Ashe County Activities
 Renowned
for its scenic natural beauty, friendly
welcoming atmosphere and intriguing history,
Ashe County offers residents an opportunity to
enjoy a wonderfully active, peaceful lifestyle.
The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the county
as does the ancient New River’s calm waters,
creating picturesque locations. In addition to
the stunning scenery created by the changing
seasons, Ashe County is home to several great
attractions in the North Carolina Mountains.
There is an abundance of fun things to do in
Ashe County NC,
excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation,
and a flourishing arts and crafts community.
Take a moment to learn more about the great
places located throughout.
The oldest and most famous attraction in the
region is perhaps the Ashe County Cheese
Factory. The factory produces and sells over 50
varieties of cheese, and kids of all ages
love getting to watch the delicious cheese
actually being made! Tour the cheese factory and
spend the day shopping in the gift shop.
Another must-see Ashe County attraction is the
Churches of the Frescos painted by famous
artist, Ben Long. Fresco painting presents a
special challenge to the artist, and Long studied
with renowned artists and fresco painters
throughout Italy before coming to Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs and
St. Mary’s Episcopal in West Jefferson to paint
Ashe County’s renowned Churches of the Frescoes
paintings. Visit both churches to view the
various fresco depictions of The Last Supper,
John the Baptist, The Crucifixion, and Mary,
Great with Child. It is recommended that you
call and make a reservation before stopping by
either church.
 Ashe
County’s thriving Appalachian arts and crafts
culture helps to create a unique and diverse
atmosphere throughout the region, and West
Jefferson’s arts district is a great place to
start browsing the art galleries and unique
specialty stores. There are numerous art
galleries and even wonderful places to enjoy
mountain music located all around the county. If you enjoy wine, there are two
excellent wineries in Ashe County, and both
offer tours of the facilities and tastings at
different times.
There are many wonderful things to explore
throughout Ashe County, and Crystal Ridge
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Ashe
County Arts Council
303 School Ave
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-846-ARTS |
Ashe
County Cheese Company
106 E Main Street
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-246-2501
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Ashe
County Farmer's Market
Back Street of West Jefferson
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-846-5850 |
Cardinal
Lanes
787 Hwy. 221 Business
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-846-7077 |
Churches
of the Frescoes
910-982-3076
The Frescoes are located in Holy Trinity
Communion Church and St. Mary’s
Episcopal Church. |
Mount
Jefferson State Park
P.O. Box 48
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-246-9653 |
Mountain
Music Jamboree
9331 NC Hwy 16 S
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-384-4079 |
Museum
of Ashe County History, Inc. Inc.
301 E Main Street
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-846-1904
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New
River State Park
P.O. Box 48
Jefferson, NC 28640
336-982-2587 |
New
River Wineries, Inc.
9318 NC Hwy. 194 N.
Lansing, NC 28643
336-846-4382 |
Skate
Zone Amusement Center
498 Beaver Creek School Rd
West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-246-3232 |
Thistle
Meadow Winery
102 Thistle Meadow
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
336-359-2995 |
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| For more information, feel free to give us a
call at
336-877-5815,
email
us, or use our online request form. |
