Bear's Den Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Banner Elk
One of the finest town in the area and probably of the entire state.
Sightseeing
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Just a short drive away from the cabin.
Amazing nature sightseeing to be enjoyed at Blowing rock. And skiing of course.
398 locals recommend
Blowing Rock
Amazing nature sightseeing to be enjoyed at Blowing rock. And skiing of course.
Just a few miles down the road from the cabin, our baby girl loved this tour of the Alpaca Farm.
74 locals recommend
Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdJust a few miles down the road from the cabin, our baby girl loved this tour of the Alpaca Farm.
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnAn awesome place to spend a day!
Outdoor activities
Banner Elk and Sugar Grove, where the house is located, is centrally located between some of the best ski resorts of the Appalachians.
One of the favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, terrain and snow tubbing parks. 11 miles from the cabin.
199 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain
One of the favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, terrain and snow tubbing parks. 11 miles from the cabin.
Looking for ski, snowboarding, or snow tubing, Beech mountain is less than 13 miles away from the cabin.
190 locals recommend
Beech Mountain
Looking for ski, snowboarding, or snow tubing, Beech mountain is less than 13 miles away from the cabin.
High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105A must for the outdoor enthusiasts.
Twenty-five miles of carriage trails wind through the fields and forests of the 3,500-acre estate. A perfect place to hike or cross country ski.
138 locals recommend
Moses Cone Manor
Twenty-five miles of carriage trails wind through the fields and forests of the 3,500-acre estate. A perfect place to hike or cross country ski.
Great place to bring the kids or go for a long walk! And only 12 minutes away!
15 locals recommend
Tate-Evans Park
210 Park AveGreat place to bring the kids or go for a long walk! And only 12 minutes away!
Food Scene
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunFun place to visit when traveling in the area
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SSome of the best food in town. Awesome steaks!
City advice
Getting around
Safety Advice: Black bears
Open link here: https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Mammals/Black-Bear
Don't miss
Safety Advice: Wood stove
Open link: https://www.travelers.com/resources/home/fire-safety/wood-stove-safety-tips