STUFF WE DIG!
Your insider’s guide to the good stuff! Unique, clever, and downright delicious finds from our Nest Realty locations. Last week we shared eight local favorites…this week we visit eight more!
SKATE PARK
Ready for some free wheelin’ fun? Head to the Skate Park at Durham Central Park. This 10,000 sq. ft. concrete skatepark features launch boxes, stairwells, a street clam, a
floating quarter pipe, and an eight-foot trog bowl…we have no idea what any of those are, but it sounds awesome! Helmets and pads are required. durhamcentralpark.org
DIVINE WINE
The 5 Walnut Wine Bar is just our speed. A laid back, casual atmosphere where friends and neighbors gather for a fine glass of wine. The cozy space in downtown Asheville, NC, fills up nightly with live music from local musicians. Check the specials boards for the rotating offerings of $5 red and white wines by the glass. 5walnut.com
PLAY TIME!
On West Johnson Street in Staunton, VA, sits a sweet little store named Pufferbellies Toys & Books. Owned and operated by mother-daughter team Susan and Erin Blanton, the store carries an impressive array of toys and books for every age. Shop in the store or online, where the toys have been labeled with “Fundamentals of Play” categories: Independent Play, Cooperative Play, Motor Skills, Visual, Creative, Language, Logic, and Music. pufferbelliestoys.com
SPRUCE UP
What started as a feed store in 1929, The Roxbury Farm & Garden Center in Fredericksburg, VA, has been catering to the organic gardener for more than 25 years. Open year-round, the store has an extensive offering of trees, shrubs, grasses, grains, livestock feed, and wine & beer making supplies. The helpful staff has a wealth of knowledge and is always eager to guide you on your next home beautification project! roxburyfarmgarden.com
RETRO FUN
When it’s a cheeseburger and milkshake kind of day, there’s no better place than the Galaxy Diner in Richmond, VA. This funkadelic spot located in Carytown is a colorful space-age meets retro diner that dishes out breakfast all-day long, along with classic diner fare. 804.213.0510
UNIQUE ANTIQUES
On a quiet corner in Christiansburg, VA, you’ll find Antiques on Main. The sprawling store is filled to the brim with interesting knick knacks, vintage furniture, and a plethora of goodies for history buffs. Prices vary by vendor. Give yourself time to browse through the stalls. 540.381.0539
BUILDING BRIDGES
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative in Charlottesville, VA, is a dynamic and inclusive organization established to, “bridge diverse communities through the arts.” This beloved safe space in the Belmont neighborhood welcomes artists and citizens, joining together in creative interaction. Art shows, workshops, gatherings, performances, and outreach programs are hosted throughout the year, with an understanding and responding to social issues at the core. thebridgepai.org
AHOY
Step back in time to explore the Battleship North Carolina, moored in the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, NC. Walk the decks and learn the harrowing stories of crew members who served during World War II. battleshipnc.com
