Rory & Andrea's Guide to Banner Elk
Neighborhoods
Banner Elk is a popular getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country. It’s a unique place to vacation as it seamlessly balances small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city.
The town motto is “Escape. Unwind. Indulge.” And you’ll be hard pressed not to do that with such a variety of cultural and adventure experiences within minutes of the town’s lone stoplight.
Experience the great outdoors, incredible dining, theater and the arts, family attractions like Grandfather Mountain, and the South’s two largest ski resorts: Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain. Being close to Boone and Appalachian State University also allows for a quick trip to enjoy your favorite collegiate sport.
Banner Elk and its surrounding areas has something for everyone. Easy forest hikes to challenging mountain traverses. Get your adrenaline pumping with the thrills of an alpine coaster or white-water paddling excursion or navigate carved trails on a mountain bike. On the more casual side, stroll the local streets and visit the town’s unique shops, boutiques, spas and restaurants.
If you haven’t already learned, Banner Elk is known as the culinary heart of the NC High Country. Foodies can indulge in everything from five-star white-linen dining to upscale casual to down-home cooking to tasty delis. An assortment of wineries and craft breweries also reside within a 15-minute radius of downtown.
Famous mountain attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, The Blowing Rock, Linville Caverns, and Tweetsie Railroad are just a short drive away.
With so many things to experience (and eat), Banner Elk provides an ideal getaway for couples, families, adventure seekers and leaf-lookers!
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Banner Elk
Banner Elk is a popular getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country. It’s a unique place to vacation as it seamlessly balances small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city.
The town motto is “Escape. Unwind. Indulge.” And you’ll be hard pressed not to do that with such a variety of cultural and adventure experiences within minutes of the town’s lone stoplight.
Experience the great outdoors, incredible dining, theater and the arts, family attractions like Grandfather Mountain, and the South’s two largest ski resorts: Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain. Being close to Boone and Appalachian State University also allows for a quick trip to enjoy your favorite collegiate sport.
Banner Elk and its surrounding areas has something for everyone. Easy forest hikes to challenging mountain traverses. Get your adrenaline pumping with the thrills of an alpine coaster or white-water paddling excursion or navigate carved trails on a mountain bike. On the more casual side, stroll the local streets and visit the town’s unique shops, boutiques, spas and restaurants.
If you haven’t already learned, Banner Elk is known as the culinary heart of the NC High Country. Foodies can indulge in everything from five-star white-linen dining to upscale casual to down-home cooking to tasty delis. An assortment of wineries and craft breweries also reside within a 15-minute radius of downtown.
Famous mountain attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, The Blowing Rock, Linville Caverns, and Tweetsie Railroad are just a short drive away.
With so many things to experience (and eat), Banner Elk provides an ideal getaway for couples, families, adventure seekers and leaf-lookers!
Sightseeing
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Bueller
Grandfather Mountain is a popular tourist attraction located atop one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each year, it attracts about 250,000 tourists who spend the day hiking, viewing animals, visiting the nature museum and picnicking.
One of the mountain’s best-known pastimes is a walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge. At one mile above sea level, the bridge is the highest suspension footbridge in the country. A journey to the end offers 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The nearby “Top Shop” provides elevator access to the bridge, making it accessible for all visitors.
The mountain has 11 hiking trails, varying in difficulty from an easy stroll in a meadow or woodland to a rugged trek up challenging terrain. Interpretive rangers are available year-round to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for groups and families. As you hike the trails, you’ll see birds, squirrels and other forest creatures.
The mountain also has several environmental habitats that showcase animals in their natural settings. See black bears, elk, river otters, cougars and bald eagles as they play, pounce and swim. For even closer access to these native animals, behind-the-scenes tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays from April through October. You can also sign up to be a “keeper for a day” and assist with daily animal care.
The Grandfather Mountain Nature Museum contains more than two dozen exhibits about the region’s natural history. See emeralds, rubies and gold pulled from the North Carolina soil, a scale model of Grandfather Mountain and lifelike wax examples of wildflowers, berries and mushrooms that are found here.
Plan to stay for lunch. Pack your own picnic or order something to go from Mildred’s Grill. More than 100 picnic tables are scattered throughout the property. Don’t leave without a sweet treat from the Grandfather Mountain Fudge Shop.
The mountain gets its unique name from pioneers who recognized that from certain vantage points, the cliffs resemble the profile of an old man or a “grandfather.”
Grandfather Mountain is open daily year-round, weather permitting. Hours vary seasonally.
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Grandfather Mountain is a popular tourist attraction located atop one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each year, it attracts about 250,000 tourists who spend the day hiking, viewing animals, visiting the nature museum and picnicking.
One of the mountain’s best-known pastimes is a walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge. At one mile above sea level, the bridge is the highest suspension footbridge in the country. A journey to the end offers 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The nearby “Top Shop” provides elevator access to the bridge, making it accessible for all visitors.
The mountain has 11 hiking trails, varying in difficulty from an easy stroll in a meadow or woodland to a rugged trek up challenging terrain. Interpretive rangers are available year-round to lead guided hikes, bird walks and wildflower walks for groups and families. As you hike the trails, you’ll see birds, squirrels and other forest creatures.
The mountain also has several environmental habitats that showcase animals in their natural settings. See black bears, elk, river otters, cougars and bald eagles as they play, pounce and swim. For even closer access to these native animals, behind-the-scenes tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays from April through October. You can also sign up to be a “keeper for a day” and assist with daily animal care.
The Grandfather Mountain Nature Museum contains more than two dozen exhibits about the region’s natural history. See emeralds, rubies and gold pulled from the North Carolina soil, a scale model of Grandfather Mountain and lifelike wax examples of wildflowers, berries and mushrooms that are found here.
Plan to stay for lunch. Pack your own picnic or order something to go from Mildred’s Grill. More than 100 picnic tables are scattered throughout the property. Don’t leave without a sweet treat from the Grandfather Mountain Fudge Shop.
The mountain gets its unique name from pioneers who recognized that from certain vantage points, the cliffs resemble the profile of an old man or a “grandfather.”
Grandfather Mountain is open daily year-round, weather permitting. Hours vary seasonally.
Wildcat Lake is a premier attraction in Banner Elk, particularly in warmer months. The 13-acre lake is the centerpiece of a public-access facility that includes a white sand beach, swimming pier and fishing dock.
The most popular activities at Wildcat Lake are swimming, sun bathing, fishing and boating. Lifeguards are on duty during summer hours. Boating is limited to non-motorized boats along with canoes and kayaks.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission stocks the lake with bluegill, largemouth bass and three varieties of trout. Fishing is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk, and NC state fishing licenses are required for those who wish to fish.
Many people say Wildcat Lake reminds them of an old-fashioned swimming hole, and it draws thousands of visitors each summer.
An adjacent park (Tufts Memorial Park) provides a bath house, picnic tables and three picnic shelters, all open to the public at no charge. Alcoholic beverages and pets are prohibited.
The park is open seven days a week, weather permitting. Wildcat Lake is managed by the non-profit Edgar Tufts Memorial Association. The lake sits on the property of Grandfather Home for Children, providing hope, health and healing for generations. There is no charge to use any of the facilities, although donations are greatly appreciated.
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Wildcat Lake
Wildcat Lake is a premier attraction in Banner Elk, particularly in warmer months. The 13-acre lake is the centerpiece of a public-access facility that includes a white sand beach, swimming pier and fishing dock.
The most popular activities at Wildcat Lake are swimming, sun bathing, fishing and boating. Lifeguards are on duty during summer hours. Boating is limited to non-motorized boats along with canoes and kayaks.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission stocks the lake with bluegill, largemouth bass and three varieties of trout. Fishing is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk, and NC state fishing licenses are required for those who wish to fish.
Many people say Wildcat Lake reminds them of an old-fashioned swimming hole, and it draws thousands of visitors each summer.
An adjacent park (Tufts Memorial Park) provides a bath house, picnic tables and three picnic shelters, all open to the public at no charge. Alcoholic beverages and pets are prohibited.
The park is open seven days a week, weather permitting. Wildcat Lake is managed by the non-profit Edgar Tufts Memorial Association. The lake sits on the property of Grandfather Home for Children, providing hope, health and healing for generations. There is no charge to use any of the facilities, although donations are greatly appreciated.
Just a short drive from Banner Elk is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the NC mountains.
Elk River Falls, also known as Big Falls, features large volumes of water dropping 50 feet over a rock cliff into a picturesque oval pool.
The trail to the falls is an easy-to-follow trail, but there are ample rocks and roots along the way. It is about a third of a mile to get to the falls (0.6 miles roundtrip).
The falls can be viewed from an area near the top of the falls (never venture too close at this vantage point) or it can be viewed by hiking down the trail to a large rock beside a pool at the bottom of the falls.
Visitors are warned not to swim in the pool because the large volume of water creates an undertow current that pulls everything to the bottom of the pool.
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Водопад Елк Ривер
Elk River RoadJust a short drive from Banner Elk is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the NC mountains.
Elk River Falls, also known as Big Falls, features large volumes of water dropping 50 feet over a rock cliff into a picturesque oval pool.
The trail to the falls is an easy-to-follow trail, but there are ample rocks and roots along the way. It is about a third of a mile to get to the falls (0.6 miles roundtrip).
The falls can be viewed from an area near the top of the falls (never venture too close at this vantage point) or it can be viewed by hiking down the trail to a large rock beside a pool at the bottom of the falls.
Visitors are warned not to swim in the pool because the large volume of water creates an undertow current that pulls everything to the bottom of the pool.
Step inside Humpback Mountain with a guided tour through Linville Caverns. The active caverns reveal stalactite and stalagmite formations — points hanging from the ceiling or rising from the floor formed by the minerals in dripping water.
The caverns were first discovered in the early 1800s when fishermen from eastern North Carolina spotted trout that appeared to be swimming in and out of a rock. Their investigation led them to the caverns and an underground stream.
Linville Caverns opened to the public as an attraction in 1937. Since then, the pathways have been upgraded and lighting has improved to make the cavern experience safe and enjoyable. Even during the heat of a Southern summer or the chill of a mountain winter, the caverns maintain a comfortable 52 degrees year-round.
Tour guides lead visitors into the caverns and explain their history. You can still see trout and other wildlife, such as bats, that call the caverns home. Much of the cavern tour is wheelchair accessible. Flash photography and videography (without an external light) are permitted. The tours last about 35 minutes. A gift shop and restrooms are located on site.
Linville Caverns are open daily March through November, and open Saturday and Sunday December through February.
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19929 U.S. 221Step inside Humpback Mountain with a guided tour through Linville Caverns. The active caverns reveal stalactite and stalagmite formations — points hanging from the ceiling or rising from the floor formed by the minerals in dripping water.
The caverns were first discovered in the early 1800s when fishermen from eastern North Carolina spotted trout that appeared to be swimming in and out of a rock. Their investigation led them to the caverns and an underground stream.
Linville Caverns opened to the public as an attraction in 1937. Since then, the pathways have been upgraded and lighting has improved to make the cavern experience safe and enjoyable. Even during the heat of a Southern summer or the chill of a mountain winter, the caverns maintain a comfortable 52 degrees year-round.
Tour guides lead visitors into the caverns and explain their history. You can still see trout and other wildlife, such as bats, that call the caverns home. Much of the cavern tour is wheelchair accessible. Flash photography and videography (without an external light) are permitted. The tours last about 35 minutes. A gift shop and restrooms are located on site.
Linville Caverns are open daily March through November, and open Saturday and Sunday December through February.
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lees-McRae College spans more than 450 acres in a beautiful mountain valley. Founded in 1900 by the Rev. Edgar Tufts, the campus is home to more than 700 undergraduates and almost 300 faculty and staff. At 4,000 feet above sea level, Lees-McRae is the highest campus on the east coast, and with elevation comes a natural laboratory of wildlife, outdoor adventure activities, beautiful views and crisp mountain air. Visitors to Banner Elk are invited to stroll and explore the campus and learn more about the expert faculty, top-notch academic programs and unique activities Lees-McRae offers to students and the community.
Campus Tours and Open Houses: Admissions specialists are available Monday-Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to give tours and answer questions. The College also offers multiple Open Houses each year. Check the Lees-McRae website for a full list of upcoming Open House dates or to sign up for a campus tour.
Lees McRae Wildlife Rehab CenterMay Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: Stop by the Center to meet the Lees-McRae Animal Ambassadors and learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. Educational programs and tours are offered to the public every Saturday at 1 p.m. (and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. in the summer). Learn more at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center website.
Performing Arts: Between the Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, weekly summer FORUM series, and three annual performances, visitors to the College have ample opportunities to experience a variety of top-notch productions and concerts every year. View the upcoming productions calendar for more information.
Bobcat Athletics: Lees-McRae athletics consists of 19 highly competitive men’s and women’s teams. From soccer to volleyball to cycling, the student-athletes are fierce competitors and perform at their best with community support. Come cheer on the Bobcats this year – check out the home game schedule on the Lees-McRae Athletics site.
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre: The performing arts department of Lees-McRae College combines with the community each summer to produce a top-notch series of theatrical productions in the Hayes Auditorium on campus.
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Lees-McRae College
191 Main St WNestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lees-McRae College spans more than 450 acres in a beautiful mountain valley. Founded in 1900 by the Rev. Edgar Tufts, the campus is home to more than 700 undergraduates and almost 300 faculty and staff. At 4,000 feet above sea level, Lees-McRae is the highest campus on the east coast, and with elevation comes a natural laboratory of wildlife, outdoor adventure activities, beautiful views and crisp mountain air. Visitors to Banner Elk are invited to stroll and explore the campus and learn more about the expert faculty, top-notch academic programs and unique activities Lees-McRae offers to students and the community.
Campus Tours and Open Houses: Admissions specialists are available Monday-Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to give tours and answer questions. The College also offers multiple Open Houses each year. Check the Lees-McRae website for a full list of upcoming Open House dates or to sign up for a campus tour.
Lees McRae Wildlife Rehab CenterMay Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: Stop by the Center to meet the Lees-McRae Animal Ambassadors and learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. Educational programs and tours are offered to the public every Saturday at 1 p.m. (and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. in the summer). Learn more at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center website.
Performing Arts: Between the Lees-McRae Summer Theatre, weekly summer FORUM series, and three annual performances, visitors to the College have ample opportunities to experience a variety of top-notch productions and concerts every year. View the upcoming productions calendar for more information.
Bobcat Athletics: Lees-McRae athletics consists of 19 highly competitive men’s and women’s teams. From soccer to volleyball to cycling, the student-athletes are fierce competitors and perform at their best with community support. Come cheer on the Bobcats this year – check out the home game schedule on the Lees-McRae Athletics site.
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre: The performing arts department of Lees-McRae College combines with the community each summer to produce a top-notch series of theatrical productions in the Hayes Auditorium on campus.
Memorial Day weekend, July Fourth weekend, Early August weekend, Labor Day weekend
May 28-29, July 2-3, Aug. 6-7 & Sept. 3-4, 2022
Four times each summer, the green at the Historic Banner Elk School comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans.
The shows occur Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, an early August weekend and Labor Day weekend. Festivities typically include food vendors and other entertainment.
Art on the Greene takes place in the heart of the walkabout village of Banner Elk, which allows patrons to make a day of it by visiting shops and boutiques in town and selecting from an impressive list of restaurants in the “culinary hot spot of the High Country.”
Craft vendors represent a variety of media, such as metal, glass, ceramics, wood, watercolor, acrylics and oil. Attendees can find everything from hand-crafted furniture to a one-of-a-kind piece of art made in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Proceeds from the shows are used for restoration of the historic school, built in 1939 as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The school is a showplace for the arts in downtown Banner Elk. It is home to the BE (Banner Elk) Artists Gallery, Ensemble Stage professional theater, a community book exchange and more.
“Art on the Greene is geared toward artists who are involved in any medium in the Appalachian tradition of hand crafters,” says show director Kimberly Tufts. “We have metal artists, glass artists, potters, and high-quality jewelry from all types of makers. We have wood workers of all varieties from furniture to home decor wood items, as well as painters in a variety of mediums – watercolor, acrylic and oil.”
Historic Banner Elk School
185 Azalea Circle SoutheastMemorial Day weekend, July Fourth weekend, Early August weekend, Labor Day weekend
May 28-29, July 2-3, Aug. 6-7 & Sept. 3-4, 2022
Four times each summer, the green at the Historic Banner Elk School comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans.
The shows occur Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, an early August weekend and Labor Day weekend. Festivities typically include food vendors and other entertainment.
Art on the Greene takes place in the heart of the walkabout village of Banner Elk, which allows patrons to make a day of it by visiting shops and boutiques in town and selecting from an impressive list of restaurants in the “culinary hot spot of the High Country.”
Craft vendors represent a variety of media, such as metal, glass, ceramics, wood, watercolor, acrylics and oil. Attendees can find everything from hand-crafted furniture to a one-of-a-kind piece of art made in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Proceeds from the shows are used for restoration of the historic school, built in 1939 as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The school is a showplace for the arts in downtown Banner Elk. It is home to the BE (Banner Elk) Artists Gallery, Ensemble Stage professional theater, a community book exchange and more.
“Art on the Greene is geared toward artists who are involved in any medium in the Appalachian tradition of hand crafters,” says show director Kimberly Tufts. “We have metal artists, glass artists, potters, and high-quality jewelry from all types of makers. We have wood workers of all varieties from furniture to home decor wood items, as well as painters in a variety of mediums – watercolor, acrylic and oil.”
THE BLOWING ROCK
the blowing rock has long lured visitors to the precipitous edge of a 4,000-foot drop-off to experience the legend of the rock.
NORTH CAROLINA'S "OLDEST TRAVEL ATTRACTION"
A colorful legend attributed to Native Americans explains the odd updrafts on this spectacular crag that led "Ripley's Believe It or Not" to proclaim it "the only place in the world where snow falls upside down." The Blowing Rock's dramatic views have been enjoyed from this cliffside perch since 1933 as "North Carolina's oldest travel attraction."
Plan your visit - buy tickets ahead: https://theblowingrock.com/
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The Blowing Rock
432 The Rock RdTHE BLOWING ROCK
the blowing rock has long lured visitors to the precipitous edge of a 4,000-foot drop-off to experience the legend of the rock.
NORTH CAROLINA'S "OLDEST TRAVEL ATTRACTION"
A colorful legend attributed to Native Americans explains the odd updrafts on this spectacular crag that led "Ripley's Believe It or Not" to proclaim it "the only place in the world where snow falls upside down." The Blowing Rock's dramatic views have been enjoyed from this cliffside perch since 1933 as "North Carolina's oldest travel attraction."
Plan your visit - buy tickets ahead: https://theblowingrock.com/
Action/Adventure
"I feel the need for speed." - Top Gun
Get your adrenaline pumping as you race down the side of a mountain in a self-braking alpine coaster. The cost can be steep but it is worth a one-time experience.
Pro-Tip: Save some $ by purchasing the 3-run bundle.
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Алпин Коастер Дивљина Рун
3265 Tynecastle HwyGet your adrenaline pumping as you race down the side of a mountain in a self-braking alpine coaster. The cost can be steep but it is worth a one-time experience.
Pro-Tip: Save some $ by purchasing the 3-run bundle.
Hawksnest features four miles of zip-line cables for riders to cruise over trees, lakes and creeks, taking in panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The attraction is located just off of Highway 105 South between Boone and Banner Elk, high atop Seven Devils. During winter months enjoy snow tubing with the family.
The most popular option is the Hawk Tour, which is ideal for beginners. The one-and-a-half-mile tour involves 11 cables; two of them stretch more than 1,500 feet and reach heights of more than 150 feet. Participants hit speeds up to 35 miles per hour. Zipping through the trees gives the feeling of riding through a tunnel. The tour also has two swinging bridges. Children as young as 5 years old can take the Hawk Tour.
The more-advanced Eagle Tour requires good physical condition due to high speeds and long distances. The nine-cable tour covers three miles and reaches speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Two cables are more than 2,000 feet long, and several are more than 200 feet high. If you’re an experienced zip-liner or an adrenaline junky, the Eagle Tour is for you. Children must be at least 8 years old.
Both tours take between one-and-a-half to two hours to complete. After your tour, enjoy the view from the observation deck at the Hawksnest mountaintop lodge.
Reservations are required for tours, and participants should arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start. Hawksnest welcomes company team-building outings and large groups of family or friends.
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Хавкснест Сноу Тубинг и Зиплине
2058 Skyland DrHawksnest features four miles of zip-line cables for riders to cruise over trees, lakes and creeks, taking in panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The attraction is located just off of Highway 105 South between Boone and Banner Elk, high atop Seven Devils. During winter months enjoy snow tubing with the family.
The most popular option is the Hawk Tour, which is ideal for beginners. The one-and-a-half-mile tour involves 11 cables; two of them stretch more than 1,500 feet and reach heights of more than 150 feet. Participants hit speeds up to 35 miles per hour. Zipping through the trees gives the feeling of riding through a tunnel. The tour also has two swinging bridges. Children as young as 5 years old can take the Hawk Tour.
The more-advanced Eagle Tour requires good physical condition due to high speeds and long distances. The nine-cable tour covers three miles and reaches speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Two cables are more than 2,000 feet long, and several are more than 200 feet high. If you’re an experienced zip-liner or an adrenaline junky, the Eagle Tour is for you. Children must be at least 8 years old.
Both tours take between one-and-a-half to two hours to complete. After your tour, enjoy the view from the observation deck at the Hawksnest mountaintop lodge.
Reservations are required for tours, and participants should arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start. Hawksnest welcomes company team-building outings and large groups of family or friends.
Foscoe Fishing Co. provides expert outfitting and fly fishing guide service for everybody from first-timers to experienced anglers. It is the only Orvis endorsed fly fishing outfitter and guide service in North Carolina’s High Country
Foscoe Fishing operates a full-service fly shop in the community of Foscoe, located between Banner Elk and Boone. Their experienced and knowledgeable guides take guests to some of the best spots for fly fishing on the Watauga, Linville, Toe, Elk and New rivers, as well as many other trout-filled streams in the area.
The shop stays open year-round, and also offers float trips in nearby Tennessee on the famous Watauga and South Holston Rivers. These waters offer excellent opportunities for catching brown, brook, and rainbow trout. In addition, that area boasts great smallmouth fishing as well.
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Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters
8857 NC-105Foscoe Fishing Co. provides expert outfitting and fly fishing guide service for everybody from first-timers to experienced anglers. It is the only Orvis endorsed fly fishing outfitter and guide service in North Carolina’s High Country
Foscoe Fishing operates a full-service fly shop in the community of Foscoe, located between Banner Elk and Boone. Their experienced and knowledgeable guides take guests to some of the best spots for fly fishing on the Watauga, Linville, Toe, Elk and New rivers, as well as many other trout-filled streams in the area.
The shop stays open year-round, and also offers float trips in nearby Tennessee on the famous Watauga and South Holston Rivers. These waters offer excellent opportunities for catching brown, brook, and rainbow trout. In addition, that area boasts great smallmouth fishing as well.
Beech Mountain Resort is the highest ski area in the Eastern U.S., with a peak elevation of 5,506 feet.
It has 17 trails – including an expansive terrain park – on 95 skiable acres serviced by eight lifts, including two state-of-the-art Doppelmayr quad lifts installed for the 2018-19 season. The resort’s ski school offers programs for young and old, beginner or advanced. Snowboarding instruction is provided by an on-site Burton Learn-to-Ride Center.
A unique aspect of Beech Mountain Resort is the alpine village at the base of the slopes. The village is home to ice skating, snow tubing, a two-story ski lodge, craft brewery, ski rental shops, outdoor fire pit, snack bar and a souvenir store.
Beech Mountain has some of the widest runs in the High Country of North Carolina, including the Oz Run on the backside of the mountain. The Oz Run is popular because it is one of the few west-facing ski runs in the United States.
At the peak is the 5,506 Skybar, named for the mountain’s signature elevation. The glass roundhouse is the perfect place to grab a beverage at the end of a full day of skiing or to warm up between runs. The Skybar has heated restrooms and a large observation deck overlooking the slopes.
Recent investments in equipment have greatly increased the snow making capability, and the resort also have a full-time terrain park coordinator who updates the terrain park features on a regular basis.
Two unique services offered by Beech Mountain Resort are an on-site nursery and an apparel rental shop. No need to pack ski pants, ski bibs or jackets.
The typical ski season for Beech Mountain runs from Thanksgiving weekend to the middle of March. For more information, visit www.BeechMountainResort.com.
From early June through late September, ski slopes become downhill mountain biking trails at Beech Mountain Resort.
During Summer/Fall months, the resort turn into The Beech Mountain Bike Park which provides chairlift service to the top of the 5,506 peak, allowing riders to choose from a variety of trails back down to the resort village.
There are 10 trails in total, ranging from easy to intermediate to advanced to expert only.
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyBeech Mountain Resort is the highest ski area in the Eastern U.S., with a peak elevation of 5,506 feet.
It has 17 trails – including an expansive terrain park – on 95 skiable acres serviced by eight lifts, including two state-of-the-art Doppelmayr quad lifts installed for the 2018-19 season. The resort’s ski school offers programs for young and old, beginner or advanced. Snowboarding instruction is provided by an on-site Burton Learn-to-Ride Center.
A unique aspect of Beech Mountain Resort is the alpine village at the base of the slopes. The village is home to ice skating, snow tubing, a two-story ski lodge, craft brewery, ski rental shops, outdoor fire pit, snack bar and a souvenir store.
Beech Mountain has some of the widest runs in the High Country of North Carolina, including the Oz Run on the backside of the mountain. The Oz Run is popular because it is one of the few west-facing ski runs in the United States.
At the peak is the 5,506 Skybar, named for the mountain’s signature elevation. The glass roundhouse is the perfect place to grab a beverage at the end of a full day of skiing or to warm up between runs. The Skybar has heated restrooms and a large observation deck overlooking the slopes.
Recent investments in equipment have greatly increased the snow making capability, and the resort also have a full-time terrain park coordinator who updates the terrain park features on a regular basis.
Two unique services offered by Beech Mountain Resort are an on-site nursery and an apparel rental shop. No need to pack ski pants, ski bibs or jackets.
The typical ski season for Beech Mountain runs from Thanksgiving weekend to the middle of March. For more information, visit www.BeechMountainResort.com.
From early June through late September, ski slopes become downhill mountain biking trails at Beech Mountain Resort.
During Summer/Fall months, the resort turn into The Beech Mountain Bike Park which provides chairlift service to the top of the 5,506 peak, allowing riders to choose from a variety of trails back down to the resort village.
There are 10 trails in total, ranging from easy to intermediate to advanced to expert only.
North Carolina’s largest ski area is Sugar Mountain Resort. Sugar offers 21 trails and nine lifts, including a hi-speed detachable six-person chairlift that is the fastest in North Carolina. The peak elevation is 5,300 feet, and Sugar has 115 acres of skiable terrain.
Sugar also boasts the only double black diamond slope in North Carolina, as well as the largest vertical drop (1,200 feet) in the state. Upper Flying Mile is an intermediate slope that connects with Lower Flying Mile for a total run of 1.5 miles long, while Gunther’s Way is the newest slope in the NC High Country. Gunther’s Way is rated difficult and is 2,900 feet in length.
Meanwhile, guided snowshoeing tours are another aspect that makes Sugar unique.
Sugar also has an outdoor ice skating rink and snow tubing park with magic carpet lift, plus the Sugar Bear Ski School, which offers a range of lessons for all ages and abilities.
The typical ski season for Sugar Mountain runs from mid November to late March. For more information, visit www.SkiSugar.com.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrNorth Carolina’s largest ski area is Sugar Mountain Resort. Sugar offers 21 trails and nine lifts, including a hi-speed detachable six-person chairlift that is the fastest in North Carolina. The peak elevation is 5,300 feet, and Sugar has 115 acres of skiable terrain.
Sugar also boasts the only double black diamond slope in North Carolina, as well as the largest vertical drop (1,200 feet) in the state. Upper Flying Mile is an intermediate slope that connects with Lower Flying Mile for a total run of 1.5 miles long, while Gunther’s Way is the newest slope in the NC High Country. Gunther’s Way is rated difficult and is 2,900 feet in length.
Meanwhile, guided snowshoeing tours are another aspect that makes Sugar unique.
Sugar also has an outdoor ice skating rink and snow tubing park with magic carpet lift, plus the Sugar Bear Ski School, which offers a range of lessons for all ages and abilities.
The typical ski season for Sugar Mountain runs from mid November to late March. For more information, visit www.SkiSugar.com.
Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park is an extreme playground for cyclists in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park occupies 185 acres just east of Boone off U.S. Hwy. 421. Eight miles of custom-built trails weave through the forest, offering a one-of-a-kind way to explore the High Country.
Single-track trails accommodate all skill levels, from the moderate 1.5-mile Rocky Branch Loop to the three-quarter-mile Ol’ Hoss Trail exclusively for experts. The trails are also accessible to hikers and trail runners.
A pump track with rollers, berms and other features allows riders to learn and improve their bike-handling skills. The Rocky Knob pump track is one of the first in the country to incorporate informational signs to teach riders the skills required to master the track. Necessary skills vary from beginner to advanced, including such things as proper body position, pumping, bunny hopping, “manualing” and wheel lifts. Cyclists can practice at four skills parks on the property.
Kids enjoy the adventure playground, where they climb ladders, slip down slides and teeter across a ropes course. The park also includes a picnic shelter and bathrooms. For those who want to visit the park but don’t have a bike, two local shops in Boone — Boone Bike and Touring, and Magic Cycles — offer rentals. The park often plays host to races and special events.
In 2014, Rocky Knob Park was designated a National Recreation Trail system by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Volunteers from Boone Area Cyclists, a local nonprofit, contributed more than 3,500 hours of work to establish the park. Volunteers meet once a week for “dirty Thursday” to work on trail maintenance.
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Rocky Knob
285 Mountain Bike WyRocky Knob Mountain Bike Park is an extreme playground for cyclists in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park occupies 185 acres just east of Boone off U.S. Hwy. 421. Eight miles of custom-built trails weave through the forest, offering a one-of-a-kind way to explore the High Country.
Single-track trails accommodate all skill levels, from the moderate 1.5-mile Rocky Branch Loop to the three-quarter-mile Ol’ Hoss Trail exclusively for experts. The trails are also accessible to hikers and trail runners.
A pump track with rollers, berms and other features allows riders to learn and improve their bike-handling skills. The Rocky Knob pump track is one of the first in the country to incorporate informational signs to teach riders the skills required to master the track. Necessary skills vary from beginner to advanced, including such things as proper body position, pumping, bunny hopping, “manualing” and wheel lifts. Cyclists can practice at four skills parks on the property.
Kids enjoy the adventure playground, where they climb ladders, slip down slides and teeter across a ropes course. The park also includes a picnic shelter and bathrooms. For those who want to visit the park but don’t have a bike, two local shops in Boone — Boone Bike and Touring, and Magic Cycles — offer rentals. The park often plays host to races and special events.
In 2014, Rocky Knob Park was designated a National Recreation Trail system by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Volunteers from Boone Area Cyclists, a local nonprofit, contributed more than 3,500 hours of work to establish the park. Volunteers meet once a week for “dirty Thursday” to work on trail maintenance.
View the Blue Ridge Mountains via horseback at Banner Elk Stables. This Banner Elk attraction offers one-hour guided rides on rustic trails perched along the mountain ridges.
Rides are available year-round, weather permitting to people of all ages. The farm has a large stable of horses suitable for a variety of riding abilities.
Some guests get to ride atop movie stars. Horses from Banner Elk Stables have appeared on the big screen in “For Richer or Poorer,” “Shallow Hal,” “Cinderella,” “National Treasure,” and other feature films.
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Banner Elk Stables
796 Shomaker Road,View the Blue Ridge Mountains via horseback at Banner Elk Stables. This Banner Elk attraction offers one-hour guided rides on rustic trails perched along the mountain ridges.
Rides are available year-round, weather permitting to people of all ages. The farm has a large stable of horses suitable for a variety of riding abilities.
Some guests get to ride atop movie stars. Horses from Banner Elk Stables have appeared on the big screen in “For Richer or Poorer,” “Shallow Hal,” “Cinderella,” “National Treasure,” and other feature films.
Food scene
"Get in my belly!" - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Great family-friendly casual tavern with bar. Check their calendar as they frequently host live music Fridays & Saturdays.
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Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SGreat family-friendly casual tavern with bar. Check their calendar as they frequently host live music Fridays & Saturdays.
Tapas style service with Caribbean fare in a lovely designed location accented by a mountain timber motif. When the weather is nice, enjoy the covered back deck.
This restaurant is great for a date night or an outing with friends and family.
Bodegas features a growing wine selection, a fun lineup of can beers, as well as a handful of local craft beer options on tap.
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Bodegas Kitchen and Wine Bar
488 Main St WTapas style service with Caribbean fare in a lovely designed location accented by a mountain timber motif. When the weather is nice, enjoy the covered back deck.
This restaurant is great for a date night or an outing with friends and family.
Bodegas features a growing wine selection, a fun lineup of can beers, as well as a handful of local craft beer options on tap.
Stonewalls is a cornerstone of the Banner Elk food scene and the perfect blend of traditional and modern. Stonewalls serves Prime Rib, Seafood, Gourmet Steaks, Fine Wines and Fine Olive Oils & Balsamics.
Great spot for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SStonewalls is a cornerstone of the Banner Elk food scene and the perfect blend of traditional and modern. Stonewalls serves Prime Rib, Seafood, Gourmet Steaks, Fine Wines and Fine Olive Oils & Balsamics.
Great spot for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion.
A "New York-style" deli just a stone’s throw from the only traffic light in town.
Dunn’s uses premium meats and locally-baked breads to craft hearty sandwiches, subs, wraps and burgers. The deli earns high praise for its breakfast offerings and is open until early evening for dinner. Good beer selection, daily specials, gluten-free breads and kid’s menu (12 and under).
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Dunn's Deli
134 Main St WA "New York-style" deli just a stone’s throw from the only traffic light in town.
Dunn’s uses premium meats and locally-baked breads to craft hearty sandwiches, subs, wraps and burgers. The deli earns high praise for its breakfast offerings and is open until early evening for dinner. Good beer selection, daily specials, gluten-free breads and kid’s menu (12 and under).
Offers a Texas-Louisiana inspired menu with popular items including Texas-style smoked beef brisket, spicy Cajun shrimp gumbo, Cajun pastas, and the local favorite – mountain trout. Restaurant is open 363 days a year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Great outdoor patio with view of outdoor stage (for when entertainment is in session).
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Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St EOffers a Texas-Louisiana inspired menu with popular items including Texas-style smoked beef brisket, spicy Cajun shrimp gumbo, Cajun pastas, and the local favorite – mountain trout. Restaurant is open 363 days a year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).
Great outdoor patio with view of outdoor stage (for when entertainment is in session).
Louisiana Purchase (LP) on Main offers fine dining in an upscale, yet casual atmosphere. Since 1984, the restaurant has been one of the most popular in the NC High Country.
The menu features both traditional selections and seasonal offerings - including favorites such as BBQ shrimp, bison meatloaf with smoked cheddar mac n’ cheese, tartare black angus beef, crab cakes, Scottish salmon and fried oysters.
Their extensive wine list has also received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for several years running.
Reservations preferred.
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Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St ELouisiana Purchase (LP) on Main offers fine dining in an upscale, yet casual atmosphere. Since 1984, the restaurant has been one of the most popular in the NC High Country.
The menu features both traditional selections and seasonal offerings - including favorites such as BBQ shrimp, bison meatloaf with smoked cheddar mac n’ cheese, tartare black angus beef, crab cakes, Scottish salmon and fried oysters.
Their extensive wine list has also received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for several years running.
Reservations preferred.
Fine dining experience open seasonally (May-October).
Artisanal features contemporary American cuisine in the upscale rustic elegance of a converted barn. The menu stands out with an innovative and progressive farm-to-table approach. The cuisine rotates in accordance with the season.
Artisanal has been named a Top 100 restaurant in the United States by OpenTable.com and has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
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Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdFine dining experience open seasonally (May-October).
Artisanal features contemporary American cuisine in the upscale rustic elegance of a converted barn. The menu stands out with an innovative and progressive farm-to-table approach. The cuisine rotates in accordance with the season.
Artisanal has been named a Top 100 restaurant in the United States by OpenTable.com and has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Nestled in the village shops in the heart of town, Sorrento’s is an upscale bistro known for its authentic Italian cuisine. The chefs use family recipes dating back to the family’s roots in Sicily.
Menu includes salads, pastas, veal, chicken, seafood pizzas and gourmet sauces. Also open for lunch and Sunday brunch. Contemporary artwork inside and a large patio garden with fire pit open seasonally.
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Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SENestled in the village shops in the heart of town, Sorrento’s is an upscale bistro known for its authentic Italian cuisine. The chefs use family recipes dating back to the family’s roots in Sicily.
Menu includes salads, pastas, veal, chicken, seafood pizzas and gourmet sauces. Also open for lunch and Sunday brunch. Contemporary artwork inside and a large patio garden with fire pit open seasonally.
Bella’s is a friendly, cozy cafe serving made-from-scratch breakfasts, along with New York-style deli sandwiches for lunch, seven days a week in the heart of Banner Elk.
The country breakfast at Bella’s is made with cage-free eggs, locally-sourced meats and fresh organic produce. The breakfast menu also features Belgian waffles and an array of omelettes. Some noted items on lunch menu include: hot pastrami on pumpernickel rye, corned beef, roasted brisket sandwiches, Ruben sandwiches and homemade chili.
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Bella's Breakfast And Lunch
142 Main St EBella’s is a friendly, cozy cafe serving made-from-scratch breakfasts, along with New York-style deli sandwiches for lunch, seven days a week in the heart of Banner Elk.
The country breakfast at Bella’s is made with cage-free eggs, locally-sourced meats and fresh organic produce. The breakfast menu also features Belgian waffles and an array of omelettes. Some noted items on lunch menu include: hot pastrami on pumpernickel rye, corned beef, roasted brisket sandwiches, Ruben sandwiches and homemade chili.
Located within the village shops in the heart of town this is a stop every kid and sweet-tooth lover will enjoy!
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BE Scooped
144 Azalea Cir SELocated within the village shops in the heart of town this is a stop every kid and sweet-tooth lover will enjoy!
Located in the village of Valle Crucis, North Carolina, Over Yonder tells the story of Southern Appalachian cuisine from Chef Andy Long.
Over Yonder opened in June of 2014 in the former homestead of the Taylor Family, one of the founding families of Valle Crucis. Their mission is to interpret classic Appalachian food in a modern yet casual way, and they do this by sourcing the best product they can and then doing their best "not to screw it up". Everything is scratch-prepared, or as they like to call it, "done the hard and stupid way", and they believe if you give it a try you will taste the difference.
PRO TIP: This place is delicious! Pair it with a visit to Mast General Store and hike Crab Orchard Falls hike.
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Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Located in the village of Valle Crucis, North Carolina, Over Yonder tells the story of Southern Appalachian cuisine from Chef Andy Long.
Over Yonder opened in June of 2014 in the former homestead of the Taylor Family, one of the founding families of Valle Crucis. Their mission is to interpret classic Appalachian food in a modern yet casual way, and they do this by sourcing the best product they can and then doing their best "not to screw it up". Everything is scratch-prepared, or as they like to call it, "done the hard and stupid way", and they believe if you give it a try you will taste the difference.
PRO TIP: This place is delicious! Pair it with a visit to Mast General Store and hike Crab Orchard Falls hike.
Casual pizzeria featuring brick-oven pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus classic arcade games & weekly live music.
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Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyCasual pizzeria featuring brick-oven pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus classic arcade games & weekly live music.
Drinky-Drink
"That's what I do. I drink and I know things." - Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones
Kettell Beerworks creates high-quality craft beer on Main Street East in Banner Elk.
The brewery typically has 10-12 styles of beer available in the taproom. There are four year-round flagship offerings: Rollcast Kolsch, Top Coast IPA, Profile American Pale Ale and Big Falls Nutty Brown Ale. Those four are complemented by a rotating variety of seasonal beers and experimental small batches.
Kettell beers are named after local landmarks and activities. For example, the Profile American Pale Ale is named for the Profile Trail at Grandfather Mountain, while the Rollcast Kolsch derives its name from the roll-casting technique of fly fishing. The Top Coast IPA refers to the NC High Country itself, where clean and pure mountain spring water is a key for high-quality beers.
Kettell also has a variety of nonalcoholic soft drink options and simple snacks for munching. Meanwhile, patrons are welcome to bring their own food. Kettell is a family-friendly brewery offering such activities as: arcade games, board games, darts, corn hole and occasional live music.
The brewery distributes its flagship beers to restaurants and pubs around Banner Elk, as well as other establishments in the High Country region.
More information is available at 828-898-8677 or https://kettellbeerworks.com/.
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Kettell Beerworks
567 Main St EKettell Beerworks creates high-quality craft beer on Main Street East in Banner Elk.
The brewery typically has 10-12 styles of beer available in the taproom. There are four year-round flagship offerings: Rollcast Kolsch, Top Coast IPA, Profile American Pale Ale and Big Falls Nutty Brown Ale. Those four are complemented by a rotating variety of seasonal beers and experimental small batches.
Kettell beers are named after local landmarks and activities. For example, the Profile American Pale Ale is named for the Profile Trail at Grandfather Mountain, while the Rollcast Kolsch derives its name from the roll-casting technique of fly fishing. The Top Coast IPA refers to the NC High Country itself, where clean and pure mountain spring water is a key for high-quality beers.
Kettell also has a variety of nonalcoholic soft drink options and simple snacks for munching. Meanwhile, patrons are welcome to bring their own food. Kettell is a family-friendly brewery offering such activities as: arcade games, board games, darts, corn hole and occasional live music.
The brewery distributes its flagship beers to restaurants and pubs around Banner Elk, as well as other establishments in the High Country region.
More information is available at 828-898-8677 or https://kettellbeerworks.com/.
Beech Mountain Brewing Company is owned and operated by Beech Mountain Resort, making it one of a few craft breweries in the nation to be located at a ski resort. It is open to the public during ski season and also during summer months. Patrons are not required to have a ski pass to visit the brewery.
The brewery produces small batches on-site in the Alpine Village at the base of the slopes. The flagship beer is the 5506’ Pale Ale, named after Beech Mountain’s signature elevation. Other popular brews include the Beech IPA and the Patroller Porter.
Seasonal selections vary, and include such offerings as the Beech Blonde, Tilted Tartan Scotch Ale, One-Eye PA and Ramble-on Rye.
The interior of the brewery is spacious, featuring a mountain lodge feel with stone fireplaces and wooden accents. It spreads across two levels and includes a full kitchen and music stage. The exterior features a large deck overlooking the village commons.
More information is available at (800) 438-2093, ext 291, or by visiting their website.
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Beech Mountain Brewing Company
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyBeech Mountain Brewing Company is owned and operated by Beech Mountain Resort, making it one of a few craft breweries in the nation to be located at a ski resort. It is open to the public during ski season and also during summer months. Patrons are not required to have a ski pass to visit the brewery.
The brewery produces small batches on-site in the Alpine Village at the base of the slopes. The flagship beer is the 5506’ Pale Ale, named after Beech Mountain’s signature elevation. Other popular brews include the Beech IPA and the Patroller Porter.
Seasonal selections vary, and include such offerings as the Beech Blonde, Tilted Tartan Scotch Ale, One-Eye PA and Ramble-on Rye.
The interior of the brewery is spacious, featuring a mountain lodge feel with stone fireplaces and wooden accents. It spreads across two levels and includes a full kitchen and music stage. The exterior features a large deck overlooking the village commons.
More information is available at (800) 438-2093, ext 291, or by visiting their website.
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery produces a variety of wines in a relaxing setting beside the Watauga River near the base of Grandfather Mountain. In fact, the property has a frame-worthy view of the profile that gives the peak its name.
The business is a family affair. Steve and Sally Tatum planted their first grapes in 2003. They completed the winery in 2011. Their son Dylan is the winemaker. The vineyard grows vitis vinifera grapes, which thrive on the terraced land with warm days and cool nights.
Dry wines include: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rosé, Syrah, Pinot Noir and selected red and white blends.For those who enjoy sweeter wines, the winery uses North Carolina’s native muscadine grapes to produce sweet varieties. When the weather allows, the winery produces ice wine, made from grapes that freeze on the vine. Grandfather also makes a hard cider that combines heirloom apples and Asian pears. After fermentation, the cider is dry hopped, a process often used in brewing beer.
The tasting room offers sampling flights. Visitors can purchase a glass or a bottle to enjoy inside or out on the patio. Adirondack chairs line the Watauga River that runs alongside the property. The winery doesn’t serve food, but guests are welcome to bring their own. Several spots are ideal for picnics. Vineyard events include plein air painting, live music and trivia nights. Grandfather also welcomes weddings, parties and corporate events.
More information is available at 828-963-2400 or www.grandfathervineyard.com.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneGrandfather Vineyard and Winery produces a variety of wines in a relaxing setting beside the Watauga River near the base of Grandfather Mountain. In fact, the property has a frame-worthy view of the profile that gives the peak its name.
The business is a family affair. Steve and Sally Tatum planted their first grapes in 2003. They completed the winery in 2011. Their son Dylan is the winemaker. The vineyard grows vitis vinifera grapes, which thrive on the terraced land with warm days and cool nights.
Dry wines include: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rosé, Syrah, Pinot Noir and selected red and white blends.For those who enjoy sweeter wines, the winery uses North Carolina’s native muscadine grapes to produce sweet varieties. When the weather allows, the winery produces ice wine, made from grapes that freeze on the vine. Grandfather also makes a hard cider that combines heirloom apples and Asian pears. After fermentation, the cider is dry hopped, a process often used in brewing beer.
The tasting room offers sampling flights. Visitors can purchase a glass or a bottle to enjoy inside or out on the patio. Adirondack chairs line the Watauga River that runs alongside the property. The winery doesn’t serve food, but guests are welcome to bring their own. Several spots are ideal for picnics. Vineyard events include plein air painting, live music and trivia nights. Grandfather also welcomes weddings, parties and corporate events.
More information is available at 828-963-2400 or www.grandfathervineyard.com.
Banner Elk Winery is situated close to downtown in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains. Founded in 2006, it was the first commercial winery in Avery and Watauga counties.
Winemaker Dick Wolfe makes a variety of wines from grapes grown on property and sourced from other local vineyards. The Marechal Foch is made from French-American hybrid grapes that produce a red wine with intense flavors and color. Banner Elk Red, a winemaker’s choice blend of Marechal Foch, sangiovese and merlot, has won a gold medal at the International Eastern Wine Competition in Sonoma, California, and was named the best red hybrid at the North Carolina State Fair in 2011.
Banner Elk Winery produces two unusual specialty wines. Its blueberry wine pays tribute to the property’s historic blueberry farm, and is produced from fruit grown on bushes that remain. The ice wine is a rare variety made from high-elevation grapes left on the vine until the first freeze. These frozen grapes are harvested and pressed while still partially frozen. The result is an intense, highly flavorful wine.
Overall, the vineyard produces nine wines on an annual basis: four reds (Cabernet Sauvignon, Marechal Foch, Banner Elk Red, High Country Rosé), three whites (Banner Elk White, Seyval Blanc, Vino Francesco Chianti White) and two dessert wines.
Private tastings for parties of 10 or more are available with advance notice of at least a week.
The winery is open for tastings every Tuesday through Sunday. Tours are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May through October.
More information is available at 828-898-9090 or www.bannerelkwinery.com.
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunBanner Elk Winery is situated close to downtown in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains. Founded in 2006, it was the first commercial winery in Avery and Watauga counties.
Winemaker Dick Wolfe makes a variety of wines from grapes grown on property and sourced from other local vineyards. The Marechal Foch is made from French-American hybrid grapes that produce a red wine with intense flavors and color. Banner Elk Red, a winemaker’s choice blend of Marechal Foch, sangiovese and merlot, has won a gold medal at the International Eastern Wine Competition in Sonoma, California, and was named the best red hybrid at the North Carolina State Fair in 2011.
Banner Elk Winery produces two unusual specialty wines. Its blueberry wine pays tribute to the property’s historic blueberry farm, and is produced from fruit grown on bushes that remain. The ice wine is a rare variety made from high-elevation grapes left on the vine until the first freeze. These frozen grapes are harvested and pressed while still partially frozen. The result is an intense, highly flavorful wine.
Overall, the vineyard produces nine wines on an annual basis: four reds (Cabernet Sauvignon, Marechal Foch, Banner Elk Red, High Country Rosé), three whites (Banner Elk White, Seyval Blanc, Vino Francesco Chianti White) and two dessert wines.
Private tastings for parties of 10 or more are available with advance notice of at least a week.
The winery is open for tastings every Tuesday through Sunday. Tours are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May through October.
More information is available at 828-898-9090 or www.bannerelkwinery.com.
Minutes from its namesake waterfall (and the Blue Ridge Parkway), Linville Falls Winery rests on a 40-acre farm. The Tuscan-style tasting room is surrounded by grape vines and fields of Christmas trees.
The vineyard is located at 3,200 feet in elevation, blending warm days with cool nights. The elevation, climate and soil composition create ideal grape-growing conditions for owner Jack Wiseman, who operates Linville Falls Winery with his family.
The winery produces both sweet and dry wines, with Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon as the signature varietals. The Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in American and French oak for two years, creating the deep, bold flavor that red-wine drinkers enjoy. Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, dry white with notes of citrus. On the sweeter side, the Rosé is light and fruity and the Trillium has a sweetness reminiscent of mountain honey. The off-dry Riesling strikes middle ground. Linville Falls also makes a blueberry wine with local berries and cherry bounce, a fortified blend of sour cherries and apple brandy.
The winery has plenty of space to sit and enjoy a glass or two with tables in the tasting room, a large covered patio and additional tables with umbrellas out in the open. Wine tastings take place daily, and local cheeses are available for pairings. The winery hosts a variety of live music, including bluegrass, jazz and swing. Food trucks occasionally make an appearance, too.
Linville Falls Winery can accommodate weddings, parties and corporate events, and keep in mind that it’s an ideal place to choose your Christmas tree each holiday season. Take a hayride through the Christmas tree fields, select a favorite, and a staff member will cut it, bale it and load it on your car for the ride home.
More information is available at 828-765-1400 or www.linvillefallswinery.com.
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyMinutes from its namesake waterfall (and the Blue Ridge Parkway), Linville Falls Winery rests on a 40-acre farm. The Tuscan-style tasting room is surrounded by grape vines and fields of Christmas trees.
The vineyard is located at 3,200 feet in elevation, blending warm days with cool nights. The elevation, climate and soil composition create ideal grape-growing conditions for owner Jack Wiseman, who operates Linville Falls Winery with his family.
The winery produces both sweet and dry wines, with Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon as the signature varietals. The Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in American and French oak for two years, creating the deep, bold flavor that red-wine drinkers enjoy. Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, dry white with notes of citrus. On the sweeter side, the Rosé is light and fruity and the Trillium has a sweetness reminiscent of mountain honey. The off-dry Riesling strikes middle ground. Linville Falls also makes a blueberry wine with local berries and cherry bounce, a fortified blend of sour cherries and apple brandy.
The winery has plenty of space to sit and enjoy a glass or two with tables in the tasting room, a large covered patio and additional tables with umbrellas out in the open. Wine tastings take place daily, and local cheeses are available for pairings. The winery hosts a variety of live music, including bluegrass, jazz and swing. Food trucks occasionally make an appearance, too.
Linville Falls Winery can accommodate weddings, parties and corporate events, and keep in mind that it’s an ideal place to choose your Christmas tree each holiday season. Take a hayride through the Christmas tree fields, select a favorite, and a staff member will cut it, bale it and load it on your car for the ride home.
More information is available at 828-765-1400 or www.linvillefallswinery.com.
For the Families
“We're on the brink of adventure, children. Don't spoil it with too many questions.” - Mary Poppins Returns
Kids young and old will enjoy getting their energy out at this spacious park through playground equipment for all ages, a shallow stream, greenway trail, sports fields, and outdoor amphitheater.
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Tate-Evans Park
210 Park AveKids young and old will enjoy getting their energy out at this spacious park through playground equipment for all ages, a shallow stream, greenway trail, sports fields, and outdoor amphitheater.
One of the best kept secrets in the North Carolina High Country is the Apple Hill Farm, located just outside Banner Elk.
Apple Hill is a working alpaca and llama farm, with a popular gift store, that offers tours year-round to visitors.
Advanced tickets required for tours. The tours are guided, educational walking tours that generally last about 45 to 60 minutes. On each tour, visitors learn about the variety of animals and hear their stories as well. Most animals are friendly, but they are in their fields and may choose not to interact with guests depending on their mood.
Walk-ins are welcome at the farm store, but visitors who wish to see the animals must purchase tour tickets in advance online. Tour availability and store hours vary by season, so call or check the website before heading to the farm.
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdOne of the best kept secrets in the North Carolina High Country is the Apple Hill Farm, located just outside Banner Elk.
Apple Hill is a working alpaca and llama farm, with a popular gift store, that offers tours year-round to visitors.
Advanced tickets required for tours. The tours are guided, educational walking tours that generally last about 45 to 60 minutes. On each tour, visitors learn about the variety of animals and hear their stories as well. Most animals are friendly, but they are in their fields and may choose not to interact with guests depending on their mood.
Walk-ins are welcome at the farm store, but visitors who wish to see the animals must purchase tour tickets in advance online. Tour availability and store hours vary by season, so call or check the website before heading to the farm.
Once a community necessity in rural Valle Crucis now is a popular stop for tourists to journey back in time. Folks come to play checkers by the pot-bellied stove, listen to bluegrass music on the back porch or simply enjoy a Moon Pie and RC Cola.
Mast General Store opened as The Taylor General Store in 1883 before W.W. Mast purchased the store in 1913 and tried to stock everything local residents need from cloth and plow points to cradles and caskets. The store earned the motto, “If you can’t buy it here, you don’t need it.” Today the original store operates in the same location, with expanded space in the Mast Store Annex just down the street.
Visitors take note of the creaky floorboards as soon as they step into the store, along with vintage items from long ago. Tins, signs, tools and dishes are displayed on the top shelf. If you’re looking for a piece of pottery, a washboard to hang on the wall or an oil lamp for the mantle, the store stocks plenty of home decor items. But the majority of the store’s products are functional, hardworking pieces. Many carry the “Made in the USA” designation.
The shoe department has a helpful staff ready to fit you with hiking boots or walking sandals for outdoor mountain activities. And you’ll find country-kitchen staples, such as cast iron skillets, herbs and spices, and stone-ground grits. Two-tenths of a mile away in the Annex, the clothing and outdoor-gear departments stock coats, sleeping bags, backpacks and camping supplies.
Another customer favorite located in the Annex... Barrels of old-fashioned candy sold by the pound! Adults enjoy searching for childhood sweets — Cow Tales, Bit-O-Honeys, Mary Janes — and sharing them with kids and grandkids.
Mast General Store now has multiple locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee; the closest to the original is eight miles away on King Street in downtown Boone.
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Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdOnce a community necessity in rural Valle Crucis now is a popular stop for tourists to journey back in time. Folks come to play checkers by the pot-bellied stove, listen to bluegrass music on the back porch or simply enjoy a Moon Pie and RC Cola.
Mast General Store opened as The Taylor General Store in 1883 before W.W. Mast purchased the store in 1913 and tried to stock everything local residents need from cloth and plow points to cradles and caskets. The store earned the motto, “If you can’t buy it here, you don’t need it.” Today the original store operates in the same location, with expanded space in the Mast Store Annex just down the street.
Visitors take note of the creaky floorboards as soon as they step into the store, along with vintage items from long ago. Tins, signs, tools and dishes are displayed on the top shelf. If you’re looking for a piece of pottery, a washboard to hang on the wall or an oil lamp for the mantle, the store stocks plenty of home decor items. But the majority of the store’s products are functional, hardworking pieces. Many carry the “Made in the USA” designation.
The shoe department has a helpful staff ready to fit you with hiking boots or walking sandals for outdoor mountain activities. And you’ll find country-kitchen staples, such as cast iron skillets, herbs and spices, and stone-ground grits. Two-tenths of a mile away in the Annex, the clothing and outdoor-gear departments stock coats, sleeping bags, backpacks and camping supplies.
Another customer favorite located in the Annex... Barrels of old-fashioned candy sold by the pound! Adults enjoy searching for childhood sweets — Cow Tales, Bit-O-Honeys, Mary Janes — and sharing them with kids and grandkids.
Mast General Store now has multiple locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee; the closest to the original is eight miles away on King Street in downtown Boone.
Trains are the stars of this Wild West theme park. Located between Boone and Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad has entertained families with old-fashioned fun since 1957.
The park operates two vintage steam locomotives: No. 12 “Tweetsie” and No. 190 the “Yukon Queen.” As you ride the rails, keep an eye out for train-robbing bandits. Then, head to the Tweetsie Palace Saloon to watch Diamond Lil’s renowned can-can dancers, or tap your toes along with the country cloggers in the Pavilion Theater.
The Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl and carousel at the park’s Country Fair area allow kids to make memories and parents to relive childhood days.
Afterward, hop on the chairlift and enjoy the scenery on your ride up to Miner’s Mountain. The miniature Mouse Mine Train is a favorite for younger children. While on the mountaintop, you can pan for gold and explore the deer park habitat with 90 animals, including pygmy goats, turtles, miniature horses, llamas, emus, fallow deer, goats and potbellied pigs.
Back down the mountain, Tweetsie offers a variety of food from hot dogs, pizza and burgers to Tweetsie’s famous fudge made right before your eyes. Throughout the year, Tweetsie holds special events, such as the Ghost Train Halloween Festival in the fall and Railroad Heritage Weekend in late summer. No trip to Tweetsie is complete without a stop by the gift shop for a souvenir coonskin cap or cowboy hat.
Park is open from early May through October.
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300 Tweetsie Railroad LnTrains are the stars of this Wild West theme park. Located between Boone and Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad has entertained families with old-fashioned fun since 1957.
The park operates two vintage steam locomotives: No. 12 “Tweetsie” and No. 190 the “Yukon Queen.” As you ride the rails, keep an eye out for train-robbing bandits. Then, head to the Tweetsie Palace Saloon to watch Diamond Lil’s renowned can-can dancers, or tap your toes along with the country cloggers in the Pavilion Theater.
The Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl and carousel at the park’s Country Fair area allow kids to make memories and parents to relive childhood days.
Afterward, hop on the chairlift and enjoy the scenery on your ride up to Miner’s Mountain. The miniature Mouse Mine Train is a favorite for younger children. While on the mountaintop, you can pan for gold and explore the deer park habitat with 90 animals, including pygmy goats, turtles, miniature horses, llamas, emus, fallow deer, goats and potbellied pigs.
Back down the mountain, Tweetsie offers a variety of food from hot dogs, pizza and burgers to Tweetsie’s famous fudge made right before your eyes. Throughout the year, Tweetsie holds special events, such as the Ghost Train Halloween Festival in the fall and Railroad Heritage Weekend in late summer. No trip to Tweetsie is complete without a stop by the gift shop for a souvenir coonskin cap or cowboy hat.
Park is open from early May through October.
At Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock, the forces of gravity and popular physics are a little off! You can watch a ball roll uphill or experience water flowing up instead of down! Dating back 50 years, Mystery Hill is a nostalgic High Country attraction that families flock to for its unusual appeal.
The "Mystery House" is where gravity doesn't quite work the way it should. The "Hall of Mystery" gives children the opportunity to try hands-on puzzles and experiments. And Mystery Hill's 1903 Dougherty House Museum is a noteworthy, historic 1898 home featuring authentic insight into 19th-century life in the mountains.
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Мистери Хил
129 Mystery Hill LnAt Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock, the forces of gravity and popular physics are a little off! You can watch a ball roll uphill or experience water flowing up instead of down! Dating back 50 years, Mystery Hill is a nostalgic High Country attraction that families flock to for its unusual appeal.
The "Mystery House" is where gravity doesn't quite work the way it should. The "Hall of Mystery" gives children the opportunity to try hands-on puzzles and experiments. And Mystery Hill's 1903 Dougherty House Museum is a noteworthy, historic 1898 home featuring authentic insight into 19th-century life in the mountains.
Watch the little ones have fine mining for their own unique gems!
https://sugarcreekgemmine.com/
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Sugar Creek Gem Mine
3045 Tynecastle HwyWatch the little ones have fine mining for their own unique gems!
https://sugarcreekgemmine.com/
I'd hike that
“You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way.” – Dr. Suess
The Emerald Outback Trail Park, located near the summit of Beech Mountain, is a multi-use trail system created by the Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department. The Emerald Outback stands out as one of the highest trail parks east of the Rockies, with elevations up to 5,400 feet above sea level.
The trail system consists of seven trails covering about eight miles of terrain. Five of the seven trails are rated as moderate to advanced in degree of difficulty, while two trails are rated as easy. USA Cycling has twice hosted its Collegiate Mountain Biking National Championships in the Emerald Outback.
The trails attract mountain bikers, hikers and trail runners, while flowing through lush forests and over rocky, rooty terrain. There are three scenic overlooks, as well as several other vantage points that provide long-range panoramic views.
There are three ways to access the trails: (1) via the Base Lot across from the Visitors Center in the town of Beech Mountain; (2) via the “Summit Lot” that is located higher up the mountain near the trails; and (3) via the chairlift at Beech Mountain Resort. The lift, which is equipped to carry mountain bikes, operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from early June through mid September. Please note: there is no charge to use the trails, but there is a fee to ride the lift.
For more information or to request a free trail map, call (800) 468-5506.
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Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge RdThe Emerald Outback Trail Park, located near the summit of Beech Mountain, is a multi-use trail system created by the Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation Department. The Emerald Outback stands out as one of the highest trail parks east of the Rockies, with elevations up to 5,400 feet above sea level.
The trail system consists of seven trails covering about eight miles of terrain. Five of the seven trails are rated as moderate to advanced in degree of difficulty, while two trails are rated as easy. USA Cycling has twice hosted its Collegiate Mountain Biking National Championships in the Emerald Outback.
The trails attract mountain bikers, hikers and trail runners, while flowing through lush forests and over rocky, rooty terrain. There are three scenic overlooks, as well as several other vantage points that provide long-range panoramic views.
There are three ways to access the trails: (1) via the Base Lot across from the Visitors Center in the town of Beech Mountain; (2) via the “Summit Lot” that is located higher up the mountain near the trails; and (3) via the chairlift at Beech Mountain Resort. The lift, which is equipped to carry mountain bikes, operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from early June through mid September. Please note: there is no charge to use the trails, but there is a fee to ride the lift.
For more information or to request a free trail map, call (800) 468-5506.
Otter Falls Trails were debuted in summer of 2015 with an observation deck built in 2017, which offers wonderful views of Otter Falls. This moderately strenuous hike starts from a trailhead parking area at 825 Skyland Drive and descends about 230 feet to scenic Otter Falls on Valley Creek. The 0.6-mile hike to the falls creates a round trip of about 1.2 miles. Remember as you descend to the waterfall that you will have an identical climb back to your car. Sturdy hiking boots or shoes are recommended. Don't forget to dress properly and bring plenty of water when going on a hike!
The trail leaves the parking area on Skyland Drive (elevation 3,840') and descends onto four colored trails, consisting of two loops, and two dead end trails. Each trail is marked with red, blue, yellow, or orange markers on wooden posts. Benches are provided at each intersection, and also at viewpoints. Additionally, there is an observation deck located adjacent to Otter Falls at an elevation of 3,620'. In spring, summer, and fall, the hike to Otter Falls waterfall leads through the cool mountain forest. In winter, snow and ice are common. The Park may be closed in extreme weather, so check the Town website Alerts page for updates: https://www.sevendevils.net/nature-trails
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Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrOtter Falls Trails were debuted in summer of 2015 with an observation deck built in 2017, which offers wonderful views of Otter Falls. This moderately strenuous hike starts from a trailhead parking area at 825 Skyland Drive and descends about 230 feet to scenic Otter Falls on Valley Creek. The 0.6-mile hike to the falls creates a round trip of about 1.2 miles. Remember as you descend to the waterfall that you will have an identical climb back to your car. Sturdy hiking boots or shoes are recommended. Don't forget to dress properly and bring plenty of water when going on a hike!
The trail leaves the parking area on Skyland Drive (elevation 3,840') and descends onto four colored trails, consisting of two loops, and two dead end trails. Each trail is marked with red, blue, yellow, or orange markers on wooden posts. Benches are provided at each intersection, and also at viewpoints. Additionally, there is an observation deck located adjacent to Otter Falls at an elevation of 3,620'. In spring, summer, and fall, the hike to Otter Falls waterfall leads through the cool mountain forest. In winter, snow and ice are common. The Park may be closed in extreme weather, so check the Town website Alerts page for updates: https://www.sevendevils.net/nature-trails
Crab Orchard Falls is located on the property of the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Parking is located behind the paved part into the gravel which is marked "Waterfall Parking." From the parking area you will follow the gravel road that runs behind the Inn to Johnson Hall where you will go behind the building to follow the gravel road. You will come to a sharp left switchback and resting bench.Take the trail that breaks off to the right and follow the road to the base of the falls. There are steps along the trail but be careful and use your judgment when climbing. Enjoy the sharing of this beautiful, private property. Visit their website for more information: https://www.exploreboone.com/listing/crab-orchard-falls/715/
PRO TIP: Pair this hike with visiting Mast General Store on the front or back end. Also highly recommend grabbing a bit to eat at Over Yonder :)
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Crab Orchard Falls
146 Skiles WayCrab Orchard Falls is located on the property of the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Parking is located behind the paved part into the gravel which is marked "Waterfall Parking." From the parking area you will follow the gravel road that runs behind the Inn to Johnson Hall where you will go behind the building to follow the gravel road. You will come to a sharp left switchback and resting bench.Take the trail that breaks off to the right and follow the road to the base of the falls. There are steps along the trail but be careful and use your judgment when climbing. Enjoy the sharing of this beautiful, private property. Visit their website for more information: https://www.exploreboone.com/listing/crab-orchard-falls/715/
PRO TIP: Pair this hike with visiting Mast General Store on the front or back end. Also highly recommend grabbing a bit to eat at Over Yonder :)
A classic, handicapped-accessible hike around a scintillating High Country lake on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, NC.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/bass-lake/
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Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake DrA classic, handicapped-accessible hike around a scintillating High Country lake on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, NC.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/bass-lake/
Crabtree Falls is at Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 15 miles north of Mount Mitchell and 24 miles south of Linville Falls. Turn into the northernmost entrance to the Crabtree Falls Recreation Area and bear right into the campground. Just past the campground contact station, turn right into the trailhead.
The strenuous 2.5-mile Crabtree Falls Loop Trail is one of western North Carolina's best waterfall hikes-especially on a sunny spring day after significant rain. There also a campground, picnic area, snack bar and gift shop on hand so you can base yourself near the trail.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/crabtree-falls/
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Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyCrabtree Falls is at Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 15 miles north of Mount Mitchell and 24 miles south of Linville Falls. Turn into the northernmost entrance to the Crabtree Falls Recreation Area and bear right into the campground. Just past the campground contact station, turn right into the trailhead.
The strenuous 2.5-mile Crabtree Falls Loop Trail is one of western North Carolina's best waterfall hikes-especially on a sunny spring day after significant rain. There also a campground, picnic area, snack bar and gift shop on hand so you can base yourself near the trail.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/crabtree-falls/
Elk Knob is one of a handful of geologically unique amphibolite peaks that rise north of Boone. Great hiking and great views are the draw. Bring a picnic, for the summit, or the picnic area. Check out the video on this trail page:
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/elk-knob-state-park/
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Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp RdElk Knob is one of a handful of geologically unique amphibolite peaks that rise north of Boone. Great hiking and great views are the draw. Bring a picnic, for the summit, or the picnic area. Check out the video on this trail page:
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/elk-knob-state-park/
Take the Glen Burney Trail from the quaint village streets of Blowing Rock and you suddenly find yourself in amidst waterfalls of remarkable beauty.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/glen-burney-trail/
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Glen Burney Falls Trailhead
243 Laurel LnTake the Glen Burney Trail from the quaint village streets of Blowing Rock and you suddenly find yourself in amidst waterfalls of remarkable beauty.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/glen-burney-trail/
A variety of easy to moderately strenous hikes lead to views of Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway's biggest cascade.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/linville-falls/
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Линвил Фолс - стаза и водопад
A variety of easy to moderately strenous hikes lead to views of Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway's biggest cascade.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/linville-falls/
Price Lake is a memorable lakeshore walk around a High Country "golden pond." It passes through the lakeshore "A" loop of Price Lake Campground-easily one of the premier places on the Parkway to set up a tent.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/price-lake-trail/
Price Lake Trail
Price Lake TrailPrice Lake is a memorable lakeshore walk around a High Country "golden pond." It passes through the lakeshore "A" loop of Price Lake Campground-easily one of the premier places on the Parkway to set up a tent.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/price-lake-trail/
One of the most scenic Southern summits, Roan and neighboring peaks offer almost-alpine scenery. This High Country portion of the Appalachian Trail is one of the legendary path's premier locations for awesome scenery. In winter, deep snow piles up for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
During the warmer seasons, it's known for the famous late-June bloom of sprawling rhododendron gardens. Brand-new facilities in the gardens opened June 6, 2011, making it easier than ever to enjoy the spectacle. The Appalachian Trail crosses the mountain and the adjoining string of summits known as the Roan Highlands, a 13-mile stretch of the AT that features spectacular alpine-like meadows.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/price-lake-trail/
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Roan Mountain
One of the most scenic Southern summits, Roan and neighboring peaks offer almost-alpine scenery. This High Country portion of the Appalachian Trail is one of the legendary path's premier locations for awesome scenery. In winter, deep snow piles up for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
During the warmer seasons, it's known for the famous late-June bloom of sprawling rhododendron gardens. Brand-new facilities in the gardens opened June 6, 2011, making it easier than ever to enjoy the spectacle. The Appalachian Trail crosses the mountain and the adjoining string of summits known as the Roan Highlands, a 13-mile stretch of the AT that features spectacular alpine-like meadows.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/price-lake-trail/
Great views of Grandfather Mountain on a moderate hike up the Blue Ridge Parkway's Tanawha Trail.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/rough-ridge/
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Rough Ridge
Great views of Grandfather Mountain on a moderate hike up the Blue Ridge Parkway's Tanawha Trail.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/rough-ridge/
These moderate hikes to a Blue Ridge Parkway waterfall teach about trees and feature historic cabins.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/the-cascades/
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Cascade Falls
These moderate hikes to a Blue Ridge Parkway waterfall teach about trees and feature historic cabins.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/the-cascades/
Don't miss this diverse trail system that welcomes hikers and bikers. The Greenway is a backcountry setting right in town where gravel and natural suface trails complement a wonderful assortment of paved riverside walks and rides. There are plentiful picnic spots, a rustic, historic ruin, and interpretive signs that make this a great place for nature study and birding.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/boone-greenway/
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The Greenway Trail
The Greenway TrailDon't miss this diverse trail system that welcomes hikers and bikers. The Greenway is a backcountry setting right in town where gravel and natural suface trails complement a wonderful assortment of paved riverside walks and rides. There are plentiful picnic spots, a rustic, historic ruin, and interpretive signs that make this a great place for nature study and birding.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/boone-greenway/
There are easy lower elevation hikes on this famous mountain, but the serious hikers choose Grandfather Mountain for the rugged, alpine-like scenery on the high peaks.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/grandfather-mountain-state-park/
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Државни парк Грандфатер Маунтин
There are easy lower elevation hikes on this famous mountain, but the serious hikers choose Grandfather Mountain for the rugged, alpine-like scenery on the high peaks.
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/grandfather-mountain-state-park/