Fancy Gap is off of I-77, exit 8. Go one direction off I-77 to visit a fabric and home decor outlet. Go the other way toward the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and you’ll find a surprising variety of crafts, clothes, food, ceramics and other gifts and souvenirs.
Shopping
You don’t want to miss any of these locally owned and operated shops:
Foggy Mountain Variety Shop – gifts, crafts, home decor, handmade wreaths and lots more.
Fancy Gap Antiques and Collectables – a wide variety of items. Make sure to check if the shop is open before you go.
Fancy Gap Dress Shop – clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories that will become your favorite.
Frontera Roots Jewelry and Clothing – boho chic and mountain stylish, you’ll want plenty of time to browse the wide selection of clothes, gifts and antiques
Calamity Jane’s Garden and Mercantile – From Frontera roots, wall right on over to browse the western-themed selection of clothes, gifts, plants and garden art.
The Nest and Hive Shoppe – treasure trove of clothing, gifts and antiques
Carolyn’s Crafts and Gifts – friendly place that is just like the name says
Fancy Gap Pottery and Fabric Outlet – Pottery, fabric, garden and home decor
Blue Ridge Arts Center – ceramics, quilt squares, antiques and more for sale. They offer classes as well.
Supplies
If you need groceries, drinks (including beer) and other supplies, stop in at the Amoco or Dollar General on Hwy 52 in Fancy Gap.
RVers looking for specific items for your rig, go to Jeff Johnson RV in Woodlawn or Walmart in Galax.
Restaurants
When you’re hungry, try the:
Lakeview Restaurant, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a home-cooked, affordable style.
The Gap Deli, which is on Hwy 52 just south of the stone bridge on the left, has home made soups, salads, sweets and a range of sandwiches. They do have vegetarian options.
Fancy Gap Country Store is across the street from the deli. You’ll find all kinds of BBQ treats from pork to brisket to ribs. Along with that, find your favorite side and delicious hand dipped ice cream
The Pit Stop Pasta & Grill, near I-77, is the place for pizza, burgers, pasta and salads as well as hand-dipped ice cream. The Pit Stop will deliver to the campground for a nominal fee.
Places to Stay
Our campground and motel is 3.5 miles south of Fancy Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stay with us in your RV, cozy up in a camping cabin, relax at our motel or pitch your tent. No matter how you stay, you’ll be in the perfect place to enjoy Fancy Gap, the great outdoors along the Blue Ridge Parkway and all there is to do and see in southwest Virginia.
We look forward to seeing all of the bargains and treasures you find!
