ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

• Ashe County Cheese Company
  106 East Main Street • West Jefferson, NC 28694
  336-246-2501
  Established in 1930, this cheese company is the only cheese manufacturer in the Carolinas and offers visitors a chance to watch cheese being made, as well as select your favorite cheeses from the on site gift shop.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Ashe County Public Library
  148 Library Drive • West Jefferson, NC 28694
  336-246-2041
  Part of the Appalachian Regional Library, this library offers a wide selection of books, reference materials, magazines, children's books, and programs for both children and adults. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Ashe Arts Center
  Corner of School Avenue and Main Street
  336-246-ARTS
  Home of the Ashe County Arts Council, this arts center features a gallery containing changing arts and crafts exhibits of Ashe County and surrounding area artists. The center also features performances of music, poetry, and literature and offers numerous programs ranging from music, dance, and drama to origami and paper making instruction. more...

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• New River Zoo
  3581 Big Flatts Church Road • West Jefferson, NC 28626
  Fleetwood
  336-877-9219
  Situated in a quaint mountain setting, this fun and educational zoo features over 60 species of animals including unique animals from Asia, Africa, and Australia. Picnic areas, nature trails, and a petting zoo are also part of the zoo. more...  map