Visiting Fries, Virginia
Visiting Fries, Virginia
Lodging
Learn about lodging, dining, and more.
The Washington Inn
This recently updated inn dates back to the earliest days of Fries. Located close to the scenic Fries Dam, the hostel-style lodging offers whole-building rental and single room or suite options, all with private bathrooms. Cooking facilities and food storage are shared. Large dining room and lounge, outdoor deck and covered front porch with rockers.
Tucked away above Main Street’s business district, these two furnished apartments are spacious and quiet, and boast a huge private deck overlooking the New River. Scrapin’ Blessings is designed for scrapbooking retreats – but perfect for large family groups – while Angels Rest suits smaller groups.
Telephone or text Scrapin’ Blessings Retreat for reservations: 276-233-6742.
A favorite destination for RV enthusiasts, this shady park has it all: a creek, friendly hosts, and easy access to the New River Trail State Park. Be sure to bring a bicycle.
This charming two-story home on a quiet residential street is walking distance to everything in town. Ideal for a family visit. Fully furnished and with an airy front porch.
The view from the front porch of this riverfront cottage takes in a glorious sweep of the New River. Sunny, with the authentic feel of an original Fries mill cottage. Set a spell or walk around town.
The Occasional Otter
All newly rebuilt inside and out, this comfortable two-bedroom mill house has every convenience for a family or friends getaway, including a front porch with rocking chairs, spacious carport, washer-dryer, new gas range, and more, all in country chic style. In town with views of the New River.
Renovated Cottage Near the New River
This recently updated mill house, located in central Fries, is convenient to everything in town. Just park and walk. Amenities include a hot tub on the deck, perfect for relaxing after a long day of hiking or biking at the New River Trail State Park.
Riverside Glamping
For anyone who wants to stay at the water’s edge, this well-appointed campsite called The Riverside on the New River has it all. There’s a large covered deck, a camper that sleeps eight in comfort, plus all the goodies for enjoying a day in nature: BBQ grill, lounge chairs, the twinkling stars at night and perhaps a view of the resident bald eagles in the morning.
Quaint New River Cottage
The shady front porch of this tidy cottage gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the New River across the street. In the morning sit with a hot cup of coffee to watch the birds, then take a hike or bike ride along the adjacent New River Trail State Park, then enjoy the sunset and the rising moon in this pristine mountain setting. Pure relaxation.
Fries Trailhead
This newly restored historic mill house in central Fries is a great staging place for riding on the New River Trail State Park, visiting the Thursday night jam, or just chilling out along the New River in town. Amenities include charging ports for EV cars and electric bicycles, and a secure area for bike storage and maintenance.
Riverfront Condo
This riverfront condo offers plenty of space for you and your party. Open floor plan with private areas. Self check-in.
Dining
Casual dining right by the New River. Lunch and dinner, with daily specials. Family-friendly atmosphere. Take-out available.
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343 Firehouse Drive, Fries
Phone: (276) 744-0137
Convenience store items, groceries, and deli.
Daily lunch specials, club sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, subs, fries, milkshakes, hand dipped ice cream, breakfast biscuits and biscuits & gravy.
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5785 Fries Rd., Fries
Phone: (276) 768-8522
The Fries Dam Steakhouse
A convenient place to eat near Fries, offering grilled foods, salads, subs, sandwiches, Hershey’s ice cream and Hunt Brothers Pizza. Dine in or carry out.
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Address: 2406 Scenic Road, Fries, VA
Phone: 276-744-2501
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