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Sparta North Carolina
Florida's Carolina Connection |
RESOURCE
LINKS:
SPARTA WEATHER
SPARTA NC MAP
Allegany County Chamber of
Commerce
The Allegany News
Nearby cities:
Glade Valley,
Piney Creek
Laurel Springs |
Sparta North Carolina
is located in northwest North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains
between the New River and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Sparta and all
of Alleghany County
offers scenic vistas, an unspoiled
landscape and friendly folk.
Located at the crossroads of two
of the county's main corridors,
US 21 and NC 18, Sparta
NC is the physical center as well as the focus of
community life for Alleghany County. Like many southern towns, the
Courthouse is the center of downtown Sparta. The old central business district
recalls the charm of the town's early history. |
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SPARTA NC VACATION RENTALS, CABIN
RENTALS |
 ZYDECO
MOON FARM AND CABINS (2) $$$
SPECIALS PAGE 61 acres bordering Helton Creek
for a half mile and 2 miles from the New River -TROUT
FISHING, mountain view. Bedroom with queen bd PLUS
loft. Spectacular VIEWS. Wood-buring stove & gas grill on
deck. Everything provided including STARS! $130-$145nt, $780-$870
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ALLEGHANY
UNIQUE RENTALS (4) Make your stay something to
remember in one of four locally-owned rental homes:
Dairy
Barn,
Mahogany Rock Roost, Bald Knob Farm House, Chestnut House. 2-4 BD,
unique themes in picturesque settings, fireplaces, mountain views,
DSL. Relax in one of our peaceful homes. $75
for 2 per night. |
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Alleghany
Unique Rentals (4) |
Cherry
Tree Cottage
(1) |
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Deerwood
Park (7) |
Fox
Den Mountain Cabin (1) |
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Fox Ridge
Mountain Cabin |
Highland Springs |
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Foxfire
Realty (5) |
Granny's
Old House (1) |
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L&J
Cabin Rentals and Horse Farm (2) |
Longview
Cabin Rental (1) |
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Miles
Realty Vacation Rentals (6) |
Mountain
Dreams Realty (11) |
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Mountain
Hearth Lodge and Cabins (5) |
Riverbend
Mountain Retreat (1) |
| Riverwatch
Farm |
The
Red Roof Farm (3+) |
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The
Sparta House (1) |
Tranquility
Unlimited (1) |
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Zydec
Moon Farm and Cottages
(2) |
Riverbend
Mountain Cabin (1) |
| Blue
Ridge Mountain House |
Carolyn's
Mountain Healing Retreat |
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Chestnut
House
(1) |
Skyland
Estates |
| Sparrowhawk
Cottage |
Sweet
Water Vacation Rentals |
| Riverside
Canoe |
Serenity Plus Carriage House (1) |
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Red roof Farm |
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SPARTA CAMPGROUNDS, RV PARKS AND CAMPING |
| New
River Campground & Canoe |
RiverCamp
USA |
| Twin
Rivers Family Campground |
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SPARTA NC BED AND BREAKFASTS,
INNS, LODGES |
 MOUNTAIN
HEARTH LODGE. is an elegantly rustic Bed
and Breakfast getaway in the heart of the Blue Ridge
Mountains secluded between Roaring Gap and Sparta
North Carolina just off Vestal road at Milepost 231.5 on
the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
| Alleghany
Inn |
Chateau
Laurinda Vineyard |
| Harmony
Hill Bed & Breakfast |
Mountain
Hearth Lodge |
| Red
Roof Farm Bed & Breakfast Cottages |
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SPARTA NC REAL ESTATE FOR SALE, AGENTS |
| Boyer
Realty and Auction |
Deerwood
Park |
| Foxfire
Realty |
Miles
Realty |
| Mountain
Dreams Realty |
Rollins
Real Estate |
| United
Country Foxfire Realty, LLC |
Scenic
Realty and Auction |
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SPARTA NC LAND, DEVELOPMENTS, BUILDERS |
| Caldwell
Construction Co. Inc. |
Dittrich
Construction and Properties |
| Deerwood
Park |
Laurel
Mountain Estates |
| Riverside
Log Homes |
River
Country Estate and Resort |
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SPARTA NC RESTAURANTS,
ENTERTAINMENT |
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ALLEGANY
JUBILEE. 27 North Main St.,
Sparta NC. Live music and dancing in
the historic Spartan Theater. Tuesdays, the Rise and Shine Band
plays bluegrass/country, 7 - 10 p.m. Thursdays, the White Top
Mountain Band plays old-time music, 8 - 11 p.m. Saturdays,
different band each week, 8 - 11 p.m. Admission $4 for adults,
children under 12 free. Concessions available. |
 CROUSE
HOUSE PICKERS.
Whether to play or just to listen enjoy this
20-year musical tradition at the Crouse House in
Sparta every Mon. night from 6PM. Bluegrass and
traditional musicians gather to jam. No two
Monday night bands are the same but the music is
always good. No admission but donations are
accepted to defray expenses. The Crouse House is
located two blocks north (behind) the Alleghany
Courthouse at the corner of Grayson and Cherry
streets. |
| Backwoods
Bean Coffee Shop |
JB's
Pizza and Subs |
| Nikolas
Restaurant |
THE SENATOR'S HOUSE |
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SILVER DOLLAR MUSIC PARK |
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SPARTA NC SHOPS, SERVICES |
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Brookside
Florist
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OLD TYME GENERAL
SOTRE |
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S & L OUTDOOR
SPORTS SUPPLY |
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| NEARBY
VINEYARDS AND WINERIES |
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New River Winery |
Chateau
Laurinda Vineyard |
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| Off-line
Directory |
Brown's Family Restaurant
115 Jones Street
Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-3400
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Circle L Restaurant
3238 US 21 South
Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-4623 |
Circle L Restaurant
3238 US 21 South
Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-4623 |
Mountain Surf Seafood Restaurant
12789 NC 18 North
Ennice, NC 28623 336-657-8391
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The Pines Restaurant
527 S. Main St.
Sparta, NC 28675
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Pizzeria
665 South Main Street
Sparta, NC 28675
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Roadhouse Antiques & Victoria's Tea Time
1019 South Main St.
Sparta, NC 28675
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Ship's Wheel
577 North Main St.
Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-4900
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Sweet Tooth Bake Shop
437 Clark Hop Rd.
Sparta, NC 28675
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Twin Oaks General Store and Cafe
24 US Highway 221
Sparta, NC 28675
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CURRENT EVENTS IN OR NEAR SPARTA |
NOVEMBER
28
Sparta Christmas Parade
2pm
– 3pm. Main Street, Sparta NC.
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Choose and Cut Choose and cut
season begins at farms throughout Alleghany
County.
DECEMBER
20
The Sounds of Christmas 6PM-7PM,
United Methodist Church,
119 North Main St., Sparta NC.
Get in the holiday spirit
with this variety Christmas music program.
Everyone welcome. There is no admission charge
but donations appreciated and will go to support
the church's music program. Light refreshments
follow the program in the fellowship hall.
336-372-4111
21 Crouse
House Pickers 6PM-8PM, Crouse
House in Crouse Park, Sparta. Local bluegrass
and old tme musicians jam each Monday, 2 blocks
north of the Courthouse at the Crouse House in
Crouse Park. Come and play or just listen. No
charge, but a donation is appreciated.
(for future events visit the
Events Calendar) |
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPORTS |
Skate Zone
Amusement Center
RICK'S SMALLMOUTH ADVENTURES
Mountain Aire Golf Public Course
River Girl Fishing Company
Tri-state Angler Guide Service
Triple E Riding Stables
New River Country Club Golf |
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS |
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Ashe County Agri-Cultural Tourism |
 NEW
RIVER STATE PARK. Rugged hillsides, pastoral meadows
and bucolic farmlands
surround what is believed to be one of the oldest rivers in North
America - the New River. Its waters are slow and placid. Its banks
are fertile and covered with wildflowers. Dedicated as a National
Scenic River in 1976, this gentle river is the centerpiece of New
River State Park. |
 SPARTA
TEAPOT MUSEUM. The Sparta Teapot Museum offers its
visitors an unexpected art form-the teapot. The Kamm Collection
is
comprised of more than 6,000 teapots and has an estimated value
exceeding $5 million. The collection is the largest teapot
collection “of its kind in America and arguably the world.”
The collection’s teapots run the gamut from traditional
antiques, to classic production pieces, to one-of-a-kind
artist-made works. |
 STONE
MOUNTAIN STATE PARK. Stone Mountain is not immediately
visible upon entering the park that bears its name, but this
magnificent 600-foot granite dome is well worth the wait. Sunlight
and shadows dance across a broad tapestry of stone. Test your fly-fishing techniques in more than 20
miles of designated trout waters. Or, with more than 16 miles of
trails, take a hike in the park. Designated as a National Natural
Landmark in 1975, Stone Mountain is bounded on the north by the
Blue Ridge Parkway and on the west by the Thurmond Chatham Game
Lands. |
BLUERIDGE MUSIC CENTER.
The Blue Ridge Music Center celebrates the music
and musicians of the Blue Ridge. Established by
the U.S. Congress in 1985, the site includes an
outdoor amphitheater and indoor interpretive
center used to highlight an important strand of
American musical culture, which is still alive
and thriving in the region. Located on the Blue
Ridge Parkway near Mile Post 213, outdoor
amphitheater and indoor interpretive center. |
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SPARTA ARTISTS, ART GALLERIES |
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Alleghany Gallery of Art and Craft
36 North Main
St., Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-1776 Open noon to
5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday through Saturday. |
BLUERIDGE GALLERY OF FINE ART.
Located on an 85-acre family farm in the
Appalachian mountains, Blue Ridge Gallery of
Fine Art offers spectacular views; oil,
watercolors and photography; jewelry; glassware;
pottery and our own private label wines. Come
browse or just sit on the porch. We are minutes
from downtown Sparta and the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
 BLUERIDGE
WOOD CRAFTERS. Using native wood,
Blue Ridge Wood Crafters bring the natural
beauty of the mountains into your home. Wood
varieties such as oak, poplar, walnut and wormy
chestnut are hand crafted into home accessories
and furniture pieces as beautiful as they are
durable and useful. |
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CATER POTS.
Cater Pots Studio is nestled in the Northwest
mountains of North Carolina, 4 miles from the
town of Sparta, which is the home of the
Sparta Teapot Museum. Daniel and Robin
Cater are the sole creators of their decorative
and functional pottery. They sell out of
their studio, at home, as well as attending
juried art shows throughout the
Southeast.
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JOHN HARMON IMAGES, INC.
is owned and operated by award winning
photographer John Harmon with an art gallery in
Roaring Gap, North Carolina. John also does
numerous fine art show from Ohio to Florida.
Fine Art, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Blown
Glass, Fused, Stained Glass, Sculpture, Wood &
Stuff. |
 MAGNUM
POTTERY OF TURKEY KNOB.
For over twenty five years, Rob and Bet Mangum
have been creating and producing hand crafted
pottery and ceramic sculpture in the beautiful
mountains of Allegany County. Rob and Bet's work
has taken a variety of directions through the
years, from solid functional stoneware,
porcelain, and terra-cotta, to figurative folk
art, to custom tiles for kitchens and bathrooms.
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 NEW
RIVER ARTS AND CRAFTS
is a unique online community that changes with
the seasons to reflect the handmade creative
talents of artisans and growers of the N.C.
mountains. Our purpose is to support, preserve
and celebrate the authentic mountain culture,
art and heritage of the New River Valley area.
SHOP ONLINE |
 QUILTS
BY DELTA. “To me,
quilts are a special art. An art representing
pride in workmanship, appreciation of beauty and
strong ties to my heritage. An art to keep
alive! If we do not, we will loose an important
part of our heritage.”- Delta Peterson. |
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