08/10/2026
We’re excited to share that Floyd earned 42 honors in Blue Ridge Country Magazine’s 2026 Best of the Mountains contest!
From outdoor adventures and live music to locally owned restaurants, festivals, farms and unique places to stay, Floyd was recognized across a wide variety of categories. Check out the list below and start planning your next visit to Floyd, VA!
Floyd’s 2026 Best of the Mountains Honors:
Platinum
• Best Country Store: The Floyd Country Store
• Best Farmers Market: Floyd Farmers Market
• Best Historic Attraction: Mabry Mill
• Best Place for an Agritourism Visit: Floyd Farm Trail
• Best Place to Celebrate the Holidays: Floyd, VA
• Best Place to Go Ziplining or Try an Aerial Adventure: Buffalo Mountain Ziplines
• Best Place to Hear Mountain Music: The Floyd Country Store
• Best Place to Relax and Recharge: Moonlight Manor
• Best Brewery: Buffalo Mountain Brewery And McDaniel's Tavern
• Best Distillery: Five Mile Mountain Distillery
• Best Restaurant or Eatery: The Cafe at The Floyd Country Store
• Best Spot to Savor Southern Cooking: The Floyd Country Store
• Best Winery: Chateau Morrisette Winery
• Best Family Getaway: Floyd, VA
• Best Pet-Friendly Stay: Hotel Floyd
• Best Town for a Weekend Getaway: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Adventure: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Friendliness: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Main Street Local Shopping: Floyd, VA
• Best Town, City or County for Raising a Family: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Retirement: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for Riverfront Living: Floyd, VA
• Best Town for the Arts: Floyd, VA
• Best Family-Friendly Festival: FloydFest
• Best Heritage & Culture Festival: Floyd Living Traditions Festival
• Best Music Festival: FloydFest
• Best Outdoor Festival: FloydFest
• Best Quirky Festival: FloydFest
• Best Summer Festival: FloydFest
Gold
• Best Arts & Crafts Show: GFWC Floyd County Women’s Club Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
• Best Restaurant or Eatery: Dogtown Pizza
• Best Outdoor Environmental Organization: Partnership for Floyd
• Best Outdoor Hiking Trail: Buffalo Mountain Trail
• Best Place to Go Antiquing: Chic's Antiques
• Best Charming Inn or B&B: Moonlight Manor
• Best Town, City or County on Your Bucket List: Floyd, VA
Silver
• Best Wine Trail, Beer Trail, or Spirits Trail: Mountain Spirit: Virginia's Moonshine Heritage Trail
• Best Camp or Glamp: Crooked Mountain & FloydFest (TIE)
• Best Hotel: Hotel Floyd
• Best Town for Festivals: Check, VA
Bronze
• Best Outdoor Motorcycle Route: The Crooked Road Ramble, VA (Floyd on 2 Wheels)