Favorite Places
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Town of Floyd, Virginia
The Town of Floyd, Virginia is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway along the eastern crest of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Tourists are attracted to the town by the natural scenic beauty of the mountain landscape and the ample recreational opportunities: hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, hunting, etc.
Many more travelers are drawn to the town because of the rich cultural history of music and art. Floyd is home to the Floyd Country Store with its Friday Night Jamborees, which one of the region's finest stops for musical entertainment.
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Sun Music Hall
Located in lovely downtown Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountains, The Sun Music Hall & Cultural Arts Center is dedicated to offering diverse and superb performance art. Their aim is to present music, dances, comedy, theatre and children's programming as well as classes and workshops for all ages and interests. The Sun recognizes the importance of the arts in our society and are deeply devoted to the preservation and continuation of live performance art.
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Rakes Mill Pond
Built in the early 19th century Rakes Mill Pond was the brainchild of Jarman Rakes. Rakes Mill Pond is a dammed up pond and creates a swamp similar to what a beaver dam would do. The pond is located just past Mile Marker 163 going south on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can pull out and park on site. Walk down to the dam and put your hand in the water. You will see a 15 foot water fall.
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Kayaking in Floyd Virginia
Kayaking in Floyd Virginia by means of the Little River.
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Kayak the Little River
Kayak the Litter River in Floyd County Virginia. You can access the river off of Thunderstruck Road or Slusher store road.
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EXPLORE FLOYD, NATURALLY
If you're hoping for an outdoor experience while visiting our area, print this document (click - upper right) for some ideas and locations.
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Canoeing the Little River
Canoeing the Little River in Floyd County Virginia. Fresh mountain spring water and miles of river. -
Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek Fall, Little River, Floyd County Virginia
Bear Creek Falls is located on the Little River between Chestnut Ridge Bridge and Indian Valley Road Bridge. You will need rope if you plan on canoeing this part of the river.
I posted a satellite image with red arrow showing the exact location of the falls. Click on "images" to the right of this description. Click on the small image to enlarge. BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU PLAN ON NAVIGATING THIS PART OF THE LITTLE RIVER. -
PLACES TO GO IN FLOYD
PLACES TO GO IN FLOYD, VIRGINIA
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Bell Gallery
The Bell Gallery and Garden
Quite possibly the nicest little shopBill and Joanne Bell, Owners
Darcie Luster, ManagerThe Bell Gallery displays pieces of over 40 talented Floyd County Virginia local and regional artists and craftsman. One-of-a-kind pottery, Appalachian pieces, original art-work, fine-jewelry, wood-working, leather-work, weaving, blown glass work, as well as our own work. Joanne's pressed flowers and beveled glass panels, and Bill's exceptional very-large-format landscape photography.
Our 1899 building is a rare stacked-board, pure hardwood construction, with bursting character and appeal. The Bell Gallery is located in the middle…