Guidebook for Todd
Food Scene
Some of the best!
Family style dining; this place has never, ever disappointed! They bring steaming bowls and platters of wonderful food until you asked them to stop! Breakfast or dinner - equally great experience. Be aware, however, they do not accept credit cards! There is an ATM in the lobby.
70 residents recomanen
Dan'l Boone Inn
130 Hardin StFamily style dining; this place has never, ever disappointed! They bring steaming bowls and platters of wonderful food until you asked them to stop! Breakfast or dinner - equally great experience. Be aware, however, they do not accept credit cards! There is an ATM in the lobby.
This little sweet spot is just great food, period! Only 5 parking spots, indoor & outdoor tables, quaint atmosphere and a "Homestyle Southern" menu that changes daily. Try it, you'll love it!
73 residents recomanen
Proper
142 Water StThis little sweet spot is just great food, period! Only 5 parking spots, indoor & outdoor tables, quaint atmosphere and a "Homestyle Southern" menu that changes daily. Try it, you'll love it!
Great food for all ages, full bar. Try their meatloaf and mac & cheese - you won't be disappointed! Ever had French Onion Soup served with a pair of scissors? This is the place!
29 residents recomanen
Pepper's Restaurant and Bar
240 Shadowline DrGreat food for all ages, full bar. Try their meatloaf and mac & cheese - you won't be disappointed! Ever had French Onion Soup served with a pair of scissors? This is the place!
Just the best breakfasts anywhere (they serve lunch as well)! The place packs out and closes at 2 - but they are well worth the wait if you're a breakfast fan (and even if you're not)!
31 residents recomanen
Sunrise Grill
1675 NC-105Just the best breakfasts anywhere (they serve lunch as well)! The place packs out and closes at 2 - but they are well worth the wait if you're a breakfast fan (and even if you're not)!
Casa Rustica Restaurant
1348 NC-105Great Italian food in a romantic setting!
Best burgers around with locally sourced beef. Very casual, the food's definitely a treat.
52 residents recomanen
Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock RdBest burgers around with locally sourced beef. Very casual, the food's definitely a treat.
Great Italian food & beverage with large portions (huge, actually)!
22 residents recomanen
Bella's Italian Restaurant
190 Boone Heights DrGreat Italian food & beverage with large portions (huge, actually)!
Another incredible place to eat. Not inexpensive, but worth every nickel if you're in the market for something special!
82 residents recomanen
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Another incredible place to eat. Not inexpensive, but worth every nickel if you're in the market for something special!
Peddler Steak House
1972 Blowing Rock RdWonderful, fairly high-end Steak house.
Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrIn the same vein as Panera Bread only MUCH better!
Dos Amigos
187 New Market CentreGreat Mexican food - better than Los...
Capone's Pizza
139 New Market Centre"Inventive" pizzas and a great beer selection!
Havana Cafe
109 BackStreetCuban food in the mountains of North Carolina!
Bohemia
5 N Jefferson AveBest coffee shop in West Jefferson!
Locally made cheese for sampling and purchase. You can watch it being made directly across the street!
104 residents recomanen
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StLocally made cheese for sampling and purchase. You can watch it being made directly across the street!
Sharpie's Restaurant
11888 Hwy 421 SNot fancy, just good local food.
Starbucks
240 Shadowline DrYou know the place - just helping you find it in Boone!
Higher Grounds Coffee Shop
201 New Market CentreTerrific little local coffee shop - check 'em out!
Some of the best pizza in the High Country is in the tiny but totally cool town of Lancing. Not far from West Jefferson - this place is well worth the drive if you're craving pizza!
46 residents recomanen
Pie On the Mountain
9360 NC-194Some of the best pizza in the High Country is in the tiny but totally cool town of Lancing. Not far from West Jefferson - this place is well worth the drive if you're craving pizza!
This place is pretty nondescript in the curb appeal department but the food is over the top amazing! ABSOLUTELY one of the best in the High Country!
24 residents recomanen
Suba's Restaurant
2736 S Shady StThis place is pretty nondescript in the curb appeal department but the food is over the top amazing! ABSOLUTELY one of the best in the High Country!
Drinks & Nightlife
Boone Saloon
489 W King StThe Local
179 Howard StLost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StBooneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrRed Moon Catering
421 Blowing Rock RdBenchmark Provisions Beer and Wine
122 Depot StLocal beer and wine market
Good local beer and food - try the shrimp and grits!
83 residents recomanen
Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant
108 S Jefferson AveGood local beer and food - try the shrimp and grits!
Entertainment & Activities
RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade RdTubing, fly fishing, fun day!
Old time train ride with cowboys and indians! Some rides and a rope climbing area. Great place to spend the day!
54 residents recomanen
Tweetsie Railroad Ln
Tweetsie Railroad LnOld time train ride with cowboys and indians! Some rides and a rope climbing area. Great place to spend the day!
Whitewater rafting fun for the entire family!
67 residents recomanen
EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SWhitewater rafting fun for the entire family!
The Greater Foscoe Mining Co
8998 NC-105You can really pan for gold!
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
4416 NC-105One of the area's ski resorts offering skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing and ice skating. We aren't skiers, so this is just information rather than a recommendation!
295 residents recomanen
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrOne of the area's ski resorts offering skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing and ice skating. We aren't skiers, so this is just information rather than a recommendation!
Another area ski resort offering skiing, tubing and ice skating. Again, we are not skiers, so just offering information!
367 residents recomanen
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyAnother area ski resort offering skiing, tubing and ice skating. Again, we are not skiers, so just offering information!
Another area ski resort offering skiing, snowboarding and ice skating (not sure whether they have snow tubing).
251 residents recomanen
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdAnother area ski resort offering skiing, snowboarding and ice skating (not sure whether they have snow tubing).
The largest snow tubing park on the east coast, this is tubing at it's finest! They offer lighted lanes 400 -1000 feet long so you can even tube after dark. We've been and had a BLAST!
238 residents recomanen
Hawksnest Snow Tubing i Zipline
2058 Skyland DrThe largest snow tubing park on the east coast, this is tubing at it's finest! They offer lighted lanes 400 -1000 feet long so you can even tube after dark. We've been and had a BLAST!
One of the area's highest rated horseback riding experiences. Never tried them, but intend to soon!
20 residents recomanen
Dutch Creek Trails
3740 Rubin Walker RdOne of the area's highest rated horseback riding experiences. Never tried them, but intend to soon!
Another highly rated place to ride horseback, this company offers trail rides through the Moses Cone Memorial Park trails!
10 residents recomanen
Vx3 Trail Rides LLC
1 Yonahlossee RdAnother highly rated place to ride horseback, this company offers trail rides through the Moses Cone Memorial Park trails!
Nice public course if you enjoy golf - my granddad played here every morning of his retired life (and fished every afternoon)!
31 residents recomanen
Boone Golf Club
433 Fairway DrNice public course if you enjoy golf - my granddad played here every morning of his retired life (and fished every afternoon)!
Parks & Nature
Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp RdAwesome hike that ends with incredible 360 degree views!
Price Lake
Hiking trail all the way around the lake; canoes for rent.
Great place for picnics and good clean fun for the family. Creeks to play in, picnic tables - even bathrooms!
70 residents recomanen
Parc Memorial Julian Price
297 Blue Ridge PkwyGreat place for picnics and good clean fun for the family. Creeks to play in, picnic tables - even bathrooms!
Another beautiful place to spend a few hours or an entire day.
138 residents recomanen
Moses Cone Manor
Another beautiful place to spend a few hours or an entire day.
If the drive up the mountain doesn't take your breath away, the view will - it is absolutely incredible. Just do it!
39 residents recomanen
Mirador panoràmic de Wiseman's View
If the drive up the mountain doesn't take your breath away, the view will - it is absolutely incredible. Just do it!
Stunning panoramic view of Boone from atop a wooded knoll. This little park offers picnic tables & trails along with the views!
28 residents recomanen
Howards Knob County Park
604 Howards Knob RdStunning panoramic view of Boone from atop a wooded knoll. This little park offers picnic tables & trails along with the views!
Sightseeing
Coves de Linville, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Beautiful caverns!
Great hike with a "Mile High Swinging Bridge!" Environmental habitats, etc. great place to spend a day!
716 residents recomanen
Muntanya dels Avi
2050 Blowing Rock HwyGreat hike with a "Mile High Swinging Bridge!" Environmental habitats, etc. great place to spend a day!
Incredibly beautiful drive - but not for those in a hurry. Take your time, enjoy this stunning by-way!
91 residents recomanen
Blue Ridge Parkway
Incredibly beautiful drive - but not for those in a hurry. Take your time, enjoy this stunning by-way!
Take a step back in time and visit this original general store. There are two "new" locations - one just down the road and another on King Street in Boone - but this is the original and it's quite interesting!
113 residents recomanen
Mast General Store
Take a step back in time and visit this original general store. There are two "new" locations - one just down the road and another on King Street in Boone - but this is the original and it's quite interesting!
Arts & Culture
Outdoor theatre with the story of Daniel Boone - it's a great history lesson in entertainment form. Great for the whole family! (seasonal, for obvious reasons) - horninthewest.com
13 residents recomanen
Horn in the West Drive
Horn in the West DriveOutdoor theatre with the story of Daniel Boone - it's a great history lesson in entertainment form. Great for the whole family! (seasonal, for obvious reasons) - horninthewest.com
How about an alpaca farm visit? They even have a shop where you can purchase items made from their wool!
Landmark Farm Alpacas
1118 Landmark Church RdHow about an alpaca farm visit? They even have a shop where you can purchase items made from their wool!
Shopping
Quaint specialty shops, Ashe County Cheese Factory, Rose Mountain Butcher (for local meats), Boondocks brewery and more.
125 residents recomanen
West Jefferson
Quaint specialty shops, Ashe County Cheese Factory, Rose Mountain Butcher (for local meats), Boondocks brewery and more.
Take a walk down King Street in Boone. Great local shops, eateries and more!
285 residents recomanen
Boone
Take a walk down King Street in Boone. Great local shops, eateries and more!
Tiny, country convenience store - when you forgot something and need "Plan B". You gotta go here - even if only for the name!
Plan B
116 Meat Camp RdTiny, country convenience store - when you forgot something and need "Plan B". You gotta go here - even if only for the name!
Fresh local eggs, Ashe County cheese, relishes, preserves, & local gossip!
6 residents recomanen
Goober Peas Country Store
1773 NC-194Fresh local eggs, Ashe County cheese, relishes, preserves, & local gossip!
Terrific little "must visit" in the area! Homemade baked goods, great arts, crafts, gifts, great place and porch to relax and hang out after a walk, ride, or paddle. Sometimes there is even live music!
19 residents recomanen
Todd Mercantile
3899 Todd Railroad Grade RdTerrific little "must visit" in the area! Homemade baked goods, great arts, crafts, gifts, great place and porch to relax and hang out after a walk, ride, or paddle. Sometimes there is even live music!
Because some people like to shop and sometimes in rains so you need indoor activities!
109 residents recomanen
Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdBecause some people like to shop and sometimes in rains so you need indoor activities!
Specialty shops, restaurants, and a beautiful park in the middle! Your kids (maybe you, too) will love the ice cream shop!
398 residents recomanen
Blowing Rock
Specialty shops, restaurants, and a beautiful park in the middle! Your kids (maybe you, too) will love the ice cream shop!