Please enjoy our “best of” list for Fancy Gap and the surrounding area. You’ll find great food, great things to do outdoors and great destinations for wine and spirits. And if you’re looking for a place to stay, we might be biased, but we think the best accommodations in Fancy Gap are Pilot’s Perch Cabins.
Food
- Best Asian Food – Thai Cafe in Mt. Airy
- Best Breakfast – Pancakes at Mabry Mill
- Best Burger – Earl’s Diner in Hillsville, Lakeview Restaurant (hand-made cheeseburger) in Fancy Gap, Hwy 55 in Mt. Airy
- Best Calzone – Pit Stop Pasta and Grill in Fancy Gap
- Best Dessert – Pumpkin cheesecake at Roaring River Vineyards in Trap Hill, NC
- Best Fine Dining – The Depot at Cody Creek in Dobson, NC
- Best Meatball Sub – The Gap Deli at the Parkway in Fancy Gap
- Best Pizza – Thirsty Souls Community Brewing in Mt. Airy
- Best Sandwiches – Toaster’s Deli in Hillsville
- Best Seafood – Catfish at the Copper Pot Restaurant in Mt. Airy
- Best Steak – End Posts Restaurant at Jolo Winery and Vineyards in Pilot Mountain, NC
- Best Wings – East Coast Wings and Grill in Mt. Airy, NC
Outdoors
- Best Bike Ride (Difficult) – Blue Ridge Parkway
- Best Bike Rides (Easy) – New River Trail State Park, Virginia Creeper Trail
- Best Hikes – Cumberland Knob Recreation Area, Hanging Rock State Park, Rocky Knob Recreation Area/Rock Castle Gorge, Stone Mountain State Park
- Best Motorcycle Ride – Blue Ridge Parkway
- Best Outdoor Music Venue – Blue Ridge Music Center on the Parkway
Wine and Spirits
- Best Craft Beer – Thirsty Souls Community Brewing in Mt. Airy
- Best Winery – Jolo Winery and Vineyards in Pilot Mountain, NC and Roaring River Vineyards in Trap Hill, NC
- Best Winery for History – Iron Heart Winery in Hiwassee, VA
