John's Guidebook Part 1
Floyd Dining 1
Legit, real Italian food that's affordable. My favorite restaurant in the area.
61 locals recommend
Mickey G's Bistro
113 Parkview Rd NELegit, real Italian food that's affordable. My favorite restaurant in the area.
Parkway Grille
227 N Locust StThe new restaurant everyone is buzzing about.
Stalwart of the Floyd restaurants. Good, affordable contemporary cuisine with tapas bar on the second floor for those whose who want to drink and snack.
19 locals recommend
Oddf3llows
110A N Locust StStalwart of the Floyd restaurants. Good, affordable contemporary cuisine with tapas bar on the second floor for those whose who want to drink and snack.
A BBQ food truck/stand in downtown Floyd. Excellent BBQ! I like the Cowboy cup. This is where I stop for quality food when I'm on the move.
9 locals recommend
Bootleg BBQ
412 S Locust StA BBQ food truck/stand in downtown Floyd. Excellent BBQ! I like the Cowboy cup. This is where I stop for quality food when I'm on the move.
Drinks & Nightlife
The one seedy bar you can find in Floyd County when everything else is shut down. If it's going to be that kind of night, you'll probably want to go here.
Ray's Restaurant
1041 Floyd Hwy NThe one seedy bar you can find in Floyd County when everything else is shut down. If it's going to be that kind of night, you'll probably want to go here.
5 Mile Mountain Distillery
489 Floyd Hwy SLocally distilled moonshine & rye.
Virginia ABC
117 Parkview Rd NELiquor store.
Parks & Nature
A 10 minute drive from the cabin. Nice, easy, winding, 30-40 minutes one way. Incredible 360 degree views. The tallest mountain in Floyd County.
71 locals recommend
Buffalo Mountain Natural Area Preserve
890 Moles Rd SWA 10 minute drive from the cabin. Nice, easy, winding, 30-40 minutes one way. Incredible 360 degree views. The tallest mountain in Floyd County.
This hike is all-time. A series of connected trails that can be done independently or together for a 11 mile loop. The hike takes you along a ridge line down into a valley/meadow and back up top. It has some steep sections and can be slightly vigorous during the ascents. Entire loop can be easily done at a leisurely pace in 5 hours. This is the hike that spawned the purchase of the cabin!
34 locals recommend
Rocky Knob Recreation Area
1670 Blue Ridge PkwyThis hike is all-time. A series of connected trails that can be done independently or together for a 11 mile loop. The hike takes you along a ridge line down into a valley/meadow and back up top. It has some steep sections and can be slightly vigorous during the ascents. Entire loop can be easily done at a leisurely pace in 5 hours. This is the hike that spawned the purchase of the cabin!
Cool place to have a picnic on a summer's day and go swimming.
40 locals recommend
Fairy Stone State Park
Cool place to have a picnic on a summer's day and go swimming.
Super fun place to go tubing on the New River. Ultra mellow river floating with one fast rapid section. This place is a hit with everyone. Tube rentals on site.
23 locals recommend
New River Junction
2591 Big Falls RdSuper fun place to go tubing on the New River. Ultra mellow river floating with one fast rapid section. This place is a hit with everyone. Tube rentals on site.
Sightseeing
Historic watermill that is just 3 miles from the cabin. Very scenic spot to walk around and check out the history. Also, there is a restaurant and gift shop.
28 locals recommend
Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop
266 Mabry Mill Rd SEHistoric watermill that is just 3 miles from the cabin. Very scenic spot to walk around and check out the history. Also, there is a restaurant and gift shop.
Shopping
If you love chocolate, you MUST stop here. Giant chocolate/candy factory with shop on site. Any kind of quality chocolate deliciousness can be found here. A real favorite for those with a sweet tooth.
24 locals recommend
Nancy's Candy Company
2684 Jeb Stuart HwyIf you love chocolate, you MUST stop here. Giant chocolate/candy factory with shop on site. Any kind of quality chocolate deliciousness can be found here. A real favorite for those with a sweet tooth.