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Alleghany County is now known for it's preserved scenic beauty and undeveloped outdoors.
Located on the Eastern Continental Divide in northwestern North Carolina,
Alleghany is nestled between ancient rivers and mountains that reach heights of 3,000 to 4,000 feet.
There are miles of hiking trails in the the state and national parks --
Stone Mountain and New River State Park and Blue Ridge Parkway -- as well as along county backroads.
Camping is available at Doughton Park as well as at a number of private campgrounds.
Trails to ride and stables that provide boarding for your animal and provide horses to rent.
Canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes for floats down the New and Little Rivers. For the angler,
the rivers and streams are famous native trout, smallmouth bass, musky and good fishing.
For the golfer, the mountains offer a unique challenge impossible to duplicate on a flat landscape and a number of local golf courses
are open to the public.
Relax and experiencing a special kind of contentedness that comes from having no crowds, hustle, or added pressure.
You may enjoy leisurely strolls or an antiquing and crafting adventure in shops that offer a variety of unique folk art
and fine collectibles.
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