Mountain View Cottage Guidebook
Restaurant, Taproom, & Coffee Shop Recommendations
Great freshly cooked American food in a family friendly environment. Muddy Creek has live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and is open Wednesday through Sunday.
29 locals recommend
Muddy Creek Cafe Sparta
60 S Main StGreat freshly cooked American food in a family friendly environment. Muddy Creek has live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Yummy pizza and good beer! The burgers are decent, but we definitely go for the pizza! Check out their lunch deal for a personal pizza, salad, and drink :)
24 locals recommend
Main Street Pizzeria & Taphouse
151 S Main StYummy pizza and good beer! The burgers are decent, but we definitely go for the pizza! Check out their lunch deal for a personal pizza, salad, and drink :)
Ok, you have to trust us here - this is some really good Mexican food for the mountains (and we're from Raleigh)!
13 locals recommend
Mis Arados
403 S Main StOk, you have to trust us here - this is some really good Mexican food for the mountains (and we're from Raleigh)!
For a small-town brewery, these folks have served out a really good selection! They regularly have a food truck on-site throughout the week for a tasty dinner while you enjoy their beer and patio.
21 locals recommend
Laconia Ale Works
433 N Main StFor a small-town brewery, these folks have served out a really good selection! They regularly have a food truck on-site throughout the week for a tasty dinner while you enjoy their beer and patio.
Becca's serves amazing coffee, beer and wine by the glass or bottle, and bakes lovely pastries and breads. Check them out for lunch, brunch, and dinner daily except for Sunday when they are closed.
22 locals recommend
Backwoods Bean Coffee Shop
21 N Main StBecca's serves amazing coffee, beer and wine by the glass or bottle, and bakes lovely pastries and breads. Check them out for lunch, brunch, and dinner daily except for Sunday when they are closed.
The Gathering Place
81 W Doughton StGreat coffee and a fun little gift shop.
Sparta's closest winery with a great outdoor area that's family friendly.
33 locals recommend
Thistle Meadow Winery
102 Thistle MeadowSparta's closest winery with a great outdoor area that's family friendly.
Yadkin Valley is home to more than 40 vineyards and wineries that stretch across the charming, neighboring towns of Elkin, Pilot Mountain, Dobson and Mount Airy.
9 locals recommend
Yadkin Valley Wine Country
129 W Main StYadkin Valley is home to more than 40 vineyards and wineries that stretch across the charming, neighboring towns of Elkin, Pilot Mountain, Dobson and Mount Airy.
Southern On Main
102 E Main StCity/town information
Elkin is one of our favorite nearby towns to visit that has a lot to offer including great restaurants and shops.
22 locals recommend
Elkin
Elkin is one of our favorite nearby towns to visit that has a lot to offer including great restaurants and shops.
Unique Shops
This place is amazing! This is a must-visit if you're even remotely in to soaps, lotions, and fun accessories.
10 locals recommend
Sparta Candle Co.
16 S Main StThis place is amazing! This is a must-visit if you're even remotely in to soaps, lotions, and fun accessories.
Lots of Sparta and Blue Ridge clothing, homegoods, antiques, and pottery in the old Smithy's building.
A Touch of Grace
38 S Main StLots of Sparta and Blue Ridge clothing, homegoods, antiques, and pottery in the old Smithy's building.
A cute boutique with a super kind owner who offers curated collection of unique items for you or someone special.
Ofelia's Chic Boutique
4 S Main StA cute boutique with a super kind owner who offers curated collection of unique items for you or someone special.
Flower Pot Ranch
Mangum-Cater on Main
24 S Main StA wonderful showcase of local artists.
Misty Mountain General Store
7 North Main StreetA brand new general store that has lots of unique items!
Sightseeing
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayWe're less than 15 minutes to the Parkway!
Sparta's main park where the weekly farmer's market is held during the spring, summer, and fall, and where regular events are hosted. Be sure to check the Alleghany Farmer's Market out during the spring, summer, and fall! Hop on their Facebook page for hours. Lots of unique items and produce, meats, and baked goods from the locals.
8 locals recommend
Crouse Park
60 Cherry StSparta's main park where the weekly farmer's market is held during the spring, summer, and fall, and where regular events are hosted. Be sure to check the Alleghany Farmer's Market out during the spring, summer, and fall! Hop on their Facebook page for hours. Lots of unique items and produce, meats, and baked goods from the locals.
As the largest recreation area that the NPS manages on the Parkway, there are several miles of trails that offer spectacular views of our surrounding mountains.
18 locals recommend
Doughton Recreation Area
As the largest recreation area that the NPS manages on the Parkway, there are several miles of trails that offer spectacular views of our surrounding mountains.
Spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, wonderful hikes, and wild ponies! If you go in the spring, you may see a few foals!
143 locals recommend
Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneSpectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, wonderful hikes, and wild ponies! If you go in the spring, you may see a few foals!
Such a cool place to experience the cultural heritage of the upper New River Valley circa 1900. They have numerous events throughout the year.
Matthews Living History Farm Park
476 White Pine RoadSuch a cool place to experience the cultural heritage of the upper New River Valley circa 1900. They have numerous events throughout the year.
A great place to check out the second oldest river in the world :)
59 locals recommend
New River State Park
358 New River State Park RdA great place to check out the second oldest river in the world :)
Stone Mountain has a vast exposed area of granite that visitors can trek as well as a miles of trails that take visitors by an old homeplace and offer fantastic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
123 locals recommend
Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank PkwyStone Mountain has a vast exposed area of granite that visitors can trek as well as a miles of trails that take visitors by an old homeplace and offer fantastic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Blue Ridge Music Center
700 Foothills RdBrinegar Cabin