Smokey Creek Guidebook
Food scene
Carolina Smoke Legendary Barbecue
101 NC-181Really good BBQ
AJ's Family Steakhouse
101 Bost RoadNice local buffet
root & vine
216 W Union StNice restaurant and good lunch menu
Tokyo Diner Japanese Restaurant
1223 Burkemont AvenueGood Hibachi here
Maria's Italian Eatery
601 S Green StNice Italian restaurant.
Mountain Burrito LLC
408 West Fleming DriveLocal fav burrito joint
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyLocal winery with some nice outdoor seating
Lake James Cellars
204 E Main StLocal winery
Hikes
One of my favorite hikes. 21 min drive from cabin to trailhead
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Harper Creek Falls
Edgemont RoadOne of my favorite hikes. 21 min drive from cabin to trailhead
One of my favorite hikes. Nice falls. 21 drive from cabin to trailhead
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Upper Creek Falls
6118 Wind Song LnOne of my favorite hikes. Nice falls. 21 drive from cabin to trailhead
Fonta Flora Road
Fonta Flora RoadNice local hike. 20 min drive from cabin to trailhead
This is a long paved trail that follows the river. There are several entry points. Along the way there are benches and some special sites like Catawba meadows.
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Catawba River Greenway
Catawba River GreenwayThis is a long paved trail that follows the river. There are several entry points. Along the way there are benches and some special sites like Catawba meadows.
Nice easy hike to see the falls. Plus it is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway!
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Linville Falls
Nice easy hike to see the falls. Plus it is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Park
Really neat place. Huge disc golf course, beanstalk which is a ropes and zip line.
Indian Village- This is the site of a 16th Century Native American Village, Native American Village Interpretive Center The Catawba Indians lived here long before European colonization. This site gives you a picture to the houses and life these Native American’s lived.
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Iphakamisa yaseCatawba Meadows
701 Sanford DrReally neat place. Huge disc golf course, beanstalk which is a ropes and zip line.
Indian Village- This is the site of a 16th Century Native American Village, Native American Village Interpretive Center The Catawba Indians lived here long before European colonization. This site gives you a picture to the houses and life these Native American’s lived.
Yes, it has soccer field, AND there is a dog park! Actually 2 parks. One for small dogs (<25lbs) and big dogs(25lbs
Catawba River Soccer Complex
110 Greenlee Ford RdYes, it has soccer field, AND there is a dog park! Actually 2 parks. One for small dogs (<25lbs) and big dogs(25lbs
Do some climbing, ropes and zipline. Hours are seasonal so check the website to reserve a time
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Beanstalk Ziplines
701 Sanford DrDo some climbing, ropes and zipline. Hours are seasonal so check the website to reserve a time
Sightseeing
This has some nice long range views. It is also a favorite spot for the famous Brown Mountain Lights
Brown Mountain View
This has some nice long range views. It is also a favorite spot for the famous Brown Mountain Lights
Awesome views of Linville Gorge which is an old growth forest. It is also a place where people have seen the Brown Mountain Lights. It is a 45 min drive from the cabin to trailhead
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Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook
Awesome views of Linville Gorge which is an old growth forest. It is also a place where people have seen the Brown Mountain Lights. It is a 45 min drive from the cabin to trailhead
Really cool tour of a cave in the side of a mountain.
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Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Really cool tour of a cave in the side of a mountain.
Beautiful creek you can easily see following the road. Creek is famous for its trout fishing and kayaking. Plus there are spots where you can take a swim
Wilson Creek
Beautiful creek you can easily see following the road. Creek is famous for its trout fishing and kayaking. Plus there are spots where you can take a swim
This is the site of a ghost town in rural NC. The town suffered two devastating floods and was ultimately deserted. Shells of old buildings remain. It is up the road on Wilson Creek
Mortimer
This is the site of a ghost town in rural NC. The town suffered two devastating floods and was ultimately deserted. Shells of old buildings remain. It is up the road on Wilson Creek