Guidebook for The Stonewood Acre and Giles County

Parrish & Katie
Parrish & Katie
Guidebook for The Stonewood Acre and Giles County

Places to eat within fifteen minutes or so.

While we're very rural we still have lot's of options nearby if you're not interested in driving to Blacksburg.
Great Ice Cream and arcade for the kids! Wonderful place for the whole family to hang out for the afternoon.
Scoops
610 Snidow Street
Great Ice Cream and arcade for the kids! Wonderful place for the whole family to hang out for the afternoon.
If you love Subway then this is the place.
Subway
5976 Virginia Ave
If you love Subway then this is the place.
The Palisades Restaurant, located in the former Pyne’s General Store, in Eggleston offers contemporary, sophisticated cuisine with southern hospitality. Most of their pork, beef, trout, and produce are locally grown in the New River Valley. The Palisades offers dinner daily and Sunday brunch. Plus catch live music every weekend! Katie and I ate here after I proposed and again for our wedding rehearsal dinner. It's a go to for us for a laid back and romantic evening.
63 locals recommend
The Palisades Restaurant
168 Village St
63 locals recommend
The Palisades Restaurant, located in the former Pyne’s General Store, in Eggleston offers contemporary, sophisticated cuisine with southern hospitality. Most of their pork, beef, trout, and produce are locally grown in the New River Valley. The Palisades offers dinner daily and Sunday brunch. Plus catch live music every weekend! Katie and I ate here after I proposed and again for our wedding rehearsal dinner. It's a go to for us for a laid back and romantic evening.
Another yummy place to eat on our tour from A to Z is Queen’s Pizza and Subs. With locations in Pearisburg and Rich Creek, it is convenient to grab a pizza, burger, or sub to enjoy on your trip through Giles County. You can dine in, carry out, or have your food delivered to The Stonewood Acre.
7 locals recommend
Queen's Pizza & Subs
144 Kinter Way
7 locals recommend
Another yummy place to eat on our tour from A to Z is Queen’s Pizza and Subs. With locations in Pearisburg and Rich Creek, it is convenient to grab a pizza, burger, or sub to enjoy on your trip through Giles County. You can dine in, carry out, or have your food delivered to The Stonewood Acre.
While being a vegetarian I loved their french fries!
6 locals recommend
Bluegrass BBQ
609 Snidow St
6 locals recommend
While being a vegetarian I loved their french fries!
Riviera Mex Grill knows how to craft the perfect margarita. The balance of flavors and the quality of their ingredients truly shine through in every sip. Whether you're a classic margarita lover or adventurous with flavors, their margarita selection is a delightful journey for your taste buds. Cheers to Riviera Mex Grill for turning every sip into a fiesta of flavor!
Riviera Mex Grill
5870 Virginia Ave
Riviera Mex Grill knows how to craft the perfect margarita. The balance of flavors and the quality of their ingredients truly shine through in every sip. Whether you're a classic margarita lover or adventurous with flavors, their margarita selection is a delightful journey for your taste buds. Cheers to Riviera Mex Grill for turning every sip into a fiesta of flavor!
Roma 2 transported me straight to Italy with its authentic flavors and charming ambiance. From the first bite to the last, every dish was a delightful journey through Italian cuisine. The attentive service and cozy setting made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're in search of true Italian flavors, Roma 2 is the place to indulge your taste buds.
Roma 2 Italian Restaurant
5840 Virginia Ave
Roma 2 transported me straight to Italy with its authentic flavors and charming ambiance. From the first bite to the last, every dish was a delightful journey through Italian cuisine. The attentive service and cozy setting made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're in search of true Italian flavors, Roma 2 is the place to indulge your taste buds.
Dining at Harvest Restaurant was an unforgettable experience. From the cozy atmosphere to the impeccable service, everything was top-notch. The menu's diverse offerings, prepared with fresh and local ingredients, cater to every palate. Each dish was a work of art, a symphony of flavors that left me craving more. If you're seeking a dining adventure that combines elegance with delectable cuisine, Harvest Restaurant is a must-visit.
Harvest Restaurant At Mountain Lake Lodge
115 Hotel Cir
Dining at Harvest Restaurant was an unforgettable experience. From the cozy atmosphere to the impeccable service, everything was top-notch. The menu's diverse offerings, prepared with fresh and local ingredients, cater to every palate. Each dish was a work of art, a symphony of flavors that left me craving more. If you're seeking a dining adventure that combines elegance with delectable cuisine, Harvest Restaurant is a must-visit.
La Barranca Mexican Grill
418 N Main St
Great place to gas up and set forth on your great adventures. Here you can get gas, fishing supplies, apparel with local designs, full deli and ICE CREAM!
Tangent Outfitters
Great place to gas up and set forth on your great adventures. Here you can get gas, fishing supplies, apparel with local designs, full deli and ICE CREAM!

A " A-Z things to do in Giles County" list.

The Stonewood Acre is located in Giles County and we have loads here. An ever going list of attractions.
This one is for you, history lovers! The Andrew Johnston House in Pearisburg, Virginia is the oldest surviving brick house in Giles County. Today, it is a museum, and it is home to the Giles County Historical Society. Tours are offered when the house is open, and the staff can help with genealogical services in their Research Center. There is also a gift shop to find something to remember your visit.
Andrew Johnston House Museum
208 N Main St
This one is for you, history lovers! The Andrew Johnston House in Pearisburg, Virginia is the oldest surviving brick house in Giles County. Today, it is a museum, and it is home to the Giles County Historical Society. Tours are offered when the house is open, and the staff can help with genealogical services in their Research Center. There is also a gift shop to find something to remember your visit.
In your search and experience with Giles County, it is likely you have stumbled across or heard of the well-known Cascade Falls hike in Pembroke, Virginia. Barney’s Wall, set directly above the Cascades, offers a scenic mountain view for hikers who are willing to go the extra distance to get there.
Barney's Wall
In your search and experience with Giles County, it is likely you have stumbled across or heard of the well-known Cascade Falls hike in Pembroke, Virginia. Barney’s Wall, set directly above the Cascades, offers a scenic mountain view for hikers who are willing to go the extra distance to get there.
On your A-Z journey of Giles County, make sure to stop at the Corner Market in Rich Creek, Virginia. You can fill up your gas tank, purchase fresh fruit and vegetables, or grab a quick snack.
Corner Market Country Store
201 Old Virginia Ave
On your A-Z journey of Giles County, make sure to stop at the Corner Market in Rich Creek, Virginia. You can fill up your gas tank, purchase fresh fruit and vegetables, or grab a quick snack.
Surround by views or the mountains, Castle Rock Golf & Recreation is open to the public with an 18-hole course recently recognized as a top public course in Southwest Virginia. Visit them today, book an event at the 19th Hole, or consider a membership to enjoy the pool and other amenities.
Castle Rock Golf & Recreation
900 Castle Rock Dr
Surround by views or the mountains, Castle Rock Golf & Recreation is open to the public with an 18-hole course recently recognized as a top public course in Southwest Virginia. Visit them today, book an event at the 19th Hole, or consider a membership to enjoy the pool and other amenities.
Eggleston Springs Campground, located in Eggleston, Virginia, is a great place to camp or access the New River Water Trail for the day for a small fee. It is a family oriented campground that offers some of the best fishing. Bring your tackle and see for yourself!
Eggleston Springs Campground
346 Cliffview St
Eggleston Springs Campground, located in Eggleston, Virginia, is a great place to camp or access the New River Water Trail for the day for a small fee. It is a family oriented campground that offers some of the best fishing. Bring your tackle and see for yourself!
In both Narrows and Pearisburg you can find local farmers markets, boasting fresh produce, crafts, events, and activities. In Pearisburg, the Community Market happens every third Thursday beginning in May, at the Pearisburg Community Center. In Narrows, vendors can be set up at the Farmer’s Market from 8 AM to 1 PM on Thursdays and Saturdays April 1st through October 31st. They also host special events on the second Friday’s of the month.
Farmers market
135 Monroe Street
In both Narrows and Pearisburg you can find local farmers markets, boasting fresh produce, crafts, events, and activities. In Pearisburg, the Community Market happens every third Thursday beginning in May, at the Pearisburg Community Center. In Narrows, vendors can be set up at the Farmer’s Market from 8 AM to 1 PM on Thursdays and Saturdays April 1st through October 31st. They also host special events on the second Friday’s of the month.
Blacksburg Farmers Market & Market Square Park
108 W Roanoke St
31 locals recommend
In Glen Lyn, Virginia you can find the Glen Lyn Town Park. The park is along the New River Water Trail, and there is a public boat landing next to the RV access inside the park. There is also playground equipment for the youngsters to enjoy. The Glen Lyn Town Park is also home to Giles County’s destination event, the Muddy ACCE Race.
Glen Lyn Town Park
In Glen Lyn, Virginia you can find the Glen Lyn Town Park. The park is along the New River Water Trail, and there is a public boat landing next to the RV access inside the park. There is also playground equipment for the youngsters to enjoy. The Glen Lyn Town Park is also home to Giles County’s destination event, the Muddy ACCE Race.
Giles County contains 92.4 square miles of Jefferson National Forest, so Giles County is often busy in the fall once hunting seasons begin. There is an abundance of whitetail deer, wild turkey, rabbit, and raccoon for hunters and sportsman. Find out more about hunting licenses for the Commonwealth and where to hunt in the Jefferson National Forest.
13 locals recommend
Jefferson National Forest
13 locals recommend
Giles County contains 92.4 square miles of Jefferson National Forest, so Giles County is often busy in the fall once hunting seasons begin. There is an abundance of whitetail deer, wild turkey, rabbit, and raccoon for hunters and sportsman. Find out more about hunting licenses for the Commonwealth and where to hunt in the Jefferson National Forest.
If you’re looking for music to enjoy, you can find an old time jam session on Thursdays at the MacArthur Inn. The MacArthur Inn is a historic hotel located in Narrows. These jam sessions are enjoyable and entertaining.
MacArthur Inn
117 MacArthur Ln
If you’re looking for music to enjoy, you can find an old time jam session on Thursdays at the MacArthur Inn. The MacArthur Inn is a historic hotel located in Narrows. These jam sessions are enjoyable and entertaining.
Great views intertwined with a fun ride! GearHead Moto Tours located in Pearisburg can give you just that. They can help you with a rental, or you can bring your own bike. They take care of everything, like lodging, dining, and getting you to the beautiful views, so all you have to do is enjoy the ride.
GearHead Junction
6647 Tazewell St
Great views intertwined with a fun ride! GearHead Moto Tours located in Pearisburg can give you just that. They can help you with a rental, or you can bring your own bike. They take care of everything, like lodging, dining, and getting you to the beautiful views, so all you have to do is enjoy the ride.
Oktoberfest at Mountain Lake Lodge is a yearly event that promises authentic food, beverages, and entertainment for those who come out to enjoy the weekend. Although no details have been released as of yet for Oktoberfest 2017, we are waiting anxiously to hear about the details for this year’s good time event!
45 locals recommend
Mountain Lake Lodge
115 Hotel Cir
45 locals recommend
Oktoberfest at Mountain Lake Lodge is a yearly event that promises authentic food, beverages, and entertainment for those who come out to enjoy the weekend. Although no details have been released as of yet for Oktoberfest 2017, we are waiting anxiously to hear about the details for this year’s good time event!
Located just down the road The Sinking Creek Bridge is located in Newport. The bridge has been standing since 1916, making the bridge over 100 years old! The bridge is 70 feet, and a bright, beautiful red color. Because of its beauty, it has been the subject of many photographs and paintings throughout the years. It is open to the public for you to enjoy on your trip.
Sinking Creek Covered Bridge
Located just down the road The Sinking Creek Bridge is located in Newport. The bridge has been standing since 1916, making the bridge over 100 years old! The bridge is 70 feet, and a bright, beautiful red color. Because of its beauty, it has been the subject of many photographs and paintings throughout the years. It is open to the public for you to enjoy on your trip.
Located within the Pembroke Park in the Town of Pembroke, Treasure Island playground is sure to make the youngsters on your trip happy. This playground will be loads of fun for them as they run, climb, and play. Pembroke Park also has a walking trail and a picnic shelter to enjoy on your visit.
Treasure Island Play Ground/ Pembroke Town Park
115-123 Pembroke Park Ln
Located within the Pembroke Park in the Town of Pembroke, Treasure Island playground is sure to make the youngsters on your trip happy. This playground will be loads of fun for them as they run, climb, and play. Pembroke Park also has a walking trail and a picnic shelter to enjoy on your visit.
The Giles County Wellness Center offers group yoga classes, as well as many others group exercise classes. The Wellness Center also has cardiovascular equipment, free weights, weight machines, and full locker room facilities for gym guests to use.
Giles County Wellness Center
140 Clendennin Rd
The Giles County Wellness Center offers group yoga classes, as well as many others group exercise classes. The Wellness Center also has cardiovascular equipment, free weights, weight machines, and full locker room facilities for gym guests to use.
This highly scenic, 4-mile round-trip trail meanders along a shaded mountain creek to a 66-foot waterfall within Jefferson National Forest. Hike is low to moderate difficulty. Picnicking area is at the beginning of the trail. Native trout fishing available in the Little Stony Creek. Accessible restrooms at the trailhead. Picnic area. Water hydrant for filling water bottles available in the recreation area. Trail is only for hiking; No bicycles or horses permitted. There is a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee. The parking area is open from sunrise to sunset only--no overnight parking.
170 locals recommend
Cascade Falls Trailhead
2068 Cascade Dr
170 locals recommend
This highly scenic, 4-mile round-trip trail meanders along a shaded mountain creek to a 66-foot waterfall within Jefferson National Forest. Hike is low to moderate difficulty. Picnicking area is at the beginning of the trail. Native trout fishing available in the Little Stony Creek. Accessible restrooms at the trailhead. Picnic area. Water hydrant for filling water bottles available in the recreation area. Trail is only for hiking; No bicycles or horses permitted. There is a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee. The parking area is open from sunrise to sunset only--no overnight parking.
40 ft. width with a 12 ft. drop into a single whirlpool. It’s an easy hike for those who are less eager to venture far off the beaten path. From the community of White Gate on hwy. 42, just off Rt. 100 from Pearisburg, it’s a short jaunt of a little over 10 miles. You will take SR-606 to SR-671 and soon see a sign and pull-off on your right for the falls. The ledges on the left side of the falls are step-like while the middle and right ledges are more of a straight drop. In lower water, the middle and right are not covered and the stream is much narrower. Despite the width of the stream, the waterfall is not particularly open with trees lining each bank and throwing much of the falls into shade most of the day.
Dismal Falls Retreat
273 Dismal Creek Rd
40 ft. width with a 12 ft. drop into a single whirlpool. It’s an easy hike for those who are less eager to venture far off the beaten path. From the community of White Gate on hwy. 42, just off Rt. 100 from Pearisburg, it’s a short jaunt of a little over 10 miles. You will take SR-606 to SR-671 and soon see a sign and pull-off on your right for the falls. The ledges on the left side of the falls are step-like while the middle and right ledges are more of a straight drop. In lower water, the middle and right are not covered and the stream is much narrower. Despite the width of the stream, the waterfall is not particularly open with trees lining each bank and throwing much of the falls into shade most of the day.
Relax & Enjoy Saturdays at the Pearisburg Community Market! Located on the front lawn of the Community Center on Wenonah Avenue, the Pearisburg Community Market is open every Saturday from 9:00am to 2:00pm and the third Thursday of the month from 4:00pm-8:00pm, May through October. Buy local and regional grown produce. Meet local farmers, artisans and more. Food can be purchased at the market from the Farm Table. Check out the events, demos, activities, food menu, and kids projects scheduled each week. Search popular social media networks for scheduling and availability.
Pearisburg Community Market
1410 Wenonah Avenue
Relax & Enjoy Saturdays at the Pearisburg Community Market! Located on the front lawn of the Community Center on Wenonah Avenue, the Pearisburg Community Market is open every Saturday from 9:00am to 2:00pm and the third Thursday of the month from 4:00pm-8:00pm, May through October. Buy local and regional grown produce. Meet local farmers, artisans and more. Food can be purchased at the market from the Farm Table. Check out the events, demos, activities, food menu, and kids projects scheduled each week. Search popular social media networks for scheduling and availability.
Mill Creek Nature Park is 140+ acres adjoining the Town of Narrows and Jefferson National Forest. This property offers miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, beautiful water falls, and fishing for native trout in a pristine mountain stream (valid Virginia licenses required). The park has a small picnic shelter as well as a hiker shelter near the reservoir. Mill Creek reservoir served as a water source for the town until the 1970s. The original hand-cut stone portion of the dam is still functional and dates to the 1780s. Hiking past the reservoir site leads to four waterfalls along the mountain creeks of Mill Creek and Mercy Branch.
Mill Creek Nature Park Trails
900 Northview St
Mill Creek Nature Park is 140+ acres adjoining the Town of Narrows and Jefferson National Forest. This property offers miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, beautiful water falls, and fishing for native trout in a pristine mountain stream (valid Virginia licenses required). The park has a small picnic shelter as well as a hiker shelter near the reservoir. Mill Creek reservoir served as a water source for the town until the 1970s. The original hand-cut stone portion of the dam is still functional and dates to the 1780s. Hiking past the reservoir site leads to four waterfalls along the mountain creeks of Mill Creek and Mercy Branch.
Where Katie and I got engaged and married! These trails are moderately easy trails through the Mountain Lake Wilderness as both trails lead to scenic overlooks with elevations from 3100- 3800 feet. Some of this trail follows the Appalachian Trail eastward. The Wind Rock Overlook offers sweeping views of Rocky Mountains (3300′), Fork Mountain (3645′) and Peter’s Mountain (4000′).
Wind Rock
Where Katie and I got engaged and married! These trails are moderately easy trails through the Mountain Lake Wilderness as both trails lead to scenic overlooks with elevations from 3100- 3800 feet. Some of this trail follows the Appalachian Trail eastward. The Wind Rock Overlook offers sweeping views of Rocky Mountains (3300′), Fork Mountain (3645′) and Peter’s Mountain (4000′).