Eat, shop and play in Todd
RiverGirl Fishing Co.
RiverGirl Fishing Company is a full-service fishing and rental shop located in the historic crossroads community of Todd where Elk Creek flows into the South Fork of the New River. Their goal is to help customers enjoy the river by providing quality education, equipment, and guidance. RiverGirl offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of our customers, including fly-fishing lessons, guided trips, and equipment sales. RiverGirl also furnishes high-quality rentals, from kayaks, canoes, and fishing equipment to bikes and tubes. Need a fishing license? RiverGirl can provide that, too. Founded by fisheries biologist Kelly McCoy, Rivergirl Fishing Company occupies the historic Elkland train depot next to the Todd post office. Visit www.rivergirlfishing.com for more information.
Todd General Store
Visit the Todd General Store and recapture a time when life was simple and genuine.
Meet the mountain folks and listen to talks of the railroad days when Todd was the largest town in both Watauga and Ashe Counties in the North Carolina mountains.
The Todd General Store features a deli, crafts, home-made jellies, ice cream, antiques, collectibles, music and tapes, rustic furnishings and local author books. Seasonal outside dining on the front or back porches are great locations for the homemade dinners on Tuesday and Friday nights. Storytelling on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Bluegrass music Fridays from 6:30 to 9:15 pm. Book Signings Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit www.toddgeneralstore.com
Todd Mercantile & Bakery
The Todd Mercantile and Bakery is a friendly, low key little spot to stop and snack.
They use organic ingredients as much as possible and are lucky enough to be friends with local farmers who bring eggs, molasses and, recently, hand-milled rye flour for baking. Todd Mercantile is committed to supporting the local economy, farmers and businesses in Todd through the sale of local arts and crafts and baked goods. The Bakery is open daily except Monday. Todd Mercantile is also a free wi-fi hotspot, so bring your laptop or smartphone, grab a cup of coffee, a pastry and catch up on your email inside or on the new covered porch overlooking scenic Todd. For more information, visit toddmercantile.blogspot.com
Elkland Handwerke
Elkland Handwerke is a business of the handmade. They create usable sculptural furniture including carved stone sinks, tables, chairs, benches, and housewares; architectural elements; sculptures; paintings; rug designs; photographs; costumes; toys; puppets; parades and performances. Elkland's unique designs are based on nature and naturalness, efficiency, practicality, comfort, support and joy. Elkland Handwerke primarily uses local found or recycled materials: massive slabs of indigenous wood, native stone and various discarded materials. Whether crafting heirlooms or memories, Elkland strives for sustainability, simplicity, truth to materials, innovation, respect for tradition and fun. For more information, visit www.elkland.com
Wahoo's Adventures
Wahoo’s Adventures offers several ways for you to enjoy the New River including kayaking, tubing and canoeing. Wahoo's has been an outfitter in Todd for the past 33 years and their New River Outpost is located two miles up Big Hill Road from downtown Todd and features more than 1,000 feet of river frontage. Before launching downstream, guests receive a brief lesson on the basic strokes, water safety tips, and what to expect on the river.
Wahoo’s offers tours from two to seven hours and overnight trips are available on request. If you’re an avid fisherman, don’t forget to bring your pole and tackle box and be prepared for a great day of fishing. Wahoo's also offers state-of-the-art camping equipment, along with guides who will set up your campsite and prepare delicious meals cooked over an open fire. Primitive camping along the property outpost is also available by reservation. For more information, visit www.wahoosadventures.com
Riverside Restaurant at Brownwood
Located in the heart of the Brownwood community, 3.5 miles from downtown Todd, Riverside Restaurant is a new establishment with deep roots. Located in the historic former R.T. Greer Root and Herb Warehouse, the Riverside Restaurant is owned and operated the Cooper family which settled the Brownwood community when wagons and horses were the only way to get there. The Riverside offers a diverse menu and specializes in down home, Southern country cooking. For hours, menu and more information, check out the Riverside on Facebook by clicking here.
Heart of the High Country Realty
Heart of the High Country Realty is the only real estate firm in Todd. Broker-in-charge Jack Rielly and broker Jim Lewis both live in Todd and love calling it home. Heart of the High Country Realty is located upstairs in the historic 1910 Todd Mercantile building. Whether you are looking to buy and sell, you’re invited to contact Heart of the High Country Realty for your real estate needs. The firm is a member of the High Country Association of Realtors which includes Ashe, Watauga and Avery counties. Heart of the High Country's office has high visibility because each year thousands of people come to Todd to hike, bike, fish, kayak and enjoy the best of what the mountains have to offer. For more information, visit toddncrealty.com
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