Guidebook for the High Country
Food Scene
Mellow Mushroom
805 W King StCasual dining, amazing pizza! Eclectic collection of beers.
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StBrewery and fire-baked pizza.
Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrUnique Southwest/Caribbean menu, lots of vegetarian options.
Joy Bistro
115 New Market CentreHigh-quality dining experience.
Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StLocal, healthy food!
Cute restaurant specializing in breakfast & lunch. Really good omelets, quiches, soups and sandwiches.
95 locals recommend
Melanie's
664 W King StCute restaurant specializing in breakfast & lunch. Really good omelets, quiches, soups and sandwiches.
Entertainment & Activities
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnKid-friendly amusement park
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrAmazing adventures!
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdSkiing for the whole family.
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSki Resort
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySki Resort
RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade RdRent kayaks or tubes and float down the New River!
Rent bicycles and coast downhill for 17 miles amid spectacular river scenery.
36 locals recommend
Virginia Creeper Trail
331 Douglas DriveRent bicycles and coast downhill for 17 miles amid spectacular river scenery.
Wahoo's Adventures
3380 US-321Scenic raft trips.
Sightseeing
Historical mansion, local artisan crafts shop. Also a large network of hiking trails.
43 locals recommend
The Cone Manor
6570 Blue Ridge PkwyHistorical mansion, local artisan crafts shop. Also a large network of hiking trails.
Amazing views from mile-high swinging bridge, zoo, nature center, trails, and more. Guests wishing only to hike can access Grandfather Mountain State Park for FREE from the Boone Fork parking area on the Blue Ridge Parkway or the Profile Trail on N.C. 105 south of Boone.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyAmazing views from mile-high swinging bridge, zoo, nature center, trails, and more. Guests wishing only to hike can access Grandfather Mountain State Park for FREE from the Boone Fork parking area on the Blue Ridge Parkway or the Profile Trail on N.C. 105 south of Boone.
Amazing views, nice picnic area, short but scenic trail.
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdAmazing views, nice picnic area, short but scenic trail.
Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp RdHiking trail to top of mountain.
Beautiful scenic drive from Virginia to Asheville, NC. Passes within 1 mile of the house.
79 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful scenic drive from Virginia to Asheville, NC. Passes within 1 mile of the house.
Quiet back road that follows the New River. Great for walking and cycling. Scenic and peaceful.
Todd Railroad Grade Road
Todd Railroad Grade RoadQuiet back road that follows the New River. Great for walking and cycling. Scenic and peaceful.
Parks & Nature
Rent a canoe and explore beautiful Price Lake. Also a hiking trail around the circumference of the lake, and picnic grounds nearby with additional hiking trails.
13 locals recommend
Price Lake Boat Rentals
3636 Blue Ridge PkwyRent a canoe and explore beautiful Price Lake. Also a hiking trail around the circumference of the lake, and picnic grounds nearby with additional hiking trails.
Lovely lake, with a 1-mile train around it, with more trails branching out to an apple barn and to Cone Manor.
66 locals recommend
Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake DrLovely lake, with a 1-mile train around it, with more trails branching out to an apple barn and to Cone Manor.
Howards Knob County Park
604 Howards Knob RdBeautiful spot for picnic lunch. Hike down a short path for two views of the waterfalls, or through the woods to a historical cabin.
39 locals recommend
Cascade Falls
Beautiful spot for picnic lunch. Hike down a short path for two views of the waterfalls, or through the woods to a historical cabin.
Arts & Culture
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens LnHickory Ridge Living History Museum
591 Horn in the W DrMystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnShopping
Local items, historic building, unique items, extensive inventory of hiking, camping, backpacking equipment.
107 locals recommend
Mast General Store Boone
630 W King StLocal items, historic building, unique items, extensive inventory of hiking, camping, backpacking equipment.
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StLocally made cheese— got to love those squeaky curds!
An eclectic collection of antiques, handcrafted items, and miscellaneous merchandise.
17 locals recommend
The Shoppes at Farmers
661 W King StAn eclectic collection of antiques, handcrafted items, and miscellaneous merchandise.