Community of Creston, NC | High Country Realty

Everything you need to know about Creston, NC

Three roads leading to Creston: Hwy 88 north and south and 3 Top Rd.

Stop to take a look at Worth’s Chapel, a historic location.

Read on to learn more about this community.

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What Creston, NC, is known for

Creston, NC, is probably most known for its historic Worth’s Chapel in the heart of the city. Originally built in 1902, Creston United Methodist Church is still a place of worship today. It became listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

In addition, Creston is known for its countryside, farms, and small-town feel. It’s a place worth living if you’re looking to move away from the city. It lies at an elevation of 2,861 feet above sea level.

Things to do in Creston, NC

Faith Mountain Farm

The Faith Mountain Farm isn’t a place to visit, but it’s a place to get honey and other farm produce. They sell at the Wilkes farmer’s market and other areas in town.

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Lansing Creeper Trail Park

About a 20-minute drive north on Hwy 88 is a park offering walking trails, fishing, and swimming. Sparta residents and visitors like to catch trout and stop for an afternoon picnic.

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Appalachian Fly and Yak LLC

With a 5-star rating, this fly fishing trip charter guides you through the waters of New River. Expect to catch brook, brown, and rainbow trout.

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Places to eat in Creston, NC

Creston Superette

Although not a sitdown restaurant, it’s still a place to grab a bite to eat. They have pizza, burgers, french fries, hot chicken wings, snacks, and drinks.

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Suba's Restaurant

About a 25-minute drive west is a small restaurant serving country favorites, pasta, burgers, seafood, cakes, and other desserts.

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Pie On the Mountain

About the same distance in the other direction is Pie on the Mountain, a pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, cookies, and hard cider. Grab a pie to go and take it to the park.

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Demographics of Creston, NC

The population in Creston is 1,940.

65.7% are married
5.3% are divorced
22.9% are married with children
7.2% have children, but are single

Why you want to move to Creston, NC

You want to move to Creston, NC, because of the mountains, community, and small-town feel. If you want to get away from urban life and live here permanently, or simply need an escape, Creston has the mountain views for you.

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