Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The community of Willis, Virginia, is located in the southwestern arm of the Mountain State, in the Blue Ridge Mountain region. Some of the area attractions include the Rocky Knob Recreation Area, a 4,000-acre site dedicated to hiking and backpacking. There are several hotels in the area, and restaurants in Willis including Buffalo Mountain Bar-B-Que and Jim's Grill.
The Mountain Song Inn, in Willis, is a bed and breakfast facility known for its mountain scenery, seclusion and country-style atmosphere. The inn is just miles away from the nearby "mountain-music" infused by the town of Floyd, Virginia. The town hosts the music event Floyd Fest as well as a country music session held every Friday night at the Floyd Country Store, known as the Friday Night Jamboree, Pickin' Porch, located just 20 minutes away. Amenities at the inn include covered decks, perfect for bird watching, a two-person hammock and a shared great room with a fireplace and billiards.
The Inn at Hope Springs Farm, in Willis, is a rustic, bed and breakfast-style facility that caters to the romantic patron. A pet-friendly bed and breakfast that serves a breakfast buffet daily and offers amenities such as a Jacuzzi, laundry facilities for extended stays and even a business center for those whose work follows them along the road. Patrons also receive a free bottle of regional wine, and the inn itself was featured in the "Virginia Wine Lover" magazine. In fact, one area vineyard, Chateau Morrisette, is located just 23 minutes from the inn. The facility is also a working farm, complete with alpacas, chickens and 1,000 acres of land.
The Hotel Floyd, located 14 minutes from Willis, Virginia, is within walking distance of the Virginia Heritage Music Trails, known as the Crooked Road, officially listed on the trail's site. The hotel, known for its use of green technology such as geothermal heating and sustainable bamboo construction, is also located within minutes of the town of Floyd's downtown area, home to shops such as Republic of Floyd Emporium, which sells local gifts and wines, Nancy's Candy Co., and the renowned Floyd Country Store, home to a Friday night country music jamboree. Amenities at the hotel include flat-paneled televisions, china, if requested, and custom-made beds and furniture.
Located approximately 30 minutes from Willis is the Hampton Inn Hillsville. The hotel offers the standard amenities of chain hotels, and includes Whirlpool-tub suites, guest laundry facilities for extended stays and an on-site swimming pool and exercise facility. There is also a playground on the premises. The hotel is located only two miles from the local airport, and is within walking distance of the Carroll County Recreation Park. Other area attractions in close proximity include the Blue Ridge Country Club, located just 5.5 miles away, and the Memorial Day Flea Market, located just two miles away.