Old Streets. New Energy.
Blue Ridge County is shaped by mountain landscapes, historic towns, independent businesses, and a new generation creating what comes next.
A Different Side of the Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge county combines nature, heritage, food, arts, and younger creative energy.
Find Your Way Through Blue Ridge
The County, Through Local Eyes
Blue Ridge County is shaped by mountain landscapes, historic towns, independent businesses, and a new generation creating what comes next.
From Textile Mill to Creative District How Millstone’s abandoned industrial buildings became studios, gathering spaces, and independent businesses.
Blue Ridge County is shaped by mountain landscapes, historic towns, independent businesses, and a new generation creating what comes next.
Worth Making Time For
Blue Ridge County is shaped by mountain landscapes, historic towns, independent businesses, and a new generation creating what comes next.
Follow the Juniper Falls Trai
A moderate forest trail leading to a 65-foot waterfall and lakes.
Drive the Cedar Hollow Loop
A scenic route through orchards, farms, mountain roads, and historic churches.
Walk Alder Grove’s Historic Square
Brick sidewalks, independent shops, shaded courtyards, and the 1892 county courthouse.
Spend an Evening in Millstone
Studios, small restaurants, live music, and restored industrial architecture.
Blue Ridge, by the Numbers
138
Miles of trails
A County wide network connecting towns and landscapes.
52%
Tree canopy
Shade, habitat and green space woven through daily life.
9
Historic districts
Distinct places protected through thoughful preservation.
31,000
Protected acres
Land conserved for waterways, wildlife and public access.