Valle Crucis, Boone, Blowing Rock & Banner Elk
Food Scene
Local, good, fresh, and very close to home. Limited menu and a higher price point, but delicious and just 2 miles from the camper.
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Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Local, good, fresh, and very close to home. Limited menu and a higher price point, but delicious and just 2 miles from the camper.
Sit, eat at the bar to meet locals. Order the Mixed Game Grill.
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdSit, eat at the bar to meet locals. Order the Mixed Game Grill.
Reid's Cafe & Catering Co.
4004 NC-105Great food & drink.
Good breakfast. Arrive early to sit outside on a Saturday or Sunday.
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Melanie's
664 W King StGood breakfast. Arrive early to sit outside on a Saturday or Sunday.
Proper
142 Water StSouthern food served in the old jail.
Basil's Fresh Pasta and Deli
246 Wilson DrOutdoor beer garden or inside seating. Also music bingo and trivia some nights
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrOutdoor beer garden or inside seating. Also music bingo and trivia some nights
Ben & Jerry’s
671 W King Stblue deer on king
352 W King StEspresso News
267 Howard StLocal Lion
791 Blowing Rock RdHatchet Coffee
150A Den Mac DrLost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StStick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrVidalia
831 W King StBistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailSunrise Grill
1675 NC-105Good breakfast spot. It gets busy on the weekend.
Valle Tavern at Mast Farm Inn
Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St EParks & Nature
If you visit Linville Falls be sure to also check out Wiseman's View which is close by. It's a rough road though sometimes so be mindful if you don't have AWD.
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Linville Falls
If you visit Linville Falls be sure to also check out Wiseman's View which is close by. It's a rough road though sometimes so be mindful if you don't have AWD.
Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyGood sunset.
Crab Orchard Falls ! Close to home.
A short half-mile hike from the main campus of the Valle Crucis Conference Center, Crab Orchard Falls cascades, pools and eddies over a series of boulders. Continue up the mountain another 2 miles to reach Bishop's Ridge and the Hermitages. The path to Crab Orchard Falls is considered intermediate, with some steep portions. Four benches provide respite along the way.
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Valle Crucis Conference Center
146 Skiles WayCrab Orchard Falls ! Close to home.
A short half-mile hike from the main campus of the Valle Crucis Conference Center, Crab Orchard Falls cascades, pools and eddies over a series of boulders. Continue up the mountain another 2 miles to reach Bishop's Ridge and the Hermitages. The path to Crab Orchard Falls is considered intermediate, with some steep portions. Four benches provide respite along the way.
Moses Cone Manor
Isidima sikaMkhulu
2050 Blowing Rock HwyOldest hills in these parts!
Walk around the loop. Wade in the river. Sit in the sun or hang a hammock.
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Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdWalk around the loop. Wade in the river. Sit in the sun or hang a hammock.
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayClose to Linville Falls. It's a rough road to Wiseman's View sometimes so be mindful if you don't have AWD.
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Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook
Close to Linville Falls. It's a rough road to Wiseman's View sometimes so be mindful if you don't have AWD.
Elk Mountain Riding Company
161 Johnson RoadLinville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Rainy day activity....go underground.
Essentials
Ingles Markets Inc.
2575 NC-105Closest grocery store. 8 miles, 15 minutes.
Earth Fare
178 W King StBest place for organic. Good meat and seafood department.
Erick's Cheese & Wine Shop
4004 NC-105Cheese & wine.
Publix Super Market at Three Creeks
1620 Blowing Rock RdLowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Harris Teeter
240 Shadowline DrFood Lion
7533 Valley BlvdBe Natural Market
273 Boone Heights DrArts & Culture
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
591 Horn in the W DrBlowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens LnTurchin Center For the Visual Arts
423 W King StBanner Elk Artists Gallery
185 Azalea Cir SEKing Street Art Collective.
585 West King Street, Boone NC (above Doe Ridge Pottery)
Hours
Thursday: 11pm-5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: 12pm-5pm
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West King Street
West King StreetKing Street Art Collective.
585 West King Street, Boone NC (above Doe Ridge Pottery)
Hours
Thursday: 11pm-5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: 12pm-5pm
Things to do
Hick to the waterfall. Parking for it is toward the back parking area of Valle Crucis Conference Center.
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Valle Crucis Conference Center
146 Skiles WayHick to the waterfall. Parking for it is toward the back parking area of Valle Crucis Conference Center.
At 5,946 feet, it is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Isidima sikaMkhulu
2050 Blowing Rock HwyAt 5,946 feet, it is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the major chains of the Appalachian Mountains.
Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill Rd
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyThrills!
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnShopping
Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdClose to home and it's the original Mast General.
Lucky Penny
693 W King StLocally owned, affordable wears.
Footsloggers
139 Depot StOutdoor wear and accessories. Shop local and from the pros!
Go early in the morning for a more quiet shopping experience and $.05 coffee.
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Mast General Store
Go early in the morning for a more quiet shopping experience and $.05 coffee.
Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W DrAnna Banana's Fine Consignment
641 W King StCommon Good Co
685 W King StLocal art and merchandise.
Old Hampton Store & Barbeque
77 Ruffin StEverything Else
Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W DrJuice Boone
Neighborhood Yoga
659 W King StHigh Country Yoga
240 Shadowline Dr
180 Float Spa
249 Kimberly DrMystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Ln