Joe’s guidebook
Food scene
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SCasual pub food. A natural gathering place.
Great outdoor venue with free live music Thursday - Sunday.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneGreat outdoor venue with free live music Thursday - Sunday.
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyAlso a nice place to enjoy wine and music.
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyGood pizza!
Luna Thai & Sushi Restaurant
White tablecloth Thai food, casual. Nice sushi bar.
Cocktail bar, BBQ and other food, live music, and art studio. Only open Thursday - Sunday, seasonal.
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Old Hampton Store & Barbeque
77 Ruffin StCocktail bar, BBQ and other food, live music, and art studio. Only open Thursday - Sunday, seasonal.
Excellent food in a casual atmosphere. Mast General store is across the street.
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Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Excellent food in a casual atmosphere. Mast General store is across the street.
5 minutes from the cabin. Ready made sandwiches, coffee, produce, gifts, organically raised meat, fresh bread
The Liars Table
5 minutes from the cabin. Ready made sandwiches, coffee, produce, gifts, organically raised meat, fresh bread
Very unassuming metal building that has excellent food. BYOB if you want to drink beer or wine. Limited hours
The Tin Trout
Very unassuming metal building that has excellent food. BYOB if you want to drink beer or wine. Limited hours
Pretty good Mexican food. Best bet is to park on a side street, rather than backing in and out on Main Street.
Puerto Nuevo
Pretty good Mexican food. Best bet is to park on a side street, rather than backing in and out on Main Street.
Sightseeing
Blueridge parkway
921 Main StreetExcellent car ride, with plenty of photo stops and hiking.
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnGood place for kids
Linville Gorge, North Carolina 28657, i-United States
Great for hiking and sightseeing
Very nice self guided tour, childrens interactive exhibits, mile-high bridge. Reservations required
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Iphondo lomhlaba lweGrandfather Mountain
Very nice self guided tour, childrens interactive exhibits, mile-high bridge. Reservations required
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyGreat place for skiing, tubing, sightseeing
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrGreat place for skiing, tubing, sightseeing
Linville Falls - Indlela neNtuthuzo
I-Roan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143About 15 minutes away. Nice place for a hike.
Neighborhoods
About 45 minutes from the cabin, nice drive on the Blueridge parkway. Great place for lunch, general store, bookstore. Seasonally open.
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Switzerland Cafe and General Store
9440 NC-226AAbout 45 minutes from the cabin, nice drive on the Blueridge parkway. Great place for lunch, general store, bookstore. Seasonally open.
Pampering and Shopping
The best place for a massage. Book a reservation early.
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The Spa at Eseeola Lodge
34 Dogwood StThe best place for a massage. Book a reservation early.
Back Alley Pickers
111 Estatoa StConsignment and antiques.