All in all this is a great place to go, that is if you don't mind Hank he's racists. If you need to…read morefill your water tanks up make sure you don't use it long cause they will knock on your door. It's very peaceful other than that.

It was so fun and I love zip lining thank you so much for your service I had so much funread more

For a small business that literally took an abandoned property and rebooted it, this place is cool…read more Looks like it would be a heck of a place to heat in the winter though. Very fun aesthetic. The lady at the bar was friendly. The owner was okay...for there only being two customer vehicles here and just the other two customers besides us it was kind of a cold welcome. Worth a stop though for some snacks and good mead! My wife and I spent the day hiking at the nearby Otter River, so this was a welcome stop. I bought a 16oz etched glass bottle of Mazer mead, and another of the "Master" flavor. As somebody who has made hundreds of gallons of my own mead, the flavors were really unique. Varying alcohol content too if you're looking for something heavier (or lighter). I wouldn't suggest buying more than one "growler", as they were just etched glass bottles. Having grown up raising honey bees, it's really cool to see a place like this where the mission is to endorse honey and happy times with the mead bees help make. If you want a Quentin Tarantino feel and you're in the area, check it out! I'd like to give 4/5 stars but for a small business like this I'll send a little love

Honestly, can't say enough good things about this quirky, curated spot on the shoulders of Sharp…read moreTop Mountain. John Graham is a thoughtful host who has carved out a unique place among roadside inns. The Ordinary calls to a time of self-catered stays, where the point was not to dazzle you with breakfast, but to provide you with a beautiful spot where personal touches abound in the rebuilt 1790s cabin to stop and enjoy the world around you. Your private deck view sweeps down into the valley below the Peaks of Otter, taking in John's butterfly garden and personal beehives. Oh, he also runs a meadery out of the inn--lucky weekend guests get to sample and take home his fantastic products (careful, though, at 17% ABV, they pack a sneaky punch). If you plan on spending time in the Blue Ridge, skip the chain hotels and find Graham's Ordinary. Your spirit will be glad you did.

As far as local visitor centers go, the Roanoke one is a winner. Not only does it include…read moreeverything that you'd expect to find in a standard visitors center (loads of free maps, brochures, and local publications that help you navigate the area), but there's a museum here, too. I didn't get a chance to go through the museum during my stop, but the fact that it was there was a nice touch. The staff here was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The restrooms were clean and free. Parking out front was simple. Overall, a great little stop to make before you had out and start exploring everything the Roanoke area has to offer.

Nice place to stop in before hitting up the blue ridge parkway. We didn't have time to do the…read moremuseum, but we did swing into the gift shop. Everyone was really polite.

Had an amazing stay ! Room was amazing and clean . The front desk was very helpful. My room had…read moretwo bedrooms and VERY large showers. The shampoo and conditioner in the shower smelt great . Very high end. High end linens. Took a peak at the concert hall and WoW! They do have a restaurant opening attached. We were recommended the sister restaurant and the food there was great, I'm coming back ! !

We reserved 3 signature King Suites for the night of our nephew's wedding & reception that was held…read morewithin the hotel. The reception space was beautiful with tons of space, good food, good accommodations, and a good time was had by all. It was very convenient to go from the rooms to the reception without ever leaving the building! The suites were spacious, clean, & well-appointed, with comfortable beds & nice linens. The sofa beds were made up as requested, with a bottle of anniversary champagne for our son & daughter-in-law. We had also asked for a microwave (not standard in the hotel), but we did not get one. We had 5 grandchildren who really wanted a popcorn party after a brief appearance at the wedding reception, so I was a bit disappointed. However, before we returned to the room with the children, a microwave had arrived with a kind note from Gloria (Guest Services Manager)...she had gone to a store & purchased a microwave for our use! Talk about great customer service! And on that note, my multiple email and phone conversations with Madelyn & Candace (Guest Services) were absolutely of the highest caliber of customer service I have ever experienced! They were always so polite, friendly, professional, and beyond helpful...no matter how many questions I asked! I cannot remember who I asked about breakfast (sorry ladies), but one of these 2 awesome employees arranged for complimentary coffee & pastries for all of us who were visiting for the wedding, as the restaurant had just opened that week, but was closed the Monday morning after the wedding. Madelyn & Gloria were both very helpful with issues after I booked & cancelled through Expedia, then reserved directly through the hotel for a better rate. One final note-it was super cool how the old bank had been transformed & repurposed into this wonderful space, and the kids loved exploring & checking out the vaults! Thank you all for a wonderful stay!

Home away from home! Ellen is very hospitable! Great view of the peaks. The Bedford Suite is very…read morecomfortable and has everything you'll need! Very peaceful!

We've visited with Ellen and John three times now. The rooms are large, clean, comfortable, and…read moredecorated with many special details. Their property is gorgeous with a large yard, a lake, curious chickens and friendly goats. You couldn't ask for better hosts or a more beautiful and peaceful place to stay!

Carriage House was a GREAT choice for our trip to Lynchburg, VA! Friendly, adorable, CLEAN, fresh…read moreand great quiet location! We would stay there again for sure!

As B&Bs go, this one is 5-star from check in to check out. The beautiful 1800's mansion was…read morerefurbished just a few years ago, while the separate stable was converted (flawlessly) into two additional rooms. Owners Mike and Kathy were welcoming as could be, and made sure our stay was enjoyable as could be. They even went to the lengths of leaving helpful info and the following day's breakfast menu on our bed each evening. The rooms are not only clean and welcoming, but remain in period decor, thankfully with working AC and functional bathrooms :) Breakfast was beyond fabulous- Kathy prepared juices, coffee, yogurt, fruit creations, and a scrumptious French toast croissant with warm green apple slices. To say this place was "quaint and nice" would be doing The Carriage House a great disservice; rather, it is a classy and serene locale, with plenty to do within a 20-minute drive! I would without a doubt recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic getaway with plenty to do aside from enjoying the country life. To do locally: wineries, rafting, tubing, outdoor year-round skiing, museums, visit Jefferson's other home, bike, hike, dine out, etc. Came with a package deal from LivingSocial.com - and am thrilled I picked this "escape package" - worth every penny.

This is a useful stop when driving the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) in Virginia. There is a small…read morebuilding, which was manned by a park ranger (or perhaps a parks volunteer?) who provided maps and answered questions. Small, clean, but dated restrooms were along the side of this building. Parking was free and sufficient, even on a leaf-peeping Saturday in October. The real "attractions" here are beyond the actual Visitor Center's building. If you continue along the path past the restrooms, there's a large lawn along the James River with picnic tables. Very relaxing. If you continue, there are also some short "hikes" right at the Visitors Center. The first, which is more of a "walk", takes you across a pedestrian bridge (which is directly below the bridge with Blue Ridge Parkway traffic) that goes to a historic lock. This trail is mostly flat, except for some stairs, and is mostly in the sun. Separately, if you continue straight, instead of crossing the bridge, there's a short loop hike referred to as "Trail of Trees". This one has identifying markers on the trees, and has more of the feel of a short hike. It has some ups and downs, and you need to watch your footing for roots and rocks. You can also hike along the Otter Creek Trail to reach the Otter Creek Lake in about 3 miles. One final note. This Visitors Center does not have a gift shop, nor any snacks or other amenities for purchase. Our "check tire pressure" light had come on, and the ranger was unable to provide assistance nor were there tire pressure gauges for sale. (We learned later that there's a service station relatively close to an exit off the BRP very close to the Visitors Center, but this wasn't mentioned). See separate entry for H&H Market in Big Island, VA.

There is a visitor center here, but it is really just one room with not a lot going on, other than…read morethe notable exception of a park ranger giving out advice. However, there is much in the area to enjoy. A picnic area on the river lies just outside the visitor center, and a bridge crosses the river (offering picturesque views) to a restored lock of a canal that once ran through the region. A trail goes through woodlands following a creek up to a dam. And, the visitor center also offered parking that wasn't full, restrooms, and a water fountain, which I did not see anywhere else nearby.

Bill was a lively and informed guide. Tour was a wonderful mix of food and history. True to his…read moreword zBill did not lose any participants despite my tendency to linger, shop & lollygag . Good value, good time.

We went on a food tour of downtown Roanoke. Our guide was Ned. I thought the whole tour was run…read morevery well (I've been on about 5 other food tours) and saw that Ned was in contact with the next restaurant each time so that they were ready for us. Ned provided us with great information about the history of the town, the railroad (although some of that was incorrect as he kept saying Raleigh instead of Norfolk as it pertained to the railroad and it kept saying that one of the railway companies "left" when in fact, they were merged. Maybe this wouldn't have mattered so much except someone in our group was very familiar with the railroad) But Ned was very personable and you could tell he loved history and as we do too we really enjoyed his tour. The food on the tour was fairly varied and unique to the town (a must!) and it was great to hear the back story of the ownership of the restaurants. (I was a little worried when at the first two restaurants we were served seafood dishes, a seafood bisque and shrimp and grits as one person in our group doesn't really like seafood and I think this is a risky choice for a tour. Also at Chocolate Paper we were given two mediocre Asher chocolates to try instead of some of their more expensive and more delicious Debrands chocolates.) One person in our group thought there wasn't enough food and thought another restaurant or two should be added. I tend to agree when compared to the cost of this tour against other tours I've taken. Had the cost been a little lower I think the amount of food would've been fine. All in all, a great tour though. Ned really was a great guide, I hope he leads more tours, I really learned a lot!