Located at the crossroads of the county's two main corridors -- US 21 and NC 18 -- Sparta is the physical center as well as the focus of community life for Alleghany County. Like many southern towns, the Courthouse is the central feature surrounded by the old business district recalling the charm of the town's early history. Two shopping centers speak more to recent growth with a variety of local restaurants serving a variety of country cooking to fine cuisine.
Down town features numerous local antique and craft shops as well as Farmer's Hardware where you can find anything and everything year round. For the athletic individuals, Sparta is home to a brand new Wellness Center with heated indoor pools, sauna, and fitness gym. Enjoy a quick game of cards or a quiet reading at our Senior Center or public library.
Take it outside to one of the town's beautiful parks for an afternoon picnic or stroll along the greenway soaking up the fresh mountain air. For those of you looking for entertainment, stay up at night and enjoy the Alleghany Jubilee with Saturday night square dancing or kick up your heels and grab a bite to eat at the Silver Dollar Music Hall.
(For more information about Sparta, visit the Sparta Chamber of Commerce Website...)
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A Little history on Sparta NC
Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina, Alleghany County is the state's fifth smallest county in land area encompassing 233 square miles and sixth smallest in population with around 10,000 residents. Alleghany county, the eastern most mountain county in North Carolina, is convenient to the North Carolina Piedmont and to travelers along I-77 corridor.
Alleghany County is bordered by Grayson County, Va., on the north, and by North Carolina counties: Ashe on the west, Wilkes to the south and Surry to the east. Sparta, its county seat and only municipality, sits at the crossroads of US 21 and NC 18 at the county's center.
Ridgeway Manor is located just 1 mile Southeast of Sparta, NC
View Sparta, NC in a larger map Below is a list of fun activities in the Sparta, NC area
NC Mountain Arts Adventure Studio Tour
This weekend catch the NC Mountain Studio tour October 14th through the 16th. Check out NCMountainArtsAdventure.com for more details
Bicycle Riding – Creeper Trail
Bicycle Riding or mountain biking is a great way to exercise and experience the scenic beauty of the mountains of …
Hiking near Sparta, Alleghany County in the NC Mountains
Hiking for the family or for the adventurous hiker, in the North Carolina mountains is always a perfect outdoor activity. …
Fishing The New River near Sparta in the NC Mountains
A popular location to enjoy fishing and fly fishing in the Blue Ridge Mountain area of Sparta, North Carolina is …
Ridgeway Manor offers Blueridge mountain golf courses close to Sparta, Elkin, Boone, West Jefferson, Blowing Rock
Come see why Sparta, NC is the hidden treasure among mountain communities offering a wide variety of things to do …
New River Golf Course in the NC Mountains
Beautiful North Carolina Mountain Scenery, hospitality and a challenging 18-hole course await you! Open 7 Days, 7:30 a.m. ’til dark …
Old Beau Golf Course NC Mountains
Old Beau Golf Course in the NC Mountains offers magnificent sunsets from the clubhouse terrace to the sun rising above …
High Meadows Golf Club NC Mountains
If you have ever dreamed of living on a mountain with perfect climate, majestic views, and with an exceptional golf …
