The Tiny Town Of Jonesville In North Carolina Has A Little Bit Of Everything
By Carolyn Harmon
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Published February 07, 2023
With about 3,400 residents in its 2.90 square miles, Jonesville, North Carolina, holds its own. From rollicking outdoor seasonal adventures to great eats and a vineyard, exploring this tiny town leaves you feeling you’re in a vast wonderland. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this unique place offers rich history, beautiful parks, and shopping in its one-of-a-kind family-owned boutiques. Here’s a little glimpse of this tiny town you will surely want to visit.
1. Coffee
Start your morning off right with a cup of joe at Dirty Joe's coffee shop.
Choose from the fabulous pastry selection.
Dirty Joe’s-Jonesville, 212 Bridge St, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
2. Outdoor Adventures
Hometown River Company, 468 N Bridge St, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
If you arrive in the warmer months, climb aboard the Hometown River Company bus for some water adventures.
This outfit offers kayak and tube rentals along the picturesque Yadkin River.
Jonesville Greenway is a two-mile multi-use track which runs along the South bank of the Yadkin River.
Jonesville Greenway, Plaza St, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
This pretty park is accessible from a couple of places, including the Jonesville Welcome Center.
One for the summertime is Holcomb's Blueberries where the fruit is organically grown.
Holcomb's Blueberries, 2935 Blueberry Ridge Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
Using the honor system, the u-pick blueberries have provided delicious treats since 1986.
3. Spend The Night
This rustic cabin also sits along the Yadkin River and is conveniently located along the Jonesville Greenway, and about a half mile from historic downtown Elkin. If you plan to stay a night or two,
reserve this rustic cabin down the river a ways.
The two-bedroom, 1,100-square-foot cabin can accommodate up to five people.
Notice the handsome, wooden architecture in this lovely space.
Or cook outside on an open fire at the family-owned Hometown RV Park.
Hometown RV Park, 100 Dwayne St, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
This cool RV park offers more than 50 full hookup sites with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp service available.
4. Eat
If you aren't cooking at your campsite or Vrbo, the food is always fresh and delicious at Generations.
Reserve a table today.
You won't believe the goodness in the piping hot chicken and waffle.
5. Shop
The Mustard Seed Boutique- Jonesville, 1536 NC-67, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
The Mustard Seed Boutique is a family-owned and operated shop offering fashionable clothing, accessories, shoes, and gifts, along with furniture and decor at reasonable prices.
This table showcases a sampling of the eclectic inventory you will find throughout this charming store.
Another place not to miss is Blessed Beyond Measure, located at 225 Winston Road.
Check out the sale rack before you even walk in.
In addition to fabric, this special place stocks craft supplies, jewelry, ribbon, books, bedding, clothing, decor, and unique gifts.
For something a little older, Antique Mall of the Foothills is a large facility with an exciting variety of antiques and vintage items.
And if you've been looking for this hard-to-find costume, well here it is.
Antique Mall of Foothills, 1526 NC-67, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
6. Jonesville History
The nonprofit Jonesville History Center provides a glimpse into this town's fascinating past when it was Allen's Settlement, the oldest town in Yadkin County.
To schedule a tour call 336-244-5064.
Mineral Springs Park showcases a Tri-County Veterans' Memorial with more than 3,000 names of those who have served our nation since pre-Revolutionary War conflicts.
Located at 458 W. Main St., this lovely park also offers historic trails and other interesting sights.
7. Vineyard
Midnight Magdalena Vineyards, 5109 Howell School Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642, USA
Any time of the year, Midnight Magdalena Vineyards gives a well-deserved respite on more than 50 acres at the northern end of the Swan Creek American Viticultural Area.
Did you know this family-owned vineyard is one of the few to orient its rows west to east instead of north to south to take advantage of the winds?
Hopefully, you are planning to visit this tiny town with a little bit of everything. And if you want to try some more good food in Jonesville, Jerry’s Snack Bar will fill you up with its southern breakfasts and daily lunch specials.
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