Here are some Excellent options for fun and entertainment while visiting the River House of Parrott

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There are many other things to do in the area along with everything the river offers while staying at the River house. Below are just a few examples of what the New River valley offers.

 If interested in motor sports we have the Motor Mile Speedway just a short 9 mile drive away. On Lee Highway. They have a circle track as well as dragstrip. More info and schedule can be found here:

https://www.motormilespeedway.com/

 

For those golf enthusiasts we have the Pete Dye River course of Virginia Tech just 9 .3 miles away.

 

The NRV Superbowl is a great place to hang out with family on a rainy day. https://nrvsuperbowl.net/ They have arcade games & laser tag as well as bowling. A new feature is Lumberjaxe- Axe Throwing area.

 

 

 

 

Plenty of shopping and dining in the area around Peppers Ferry RD and N Franklin in Christians burg only 22 minutes away.

 

If you want to drive and explore, maybe take in a hike going either north or south of The River House will get you to some great scenery.

South out next to Floyd VA. is an entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway. About 56 minutes away(38 miles) for some of the most scenic views on the east coast.  Several events take place in the town of Floyd throughout the year including a Friday night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store with old time bluegrass music. There are many shops with artisan goods for a nice afternoon of shopping fun and some great dining options.

 

 

 Going north of the River House is a hiking/nature area in the Jefferson national forest near Pembroke Va. The Cascades Falls hiking trail.

 After a hike a nice meal can be had at the Palisades restaurant in Eggleston. Its a farm to table kind of place with a genuine chef as well as a brick Pizza oven and a variety of local brews.