Guidebook for NC High Country & Watauga Lake
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Watauga Lake Winery
6952 Big Dry Run Rd5 minute drive with unique atmosphere
Captain's Table
2340 US-321Great food with awesome views. Open seasonally so check first.
Fish Springs Marina
191 Fish Springs RdBoat rentals, stand up paddle boards and more
Country cookin' at it's finest. Convenience store + essentials. Only a 5 minute drive from the Resting Nest. Limited hours. Check Facebook @wataugalakemercantile
14 locals recommend
Dry Hill General Store & Deli
1535 Dry Hill RdCountry cookin' at it's finest. Convenience store + essentials. Only a 5 minute drive from the Resting Nest. Limited hours. Check Facebook @wataugalakemercantile
General store atmosphere with a tasty, greasy grill and bakery. 20 minute drive towards Boone.
11 locals recommend
Cove Creek Store
1182 US-321General store atmosphere with a tasty, greasy grill and bakery. 20 minute drive towards Boone.
Laurel Falls Trail is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hampton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Read more at: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/laurel-falls
50 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trailhead
U.S. 321Laurel Falls Trail is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hampton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Read more at: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/laurel-falls
Beech Mountain
Lovely village with great ski resort
Drinks & Nightlife in Boone, NC
Boone Saloon
489 W King Stlive music, Taco Tuesdays!
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrGreat outdoor seating
The Local
179 Howard StGood food, too.
Live music on Sundays. Sit by the river and sip wine in a vineyard.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneLive music on Sundays. Sit by the river and sip wine in a vineyard.
Parks & Nature
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdPlayground, Watauga River access, walking trail
The Greenway Trail
The Greenway TrailRiver access, playgrounds, park, picnic
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Moses Cone Manor
Laurel Falls Trail is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hampton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Read more at: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/laurel-falls
50 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trailhead
U.S. 321Laurel Falls Trail is a 4.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hampton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Read more at: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/laurel-falls
Food Scene in Boone
Melanie's
664 W King StBest place for breakfast.
Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrBurritos, bowls, & boats
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StBest sushi in Boone. Swanky atmosphere
Our Daily Bread
627 W King StGreat lunch specials
The Cardinal
1711 NC-105Great food. Cool scene.
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Great BBQ
Pricey but worth it. A one-of-a-kind experience. Reservations recommended
105 locals recommend
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdPricey but worth it. A one-of-a-kind experience. Reservations recommended
Sightseeing
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyMast General Store
historic site. Great shopping
Essentials
Stunning yoga studio. New studio on King Street above Farmers Hardware (across from Melanie's)
18 locals recommend
Neighborhood Yoga
659 W King StStunning yoga studio. New studio on King Street above Farmers Hardware (across from Melanie's)
Westglow
224 Westglow CirNot cheap, but well worth it.
Entertainment & Activities
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln