The Top 9 Attractions in Carroll County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Carroll County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Carroll County is a region where 9
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
Fries Junction is the perfect spot for a break. There are seats, shaded areas and a restroom. There is also a junction where the New River Trail Splits and continues on two different sides of New River.
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Puckett Cabin is the old home of Aunt Orlean, a famous midwife from the 19th century who delivered over 1,000 babies during her 102-year life. The cabin can be found …
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The River Trail in Southwest Virginia, known as the New River Trail, holds the title as one of America's top rail trails, earning recognition as an official National Recreation Trail …
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The Fries Section of the New River Trail starts in town and travels for 5.5 miles until its intersection with the main New River trail at Fries Junction. Like the …
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The Granite Quarry Overlook is located at Milepost 202.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You get a great view of the foothills from here along with Pilot Mountain (on a …
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Groundhog Mountain isn't your classic peak with a big view, but it does offer a sizable picnic area and is a nice pit stop if you need a break on this section of the parkway.
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This small waterfall is located at mile marker 47 along the New River Trail as it runs alongside Chestnut Creek.
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Groundhog Mountain isn't your classic peak with a big view, but it does offer a sizable picnic area and is a nice pit stop if you need a break on this section of the parkway.
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This is one of two tunnels along the New River Trail. These tunnels make evident the history of this area- the trail was constructed on an abandoned railway right-of-way.
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