J B Jones Store and Bakery
1823 Blackridge Road
La Crosse, VA 23950
1-434-636-2243

If your plans call for specialty cakes and bakery items, then there is no better place anywhere than J B Jones Store and Bakery located off 903 between I-85 (Bracey exit) and Ebony VA - turn onto Blackridge Road at Tangelwood Shores and continue for about 2 miles. Custom decorated cakes, a huge variety of layer cakes, pies, cookies, homemade rolls, and great ham biscuits (in bulk for parties).

Rosemont Vineyards & Winery
1050 Blackridge Road
La Crosse, VA 23950
1-434-636-WINE (9463)

The newest attraction in the area opened at the end of 2008. We can personally vouch for all of the reds - they are exceptional. The whites are nice too - we just happen to be "red wine folks". The wine-tasting experience and general ambience feel like being in Napa! The grapes for all of their wines come from the Rosemont Vineyard. To get to the vineyard and winery, you will pass it on the way to J B Jones Store - on Blackridge Road about 1 miles off 903 from the Tanglewood Shores intersection. The Rose family has done a remarkable job creating something very wonderful and exciting. Local artists and artisans have also found a perfect venue for displaying their creations for your browsing and shopping pleasure!

Ebony General Store
2986 Hendricks Mill Road
Ebony, VA 23845
1-434-636-2782

Of course, your visit to Lake Gaston would not be complete without visiting Virginia and crew at Ebony General country store - located n Ebony, VA - 10 miles east of I-85 Exit 4 (Bracey) on 903 and 8 miles west/north from Eaton's Ferry Bridge on 903. Famous for their hot dogs, chicken salad, barbeque, and hand-dipped ice cream while you marvel at everything else in the store! Also excellent source for old fashioned aged cheddar cheese cut from the wheel -- one of our favorites with Murray's old fashioned ginger snaps.

Homestead Antiques and Garden Shop
Robinson Ferry Road
Ebony, VA 23845
1-434-636-2025

From Ebony General, take Robinson Ferry Road north about 1/4 mile to Homestead Antiques and Garden Shop -- family owned and operated by Patrica and Bob Conner -- just opened in 2008. (Mostly weekend hours - call ahead to confirm.) Serious "antique-ers" are encouraged to visit. All who stop in will be amazed at the lifelong collection and presentation - and really enjoy your time with Patricia, Rudy, and others who may be visiting when you do.

Pea Hill Creek Country Store
4111 Gasburg Road
Gasburg, VA 23857
1-434-577-9701

Great sandwiches, special menu items that change daily, including ribs smoked on the premises, superb hand-dipped (I.C.) ice cream and shakes. The "old store museum", consignment shop, and overall atmosphere of "yesteryear" is a very fun place to visit. Relax on the front porch. Subject to scaled back off-season schedule. Call to confirm hours of operation.

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Kennon House Restaurant (kennonhouse.com)
7001 Gasburg Road
Gasburg, VA 23857
1-434-577-2680

Located in a historic landmark for the area (in Gasburg, VA), one of our favorite restaurants anywhere ("upscale comfort food with a special flair "). Takes about 15 minutes to drive there from Eaton's Ferry Bridge. They can handle large groups in private dining areas - call ahead to arrange. They also have an outstanding buffet for Sunday lunch/afternoon and Saturday night - and "grand buffet" for special seasonal occasions. If you've not been there, please put it on your radar.

Lizard Creek Rd Vicinity (7 - 8)
(River Rd and Lizard Creek Rd are the same.)

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Healing Kneads Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa
167 Stanley Road
Henrico, NC 27842
1-252-586-7552

Located about 1/4 mile north of Wildwood Nursery on Stanley Road. First class massage and spa services and so close to the lake! You will enjoy meeting Nancy and her team -- and being remarkably relaxed after treating yourself to one or more of the many amazing, customized body treatments. Also affiliated with Carolina Physical Therapy Associates.

Wildwood Nursery and Garden Center / Gift Shop
847 Lizard Creek Road (River Rd)
Henrico, NC 27842
1-252-586-3685

Located on River/Lizard Creek Road at the intersection of Stanley Road - about 1 mile east of Mary Sherwood's. Green houses, house plants, yard plants, trees, shrubs with full landscaping services. PLUS Christmas Shop, glazed pots, and lots more in their gift shop. Special events are hosted throughout the year. You will be surprised at the interesting mix of merchandise. Definitely NOT just a nursery!

Mary Sherwood Lake Living
326 Lizard Creek Road (River Rd)
Littleton, NC 27850
1-252-586-2437

Located on River/Lizard Creek Road between Food Lion and Lizard Creek - about 1/2 mile west of Wildwood Nursery. A very cool store to shop for home and personal accessories. Eclectic and entertaining retail operation coupled with interion design services and sample showroom. Mary hosts special events throughout the year - so you will definitely want to be on her email list.

Food Lion (Shopping Center)
2455 Eaton Ferry Road
Littleton, NC 27850
1-252-586-7141

An exceptional small town grocery store with an eclectic upscale flair. If not in stock, Jonathan Pulley, Manager, makes a point of ordering special items requested by shoppers. Good wine selection. Also located in this shopping center near Food Lion, is Andy's Cheesesteak, ABC store, BBT bank, and a DrugCo pharmacy.

ACE Hardware of Lake Gaston
144 Elams Road
Littleton, NC 27850
1-252-586-0330

Located right across from Food Lion, over 30,000 inventory items and they seem to add something new each week! They specialize in outdoor furniture during the summer season, grills, and fishing gear - and year-round the normal fare for a hardware store plus many items found in a department store. It is wonderful to have such a great local business and resource nearby.

Subway of Lake Gaston
Lake Java Coffee Shop
2377 Eaton Ferry Road
Littleton, NC 27850
1-252-586-0505

Located between Food Lion and Eaton's Ferry Bridge on Eaton Ferry Road (903 South), two great food serveries in a charming log building with classy decor. Standard Subway food selections taken to the next level! Pam and Dave have brought a wonderful and healthy fast food option to the area. PLUS a great gourmet coffee shop with yummy breakfast biscuits and pastries.

Brunswick Mineral Springs Bed and Breakfast
14910 Western Mill Road -- Lawrenceville, VA 23868
1-888-723-7567

Located in Burnswick County, VA off of Hwy 58 east of Lawrenceville. Take 46 North shown on the map to 58 East. This B&B is arguably one of the best in the country! We had the pleasure of staying there recently in celebration of our 20th wedding anniversary. Nan and Dave could not have been better Inn Keepers. The house, grounds, and salt water pool are fabulous. And yes - a superb breakfast! You won't want to leave.