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Meadows of Dan, Virginia
Welcome to our charming village right on the Blue Ridge
Parkway at the intersection with US Business Rt. 58.
The picture at the top
of this page was taken at Lovers' Leap overlook along Rt. 58 where it climbs the
mountain. Our part of the Blue Ridge is a high, rolling plateau with
elevations up to 3,500 feet. It is a quiet, rural area of natural beauty,
abundant wildlife, and views that range from pretty to breathtaking. There is
lots to see and do in Meadows of Dan and in the surrounding Blue Ridge Plateau
area.
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Visit The
Free State of Patrick ...... Scroll down to the Historic Links
for a wonderful collection of web pages and sites highlighting the
area's historic places and people. Visit The Hollow, the covered bridges,
the Dinky Railroad, the Goblintown Grist Mill, and more.
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Some of the unique merchants of Meadows of Dan -
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Our newest addition, just around the corner from "uptown" on Squirrel Spur Rd.
Locally grown produce, as fresh as it gets. Authentic handmade quality
crafts produced by local artisans. A must visit place. |
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Factory and store are right on Rt. 58 in Meadows of Dan. Lots of fudge,
dipped and molded chocolates, and more. |
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Breakfast, lunch, and wonderful baked goodies, just off the Parkway. |
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Specializing in natural fibers and yarns and handmade natural fiber
items. Angora bunny sales. Books and unique toys. Just off the Parkway. |
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Boyd's Bears, McCall's Candles,
quilts, local pottery & wood turnings, collectibles, art, baskets, home decor, table ware, baby quilts/items, binoculars,
walking sticks, t-shirts, hats, souvenirs, gifts, greeting cards. |
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Specialty ornaments, decorations,
wreaths, garland, trees, nativity scenes, table linens, gifts and toys for all ages. |
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Deli, produce, plants, gifts, toys, home wares ... a large variety of
unique and old-time items. Get your fishing or hunting license here. |
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6 miles east of the Blue Ridge Parkway, at the top of Lovers Leap. A
birdhouse for every bird, all made right here. Cleaning and repair, too. |
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Along Rt. 58 on the way to Lovers Leap, stop by for homegrown produce,
greenhouse plants, homemade fudge, gifts, antiques, books, more. Check the
schedule for free Sunday afternoon concerts. |
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Mountain Meadow Farm
Site of The
Chinquapin
Festival
84 Concord Road
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
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On the Virginia Blue Ridge
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<-- Visit this new Meadows of Dan website for more
area merchants, eateries, lodging,
and attractions. Aerial photo! More events. |
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A Sample of nearby Blue Ridge Parkway attractions . . .
Mabry
Mill, just a mile up the Parkway
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Enjoy a walking tour of a mountain industry display that
includes a blacksmith shop, a typical cabin, a sorghum mill, soap making
kettle, and an old time whiskey still. Guided tours and demonstrations.
Live music on Sundays. Restaurant and gift
shop. |
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This newest Parkway attraction is south of Meadows of Dan at milepost 213 on The Blue Ridge Parkway. |
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Visit the historic Mayberry section of Meadows
of Dan
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The old Mayberry Trading Post sits just off the Blue Ridge Parkway
a few miles south of Meadows of Dan. This building has stood here for over 110 years. It was the center
of a thriving community with its own
school and post office long before paved roads and horseless carriages
were heard of. Inside, it looks much the same as it always did.
Even the old post office boxes are still there. Today it is easy to get here on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Head south from Meadows of Dan for two miles and look for it on your left
across a hay field. The Trading Post is open year round,
seven days a week, the perfect in-season and off-season stop. |
Apple Butter MakingEvery weekend in September and October, you can see apple butter made
the old fashioned way in Mayberry. The 'kittle' is a solid copper family
heirloom. The wooden paddle used to stir is called a mollydigger.
It takes all day to cook down a batch of fruit butter while it is constantly
stirred. You can buy a jar to take home or select from many home canned treats
sold here in the fall. |
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Quick and useful links:
Local wineries: Chateau
Morrisette Villa Appalachia
Camping: Meadows of Dan
Campground | Willville Motorcycle
Campground | Daddy Rabbit's
Campground
Lodging
and cabin rentals.
Resorts: Primland
But don't stop here! Visit the Meadows
of Dan, Virginia site for excellent directories.
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The amazing 2006 cornfield maze was created by Sammy and Sue
Shelor with a "Crooked Road" theme. Fall visitors to the maze
were able to get lost in the frets and strings of Sammy's banjo. To the left is
a hay bale maze in the shape of a tractor. The 2007 theme is the Lonesome
River Band, which features Sammy on banjo. |
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