River House Inn, Crumpler

River House Inn - A riverside country inn with hot tubs, mountain views, and direct access to the historic New River

Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains of Ashe County near Virginia and Tennessee, River House Inn offers private suites and rooms directly on the historic New River, one of the oldest waterways in North America, second in age only to the Nile. This 4-star Crumpler hotel features accommodations with mountain views, private balconies, and luxury amenities including hot tubs, spa baths, and fireplaces in select units. Guest rooms provide air conditioning, private entrances, tea and coffee facilities, and seating areas, while some units include well-equipped kitchenettes with stovetops, refrigerators, and microwaves. The property serves as the first choice for fine dining in the Ashe County High Country area, where guests can enjoy meals while watching the river and its resident blue heron. Located 62 miles from Tri-Cities Regional airport, River House Inn provides access to three areas making up more than 1.5 acres of New River State Park and sits near the northwestern corner of North Carolina.

Pros

The property is situated directly on an American Heritage River, an initiative born at a conference at River House

Doughton Park nearby offers opportunities to view white-tailed deer, raccoons, foxes, and bobcats

The area features spectacular shows of flame azalea and rhododendron in late spring

Close proximity to Friday night bluegrass and Celtic music jam sessions in Todd, NC

Only seven miles to Phipps Store for incredible Friday night "pickin"

Cons

Located 62 miles from the nearest airport (Tri-Cities Regional)

The rural location may require a car for accessing nearby attractions and amenities