia a guide to vacation rentals world-wide

VacationsFRBO a guide to vacation rentals world-wide

Teamwedding.com - Home of the North Carolina Top Wedding Sites

West Jefferson Vacation Rentals - on VacationRealty.com

Rent-My-Escape.com - Serenity where you want it when you want it

Ashe County cabin rental – Our HomeAway listing