Wesley’s Guidebook for Ashe County, NC!
Sightseeing/Recreational
A short drive to see breathtaking mountain views, short hiking nature trails, or to just have a picnic. Located just a few miles from the Airbnb in West Jefferson. The Park overlooks the Towns of West Jefferson & Jefferson.
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdA short drive to see breathtaking mountain views, short hiking nature trails, or to just have a picnic. Located just a few miles from the Airbnb in West Jefferson. The Park overlooks the Towns of West Jefferson & Jefferson.
A great park to visit to go canoeing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, have a picnic, or just explore nature! The park is free to visitors! https://www.ncparks.gov/new-river-state-park/home
59 locals recommend
New River State Park
358 New River State Park RdA great park to visit to go canoeing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, have a picnic, or just explore nature! The park is free to visitors! https://www.ncparks.gov/new-river-state-park/home
Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16Free county park featuring a disc golf course, tennis courts, trails, fishing pond, basketball courts, baseball field, green space and playgrounds.
10 locals recommend
Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course
527 Ashe Park RdFree county park featuring a disc golf course, tennis courts, trails, fishing pond, basketball courts, baseball field, green space and playgrounds.
A state park just over the state line in VA. USE THIS ADDRESS: 829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Approx. a 45-50 min drive from the Airbnb. Tons of hiking trails, picnic areas and neat visitor's center. Beautiful scenic views. Wild ponies live in the park and you might can catch a glimpse of them on the Massie Gap Trail! Park has an admission fee. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands
Please note: cell service isn't great in this area.
9 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands Park VA
A state park just over the state line in VA. USE THIS ADDRESS: 829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Approx. a 45-50 min drive from the Airbnb. Tons of hiking trails, picnic areas and neat visitor's center. Beautiful scenic views. Wild ponies live in the park and you might can catch a glimpse of them on the Massie Gap Trail! Park has an admission fee. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands
Please note: cell service isn't great in this area.
Favorite Places to Visit
A must visit in downtown West Jefferson! Be sure to get a bag of their famous cheese curds! Also, check out their food truck across the street and have a bologna & cheese sandwich. You won't regret it!
104 locals recommend
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StA must visit in downtown West Jefferson! Be sure to get a bag of their famous cheese curds! Also, check out their food truck across the street and have a bologna & cheese sandwich. You won't regret it!
Visit Downtown Lansing and check this store out. An eclectic mix of old fashioned goods, art, coffee, hard cider, pastries and more!
https://www.oldorchardcreek.com/general-store
13 locals recommend
Old Orchard Creek General Store
9350 NC-194Visit Downtown Lansing and check this store out. An eclectic mix of old fashioned goods, art, coffee, hard cider, pastries and more!
https://www.oldorchardcreek.com/general-store
If you are visiting on a weekend, check out the Farmers Market in Downtown West Jefferson on the Backstreet! Usually open from 8am-1pm. Full of local goodies from produce, fruits, jams, honey, crafts, home goods and more.
15 locals recommend
Ashe. County Farmers Market
108 BackStreetIf you are visiting on a weekend, check out the Farmers Market in Downtown West Jefferson on the Backstreet! Usually open from 8am-1pm. Full of local goodies from produce, fruits, jams, honey, crafts, home goods and more.
Local arts center with local artists work for sale in the gallery. Also, check out the gallery for the rotating themed art shows!
13 locals recommend
Ashe County Arts Council
303 School AveLocal arts center with local artists work for sale in the gallery. Also, check out the gallery for the rotating themed art shows!
A fantastic historic small movie theatre showing first run movies for great prices! Locally owned. Call 336-846-3281 to see what's playing!
26 locals recommend
Parkway Theater
10 E Main StA fantastic historic small movie theatre showing first run movies for great prices! Locally owned. Call 336-846-3281 to see what's playing!
Recommended Food/Drink
Excellent food and great service! Outdoor seating available. Everything on the menu is delicious. I recommend the Chicken Alfredo!
51 locals recommend
The Hotel Tavern
203 E 1st StExcellent food and great service! Outdoor seating available. Everything on the menu is delicious. I recommend the Chicken Alfredo!
New River Brewing Taproom and Eatery
108 South 3rd AveLots of wine and beer selections from all over NC. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or cider inside in an inviting atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Carolina Country Wines Llc
7 N Jefferson AveLots of wine and beer selections from all over NC. Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or cider inside in an inviting atmosphere.
Lots of beer and drink choices. Good food! This was West Jefferson's first brewery!
83 locals recommend
Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
108 S Jefferson AveLots of beer and drink choices. Good food! This was West Jefferson's first brewery!
Excellent lunch spot! Great sandwiches, soups & salads. Top notch customer service!
22 locals recommend
Sweet & Savory Bakery & Deli
6 S Jefferson AveExcellent lunch spot! Great sandwiches, soups & salads. Top notch customer service!
A good place to get a little of everything from hamburgers, salads, seafood, chicken, subs and more. Go early on weekends as it can get busy!
9 locals recommend
Winners Circle Restaurant
825 E Main StA good place to get a little of everything from hamburgers, salads, seafood, chicken, subs and more. Go early on weekends as it can get busy!
Hole Lotta Doughnuts
211 BackStreetExcellent doughnuts. Visit early as they sell out quick!
Bohemia
5 N Jefferson AveGreat coffee! A must visit.
Excellent hard cider made from local apples! Newly renovated space.
29 locals recommend
Molley Chomper Hard Cider
165 Piney Creek RdExcellent hard cider made from local apples! Newly renovated space.
Havana Cafe
109 BackStreetEXCELLENT food!
The pizzas and pasta dishes are out of this world. Located within 10 minutes from the Airbnb. Take out only.
12 locals recommend
Bobby D's
588 S Main StThe pizzas and pasta dishes are out of this world. Located within 10 minutes from the Airbnb. Take out only.
Take a trip to Lansing, NC, about 15-20 minutes from the Airbnb, and try one of their homemade pizzas using local ingredients! Recommend you call ahead before you go to ensure they are open.
46 locals recommend
Pie On the Mountain
9360 NC-194Take a trip to Lansing, NC, about 15-20 minutes from the Airbnb, and try one of their homemade pizzas using local ingredients! Recommend you call ahead before you go to ensure they are open.
Black Jack's Pub & Grill
18 N Jefferson AveThe best hamburgers in West Jefferson!!
A good local bbq restaurant located less than 5 min from Airbnb. Also serving seafood and other meals. Great side dishes. Currently, drive thru only.
24 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Barbecue
1008 S Jefferson AveA good local bbq restaurant located less than 5 min from Airbnb. Also serving seafood and other meals. Great side dishes. Currently, drive thru only.
A small local bakery with order only desserts. If you have an event you are attending and need a cake, cupcakes, cookies, etc., this is the place to order from! Please check availability and place orders at least a week in advance before your trip. visit here to contact: www.fb.com/thebakersaddict
The Baker's Addict
319 Northwest School RoadA small local bakery with order only desserts. If you have an event you are attending and need a cake, cupcakes, cookies, etc., this is the place to order from! Please check availability and place orders at least a week in advance before your trip. visit here to contact: www.fb.com/thebakersaddict
City/town information
A quaint, but bustling, downtown offering numerous shopping and eating options! Come and stroll the streets. There's something for everyone. Visit https://visitwestjefferson.org/ for more!
125 locals recommend
West Jefferson
A quaint, but bustling, downtown offering numerous shopping and eating options! Come and stroll the streets. There's something for everyone. Visit https://visitwestjefferson.org/ for more!
Downtown West Jefferson Shopping
Footsloggers
08 A South Jefferson AvenueOutfitter store with a large selection of clothing, footwear and equipment. Be sure to get a WJ themed t-shirt or sticker!
12 locals recommend
Mountain Outfitters
102 S Jefferson AveOutfitter store with a large selection of clothing, footwear and equipment. Be sure to get a WJ themed t-shirt or sticker!
A great antique themed shop in downtown. They have a little of everything for home decor and more.
Past & Present
113 N Jefferson AveA great antique themed shop in downtown. They have a little of everything for home decor and more.
Mountain Outfitters
102 S Jefferson AveMO's Boots and Carhartt
2 N Jefferson AveSelling local honey and other honey-themed products. The owners are super nice and welcoming. Tell them Wesley sent you!
12 locals recommend
Honey Hole
6 3rd AveSelling local honey and other honey-themed products. The owners are super nice and welcoming. Tell them Wesley sent you!
A great store with decor, kitchen items, jewelry, holiday and seasonal themed items, jams, clothing for men and women, and a coffee shop with various baked goods.
The Vintage Farmhouse
424 East 2nd StreetA great store with decor, kitchen items, jewelry, holiday and seasonal themed items, jams, clothing for men and women, and a coffee shop with various baked goods.
The Vintage Locket