Put Chamber Gift Certificates to Work for You TODAY! Click for information on all the holiday activities in our corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chamber of Commerce always 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.

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.

Latest news! Check the Chamber's weekly briefing of activities and news of our town and county. Click for Events Calendar. Nov. 7 Choose & Cut Season Open Nov. 28-Dec. 24 Cater Pots Christmas Sale Nov. 28 Karaoke at the Silver Dollar Nov. 29 Christmas Parade The Delmonicos perform at the Silver Dollar Also check our weekly Briefing for events of local interest.