Things To Do in Ferrum, Virginia

The Blue Ridge Institute & Farm Museum, the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore, highlights the folk traditions of western Virginia, old and new. Located at the eastern gateway of the Cro... More on Virginia.org

The Institute promotes an understanding of regional folkways among people of all ages and backgrounds. Produces an array of programs and publications - school and public performances, regional surv... More on MuseumsUSA.org

(Bridge Over Troubled Waters, 40', 1993, private, 46-33-A) across Tributary Pigg River SW of Rocky Mount, Blackwater Township, Franklin County, VA. VA40 S. 2.4 miles from jct with US220 in Rocky Mount, W. on SR640 (Sixmile Post Rd.) ... More on dalejtravis.com

As the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore, the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum stocks its museum store with hard-to-find, traditional Appalachian crafts--split-oak baskets, handwoven rugs,... More on Virginia.org

The BRDT at Ferrum College, produces comic, dramatic, musical, and historical plays at luncheon and dinner performances in a 252-seat, air conditioned, and fully accessible theatre. A dinner theatr... More on Virginia.org

Blue Ridge Mountain Log Furniture is a home-based business located in Ferrum, Va. This business consists of hand-built custom pine log furniture made to order. Furniture includes beds, dressers, nightstands, mirrors, entertainment ... More on Virginia.org

For over 35 years, I have been working with wood to create fine furniture, furniture quality built-ins, and fine home interiors. I create high quality woodwork that will last for generations. A partial list of my work includes: Windsor ... More on Virginia.org

For two star dining in Ferrum, try Dairy Queen. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in ... More on Open List

Great tailwater, good hatches in trophy section. While the little brook trout are indeed lovely, its the tawny gold browns below Philpott Dam that have earned the Smith River a place on the nations... More on Trails

Visitors coming into/leaving the City of Martinsville on U.S. Route 220 South just outside the city limits can't help but notice a dam when crossing the Smith River. This landmark is a hydroelectri... More on Virginia.org

The Grove, an antebellum home built in 1854 by John Stafford Hale and his wife, Margaret Ingles Saunders Hale, great-granddaughter of Mary Draper Ingles, is open for tours, by appointment only. Confederate General Jubal A. Early's ... More on Virginia.org