Sightseeing
Lots of beautiful scenery on your drive. There are plenty of overlooks, hiking spots, and picnic areas.
Blue Ridge Parkway Access
Blue Ridge Parkway AccessLots of beautiful scenery on your drive. There are plenty of overlooks, hiking spots, and picnic areas.
Isidima sikaMkhulu
2050 Blowing Rock HwyA must see on your trip to the high country!
The new river is only minutes away from our home. A good place for fishing, tubing, or just about anything else you can imagine
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New River
The new river is only minutes away from our home. A good place for fishing, tubing, or just about anything else you can imagine
Located on the New River, Todd is a historic town. Years ago it used to be called “Elkland” and the Virginia Creeper train made a stop there
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Todd
Located on the New River, Todd is a historic town. Years ago it used to be called “Elkland” and the Virginia Creeper train made a stop there
The Blowing Rock
432 The Rock RdA great spot to get a new profile picture!
If you go make sure to start from the top. Do not, I repeat do not start from the bottom. You’ll see why I say that when you go!
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I-State Park yase-Stone Mountain
3042 Frank PkwyIf you go make sure to start from the top. Do not, I repeat do not start from the bottom. You’ll see why I say that when you go!
Fun activities
Fun things to do in the high country
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnTheme park that the whole family will enjoy!
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdClosest ski resort to our home
Shopping in historic Valle Crucis. About 30 minutes away from our home
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Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdShopping in historic Valle Crucis. About 30 minutes away from our home
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnLocal attraction that your kids will love
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySki resort in adjoining county
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSki resort in adjoining county
W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
499 Reservoir RdNearby lake
Hawksnest Snow Tubing noZipline
2058 Skyland DrBest snow tubing around
Shopping
Places to shop locally
Jim's Produce
7776 Old US 421 SJim’s produce is directly across the road from our home and open seasonally
Boone
Lots of shopping to be had on W King street and lots of other places
Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdOutlet stores that have something for everyone
Frosty's Choose and Cut
2152 Beaver Creek School RdPick out the perfect Christmas tree with your family!
Hidden Happiness Bee Farm
Chestnut Mountain RoadFood scene
The Blue Ridge Diner
5176 Old US 421 SGreat locally owned restaurant.
Thompson Seafood and Country Cooking
5714 Old US 421 SouthServing up delicious food
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Excellent food in Valle Crucis
Best chicken that Wilkes or any neighboring county has to offer. Hole in the wall restaurant
Teds Famous Kickin' Chicken LLC
1007 Statesville RdBest chicken that Wilkes or any neighboring county has to offer. Hole in the wall restaurant
Riverside Restaurant and Provisions
7181 Todd Railroad Grade RoadA great place to eat
Great local beer and food. Ask for a Benji pizza and a Boone Creek Blonde beer. They are 2 of my favorites!
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrGreat local beer and food. Ask for a Benji pizza and a Boone Creek Blonde beer. They are 2 of my favorites!
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrLocal brewery that serves excellent food as well
Boondocks Brewing - Brew Haus
302 S Jefferson AveLocated in West Jefferson
Watch cheese getting made! Buy some of their cheese curds, or as some people call it “squeaky cheese” from the store, they are the best!
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Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StWatch cheese getting made! Buy some of their cheese curds, or as some people call it “squeaky cheese” from the store, they are the best!