Ski Country Cottage
Sightseeing
The Parkway is a great place to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking, picnic spots, waterfalls and gorgeous vistas.
28 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway Access
Blue Ridge Parkway AccessThe Parkway is a great place to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking, picnic spots, waterfalls and gorgeous vistas.
Grandfather Mountain State Park
This is one of our favorite places to visit. An eclectic collection of clothing, outdoor gear to hit the trail, and a collection of candy that would make any dentist happy
102 locals recommend
Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdThis is one of our favorite places to visit. An eclectic collection of clothing, outdoor gear to hit the trail, and a collection of candy that would make any dentist happy
You can't come to NC and not see the Biltmore Estate. Step back in time and explore this amazing home and garden.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StYou can't come to NC and not see the Biltmore Estate. Step back in time and explore this amazing home and garden.
Easy short hikes to different views of this waterfall, short drive off the parkway.
436 locals recommend
Linville Falls
Easy short hikes to different views of this waterfall, short drive off the parkway.
Food scene
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyGreat Italian and Pizza, can be busy at during ski season, but worth it!
Great BBQ right down the road. Try the smoked chicken (not available until after 4PM)
125 locals recommend
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Great BBQ right down the road. Try the smoked chicken (not available until after 4PM)
Dan'l Boone Inn
130 Hardin StGreat breakfast and lunch while being served "family" style.
Activities
Skiing, tubing, ice skating, there is something for the whole family.
295 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSkiing, tubing, ice skating, there is something for the whole family.
Skiing and tubing at the highest ski resort in the Southeast.
367 locals recommend
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySkiing and tubing at the highest ski resort in the Southeast.
So many lanes of tubing! Great fun no matter your age!
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrSo many lanes of tubing! Great fun no matter your age!
Neighborhoods
Great small town, good eats and great parks for strolling. Close to skiing and Boone is only 25 minutes away.
214 locals recommend
Banner Elk
Great small town, good eats and great parks for strolling. Close to skiing and Boone is only 25 minutes away.
City advice
Getting around
Mountain Driving/Snow Conditions
Please be aware that our area gets a good bit of snow through out the winter months (Dec-Mar). Please come prepared with snow chains and check the weather often.