Wildberry Cottage's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A protected, natural biosphere, Grandfather Mountain allows visitors of every desired level of activity to get close to nature. Drive to the top of the mountain to park and walk across the mlle-high bridge, visit the bears and otters at the animal rescue area and stroll through the remarkable museum. For those wanting a more intense level of activity, hike to famous Calloway Peak via ropes, ladders and a gorgeous wild trail.
Reservations and entry fee required.
Accessed via 221-S, six miles from the entrance to Wildberry Cottage's development entrance.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyA protected, natural biosphere, Grandfather Mountain allows visitors of every desired level of activity to get close to nature. Drive to the top of the mountain to park and walk across the mlle-high bridge, visit the bears and otters at the animal rescue area and stroll through the remarkable museum. For those wanting a more intense level of activity, hike to famous Calloway Peak via ropes, ladders and a gorgeous wild trail.
Reservations and entry fee required.
Accessed via 221-S, six miles from the entrance to Wildberry Cottage's development entrance.
A picturesque lake for trout fishing or to try out your kayaking skills or to view via a 2.3-mile stroll around its perimeter, a huge park down the road with creeks for the kids to splash in, picnic tables and open areas for sport, the trailhead for the locals' favorite 5-mile hike, Boone Fork Trail, or just a place to pull over your car during a leisurely Parkway drive... What more could you want during a Blue Ridge Parkway drive?
Accessed most easily via Holloway Mountain Road, three miles north of Wildberry Cottage's 221 entrance.
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Blue Ridge Parkway, Price Lake Overlook
Price Lake TrailA picturesque lake for trout fishing or to try out your kayaking skills or to view via a 2.3-mile stroll around its perimeter, a huge park down the road with creeks for the kids to splash in, picnic tables and open areas for sport, the trailhead for the locals' favorite 5-mile hike, Boone Fork Trail, or just a place to pull over your car during a leisurely Parkway drive... What more could you want during a Blue Ridge Parkway drive?
Accessed most easily via Holloway Mountain Road, three miles north of Wildberry Cottage's 221 entrance.
An easy 1-mile round trip, this trail is the most yield for your effort if you want to feel on top of the world with serious mountain views. Pack a picnic or munch on the wild berries that grow everywhere here in late summer.
Accessed via 221 heading south, about five miles from the Wildberry Cottage development entrance.
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Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Beacon Heights TrailAn easy 1-mile round trip, this trail is the most yield for your effort if you want to feel on top of the world with serious mountain views. Pack a picnic or munch on the wild berries that grow everywhere here in late summer.
Accessed via 221 heading south, about five miles from the Wildberry Cottage development entrance.
An intense, 2.5-mile roundtrip hike takes you to breathtaking views of the gorge. Note: this trail is popular so try to visit earlier in the day.
Access via 221 S and then BRParkway N, about five miles from Wildberry Cottage's development entrance to the Parkway, then a mile or so north on the Parkway; trailhead is on the left.
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Mirador de Rough Ridge - Montaña del Abuelo, Carolina del Norte
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyAn intense, 2.5-mile roundtrip hike takes you to breathtaking views of the gorge. Note: this trail is popular so try to visit earlier in the day.
Access via 221 S and then BRParkway N, about five miles from Wildberry Cottage's development entrance to the Parkway, then a mile or so north on the Parkway; trailhead is on the left.
A "gotta see and experience" bridge built around the side of the Grandfather Mountain biosphere in order to protect its rare flora and fauna. No pedestrian activity is allowed on the actual bridge but you'll never forget the feeling of flying through the air over mountains once you've driven it! Gorgeous photos may be taken of the viaduct from 221 heading south. Continue on the Blue Ridge Parkway exit, and head north for a few miles. You'll know when you've reached it!
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Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyA "gotta see and experience" bridge built around the side of the Grandfather Mountain biosphere in order to protect its rare flora and fauna. No pedestrian activity is allowed on the actual bridge but you'll never forget the feeling of flying through the air over mountains once you've driven it! Gorgeous photos may be taken of the viaduct from 221 heading south. Continue on the Blue Ridge Parkway exit, and head north for a few miles. You'll know when you've reached it!
With acres of hiking and horse riding trails, lake walks, craft guild shopping and historical tours, the Moses Cone Manor and its trail system are integral parts of the Blowing Rock experience for visitors and locals alike.
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The Cone Manor
6570 Blue Ridge PkwyWith acres of hiking and horse riding trails, lake walks, craft guild shopping and historical tours, the Moses Cone Manor and its trail system are integral parts of the Blowing Rock experience for visitors and locals alike.
City/town information
A funky college town, home to Appalachian State University. Park on King Street and stroll to discover delightful shops and wonderful restaurants, many offering vegan and vegetarian options.
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Boone
A funky college town, home to Appalachian State University. Park on King Street and stroll to discover delightful shops and wonderful restaurants, many offering vegan and vegetarian options.
The Blowing Rock, North Caroline’s oldest tourist attraction, is worth a visit for its views alone. Its namesake town is a charming village with a gazebo, park, and plenty of restaurants and shops on and around Main Street.
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Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock, North Caroline’s oldest tourist attraction, is worth a visit for its views alone. Its namesake town is a charming village with a gazebo, park, and plenty of restaurants and shops on and around Main Street.
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Winter Sports
Sugar Mountain Resort has something for everyone, every season. The largest ski resort in NC, Sugar offers skiing and boarding for every level. The resort boasts an excellent snow sports school --- at which your host, Katherine, has taught skiing for thirteen years :) --- and it caters to every age.
In non-winter seasons, check out Sugar for tennis, mountain biking and festivals.
Sugar Mountain is an approximate 25-minute drive from the entrance to Wildberry Cottage's development entrance. The most efficient way to get there is to head south on 221 for nine miles until you reach the Linville stoplight. Take a right onto 105 and drive until you reach the next stoplight. Take a left and follow signs to Sugar.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSugar Mountain Resort has something for everyone, every season. The largest ski resort in NC, Sugar offers skiing and boarding for every level. The resort boasts an excellent snow sports school --- at which your host, Katherine, has taught skiing for thirteen years :) --- and it caters to every age.
In non-winter seasons, check out Sugar for tennis, mountain biking and festivals.
Sugar Mountain is an approximate 25-minute drive from the entrance to Wildberry Cottage's development entrance. The most efficient way to get there is to head south on 221 for nine miles until you reach the Linville stoplight. Take a right onto 105 and drive until you reach the next stoplight. Take a left and follow signs to Sugar.
Small, non-intimidating family ski mountain with great snow making capabilities.
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Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdSmall, non-intimidating family ski mountain with great snow making capabilities.
A laidback town with an easy mountain vibe, Beech Mountain has its own ski resort with summer mountain biking trails, a brewery, wonderful dog park, and boasting rights to being the highest town in elevation east of the Rockies.
Note: Beech Mountain is a 45-to-60-minute drive from Wildberry Cottage.
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyA laidback town with an easy mountain vibe, Beech Mountain has its own ski resort with summer mountain biking trails, a brewery, wonderful dog park, and boasting rights to being the highest town in elevation east of the Rockies.
Note: Beech Mountain is a 45-to-60-minute drive from Wildberry Cottage.
Food scene
High-end restaurant with wonderful ambiance and some of the best food on the mountain. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Reservations required.
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The Best Cellar
203 Sunset DrHigh-end restaurant with wonderful ambiance and some of the best food on the mountain. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Reservations required.
***Special occasion dining***
High-end, with unusual and delicious food offerings, Gamekeeper wins the Best Restaurant in the High Country award again and again. A newly expanded deck with heaters makes the curvy drive here worth it any time of year. Reservations required, often weeks in advance. Plan early for that special occasion!
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill Rd***Special occasion dining***
High-end, with unusual and delicious food offerings, Gamekeeper wins the Best Restaurant in the High Country award again and again. A newly expanded deck with heaters makes the curvy drive here worth it any time of year. Reservations required, often weeks in advance. Plan early for that special occasion!
Fabulous southwestern food at a reasonable price. A local favorite.
Located about a 30-minute drive from Wildberry Cottage.
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Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrFabulous southwestern food at a reasonable price. A local favorite.
Located about a 30-minute drive from Wildberry Cottage.
Located in Boone. Popular with students and locals (thus the name!), expect a laidback, friendly atmosphere and good food like pizzas and traditional appetizers, all using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
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The Local
179 Howard StLocated in Boone. Popular with students and locals (thus the name!), expect a laidback, friendly atmosphere and good food like pizzas and traditional appetizers, all using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
THE place to go in Blowing Rock to people watch while you eat delicious food made from locally sourced ingredients. Reservations advised but walk-ins also accepted. Ask for a table on the covered patio to best enjoy the atmosphere.
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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop
922 Main StTHE place to go in Blowing Rock to people watch while you eat delicious food made from locally sourced ingredients. Reservations advised but walk-ins also accepted. Ask for a table on the covered patio to best enjoy the atmosphere.
Best coffee, homemade breads, cakes, cookies and pastries in the High Country! They also keep their coolers stocked with homemade soups and quiches, and their shelves full of one-ingredient peanut butter, local honey and homemade jams. Best of all, it’s right by the ASU campus!
NOTE: Their restaurant, Stick Boy Kitchen, is in Boone and is great for lunch sandwiches made with their freshly baked breads. It’s an “order at the counter” place so not fancy but the food is fabulous.
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Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StBest coffee, homemade breads, cakes, cookies and pastries in the High Country! They also keep their coolers stocked with homemade soups and quiches, and their shelves full of one-ingredient peanut butter, local honey and homemade jams. Best of all, it’s right by the ASU campus!
NOTE: Their restaurant, Stick Boy Kitchen, is in Boone and is great for lunch sandwiches made with their freshly baked breads. It’s an “order at the counter” place so not fancy but the food is fabulous.
Best pizza around, with locations in Blowing Rock and Boone. Pricey for pizza but worth it! A favorite for takeout for our family.
Mellow Mushroom Blowing Rock
Best pizza around, with locations in Blowing Rock and Boone. Pricey for pizza but worth it! A favorite for takeout for our family.
If you’re craving sushi, this is the place to you! Located in Boone near ASU, CoBo provides a nice atmosphere, wonderful wines, and some of the best sushi you’ve ever tasted. Reservations suggested.
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CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StIf you’re craving sushi, this is the place to you! Located in Boone near ASU, CoBo provides a nice atmosphere, wonderful wines, and some of the best sushi you’ve ever tasted. Reservations suggested.