Rocky Mount, VA

Rocky Mount, VA

Originally founded in 1786, the Town and County Seat of Rocky Mount is located in Franklin County in Virginia's Blue Ridge.

Rocky Mount offers great music and restaurants, safe neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, low cost of living with services and amenities of much larger communities in a small-town setting with peaceful neighborhoods featuring affordable housing choices, low crime rates, and small-town charm with easy access to urban conveniences.

Attractions

  • Harvester Performance Center

    The Harvester Performance Center is an indoor, mid-sized music venue hosting great live performances in all kinds of genres.

    450 Franklin Street
    Rocky Mount, VA 24151
    (540) 484-8277

    Harvester Performance Center Rocky Mount, Virginia
  • Farmers' Market

    The year-round Farmers' Market at Citizen Square is a popular place for events and offers local farmers the opportunity to sell their goods.

    435 Franklin Street
    Rocky Mount, VA 24151
    (540) 420-5620

    Rocky Mount Virginia Farmers Market
  • Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve

    The Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve offers a 6.6 mile hiking trail system providing access to 1,295 acres of deciduous forest.

    235 Technology Drive
    Rocky Mount, VA 24151
    (540) 580-6341

    Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve Trail Head Rocky Mount, VA

Dining

  • Buddy's BBQ

    Buddy’s BBQ offers North Carolina Style BBQ with a Franklin County moonshine twist in homemade sauces, all done in a laid back barbecue restaurant atmosphere.

    480 Tanyard Road
    Rocky Mount, VA 24151
    (540) 482-0369

    Buddy's BBQ Rocky Mount Virginia logo
  • El Rio Mexican Grill

    Experience authentic Mexican cuisine in a festive atmosphere at El Rio Mexican Grill.

    65 N Main Street
    Rocky Mount, VA 24151
    (540) 483-1322

    El Rio Mexican Grill Rocky Mount Virginia logo
  • Rocky Mount Burger Company

    Let the good times roll at Rocky Mount Burger Company where they cook up Southern hospitality amid a friendly atmosphere in an entertaining musical theme.

    467 Franklin Street
    Rocky Mount, VA 24151
    (540) 456-2337

    Rocky Mount Burger Company Virginia
  • Anastasia's Speakeasy

    Anastasia’s is a speakeasy themed bar with delicious food, rare bourbon, beer, wine, and freshly made cocktails.

    390 Franklin Street
    Rocky Mount, VA 24151

    (540) 238-2200

    Anastasias Speakeasy logo Rocky Mount, VA
  • Olde Towne Social House

    Olde Towne Social House is an elegant, yet casual wine bar offering an artistically curated wine selection focused on both Old and New World wines pairing well with their delectable small plates.

    335 South Main Street
    Rocky Mount, VA, 24151

    (540) 243-5039

    Olde Towne Social House logo Rocky Mount, VA

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