The followers of this alternative lifestyle are most visible elsewhere, actually, at regional arts and crafts shows, where they sell their wares ranging from twisted grapevine baskets to tie-dyed and batik clothing and pottery. However, you don't have to leave Floyd to buy their wares. Locals also can be found hanging out at the Blue Ridge Restaurant, in an early 1900s bank building, and Pine Tavern Restaurant and Lodge, a comfortable country inn where the fine food includes vegetarian fare. During the day, the store sells the likes of corn cob jelly and local crafts. There's no admission for the Friday Night Jamboree with pure mountain music and dancing and a fun, friendly family atmosphere.
Next door is the largest distributor of bluegrass and old-time music in the world.
The most famous national landmark here is the picturesque Mabry Mill Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center, campground and recreation area. The restaurant here is quite good. This is usually the first place western Virginians take internationals for a true taste of American history and beauty. The history of Floyd is actually rather sketchy, according to its Chamber of Commerce. Early land surveys showed an attempt to settle the area in 1740.