Guidebook for West Jefferson
Food Scene
Friendly atmosphere, and great selection of locally made beer and hard ciders.
83 locals recommend
Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
108 S Jefferson AveFriendly atmosphere, and great selection of locally made beer and hard ciders.
Great owners and staff! Music year round on Saturdays and during the season - April till year's end, on Friday's too. Wonderful outdoor seating area, and great porch upstairs for waiting for a table.
51 locals recommend
The Hotel Tavern
203 E 1st StGreat owners and staff! Music year round on Saturdays and during the season - April till year's end, on Friday's too. Wonderful outdoor seating area, and great porch upstairs for waiting for a table.
Love the pork tacos! Selma and staff will welcome you to food with a Cuban flair.
22 locals recommend
Havana Cafe
109 BackStreetLove the pork tacos! Selma and staff will welcome you to food with a Cuban flair.
Wonderful lunches - and we just love the roasted red pepper with gouda soup. Say hi to owner Tiffany, her sister Misty, their mom and the other friendly staff. And don't say we didn't warn you about the selection of baked goods to tempt you as you pay.
22 locals recommend
Sweet & Savory Bakery & Deli
6 S Jefferson AveWonderful lunches - and we just love the roasted red pepper with gouda soup. Say hi to owner Tiffany, her sister Misty, their mom and the other friendly staff. And don't say we didn't warn you about the selection of baked goods to tempt you as you pay.
Sightseeing
Saint Marys Church
400 Beaver Creek School RdFamous Frescoes by NC artist Ben Long. Lovely chapel!
Parks & Nature
Incredible views and hiking trails. Close in to town, too. On the weekends, ranger-led events.
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdIncredible views and hiking trails. Close in to town, too. On the weekends, ranger-led events.
Beautiful visitor's center and during the spring, summer and fall there are ranger-led activities.
New River State Park Road
New River State Park RoadBeautiful visitor's center and during the spring, summer and fall there are ranger-led activities.
We love this park with its wild horses, amazing views, and hiking trails.
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneWe love this park with its wild horses, amazing views, and hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
The diorama of the local area and the Virginia Creeper train is amazing! Made by local artists with amazing detail and fun "search for" activities - find the six bears, etc.
13 locals recommend
Museum of Ashe County History
301 E Main StThe diorama of the local area and the Virginia Creeper train is amazing! Made by local artists with amazing detail and fun "search for" activities - find the six bears, etc.
Take a class or enjoy the art on display, which changes frequently. Great staff!
9 locals recommend
Florence Art School
10 S Jefferson AveTake a class or enjoy the art on display, which changes frequently. Great staff!
A center of our cultural community. Check out the current exhibit, purchase art in the shop, participate in one of the many events offered through the year.
13 locals recommend
Ashe County Arts Council
303 School AveA center of our cultural community. Check out the current exhibit, purchase art in the shop, participate in one of the many events offered through the year.
Shopping
Stroll the assorted shops in downtown, enjoy the local murals, check out our restaurants or one of our festivals.
125 locals recommend
West Jefferson
Stroll the assorted shops in downtown, enjoy the local murals, check out our restaurants or one of our festivals.
Essentials
Ingles Markets
60 Ashemont DrHas a great selection - big store!!