Little Farm on the Pond Guidebook

Katherine (K.C.)
Katherine (K.C.)
Little Farm on the Pond Guidebook

Let's Eat and Drink!

Local dining spots.
Fine dining. Great service and atmosphere..
17 locals recommend
Craft Bistro in the Old Artists' Theater
8 E Main St
17 locals recommend
Fine dining. Great service and atmosphere..
Great bar food and plenty of cold beers on tap.
48 locals recommend
New River Brewing Taproom and Eatery
108 South 3rd Ave
48 locals recommend
Great bar food and plenty of cold beers on tap.
Local favorite for bar food and brews.
83 locals recommend
Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
108 S Jefferson Ave
83 locals recommend
Local favorite for bar food and brews.
Counter service taproom with fantastic service. Great views from the rooftop deck and solid tacos.
9 locals recommend
Boondocks Brewing - Brew Haus
302 S Jefferson Ave
9 locals recommend
Counter service taproom with fantastic service. Great views from the rooftop deck and solid tacos.
Small diner with friendly service. Great breakfast spot.
15 locals recommend
Hillbilly Grill
601 S Jefferson Ave
15 locals recommend
Small diner with friendly service. Great breakfast spot.
Great place for a take-out pizza
Village Inn Pizza Parlor
432 E 2nd St
Great place for a take-out pizza
Counter service style no frills BBQ.
24 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Barbecue
1008 S Jefferson Ave
24 locals recommend
Counter service style no frills BBQ.
Fresh fish in the mountains.A local Favorite with take-out meals and seafood market
High Country Seafood Co
215 Beaver Creek School Rd
Fresh fish in the mountains.A local Favorite with take-out meals and seafood market
Light fare and fish smoothies
The Farmhouse Juice & Wellness Shop
926 N Jefferson Ave
Light fare and fish smoothies
Made to order menu. Great place to stop for a delicious soup and sandwich!
22 locals recommend
Sweet & Savory Bakery & Deli
6 S Jefferson Ave
22 locals recommend
Made to order menu. Great place to stop for a delicious soup and sandwich!
Fresh and friendly Cuban inspired food.
22 locals recommend
Havana Cafe
109 BackStreet
22 locals recommend
Fresh and friendly Cuban inspired food.
New pizza spot in downtown West Jefferson
19 locals recommend
Home Slice
111 N Jefferson Ave
19 locals recommend
New pizza spot in downtown West Jefferson
Bar Food. Friendly service.
27 locals recommend
Black Jack's Pub & Grill
18 N Jefferson Ave
27 locals recommend
Bar Food. Friendly service.
Local coffee and light grub. Friendly service.
31 locals recommend
Bohemia
5 N Jefferson Ave
31 locals recommend
Local coffee and light grub. Friendly service.
Welcoming wine shop to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine. Also offers craft beer and light fare.
21 locals recommend
Carolina Country Wines Llc
7 N Jefferson Ave
21 locals recommend
Welcoming wine shop to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine. Also offers craft beer and light fare.
Local no frills diner to grab a burger ans crispy onion rings.
The Log House
8970 2nd Ave
Local no frills diner to grab a burger ans crispy onion rings.
Old fashioned pharmacy and diner. Home cooking.
People's Rexall Drug
423 E 2nd St
Old fashioned pharmacy and diner. Home cooking.
Yummy place for doughnuts!
19 locals recommend
Hole Lotta Doughnuts
211 BackStreet
19 locals recommend
Yummy place for doughnuts!
Newly reopened West Jefferson favorite!
51 locals recommend
The Hotel Tavern
203 E 1st St
51 locals recommend
Newly reopened West Jefferson favorite!
Cozy French dining
38 locals recommend
Joy Bistro
115 New Market Centre
38 locals recommend
Cozy French dining
Modern Southern restaurant.
80 locals recommend
Vidalia
831 W King St
80 locals recommend
Modern Southern restaurant.
Craft beers, friendly staff and wood fired pizzas
131 locals recommend
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot St
131 locals recommend
Craft beers, friendly staff and wood fired pizzas
Local favorite. Friendly staff. Organic and locally sourced food.
69 locals recommend
Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King St
69 locals recommend
Local favorite. Friendly staff. Organic and locally sourced food.
Made from scratch homestyle southern cooking.
73 locals recommend
Proper
142 Water St
73 locals recommend
Made from scratch homestyle southern cooking.
Rooftop bar with light fare and craft cocktails.
28 locals recommend
The Horton Hotel
611 W King St
28 locals recommend
Rooftop bar with light fare and craft cocktails.

Let's Get Outdoors- Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Zip-lining, Disc Golfing

From Their website-Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Rising abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, Mount Jefferson is often first viewed at a distance from the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a national natural landmark with a rich history. Five hiking trails allow exploration of rare geology and plant communities in Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, including a child-friendly TRACK trail and a strenuous scramble along the mountain’s ridgeline. Overlooks offer vistas into neighboring states. Picnic grounds with shelter combine scenic views with cool summer temperatures and breezes. Park office 1481 Mount Jefferson State Park Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson Rd
88 locals recommend
From Their website-Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Rising abruptly to more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding landscape, Mount Jefferson is often first viewed at a distance from the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a national natural landmark with a rich history. Five hiking trails allow exploration of rare geology and plant communities in Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, including a child-friendly TRACK trail and a strenuous scramble along the mountain’s ridgeline. Overlooks offer vistas into neighboring states. Picnic grounds with shelter combine scenic views with cool summer temperatures and breezes. Park office 1481 Mount Jefferson State Park Road West Jefferson, NC 28694
From the state website- Elk Knob State Park features one of the highest peaks in North Carolina’s high country at 5,520 feet and one of the parks system’s finest trails to the spectacular views from the summit. Other trails are being developed at this relatively new park. Despite its location in an area known for winter weather, the park attempts to stay open throughout the winter and is the only one in the system offering cross-country skiing (although skiers must provide their own equipment). At lower elevations, there are primitive, backcountry campsites for individuals and for groups. Elk Knob is an outstanding park for experiencing all seasons in the mountain environment. 5564 Meat Camp Road Todd, NC 28684
94 locals recommend
Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd
94 locals recommend
From the state website- Elk Knob State Park features one of the highest peaks in North Carolina’s high country at 5,520 feet and one of the parks system’s finest trails to the spectacular views from the summit. Other trails are being developed at this relatively new park. Despite its location in an area known for winter weather, the park attempts to stay open throughout the winter and is the only one in the system offering cross-country skiing (although skiers must provide their own equipment). At lower elevations, there are primitive, backcountry campsites for individuals and for groups. Elk Knob is an outstanding park for experiencing all seasons in the mountain environment. 5564 Meat Camp Road Todd, NC 28684
From ExploreBoone- FIND THE TRAILHEAD Park in The Cascades Overlook at Milepost 271.9, nine miles north of US 421 at Deep Gap, five miles east of Boone. To start at Tompkins Knob, park at the Tompkins Knob Parking Area, Milepost 272.5, about 8.4 miles north of Deep Gap and US 421. TAKE THE HIKE The easy, 1-mile loop of the Cascades Trail explores the forest that perches on the edge of the Blue Ridge. The path wanders the crest above the Piedmont to Falls Creek just as a water shoots over the cliff. Along the trail, twenty interpretive plaques describe the trees of the Blue Ridge. The main species are all here
39 locals recommend
Cascade Falls
39 locals recommend
From ExploreBoone- FIND THE TRAILHEAD Park in The Cascades Overlook at Milepost 271.9, nine miles north of US 421 at Deep Gap, five miles east of Boone. To start at Tompkins Knob, park at the Tompkins Knob Parking Area, Milepost 272.5, about 8.4 miles north of Deep Gap and US 421. TAKE THE HIKE The easy, 1-mile loop of the Cascades Trail explores the forest that perches on the edge of the Blue Ridge. The path wanders the crest above the Piedmont to Falls Creek just as a water shoots over the cliff. Along the trail, twenty interpretive plaques describe the trees of the Blue Ridge. The main species are all here
From Alltrails- Three Top Mountain Trail is a 4.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Creston, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
8 locals recommend
Three Top Mountain
8 locals recommend
From Alltrails- Three Top Mountain Trail is a 4.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Creston, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
From HighCountry- Length: 10 Miles Condition: Maintained, Paved Elevation: Flat Ride this flat road along the New River. Check out the Todd General Store for a nice rest stop!
Railroad Grade Road
Railroad Grade Road
From HighCountry- Length: 10 Miles Condition: Maintained, Paved Elevation: Flat Ride this flat road along the New River. Check out the Todd General Store for a nice rest stop!
Well maintained mountain biking near, Boone, NC
48 locals recommend
Rocky Knob
285 Mountain Bike Wy
48 locals recommend
Well maintained mountain biking near, Boone, NC
Beautiful, well-maintained course
10 locals recommend
Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course
527 Ashe Park Rd
10 locals recommend
Beautiful, well-maintained course
Ski slope in Boone, NC
199 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain
199 locals recommend
Ski slope in Boone, NC
Ski slope in Blowing Rock, NC
251 locals recommend
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain Rd
251 locals recommend
Ski slope in Blowing Rock, NC
Ski resort in Beech Mountain NC
190 locals recommend
Beech Mountain
190 locals recommend
Ski resort in Beech Mountain NC
Local mountain golf course.
23 locals recommend
Mountain Aire Golf Course
1396 Fairway Ridge Dr
23 locals recommend
Local mountain golf course.
2.5 Mile well maintained loop thru hardwood forest.
Boone United Trail
471 New Market Blvd
2.5 Mile well maintained loop thru hardwood forest.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitors Center
Virginia 362
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland Dr
238 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
215 Tweetsie Railroad Ln
61 locals recommend

Let's Get Outdoors- On The Water

Friendly spot in Todd, NC that has all the essentials for a day on the river- Tubes, fishing, canoes and kayaks.
64 locals recommend
RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade Rd
64 locals recommend
Friendly spot in Todd, NC that has all the essentials for a day on the river- Tubes, fishing, canoes and kayaks.
Friendly staff. Canoes, Kayaks and tubes.
53 locals recommend
Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16
53 locals recommend
Friendly staff. Canoes, Kayaks and tubes.
Rental spot for kayak, canoe, tube and paddle board rentals.
29 locals recommend
Wahoo's Adventures New River Outpost
3380 Big Hill Rd
29 locals recommend
Rental spot for kayak, canoe, tube and paddle board rentals.
From their website- The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976, and it wildly winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery. New River State Park is base camp for exploration of this river at two principal spots—Wagoner Road access and US 221 access. Both offer walk-in camping a few hundred feet from parking areas and both offer paddling access. RV camping is available at U.S. 221 access. Primitive, canoe-in camping is available at multiple access areas along the river. Brief trips or multi-day excursions can be arranged with private outfitters or careful planning if visitors bring their own kayaks or canoes. It’s easy to combine paddling, camping, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing. A visitor center with an exhibit hall complements interpretive programs on the river’s history and ecology. Picnic shelters, as well as a community building, can be rented for family or group gatherings. Elk Shoals access includes a free swim beach area to enjoy swimming in the New River.
59 locals recommend
New River State Park
358 New River State Park Rd
59 locals recommend
From their website- The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976, and it wildly winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery. New River State Park is base camp for exploration of this river at two principal spots—Wagoner Road access and US 221 access. Both offer walk-in camping a few hundred feet from parking areas and both offer paddling access. RV camping is available at U.S. 221 access. Primitive, canoe-in camping is available at multiple access areas along the river. Brief trips or multi-day excursions can be arranged with private outfitters or careful planning if visitors bring their own kayaks or canoes. It’s easy to combine paddling, camping, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing. A visitor center with an exhibit hall complements interpretive programs on the river’s history and ecology. Picnic shelters, as well as a community building, can be rented for family or group gatherings. Elk Shoals access includes a free swim beach area to enjoy swimming in the New River.
Great spot to fish, relax and hang in the river.
8 locals recommend
Todd Island Park
1219 Todd Railroad Grade Rd
8 locals recommend
Great spot to fish, relax and hang in the river.

Let's go shopping!

Local gem. Arts and crafts, souvenirs, fresh baked goods. Friendly staff.
19 locals recommend
Todd Mercantile
3899 Todd Railroad Grade Rd
19 locals recommend
Local gem. Arts and crafts, souvenirs, fresh baked goods. Friendly staff.
Southern charm. Originally opened in 1914, new owners have brought it back to life.
6 locals recommend
The Todd General Store
3866 Todd Railroad Grade Rd
6 locals recommend
Southern charm. Originally opened in 1914, new owners have brought it back to life.
One of our favorite spots to buy amazing cheese and even watch cheese being made.
104 locals recommend
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main St
104 locals recommend
One of our favorite spots to buy amazing cheese and even watch cheese being made.
Great store for high end outdoor gear.
12 locals recommend
Mountain Outfitters
102 S Jefferson Ave
12 locals recommend
Great store for high end outdoor gear.
A variety of vendors for fun finds!
Martha Mae’s Emporium
204 S Jefferson Ave
A variety of vendors for fun finds!
Gourmet specialty foods
9 locals recommend
West Jefferson Specialty Foods
11 E 2nd St
9 locals recommend
Gourmet specialty foods
Antiques and farmhouse finds
Southern Market by Twin Creeks
505 S Jefferson Ave
Antiques and farmhouse finds
Hometown hardware store.
West Jefferson True Value Hardware
104 E Main St
Hometown hardware store.
Charming antique store
Cobblestones Antiques
113 BackStreet
Charming antique store
Lot's of antiques to browse.
16 locals recommend
Antiques On Main
842 S Jefferson Ave
16 locals recommend
Lot's of antiques to browse.
Furniture and home goods.
the happy shack
1116 S Jefferson Ave
Furniture and home goods.
Children's shop
Peek a Boutique
106 S Jefferson Ave
Children's shop
Beautiful local art
Originals Only Gallery
3 N Jefferson Ave
Beautiful local art
Beautiful photography
Catch Light Gallery
118 N Jefferson Ave
Beautiful photography
Friendly artist and original pieces
R T Morgan Art Gallery
120 N Jefferson Ave
Friendly artist and original pieces
Charming little shop with local craft items
Quilt Square Girls
5 E 2nd St
Charming little shop with local craft items
Great spot for honey and honey infused items.
12 locals recommend
Honey Hole
6 3rd Ave
12 locals recommend
Great spot for honey and honey infused items.
Upscale home furnishings
Perry Evans Home
3rd Avenue
Upscale home furnishings
Area Grocery Store
Ingles station
Area Grocery Store
Local favorite. Old timey mercantile.
107 locals recommend
Mast General Store Boone
630 W King St
107 locals recommend
Local favorite. Old timey mercantile.
Friendly staff with unique finds and a variety of books and gifts.
6 locals recommend
Dancing Moon Earthway Bookstore
553 W King St
6 locals recommend
Friendly staff with unique finds and a variety of books and gifts.

City/town information

THIS is what you want in a mountain town. Plenty of shops, restaurants, antiques, outdoor activities combined with friendly people.
125 locals recommend
West Jefferson
125 locals recommend
THIS is what you want in a mountain town. Plenty of shops, restaurants, antiques, outdoor activities combined with friendly people.
A gem of a southern town. Stop in and visit RiverGirls Fishing Co, Todd Mercantile and Todd General Store. Nestled on the New River plenty of water related activities nearby.
18 locals recommend
Todd
18 locals recommend
A gem of a southern town. Stop in and visit RiverGirls Fishing Co, Todd Mercantile and Todd General Store. Nestled on the New River plenty of water related activities nearby.
Home to Appalachian State. Lots to do- shopping, restaurants, ski resort, tubing.
285 locals recommend
Boone
285 locals recommend
Home to Appalachian State. Lots to do- shopping, restaurants, ski resort, tubing.