Guidebook for Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock

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Guidebook for Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock

Parks and Nature

There are so many lakes and parks around the cabin, here are a few
Beautiful huge lake about 30mins drive. You can rent pontoon boat, swimming, picnic etc
105 residents recomanen
Watauga Lake
105 residents recomanen
Beautiful huge lake about 30mins drive. You can rent pontoon boat, swimming, picnic etc
Moses cone house now hosts the arts and crafts gallery, which is worth visiting. Explore the carriage trails and the scenic views. Also walk around Bass lake
138 residents recomanen
Moses Cone Manor
138 residents recomanen
Moses cone house now hosts the arts and crafts gallery, which is worth visiting. Explore the carriage trails and the scenic views. Also walk around Bass lake
This the best water falls in the area! It is 30 mins from our cabin, easy drive. The hike is easy half mile from parking lot, just wear good walking shoes. We love watching the fall and hearing the load roaring sound. it is relaxing! We hangout on the rocks, and kids play in the shallow water.
436 residents recomanen
Linville Falls
436 residents recomanen
This the best water falls in the area! It is 30 mins from our cabin, easy drive. The hike is easy half mile from parking lot, just wear good walking shoes. We love watching the fall and hearing the load roaring sound. it is relaxing! We hangout on the rocks, and kids play in the shallow water.
Spectacular view of surrounding mountains from the top
94 residents recomanen
Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd
94 residents recomanen
Spectacular view of surrounding mountains from the top
The park is 2 minutes drive from the cabin. Guests can access the Watauga river for Fly fishing during spring and fall, kids splashing in water in warm weather, playground, filed to play frisbee, soccer, football. There is a large covered picnic area with benches several grills. Restroom facility. Walking trail along the river, to watch bio diversity...a not to miss a view of the grandfather peak!
68 residents recomanen
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone Rd
68 residents recomanen
The park is 2 minutes drive from the cabin. Guests can access the Watauga river for Fly fishing during spring and fall, kids splashing in water in warm weather, playground, filed to play frisbee, soccer, football. There is a large covered picnic area with benches several grills. Restroom facility. Walking trail along the river, to watch bio diversity...a not to miss a view of the grandfather peak!
716 residents recomanen
Muntanya dels Avi
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
716 residents recomanen
Ski-ing, fall and spring festivals
295 residents recomanen
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr
295 residents recomanen
Ski-ing, fall and spring festivals
367 residents recomanen
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
367 residents recomanen
251 residents recomanen
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain Rd
251 residents recomanen
this is a powerful fall with a 50 foot drop. trail is moderate with stairs at the bottom. parking is tight during busy season. short ride from Banner Elk downtown.
106 residents recomanen
Cascades del Riu Elk
Elk River Road
106 residents recomanen
this is a powerful fall with a 50 foot drop. trail is moderate with stairs at the bottom. parking is tight during busy season. short ride from Banner Elk downtown.
crab orchard falls is 10 mins from cabin. the trail starts behind the conference center parking lot. moderate to strenuous hike. stairs at the bottom of the trail. Amazing water fall and the surrounding!
Crab Orchard
crab orchard falls is 10 mins from cabin. the trail starts behind the conference center parking lot. moderate to strenuous hike. stairs at the bottom of the trail. Amazing water fall and the surrounding!

Essentials

Closest to the cabin
31 residents recomanen
Ingles Markets Inc.
2575 NC-105
31 residents recomanen
Closest to the cabin
44 residents recomanen
Harris Teeter
240 Shadowline Dr
44 residents recomanen
53 residents recomanen
Food Lion
7533 Valley Blvd
53 residents recomanen
Similar to Whole Foods
49 residents recomanen
Earth Fare
178 W King St
49 residents recomanen
Similar to Whole Foods
44 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Three Creeks
1620 Blowing Rock Rd
44 residents recomanen

Shopping

109 residents recomanen
Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd
109 residents recomanen
Walmart, Lowes, Michaels, Walgreens, CVS Restaurants and many more
Watauga Village Shopping Center
200 Watauga Village Dr
Walmart, Lowes, Michaels, Walgreens, CVS Restaurants and many more
11 residents recomanen
Jerky Outpost
2107 Broadstone Rd
11 residents recomanen
102 residents recomanen
Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone Rd
102 residents recomanen
26 residents recomanen
Boone Mall
1180 Blowing Rock Rd
26 residents recomanen
Locally grown produce (no chemicals) and baked goods . Go in the morning, grab breakfast and coffee from truck and explore the farmers market for flowers, produce etc. Open spring and summer. 7:30M to noon
51 residents recomanen
Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W Dr
51 residents recomanen
Locally grown produce (no chemicals) and baked goods . Go in the morning, grab breakfast and coffee from truck and explore the farmers market for flowers, produce etc. Open spring and summer. 7:30M to noon

Food Scene

82 residents recomanen
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194
82 residents recomanen
245 residents recomanen
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lane
245 residents recomanen
Perfect yummy local favorite burger shop, love their hot dogs, milk shakes and much more! not to be missed Boone eatery
52 residents recomanen
Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock Rd
52 residents recomanen
Perfect yummy local favorite burger shop, love their hot dogs, milk shakes and much more! not to be missed Boone eatery
73 residents recomanen
Proper
142 Water St
73 residents recomanen
This is our favorite coffee shop and ASU student hangout/study spot! They sells locally prepared organic and vegan baked goods, soup and drinks. Everything tastes delicious! Parking is tight at the store, park in the town lot off of King street next to the Doe Ridge Pottery.
46 residents recomanen
Espresso News
267 Howard St
46 residents recomanen
This is our favorite coffee shop and ASU student hangout/study spot! They sells locally prepared organic and vegan baked goods, soup and drinks. Everything tastes delicious! Parking is tight at the store, park in the town lot off of King street next to the Doe Ridge Pottery.
Delicious chocolates and ice cream, worth the wait in line in summer! And for sugar/chocolate restricted folks, there are several great restaurants and coffee shops on the block.
24 residents recomanen
Kilwin's Chocolates
1103 Main St
24 residents recomanen
Delicious chocolates and ice cream, worth the wait in line in summer! And for sugar/chocolate restricted folks, there are several great restaurants and coffee shops on the block.
Awesome bar and restaurant, live music, great food and service. Our favorite!
104 residents recomanen
The Local
179 Howard St
104 residents recomanen
Awesome bar and restaurant, live music, great food and service. Our favorite!
Great place to have a craft brew and food. I love the indoor, outdoor seating arrangements there.
67 residents recomanen
Blowing Rock Brewing Company
152 Sunset Dr
67 residents recomanen
Great place to have a craft brew and food. I love the indoor, outdoor seating arrangements there.
The newest and coolest place to hangout in Boone with an art deco type flair! Awesome views of Boone and mountains from roof top deck. The lounge is comfy and and kids ok. Its popular and fills up fast in the evenings. Our favorite!
28 residents recomanen
The Horton Hotel
611 W King St
28 residents recomanen
The newest and coolest place to hangout in Boone with an art deco type flair! Awesome views of Boone and mountains from roof top deck. The lounge is comfy and and kids ok. Its popular and fills up fast in the evenings. Our favorite!

Arts & Culture

Learn about the history and culture that Boone and the Appalachia region has to offer
Jones House hosts free summer concerts and spring concerts and are great venue to listen to local blue grass music right on King street, Boone
19 residents recomanen
Jones House Cultural and Community Center
604 W King St
19 residents recomanen
Jones House hosts free summer concerts and spring concerts and are great venue to listen to local blue grass music right on King street, Boone
Showcases history of the city
38 residents recomanen
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Ln
38 residents recomanen
Showcases history of the city
Local artist work display and history
Crossnore Weavers & Gallery
Local artist work display and history
They have performing art shows in summer
9 residents recomanen
Lees-McRae Performing Arts
191 Main St W
9 residents recomanen
They have performing art shows in summer

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local brewery, seasonal brews, food truck, yard games, TV, music
141 residents recomanen
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek Dr
141 residents recomanen
Great local brewery, seasonal brews, food truck, yard games, TV, music
This is a newly built bowling alley with a cool sports bar, large screen TVs and a restaurant. Great facility to have a drink, hangout and bowl, we love it!
11 residents recomanen
10 High Country Lanes
261 Boone Heights Dr
11 residents recomanen
This is a newly built bowling alley with a cool sports bar, large screen TVs and a restaurant. Great facility to have a drink, hangout and bowl, we love it!

Everything Else

32 residents recomanen
Mina de gemmes Doc's Rocks
100 Shoppes on the Parkway Road
32 residents recomanen
Zipline in summer. Great tubing park in winter, may need to book in advance online for tubing. very popular
238 residents recomanen
Hawksnest Snow Tubing i Zipline
2058 Skyland Dr
238 residents recomanen
Zipline in summer. Great tubing park in winter, may need to book in advance online for tubing. very popular