This is an amazing little campground right on the New River. Exceptionally manicured and…read moremaintained grounds with level, gravel RV sites, all full hookup and excellent free WiFi access throughout the campground! The bathhouse is clean and modern. They also have a few tents sites as well as two bunkhouses with air conditioning, beds, small refrigerators, and coffee makers. The owner are onsite and are most gracious, friendly, and welcoming people you will ever meet. They have kayaks and canoes for rent and a shuttle service up and down the river from their site. Whether you want to fish, tube, or just enjoy the river, this quiet, family friendly campground is one of the best places to hang out. They go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great experience here. Definitely one to make a regular stay.

Our stay at this Carolina getaway cabin was absolutely incredible. The cabin is spacious,…read morebeautifully designed, and offers stunning views from just about every angle. The wrap-around porch was a favorite spot for our family... perfect for morning coffee and relaxing evenings together. My family enjoyed game nights , painting and breakfast on the porch. It's ideal for large families or groups, with plenty of room so you never feel crowded. The entire space felt cozy, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need to cook, which made meals easy and enjoyable. A special highlight for us was the Cuban coffee machine, it truly saved us and made mornings even better! The owners have thought about everything to make sure your stay is extra enjoyable. You can tell that every detail was considered to make guests feel at home. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and would absolutely come back again.

This is the perfect escape from the fast pace city life. The location is surrounded by vineyards…read morejust a short drive apart that make perfect picnic spots. It was fun to tour 4 vineyards in one day all with delicious local wines. The cabins are fully made of log which gives it a true country feel and the views from the wraparound deck are surreal. We tried some of the activities nearby and everyone had a blast in the parks by Charlotte, hiking in Stone Mountain, and in the cabin itself. The cabin was very spacious and comfortable for the entire group.

Westwood Park for me over the years has been the backup park for Riverside because of how much…read moresmaller it is, the lack of connectivity to surrounding businesses and recreation, and the smaller amount of recreation opportunities, but over the last month it's become my absolute go-to! As far as the basics go, plenty of parking that connects right to the park, restrooms are not at all well labeled but they're in the building next to the concession stand at the baseball field and they're always decently clean and stocked, and there are serval small picnic tables as well as a picnic shelter. The shelter can be rented out for events though I haven't seen anyone rent the space in a while. The park can also be a little off-putting sometimes because there are always some people who will go there and stay in their cars to eat or meet up with someone or whatever, but no one has ever bothered me no matter when I go so it's as safe as anywhere else in the area in my opinion. Westwood has two small baseball fields, a couple of very small playground setups, and one good grassy field area to play in, but that's about all they're specifically offering for kids. If you're like me, and the number of people flocking to Riverside to play in the river, ride bikes, and generally meander the trail during the warm weather is throwing you off you're routine I 100% recommend changing it up. Seriously, if you just want to run or walk without fighting a crowd of people this is the second-best option in Mt. Airy. It even has the added benefit of a lot of the trail going straight through a wooded area and you get to enjoy the tall pine trees and fresh air which is unbeatable. The park is very pet and family-friendly from what I've seen, but anytime I've come across someone walking their dog or playing with their kids, it's always really easy to make corrections on the trail and keep my pace, so even busy days are manageable. The park also has 1.5 miles of walking trail, with some of it being gravel, so running can be tricky in some parts, but otherwise, it's great for beginners and people who want an easy and accessible loop trail to get their steps in. The upper trail system also has little workout stations all through the trails. They're older and it's stuff like a push-up station, pull-up bar, leg dip area, and sit-up bench, but honestly, they stay clean and they work for what they are. I've seen people utilize them in a lot of different ways like using the sit-up bench to practice bench jumping, so there's lots of room for creativity at these stations. Anyone looking to bring their gym routine outside a little more should absolutely consider Westwood trails as an option. I've personally also really enjoyed the challenge of running the big hill that leads down to the fishing pond and the circle track that goes around it. There's just enough elevation change to keep the track interesting, as well as a cute wooden bridge you get to cross! Watch out though because there are a handful of Geese that stay around the pond and they'll give you a reason to run if you get too close to them. The pond has a small dock, and I haven't personally fished it, but I see people over there pretty frequently so fishing must be at least decent. Most people like the fishing pond because it has parking just a few feet from the dock and it's generally accessible. Another popular section of the park is the 9 hole disc golf course where I see someone practicing or a group of people playing the course at least once a week. The most unused and interesting part of the park in my opinion is the at least 5 mile stretch of mountain biking trail. I jumped on the trail off of the walking trail around the pond not knowing it was for mountain biking, and a guy came through and told me more about it. It's apparently a fully wooded and exciting trail and is fantastic for beginners. When it comes to Westwood, what I love most is that it's peaceful, people are usually really respectful, no matter you're fitness level there's something there for you, and it's super open-minded when it comes to recreation. I bring my yoga mat at least once a week, I love to bring my binoculars to bird watch, and I've seen everything from a hacky sack circle to someone practicing a killer rhythmic gymnastics routine. It doesn't have a skate park, basketball or tennis court, soccer field, kayaking, or a huge playground, but that's kind of the point. So ultimately, if you want a less crowded place to get your steps in, somewhere to start or change up your fitness routine, enjoy nature, or just have a cool space for your weird outdoor rec/hobby then consider switching up to this park and showing it some love!

Quiet, peaceful and totally beautiful. This park is a great park to come walk (Walking trail 1.5…read moremiles total) and to unwind. The trail is pea gravel so if that bothers you then I would pass on by... There isn't much of a playground here anymore for children so if that is what you're coming for I would check out Riverside Park on Riverside Dr.

Great rv sites along the New River and mostly shaded. Very quiet campground and super people…read morerunning the campground. We used the tube rental at The campground and that was the highlight of our trip.

Every year our family brings a group of us here to canoe and they always accommodate us. Some of my…read morefamily was running late this year - and we were a 9 am group and I could tell they were frustrated (which was 100% our fault). But, they waited for all of us to go and drove us to our drop off location. The man driving the van was so kind and super helpful. We love using new river and will be coming back - just next year I'll tell my family an hour earlier than we actually need to leave

Good little drive but worth it. Close to a mile hike up and heaven on earth to enjoy.read more

This passive park is at the corner of Main Street and Pine Street. It is a passive park with a…read moremarker that provides some context. It reads, "The park design pays tribute to the architecture of the Blue Ridge Hotel, which once stood on the very same corner where the park will be. Robertson recalls living in the Blue Ridge Hotel with Carlos Jones as they both lived and worked on Main Street. "Carlos was killed in 1945 during WWII while he was serving in the Navy. Before he left, he and I both worked downtown. Memories with Carlos were mainly from staying at the hotel had one room together. I don't know how we paid for it... I didn't make but $6 a week and he didn't make much more - hotels must have been right cheap in those days. "He was a nice and friendly person. We got along real well... he was easy to get along with. He came from a good family and had several brothers..." The park officially opened on September 20, 2014. "The Blue Ridge Hotel (Inn) once stood on this corner of Oak and Main Streets; actually four of them were located here throughout the years. The first one was built around 1823 (made of wood)and after several years, it burned to the ground. The second Blue Ridge Hotel (Inn) was rebuilt sometime between 1835 and 1840 and it stood until the 1880s. The coming of the railroad in 1888 catapulted the Blue Ridge Hotel (Inn) to great heights. Around 1891 the third Blue Ridge Hotel was rebuilt at the same location, but the Great Fire on New Years Day in 1892 destroyed the hotel and the whole city block. Shortly after, a group of business owners rebuilt the hotel, which was revered as one of the best in the state, serving the community and many visitors until around 1965. The park design was built to commemorate the unique architecture of this iconic, grand hotel that was a beacon in this region for nearly 150 years." There are some benches and some cover here but there isn't a playground or anything like that. There is street parking all around. [Review 1752 of 2024 - 3672 in North Carolina - 22775 overall]

I love it there, the staff is very friendly. They recently updated workout equipment, and I hear…read morethey are adding more classes. So with that being said Armfield is the place to be!!

one of the pools is always closed!!! get your act together!! Notifications about closures are not…read morealways available. I get dressed and drive eight miles (one way) only to find out the pool is closed.

called ahead day of and Mike said he would take us. made reservation for 1:30. showed up at 1:30…read moreand Mike told us they were closing and couldn't take us. drove over an hour to get there with no warning. waste of time

Good outfit! We rented kayaks, and they drove us to the launch point and picked us up without…read moreissue. Pretty stretch of river. Made for a pleasant day.