MountainRose Vineyards
Vineyard strolls and picnics welcomed, BYO-Blanket or reserve a table and relax! Please call ahead for Flight Tastings & Table Reservations. 276.328.2013 Walk-ins are welcomed daily.
MountainRose Vineyards is a family owned award-winning winery and vineyard nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia.
The family estate vineyard is the first to be planted on land once mined for coal, an agricultural wonder! Abundant in minerals, the soil gives the wine beautiful rich colors and intense fruity flavors and aromas not found in other wines!
All the grapes are hand pruned and grown in the cool mountain air with plenty of sunshine, then harvested and sorted by hand so only the best grapes go into the wine.
Visitors love to tour our vineyards and try our wines, being pleasantly surprised when they taste them. Most can’t believe such great wines are being made in the heart of coal country, more famous for coal mine strikes than award winning wines. What brings visitors back again and again is not only the wonderful wine, but a chance to be part of the dream. The truth is, the wonderful white, blush, and red wines of MountainRose Vineyards, not the black coal, are the true hidden treasures of the Appalachian Mountains in Wise County. So, it can be said that dreams really do come true.
10439 N Reservoir Rd, Wise, VA 24293
Birch Knob Tower
Located in Dickenson County, Virginia. An elevation of 3,144 feet above sea level, you'll find the 100-yard walk from the parking lot and the 183 stair steps to reach the top to be well worth the trek. Just bring along some bottled water and don't forget your camera. Sitting on a rock outcrop at the highest summit of Pine Mountain, the view from up there can allow one to see Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. On a clear day, it is also possible to see Ohio. The area provides access to Pine Mountain Trail. Beautiful Mountain View! Birch Knob is located about 7.4 miles southwest of Elkhorn City, Kentucky. It is 6.2 miles north of Clintwood, Virginia in the Jefferson National Forest at the border between Kentucky & Virginia. The Area is open from April 1st to January 7th from 6am-10pm
New signage has been installed with better directions on getting up to the Tower. An interpretive sign talks about the history of the old Tower and about the new Tower. States have been identified for viewing from atop the observation tower.
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DUELING BARRELS BREWERY & DISTILLERY
Nestled deep in the Appalachian foothills of Eastern Kentucky, you’ll find Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery, where handcrafted beverages are a toast to the proud spirit of the mountains and the passionate people who shape the region.
Stories that move mountains live here, including the legendary Hatfields and McCoys feud, the dawn of Bluegrass music and starry nights spent making moonshine along the Tug Fork stream. Dueling Barrels invites you to explore this rich history and culture through the lens of brewing and distilling. Tours cost $12 per person and our guests over the age of 21 years of age will receive four tasting tokens to use in both the brewery and/or distillery.
All online bookings are final and non refundable.
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CONTACT FOR TOURS
Email: DuelingBarrels@Alltech.com
Phone: (606) 766-3835
LOCATION
Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery
745 Hambley Blvd.
Pikeville, Ky 41501
Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure
Looking for a place to host a wedding, reception, anniversary party, baby shower, reunion, corporate event, retreat, or other gathering? The 7,500-square-foot visitor center at Southern Gap is your place!
Located at the trailhead to Spearhead Trails Coal Canyon Trail at 1124 Chipping Sparrow Road, Grundy, not far from the SGOA barn and the SGOA cabins and campground, the Southern Gap Visitor Center officially opened in July 2019.
The visitor center features a 4,500-square foot banquet/event room with seating for 300. A grand fireplace greets visitors as they enter the building. The space opens out to a 2,000-square-foot observation deck providing panoramic views of the Southwest Virginia mountains. It also features a 400-square-foot conference space suitable for small gatherings and is also equipped with a counter and sink for catering functionality.
Appalachian Backroads
Over 1,500 miles of vetted byways climb to the edge of the horizon and descend thousands of feet to verdant valleys below. Connect to our Appalachian Backroads from the famed Back of the Dragon which boasts 3 mountains, 260 curves in 32 miles. Spurs off the main routes offer one-of-a-kind adventures that will keep you coming back for more!
U.S. Bicycle Route 76
U.S. Bicycle Route 76 is a cross-country bicycle route that runs from Missouri to Virginia, and is one of the two original U.S. Bicycle Routes. It is also known as the TransAmerica Bike Route and is contained within the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.
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Russell Fork River
The Russell Fork River is run year round and relies on a combination of natural flow and dam release from the Flanagan Reservoir on the Pound River. Every October, the Corp of Engineers draws the reservoir down over 4 weekends, putting anywhere from 800-1100 cfs into the Russell. Paddlers from all over the world converge on the Breaks to sample the awesome whitewater, reputation and sheer beauty of the 1600ft gorge.
The Crooked Road
Come explore the 330-mile span of The Crooked Road and the rest of beautiful Southwest Virginia. There is plenty to see and do in all the communities of the region, from festivals to venues to the friendliest people, you’re sure to enjoy your trip. Be sure to visit The Crooked Road sites and stop to do shopping, hiking, exploring and find other artisans!
Spearhead's Ridgeview Trail
Opened April 2017, Spearhead's Ridgeview trail system is a combination of tree-lined trails and wide open ridge riding with plenty of spectacular views. Initially, there are 78 miles of multi-use trails on 2650 acres with a good mix of Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert routes, with more on the horizon. The trailhead is conveniently located just outside the ATV-friendly Town of Haysi adjacent to Kiwanis Park. There’s ample parking at the trailhead for trucks with trailers.
Flannagan Dam & Reservoir
With three campgrounds, five boat ramps, picnic areas, fishing, hiking, hunting, boating, and picnic shelters, it’s possible to find something for everyone at the John W Flannagan Dam & Reservoir.
List of amenities /features - 3 Campgrounds, Lower Twin, Cranesnest and Pound River. Free Launch Ramps at Spillway Area and Cranesnest, Day Use Launch Ramp at Junction. Picnic Shelters in the Below Dam Recreation Area.
