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FERRUM, VAEast of Parkway via Rts. 640 & 602, exit Milepost 152 or via Rts860 & 40, exit Milepost 159.Blue Ridge Farm Museum - Route 40. 1800 VA-GR farm complexw/ livestock & interpreters of farm life. Mid-May-Mid-AugustSaturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5. www.blueridgeinstitute.org(540) 365-4416.Blue Ridge Institute and Museum - Route 40. State Center forBlue Ridge Folklore. Changing exhibits on folk life and folk art.Mon-Sat 10-4 www.blueridgeinstitute.org (540) 365-4416.165.2Tuggle Gap. VA. Rt. 8 Crossover. East 6 mi. toWoolwine, VA; 16 mi. to Fairy Stone State Park.Swimming, boating, picnicking. North 6 mi. to Floyd,20 mi. to Christiansburg.FLOYD, VA & FLOYD COUNTYWelcome to Floyd! Enjoy mountain music, handmade arts andcrafts, local foods and shops. Floyd County Chamber, P.O. Box510, Floyd, VA 24091 or www.visitfloyd.org. (540) 745-4407.ATTRACTIONSChateau Morrisette - Milepost 171.5. West on Black Ridge Rd,left on Winery Rd. Timber-frame winery with spectacular view.Year-round tours, tasting, sales, gift shop Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri-Sat10-6, Sun 11-5. Restaurant open for lunch and dinner with seasonalhours. A must see destination! www.thedogs.com (540) 593-2865.The Jacksonville Center for the Arts - 220 Parkway Ln (Rt. 8).From MP 165, go N on Rt. 8 for 5.5 miles. Galleries, studios, gift shop,classes and more. www.jacksonvillecenter.org (866) 787-8806.FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPINGFloyd County, VAAmbrosia Farm B&B and Pottery - 5 mi West of MP 171.5.Historic log-built inn, fireplaces, lovely views, porches, wineriesnearby, pottery studio. www.ambrosiafarm.net (540) 745-6363.floyd County, VAThe scenicTown of Floydis 6 mileseast of theParkway.Take VA 8 atMilepost165.Our hills are alive with music, vivid landscapes, beautifulworks of art, and great dining experiences, not to mentionunique one-of-a-kind shopping opportunities. Come seefor yourself. On our 40 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway,enjoy historic Mabry Mill, Rocky Knob, Smartsview and RockCastle Gorge National Recreation Trail. Visit nearby wineriesand travel scenic byways. Then, at Milepost 165, head toFloyd and its art studios and galleries, colorful specialtyshops, popular restaurants, fresh local foods, and musicvenues with live mountain and roots music from Wednesdayto Sunday.For history buffs, Floyd evokes simpler times with old mills, rock churches and historiccemeteries. Hike to the top of Buffalo Mountain, one of the most biologically unique habitats inVirginia and take in the panoramic view from nearly 4,000 feet.Plan your day or long weekend in Floyd County, part of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s HeritageMusic Trail. Settle in for a restful evening at a local B&B, hotel, lodge or campground.For more details on these events, visit:www.blueridgeparkway75.org866-787-8806 • www.floydcova.org/visitors41