Places We Love
The places that Makes Carroll feel like Carroll
Recommended by people who know it the best
We asked locals across Carroll County to tell us about the places they love, from favorite breakfast stops and backroad views to shops, trails, gathering places, and tucked-away treasures.
These are their picks, in their own words.
Sunny Side Store | Fancy Gap
Recommended by Teresa
“It’s a must see, especially at Christmas.”
Local tip: Cash Only
Big Reed Island Creek | Dugspur
Recommended by Bradley
“Float down Big Reed Island Creek with a bunch of your friends!”
Local tip: Stay on designated public access areas and respect surrounding private property.
Olde Mill Golf Resort + Maples Restaurant | Laurel Fork
Recommended by Janet
“Olde Mill Golf Course is a beautiful Ellis Maples course with lots of water and challenging terrain.”
Make a day of it: Recommends following your round with dinner at Maples Restaurant.
Carroll County Lavender Company & Produce | Hillsville
Recommended by Kevin
“A great place to visit.”
Blue Ridge Parkway | Fancy Gap
Recommended by Janet E.
“The Blue Ridge Parkway and all the scenic and historic sites.”
Local Tip: Access or Exit the Parkway Milepost 199.5. in Fancy Gap, VA
Toaster's Deli + The Hair Shack | Hillsville
Recommended by Ken
“Lunch at Toaster’s Deli followed by a Big Puffy Do at the Hair Shack on Main Street Hillsville!”
Fancy Gap Country Store | Fancy Gap, VA
Recommended by Mark
Hillmont Mercantile + The River House & Home Company | Hillsville, VA
Recommended by Barbie
Flower Gap Road Area | Cana, VA
Shared by Gordon
Chestnut Creek Falls | New River Trail State Park | Austinville, VA
Recommended by Virginia
A tucked-away waterfall along the New River Trail and a favorite stop for exploring with four-legged companions.
Want more?
Visit our Tourist page at www.itscoolerinthemtns.com for the Carroll County, VA Things To Do Map!