The Cottage Guidebook

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The Cottage Guidebook

Food scene

This is our favorite place for a casual breakfast or lunch. We enjoy the sandwiches, bagels and coffee!
55 residents recomanen
Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights Dr
55 residents recomanen
This is our favorite place for a casual breakfast or lunch. We enjoy the sandwiches, bagels and coffee!
We'd be remiss not to mention the only bakery in Boone! It's truly delicious -- we love their sourdough, scones, muffins and delicious coffee! Grab a box of mixed pastries to enjoy on a hike!
92 residents recomanen
Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin St
92 residents recomanen
We'd be remiss not to mention the only bakery in Boone! It's truly delicious -- we love their sourdough, scones, muffins and delicious coffee! Grab a box of mixed pastries to enjoy on a hike!
This is our favorite farmers' market in North Carolina (and we've seen many of them!). Enjoy holiday markets in the winter, and come early for delicious produce, music and tasty food in the spring, summer and fall.
51 residents recomanen
Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W Dr
51 residents recomanen
This is our favorite farmers' market in North Carolina (and we've seen many of them!). Enjoy holiday markets in the winter, and come early for delicious produce, music and tasty food in the spring, summer and fall.
This lovely historic Inn is now open for brunch on weekends! It's a cozy spot with unparalleled charm.
9 residents recomanen
The Mast Farm Inn
2543 Broadstone Rd
9 residents recomanen
This lovely historic Inn is now open for brunch on weekends! It's a cozy spot with unparalleled charm.
Delicious, fresh donuts and coffee! And a drive thru! And it's run by some of the kindest people we know. Don't miss it!
58 residents recomanen
Local Lion
791 Blowing Rock Rd
58 residents recomanen
Delicious, fresh donuts and coffee! And a drive thru! And it's run by some of the kindest people we know. Don't miss it!

Sightseeing

We love exploring the many trails at Moses Cone Park. It's a wonderful place to walk, run and enjoy with kids!
138 residents recomanen
Moses Cone Manor
138 residents recomanen
We love exploring the many trails at Moses Cone Park. It's a wonderful place to walk, run and enjoy with kids!
This is a short, fun hike that's very family friendly! You end at the lovely Dutch Creek Waterfalls. Bring a picnic!
Dutch Creek Falls
This is a short, fun hike that's very family friendly! You end at the lovely Dutch Creek Waterfalls. Bring a picnic!
We love walking around the stunning Bass Lake. It's the perfect place for a picnic and stroll!
66 residents recomanen
Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake Dr
66 residents recomanen
We love walking around the stunning Bass Lake. It's the perfect place for a picnic and stroll!
This is our favorite hike in the Appalachians! It's a breathtaking park with grassy balds and flora you won't see anywhere else in the U.S. (see if you can spy the famed 'Gray's Lily' in the summer!). Kids love this hike, too!
111 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Roan Mountain
527 TN-143
111 residents recomanen
This is our favorite hike in the Appalachians! It's a breathtaking park with grassy balds and flora you won't see anywhere else in the U.S. (see if you can spy the famed 'Gray's Lily' in the summer!). Kids love this hike, too!
Linville Falls is stunningly beautiful! It's a wonderful half day excursion.
49 residents recomanen
Linville Falls - Ruta i Cascada
49 residents recomanen
Linville Falls is stunningly beautiful! It's a wonderful half day excursion.
This park is one of a kind! Enjoy the walking trails that parallel the Watauga River. Bird watching and fishing opportunities abound! In the summer, enjoy a concert every Friday night (bring a picnic!).
68 residents recomanen
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone Rd
68 residents recomanen
This park is one of a kind! Enjoy the walking trails that parallel the Watauga River. Bird watching and fishing opportunities abound! In the summer, enjoy a concert every Friday night (bring a picnic!).

Shopping

We love this store for it's candy barrel, outdoor gear and historic charm!
102 residents recomanen
Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone Rd
102 residents recomanen
We love this store for it's candy barrel, outdoor gear and historic charm!
This is a beautifully curated shop featuring art and homegoods made by local artists and artisans. It's a must see for special gifts!
16 residents recomanen
Common Good Co
685 W King St
16 residents recomanen
This is a beautifully curated shop featuring art and homegoods made by local artists and artisans. It's a must see for special gifts!