Within a 50 mile radius of Floyd, there are 5 National and State Parks for camping or hiking, four rivers, three large lakes for fishing and water sports, 15 golf courses and several public hunting areas for Deer Hunting, Duck Hunting and Wild Turkey Hunting. Our border runs along 31 miles of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, giving us more Parkway frontage than any other county. There are 2 Universities, 6 Colleges and 2 Community Colleges. There are 8 excellent hospitals and county wide 911 ambulance service. We have all types of properties including Bed and Breakfast Inns, Commercial Properties, Ranches, Vacation Homes, Farms, Log Homes, Historic Properties, Lakefront Properties, Waterfront Properties, Hunting, Mountain Properties and Retreats. Our area is known for its bluegrass roots and hosts a variety of musical shows throughout the entire year! From the Country Store Friday Night Jamboree, Floyd Fest, Galax Fiddlers Convention and many more! Also close to the Hillsville Flea Market, Wineries, Mabry Mill and dozens of local arts and crafts festivals. Come visit us and see how simple country life can be!