Rachel & John

Saturday, August Twenty-Third, Two Thousand Twenty-Five • Independence, VA

111 Days To Go!

Rachel & John

Saturday, August Twenty-Third, Two Thousand Twenty-Five • Independence, VA

111 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Summer in the cool mountains of Virginia and North Carolina is filled with fun things to do. Should you decide to extend your stay, some of our favorite places to visit include:

Grayson Highlands State Park

829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363, USA

(276) 579-7092

Mountain hikes, wild ponies, waterfalls and camping! Stop by to stretch your legs or stay for a night or two. About a half hour or so from Independence.

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Old Barn Winery and Vineyards

2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694, USA

(336) 846-6060

About 45 minutes from Independence, in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Music and lovely vistas all weekend. Opens at noon on Friday and Saturday, 1pm on Sunday. Perfect place to raise a glass.

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Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course

527 Ashe Park Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640, USA

If you've never played disc golf in the mountains, here is your chance. This is one of the best courses around. Long-range views, tricky woodsy holes, and a true workout on this course frequented by pros and amateurs alike.

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Virginia Creeper Trail

333 Douglas Dr, Damascus, VA 24236, USA

(276) 475-6186

Access points to the Virginia Creeper trail just an hour or so away. Rent bikes and coast through the countryside.

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Boone NC 28607

Boone, NC 28607, USA

Boone, North Carolina is just an hour or so away. Hiking, music, lots of fun restaurants, fun places to stay and play.

Yadkin Valley Wine Country

129 W Main St, Elkin, NC 28621, USA

(336) 835-2094

Coming up I-77? Stop by and sample some of Yadkin Valley's finest wineries. Jolo, RayLen, and Piccione are some of our favorites.

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