SPARTA Magazine, 150th brochure available online The 2009 SPARTA Magazine and our brochure of sesquicentennial events entitled: "Your 150th Anniversary Celebration Guide to 2009 Events and Activities in Alleghany County and Sparta, NC" are available at the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center and online. Click the image to view. Call 800-372-5473 or 336-372-5473, or email us and we will be happy to mail you a copy.   Chrismas is coming. Click for list of Choose and Cut Farms. Schedule of Activities

Our river Our mountains So Close to your home     With Stone Mountain and New River state parks and the Blue Ridge Parkway, nature created Sparta, North Carolina, and Alleghany County's central tourist attraction — the great outdoors. As North Carolina's eastern-most mountain county, our slice of the Blue Ridge forms the mountain backyard to the Triad and Piedmont communities and is easily reached via US 421, I-40 and I-77.     Whether you plan a day trip, weekend getaway or a longer visit, the Blue Ridge Mountains and New River are so close to the Peidmont. For driving-time information, check this list of North Carolina Piedmont cities and other regional locations or let Google map your trip. Select "Get Directions" and enter your zip code in the top block and 28675 or Sparta, NC in the second.     Sparta offers quaint shops, small-town hospitality and pride that is on parade every day of the week. From hiking and horseback riding, to canoeing and motorcycling, as well as unique events such as lawn mower racing and fiddling competition, there's always something — or if you prefer, nothing — to do.     Even during the hottest days of summer, mountain breezes offer a cool respite. And our fall colors are hard to match. Plan to come up the mountain for a visit to Alleghany County and Sparta, North Carolina. Our Welcome Mat is always out.

Weekly News Briefing Click calendar for coming events. 150th Anniversary Information Our Chamber, at your service     Visitors' Center is located at 58 S. Main St., Sparta -- open 8:30a-5p M-F; 10a-3:30p Sat., summer and fall. Foyer open 24/7 with free area information.