A 330-mile driving route winds through the mountains of southwestern Virginia: The Crooked Road connects ten major venues, as well as more than 60 affiliated venues and festivals. When planning a trip to Floyd County, music, crafts and history are among the defining themes. You can easily pair whichever of these you want to explore with a choice of cultural offerings and trails of varying lengths.
Music and Crafts
Floyd County’s Floyd Country Store hosts the Friday Night Jamboree, the Saturday Americana Afternoon and the Sunday Mountain Music Jam. The latter takes place year-round on Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mabry Mill offers a different experience: cultural demonstrations are held there on summer weekends and in early fall. Ed and Lizzy Mabry ground corn, sawed lumber and did blacksmithing here for three decades. The site’s history therefore encompasses both the mill and a variety of crafts.
In 2026, the Floyd Artisan Trail features 22 artisans at 16 locations, along with workshops and demonstrations. The June Bug Center, a community arts center in Floyd, offers classes, performances and programs in theater, music, dance and visual arts. The Floyd Center for the Arts offers exhibitions, studios, classes, concerts and festivals; check the current exhibition and event schedule before your visit.
Mabry Mill and Hiking Trails
The Mabry Mill Trail, also called the Mountain Industry Trail, is an easy, 0.5-mile trail with good views of the historic buildings. It offers a short way to reach the site, while the seasonal demonstrations provide another reason to visit. For a longer outing, several trails offer a choice of clearly different distances and difficulty levels.
The Rocky Knob Picnic Loop is an easy, one-mile trail around the picnic area. The moderately difficult Black Ridge Trail is 3.1 miles long and leads from the Rocky Knob Visitor Center over Black Ridge and Grassy Knoll before returning to the visitor center. The 2.6-mile Smart View Trail, a loop around the Smart View Recreation Area, is also moderately difficult. More challenging and considerably longer, the 10.8-mile Rock Castle Gorge Trail is a loop that runs from the campground over the ridgeline and Rocky Knob into the gorge, then back to the campground. The listed distances and difficulty ratings make it easy to choose between short, easy trails, moderate loops and a challenging, long hike. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
Rocky Knob Picnic Area is one of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s five original recreation areas. The area includes a picnic area, a campground, hiking trails and overlooks. Apple Ridge Farm has nine woodland trails totaling five miles; they are open to the public with advance reservations. The farm’s high ropes course includes eight elements, two 55-foot climbing walls and a 600-foot zipline.
Museums and Visiting Hours
In 2026, the Floyd County Historical Society Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from April 10 through December 5, from noon to 4:00 p.m.; admission is free. During the 2026 season, the Old Church Gallery displays more than 30 handmade artifacts, including quilts, audio recordings, books, baskets and furniture. Through December 20, 2026, it welcomes visitors on Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., also with free admission. Check the stated days and hours before your visit.
Market, Wine and Cycling
The Floyd Farmers Market is held Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May through November, and offers produce from local farmers. Since the market operates seasonally, it’s a good idea to check the dates before your trip. Villa Appalaccia is a Virginia farm winery that produces wine from a local vineyard planted in 1989. The Floyd on 2 Wheels routes start and end in Floyd and are suited to scenic rides through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Along with music, museums and hiking trails, local produce and cycling offer different ways to shape your stay.
Discover more destinations: Floyd, Wythe County, Richmond City, Wise County, King George, Stafford, Galax, Henry County.
For the broader travel overview: Virginia.
