Guidebook for West Jefferson
Food Scene
We started this coffeeshop almost 15 years ago and it is still one of our favorite places to visit. Locally roasted coffee, organic baked goods and live music. It's a sweet spot!
31 locals recommend
Bohemia
5 N Jefferson AveWe started this coffeeshop almost 15 years ago and it is still one of our favorite places to visit. Locally roasted coffee, organic baked goods and live music. It's a sweet spot!
Havana Cafe
109 BackStreetGreat Cuban food on the Backstreet!
One of our favorite spots! A wonderful atmosphere with bistro & bar serving New American comfort foods & pizzas from a wood-burning oven.
136 locals recommend
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailOne of our favorite spots! A wonderful atmosphere with bistro & bar serving New American comfort foods & pizzas from a wood-burning oven.
Parks & Nature
Mt Jefferson is our local State Park that offers covered picnic facilities, several hiking trails and some of the best views around.
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdMt Jefferson is our local State Park that offers covered picnic facilities, several hiking trails and some of the best views around.
A breathtaking park along the Blue Ridge Parkway offering expansive mountaintop meadow views along with sweeping vistas overlooking the foothills. This park also offers several hiking options.
8 locals recommend
Doughton Park Campground
milepost 241A breathtaking park along the Blue Ridge Parkway offering expansive mountaintop meadow views along with sweeping vistas overlooking the foothills. This park also offers several hiking options.
This river "beach" is located less than 5 minutes from our home, and it's one of our favorite places to visit! It's the perfect place to picnic, skip rocks, or swim and play in the sand alongside the water. It is perfect for kids as there is a gentle entry into the water from the beach sand. There is no lifeguard and no bathroom facilities, so please plan accordingly. (If you drive to our home from downtown West Jefferson or 221, you pass the beach after Boggs Road straightens out by the river).
Elk Shoals United Methodist
349 Methodist Camp RoadThis river "beach" is located less than 5 minutes from our home, and it's one of our favorite places to visit! It's the perfect place to picnic, skip rocks, or swim and play in the sand alongside the water. It is perfect for kids as there is a gentle entry into the water from the beach sand. There is no lifeguard and no bathroom facilities, so please plan accordingly. (If you drive to our home from downtown West Jefferson or 221, you pass the beach after Boggs Road straightens out by the river).
Arts & Culture
The Ashe County Arts Center serves as the main hub for this community of artists, musicians and writers. The Center offers rotating exhibits, live music and readings as well as a museum store.
13 locals recommend
Ashe County Arts Council
303 School AveThe Ashe County Arts Center serves as the main hub for this community of artists, musicians and writers. The Center offers rotating exhibits, live music and readings as well as a museum store.
Sightseeing
North Carolina's oldest cheese plant! See cheese made, sample varieties and purchase all your favorites from the general store.
104 locals recommend
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StNorth Carolina's oldest cheese plant! See cheese made, sample varieties and purchase all your favorites from the general store.
Everything Else
A great gem in our little town.
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
8 locals recommend
Ashe County Public Library
148 Library RdA great gem in our little town.
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays
A great local market offering local veggies, fruits, meats, eggs handmade items and events. Seasonally, April-October
http://www.ashefarmersmarket.com/
15 locals recommend
Ashe. County Farmers Market
108 BackStreetA great local market offering local veggies, fruits, meats, eggs handmade items and events. Seasonally, April-October
http://www.ashefarmersmarket.com/
Entertainment & Activities
This sweet little park offers live music during the summer season:
https://www.visitnc.com/listing/backstreet-park
BackStreet Park
2nd AvenueThis sweet little park offers live music during the summer season:
https://www.visitnc.com/listing/backstreet-park
Essentials
Ingles Markets
60 Ashemont Dr