Mackenzie’s guidebook
City/town information
This town was once a train stop for the Virginia Creeper Trail.This quaint little town has a public park by the creek with a walking trail. Lansing has a few stores, restaurants and markets.
16 locals recommend
Lansing
This town was once a train stop for the Virginia Creeper Trail.This quaint little town has a public park by the creek with a walking trail. Lansing has a few stores, restaurants and markets.
West Jefferson
Great town for shopping and dining!
Great place to visit and eat after biking the creeper trail or hiking the Appalachian Trail.
38 locals recommend
Damascus
Great place to visit and eat after biking the creeper trail or hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Food scene
Molley Chomper Hard Cider
165 Piney Creek RdLocal cidery!
Sample many different types of honey!
(The Lavender Honey is my favorite!)
12 locals recommend
Honey Hole
6 3rd AveSample many different types of honey!
(The Lavender Honey is my favorite!)
This place has great food and drinks with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Definitely a family favorite!
19 locals recommend
Home Slice
111 N Jefferson AveThis place has great food and drinks with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Definitely a family favorite!
Premade frozen dinners and breakfast biscuits are great! Chocolates are amazing!
9 locals recommend
West Jefferson Specialty Foods
11 E 2nd StPremade frozen dinners and breakfast biscuits are great! Chocolates are amazing!
City advice
What to pack
Bring extra necessities
If staying for more than 2 nights, you may need to bring paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent, laundry detergent, trash bags and toiletries. We only supply a starter amount of these items.
For tea and coffee drinkers, please bring coffee filters and your choice of coffee/tea or K-cups.
Bring extra towels for the hot tub
Getting around
Do not rely on Uber or Lyft for transportation
Advise to Pre-arrange transportation if needed. Ubers are extremely hard to find in this rural area
Getting around
Encourage maps or printed directions
Carrying a map of the area or printed directions is always a good idea in rural areas where cell service is limited. Phone maps may have difficulty loading without LTE while traveling.