Things to do
Life in Chestnut Mountain Farms is full of things to do and experience both in and outside the community. Along with relaxing and taking in the natural beauty of your own land, there are activities and events going on much of the year at Chestnut Mountain Farms. And there’s no shortage of parks, trails, wineries, festivals and more to explore close by.
When you want to go on a family outing, have a good meal in a nice restaurant, tour a local winery, do some shopping, or see a show, all that is just a short drive away. Listed below are links to nearby parks, towns, wineries and festivals that offer many different options for things to do near Chestnut Mountain Farms.
Nearby Parks & Trails
Stone Mountain State Park
Has 14,000 acres for fishing, camping, hiking and climbing. Located near Roaring Gap, NC, about 30 minutes from Chestnut Mountain Farms
Blue Ridge Parkway
You can be on the Blue Ridge Parkway in just minutes. It offers 469 miles of scenic driving, connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Shenandoah National Park.
Doughton Park
Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Doughton Park is the largest recreation area in the Blue Ridge Mountains with vast amounts of scenic land to camp and hike.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Mountains-to-Sea Trail is North Carolina’s state hiking trail, stretching 1,175 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. A section of the trail is quite near Chestnut Mountain Farms, running through Doughton Park.
The Appalachian Trail
A 2,180-mile footpath stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a favorite destination for hikers. Over 320 miles of the trail go through North Carolina, primarily along the NC-Tennessee border.
Conservancy Website
National Park Website
Nearby Towns
Sparta
Approximately 30 minutes away.
Town Website
Blue Ridge Heritage Trail
North Wilkesboro
Approximately 30 minutes away.
Visitors Website
Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro
Wilkesboro
Approximately 30 minutes away.
West Jefferson
Approximately 45 minutes away.
Elkin
Approximately 45 minutes away.
Boone
Approximately 1 hour away.
Blowing Rock
Approximately 1 hour away.
Nearby Wineries & Distilleries
Wilkes County
Wilkes County Tourism
Visit Wilkesboro
Yadkin County
Yadkin Valley Wine Country
Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
Visit Yadkin Wineries
Nearby Festivals
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
Held each fall in North Wilkesboro, The Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is one of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast.
Carolina in the Fall™ Music and Food Festival
Held in historic downtown Wilkesboro, the Carolina in the Fall Music and Food Festival features folk and bluegrass bands from around the world along with the best food trucks from around the region.
MerleFest
Held each spring on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, MerleFest is one of the premier music festivals in the country, bringing together bluegrass and old-time music, Americana, country, blues, rock and many other styles.
Mountain Heritage Festival
Held each fall in Sparta, the Mountain Heritage Festival is a celebration of local crafts and music.
The Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention
The Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention brings old time and bluegrass musicians to Sparta every summer for two days of playing, dancing and fellowship.