Guidebook for Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock
Parks and Nature
There are so many lakes and parks around the cabin, here are a few
Beautiful huge lake about 30mins drive. You can rent pontoon boat, swimming, picnic etc
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Watauga Lake
Beautiful huge lake about 30mins drive. You can rent pontoon boat, swimming, picnic etc
Moses cone house now hosts the arts and crafts gallery, which is worth visiting. Explore the carriage trails and the scenic views. Also walk around Bass lake
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Moses Cone Manor
Moses cone house now hosts the arts and crafts gallery, which is worth visiting. Explore the carriage trails and the scenic views. Also walk around Bass lake
This the best water falls in the area! It is 30 mins from our cabin, easy drive. The hike is easy half mile from parking lot, just wear good walking shoes. We love watching the fall and hearing the load roaring sound. it is relaxing! We hangout on the rocks, and kids play in the shallow water.
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Linville Falls
This the best water falls in the area! It is 30 mins from our cabin, easy drive. The hike is easy half mile from parking lot, just wear good walking shoes. We love watching the fall and hearing the load roaring sound. it is relaxing! We hangout on the rocks, and kids play in the shallow water.
Spectacular view of surrounding mountains from the top
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Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd Spectacular view of surrounding mountains from the top
The park is 2 minutes drive from the cabin. Guests can access the Watauga river for Fly fishing during spring and fall, kids splashing in water in warm weather, playground, filed to play frisbee, soccer, football. There is a large covered picnic area with benches several grills. Restroom facility. Walking trail along the river, to watch bio diversity...a not to miss a view of the grandfather peak!
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Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdThe park is 2 minutes drive from the cabin. Guests can access the Watauga river for Fly fishing during spring and fall, kids splashing in water in warm weather, playground, filed to play frisbee, soccer, football. There is a large covered picnic area with benches several grills. Restroom facility. Walking trail along the river, to watch bio diversity...a not to miss a view of the grandfather peak!
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwySugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSki-ing, fall and spring festivals
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyAppalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain Rdthis is a powerful fall with a 50 foot drop. trail is moderate with stairs at the bottom. parking is tight during busy season. short ride from Banner Elk downtown.
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Cascadas del río Elk
Elk River Roadthis is a powerful fall with a 50 foot drop. trail is moderate with stairs at the bottom. parking is tight during busy season. short ride from Banner Elk downtown.
crab orchard falls is 10 mins from cabin. the trail starts behind the conference center parking lot. moderate to strenuous hike. stairs at the bottom of the trail. Amazing water fall and the surrounding!
Crab Orchard
crab orchard falls is 10 mins from cabin. the trail starts behind the conference center parking lot. moderate to strenuous hike. stairs at the bottom of the trail. Amazing water fall and the surrounding!
Essentials
Ingles Markets Inc.
2575 NC-105 Closest to the cabin
Harris Teeter
240 Shadowline DrFood Lion
7533 Valley BlvdEarth Fare
178 W King St Similar to Whole Foods
Publix Super Market at Three Creeks
1620 Blowing Rock RdShopping
Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdWatauga Village Shopping Center
200 Watauga Village DrWalmart, Lowes, Michaels, Walgreens, CVS Restaurants and many more
Jerky Outpost
2107 Broadstone RdMast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdBoone Mall
1180 Blowing Rock RdLocally grown produce (no chemicals) and baked goods . Go in the morning, grab breakfast and coffee from truck and explore the farmers market for flowers, produce etc. Open spring and summer. 7:30M to noon
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Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W DrLocally grown produce (no chemicals) and baked goods . Go in the morning, grab breakfast and coffee from truck and explore the farmers market for flowers, produce etc. Open spring and summer. 7:30M to noon
Food Scene
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LanePerfect yummy local favorite burger shop, love their hot dogs, milk shakes and much more! not to be missed Boone eatery
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Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock RdPerfect yummy local favorite burger shop, love their hot dogs, milk shakes and much more! not to be missed Boone eatery
Proper
142 Water StThis is our favorite coffee shop and ASU student hangout/study spot! They sells locally prepared organic and vegan baked goods, soup and drinks. Everything tastes delicious! Parking is tight at the store, park in the town lot off of King street next to the Doe Ridge Pottery.
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Espresso News
267 Howard StThis is our favorite coffee shop and ASU student hangout/study spot! They sells locally prepared organic and vegan baked goods, soup and drinks. Everything tastes delicious! Parking is tight at the store, park in the town lot off of King street next to the Doe Ridge Pottery.
Delicious chocolates and ice cream, worth the wait in line in summer! And for sugar/chocolate restricted folks, there are several great restaurants and coffee shops on the block.
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Kilwin's Chocolates
1103 Main StDelicious chocolates and ice cream, worth the wait in line in summer! And for sugar/chocolate restricted folks, there are several great restaurants and coffee shops on the block.
Awesome bar and restaurant, live music, great food and service. Our favorite!
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The Local
179 Howard StAwesome bar and restaurant, live music, great food and service. Our favorite!
Great place to have a craft brew and food. I love the indoor, outdoor seating arrangements there.
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Blowing Rock Brewing Company
152 Sunset DrGreat place to have a craft brew and food. I love the indoor, outdoor seating arrangements there.
The newest and coolest place to hangout in Boone with an art deco type flair! Awesome views of Boone and mountains from roof top deck. The lounge is comfy and and kids ok. Its popular and fills up fast in the evenings. Our favorite!
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The Horton Hotel
611 W King StThe newest and coolest place to hangout in Boone with an art deco type flair! Awesome views of Boone and mountains from roof top deck. The lounge is comfy and and kids ok. Its popular and fills up fast in the evenings. Our favorite!
Arts & Culture
Learn about the history and culture that Boone and the Appalachia region has to offer
Jones House hosts free summer concerts and spring concerts and are great venue to listen to local blue grass music right on King street, Boone
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Jones House Cultural and Community Center
604 W King StJones House hosts free summer concerts and spring concerts and are great venue to listen to local blue grass music right on King street, Boone
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens LnShowcases history of the city
Crossnore Weavers & Gallery
Local artist work display and history
Lees-McRae Performing Arts
191 Main St WThey have performing art shows in summer
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local brewery, seasonal brews, food truck, yard games, TV, music
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrGreat local brewery, seasonal brews, food truck, yard games, TV, music
This is a newly built bowling alley with a cool sports bar, large screen TVs and a restaurant. Great facility to have a drink, hangout and bowl, we love it!
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10 High Country Lanes
261 Boone Heights DrThis is a newly built bowling alley with a cool sports bar, large screen TVs and a restaurant. Great facility to have a drink, hangout and bowl, we love it!
Everything Else
Doc's Rocks Gem Mine
100 Shoppes on the Parkway RoadZipline in summer. Great tubing park in winter, may need to book in advance online for tubing. very popular
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Hawksnest Tubing de Nieve y Tirolesa
2058 Skyland DrZipline in summer. Great tubing park in winter, may need to book in advance online for tubing. very popular