Aimee’s guidebook
Food scene
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrLocally brewed beer and great food!
Coyote Kitchen is a great casual dining spot if your looking for southwestern inspired comfort food, including everything from burritos to burgers. Vegetarian options as well!
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Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrCoyote Kitchen is a great casual dining spot if your looking for southwestern inspired comfort food, including everything from burritos to burgers. Vegetarian options as well!
Looking for that southern BBQ? Look no further than the Pedalin' Pig, their food is locally sourced and they have locations in both Boone and Banner Elk.
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The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Looking for that southern BBQ? Look no further than the Pedalin' Pig, their food is locally sourced and they have locations in both Boone and Banner Elk.
The Gamekeeper takes a twist on southern classics, and has a menu that changes seasonally. They specialize in emu, bison, elk, and boar…and were voted one of the “Best 100 Romantic Restaurants in America (2018).
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdThe Gamekeeper takes a twist on southern classics, and has a menu that changes seasonally. They specialize in emu, bison, elk, and boar…and were voted one of the “Best 100 Romantic Restaurants in America (2018).
Located at the Ragged Garden Inn in blowing Rock, this quaint and charming fine dining restaurant has delicious food and wine that will satisfy your senses.
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The Best Cellar
203 Sunset DrLocated at the Ragged Garden Inn in blowing Rock, this quaint and charming fine dining restaurant has delicious food and wine that will satisfy your senses.
Gideon Ridge Inn is a beautiful European style restaurant, but can be difficult to get reservations- so plan ahead! The menu changes daily, with ingredients sourced from local farms. Eat on the patio if possible to enjoy long range mountain views.
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Gideon Ridge Inn
202 Gideon Ridge RdGideon Ridge Inn is a beautiful European style restaurant, but can be difficult to get reservations- so plan ahead! The menu changes daily, with ingredients sourced from local farms. Eat on the patio if possible to enjoy long range mountain views.
Artisanal is the place to go for special occasions or a luxurious treat for the taste buds! It is open from May through October and has some of the best food the Blue Ridge Mountains has to offer, all sourced for 100% organic local farms.
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Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdArtisanal is the place to go for special occasions or a luxurious treat for the taste buds! It is open from May through October and has some of the best food the Blue Ridge Mountains has to offer, all sourced for 100% organic local farms.
Looking for a delicious sweet treat? Stick boy makes their own breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and more!
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Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StLooking for a delicious sweet treat? Stick boy makes their own breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and more!
Bistro Rocca is the perfect mix of fine dining and more casual affair. You will find delicious food to please the whole family.
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Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailBistro Rocca is the perfect mix of fine dining and more casual affair. You will find delicious food to please the whole family.
At Cafe Violette you will find wonderful French cuisine located in the quaint town of Blowing Rock.
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Café Violette
1132 Main StAt Cafe Violette you will find wonderful French cuisine located in the quaint town of Blowing Rock.
The Speckled Trout is a great family or date night restaurant with delicious fresh trout entrees as well as burgers and sandwiches, they have something for everyone!
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Blowing Rock Cigar Company and Club
1179 Main StThe Speckled Trout is a great family or date night restaurant with delicious fresh trout entrees as well as burgers and sandwiches, they have something for everyone!
The Blowing Rock Ale house is great for getting drinks or dinner, they brew the beer locally and have lots to choose from.
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Blowing Rock Brewing Company
152 Sunset DrThe Blowing Rock Ale house is great for getting drinks or dinner, they brew the beer locally and have lots to choose from.
Visit this cute wine shop and sit on the front porch to enjoy a glass of wine and talk with friends .
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Sunset & Vine
150 Sunset DrVisit this cute wine shop and sit on the front porch to enjoy a glass of wine and talk with friends .
Visit Lost Province for yummy pizza and beer, with fun downtown vibes.
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Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StVisit Lost Province for yummy pizza and beer, with fun downtown vibes.
Wild Craft Eatery is a great location for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! Find fresh and delicious southwestern foods, while enjoying downtown Boone
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Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StWild Craft Eatery is a great location for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! Find fresh and delicious southwestern foods, while enjoying downtown Boone
Vidalia
831-835 W King StA lovely Sunday brunch spot!
Sightseeing
If you are experienced and looking for a challenge, we recommend the Profile Trail: 7 miles round-trip, quite steep in places. You can access it off of Hwy 105 near Tynecastle Shopping Center on your way to Banner Elk; the trail takes you up the backside of Grandfather Mountain. At the Grandfather Trail intersection, you can turn left to hit the highest peak in the area (Callaway Peak)…or go left down to the visitor’s center.
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Profile trail head
1 Lakeside DrIf you are experienced and looking for a challenge, we recommend the Profile Trail: 7 miles round-trip, quite steep in places. You can access it off of Hwy 105 near Tynecastle Shopping Center on your way to Banner Elk; the trail takes you up the backside of Grandfather Mountain. At the Grandfather Trail intersection, you can turn left to hit the highest peak in the area (Callaway Peak)…or go left down to the visitor’s center.
For a shorter hike with great views, give Beacon Heights a try. Located off the parkway near mile marker 305
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Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Beacon Heights TrailFor a shorter hike with great views, give Beacon Heights a try. Located off the parkway near mile marker 305
Bass Lake offers a lovely stroll around a scenic lake, where you can enjoy nature without the strenuous hiking. There are also other trails that you can take off of this loop.
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Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake DrBass Lake offers a lovely stroll around a scenic lake, where you can enjoy nature without the strenuous hiking. There are also other trails that you can take off of this loop.
Walk across the mile high swinging bridge for an adventure with breathtaking views, or see some wildlife at the nature center.
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Isidima sikaMkhulu
2050 Blowing Rock HwyWalk across the mile high swinging bridge for an adventure with breathtaking views, or see some wildlife at the nature center.
This quaint little town has lots of shops, restaurants, and Kilwins Ice Cream; perfect for the family or a romantic day out. You can also visit The Blowing Rock while you are there, for amazing views!
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Blowing Rock
This quaint little town has lots of shops, restaurants, and Kilwins Ice Cream; perfect for the family or a romantic day out. You can also visit The Blowing Rock while you are there, for amazing views!
River and Earth Adventures offers both white water rafting as well as cave tours. Perfect for the adventurous couple!
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River & Earth Adventures
1655 NC-105 River and Earth Adventures offers both white water rafting as well as cave tours. Perfect for the adventurous couple!
Visit Grandfather Vineyard and Winery for a romantic day or evening by the Watauga river sipping some lovely wines. They seasonally offer live music and food trucks as well.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneVisit Grandfather Vineyard and Winery for a romantic day or evening by the Watauga river sipping some lovely wines. They seasonally offer live music and food trucks as well.
Enjoy some gorgeous gardens, live music on the weekends, and wine tastings during the summer, at this romantic spot.
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyEnjoy some gorgeous gardens, live music on the weekends, and wine tastings during the summer, at this romantic spot.
This beautiful winery makes a lovely wedding venue, and offers North Carolina wines, open daily from 12-6pm.
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunThis beautiful winery makes a lovely wedding venue, and offers North Carolina wines, open daily from 12-6pm.
This picturesque hike is a must see! Climb up large boulders to a scenic waterfall.
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Hebron Falls Trail
Hebron Falls TrailThis picturesque hike is a must see! Climb up large boulders to a scenic waterfall.
Visit the beautiful and expansive Greenway for biking, walking, or picnicking!
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The Greenway Trail
The Greenway TrailVisit the beautiful and expansive Greenway for biking, walking, or picnicking!