Craig Creek Guidebook
Food scene
Best steaks in the Roanoke Valley located in Downtown Salem. Also try their signature pineapple martini. But have a designated driver because its about a 20-25 minute drive from the creek house.
Frankie Rowland's Salem & The Rowland Hotel
300 East Main StreetBest steaks in the Roanoke Valley located in Downtown Salem. Also try their signature pineapple martini. But have a designated driver because its about a 20-25 minute drive from the creek house.
"Old time, home cooking with a southern gourmet flair" This is a Cozy casual restaurant with live country and bluegrass every Thursday during the "High Season". Several buffalo dishes that are locally sourced and worth trying.
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Swinging Bridge
16071 Paint Bank Rd"Old time, home cooking with a southern gourmet flair" This is a Cozy casual restaurant with live country and bluegrass every Thursday during the "High Season". Several buffalo dishes that are locally sourced and worth trying.
Bibos Pizzeria
Closest place to grab food when you are at the creek. Good steak and cheese.
Great for breakfast if you wake up at the creek and realize you didn't pack food. Plus, it's just down the street from the only grocery store in town.
Lasterday Market
390 Market StGreat for breakfast if you wake up at the creek and realize you didn't pack food. Plus, it's just down the street from the only grocery store in town.
Sightseeing
For over a hundred years, almost every town had one on Main Street - The General Store. Much more than a place to get food and other necessities, it was a place were neighbors met and the owners knew every customer's name. That tradition continues at The Emporium General Store on Main Street in beautiful, historic New Castle, Virginia.
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The Emporium
211 Main StFor over a hundred years, almost every town had one on Main Street - The General Store. Much more than a place to get food and other necessities, it was a place were neighbors met and the owners knew every customer's name. That tradition continues at The Emporium General Store on Main Street in beautiful, historic New Castle, Virginia.
Descend 120 feet below the Earth’s surface into a vast wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites. Lost World Caverns, discovered in 1942, is a truly magical place for explorers of all ages. (About a 1 hour drive from Newcastle).
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Lost World Caverns
907 Lost World RdDescend 120 feet below the Earth’s surface into a vast wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites. Lost World Caverns, discovered in 1942, is a truly magical place for explorers of all ages. (About a 1 hour drive from Newcastle).
City/town information
Between the “Great Road” of the Shenandoah Valley and the mountains of what would soon be West Virginia, Indians traveled looking for game while pioneers from Europe and Britain began to settle. An outpost called “Craig’s Camp” was established and visited by Col. George Washington in 1756 as he toured the frontier. Farmers and tradesmen continued to settle the valley where Johns Creek, Meadow Creek and Craigs Creek flow together en route to the James River. This settlement, first called “Newfincastle”, became the county seat when Craig was formed in 1851 from parts of six neighboring counties. New Castle remains the only incorporated town in the county, with a historic district that includes the Jeffersonian-style courthouse and nearby Old Brick Hotel.
New Castle
Between the “Great Road” of the Shenandoah Valley and the mountains of what would soon be West Virginia, Indians traveled looking for game while pioneers from Europe and Britain began to settle. An outpost called “Craig’s Camp” was established and visited by Col. George Washington in 1756 as he toured the frontier. Farmers and tradesmen continued to settle the valley where Johns Creek, Meadow Creek and Craigs Creek flow together en route to the James River. This settlement, first called “Newfincastle”, became the county seat when Craig was formed in 1851 from parts of six neighboring counties. New Castle remains the only incorporated town in the county, with a historic district that includes the Jeffersonian-style courthouse and nearby Old Brick Hotel.
Hiking Trail
Dragon's Tooth Trail is a 4.5 mile out and back trail located 10 minutes from the house that is rated as difficult. Mostly straight up after the early switchbacks and requires some rock scrambling. for a slightly easier (but slightly longer) hike drive 5 more minutes to Catawba and try the MacAfee Knob trail.
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Dragons Tooth Trail Head
Appalachian National Scenic TrailDragon's Tooth Trail is a 4.5 mile out and back trail located 10 minutes from the house that is rated as difficult. Mostly straight up after the early switchbacks and requires some rock scrambling. for a slightly easier (but slightly longer) hike drive 5 more minutes to Catawba and try the MacAfee Knob trail.
This is a slow and steady climb to the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail and only minutes from the Craig Creek Cottage. The peak at McAfee Knob is 3,171', giving it some of the best views in the state making it our area's most popular hikes. Follow the white-blazed Appalachian Trail marker for panoramic views of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
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Mcafee Knob TrailHead
Catawba Valley DriveThis is a slow and steady climb to the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail and only minutes from the Craig Creek Cottage. The peak at McAfee Knob is 3,171', giving it some of the best views in the state making it our area's most popular hikes. Follow the white-blazed Appalachian Trail marker for panoramic views of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
Brewery/Vineyard
I cannot decide which local IPA is better - either Olde Salem's or Parkway's. Try both and let me know.
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Olde Salem Brewing Company
21 E Main StI cannot decide which local IPA is better - either Olde Salem's or Parkway's. Try both and let me know.
I cannot decide which local IPA is better - either Olde Salem's or Parkway's. Try both and let me know what you think.
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Parkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdI cannot decide which local IPA is better - either Olde Salem's or Parkway's. Try both and let me know what you think.