Nicholas's Guidebook
Hiking
1.2 mile out and back trail starting 1/2 mile from the house taking you to a beautiful waterfall. The trail is rated moderate mostly due to the elevation change down to the waterfall that you have to hike back up. However, it's not technical and is kid and dog friendly.
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Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland Dr1.2 mile out and back trail starting 1/2 mile from the house taking you to a beautiful waterfall. The trail is rated moderate mostly due to the elevation change down to the waterfall that you have to hike back up. However, it's not technical and is kid and dog friendly.
Popular trail head 6 miles from the house with parking and bathrooms. It's about 8.5miles to Calloway Peak with the first 2 miles being relatively easy increasing in steepness and difficulty at the end including steps and ladders.
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Profile trail head
1 Lakeside DrPopular trail head 6 miles from the house with parking and bathrooms. It's about 8.5miles to Calloway Peak with the first 2 miles being relatively easy increasing in steepness and difficulty at the end including steps and ladders.
Great park for a hike. The park has lakes, several waterfalls and some meadows. Dogs are allowed on the trails and elsewhere in the park. Take it easy on the Price Lake Loop Trail (great for kids) or the Boone Fork Trail for more of a challenge.
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Julian Price Memorial Park
297 Blue Ridge PkwyGreat park for a hike. The park has lakes, several waterfalls and some meadows. Dogs are allowed on the trails and elsewhere in the park. Take it easy on the Price Lake Loop Trail (great for kids) or the Boone Fork Trail for more of a challenge.
Probably the most well known waterfall in High Country known as the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.” Several moderate to difficult hikes lead you around the 3 tiered waterfall.
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Linville Falls
Probably the most well known waterfall in High Country known as the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.” Several moderate to difficult hikes lead you around the 3 tiered waterfall.
Sightseeing
Drive or hike to the top of Grandfather Mountain and walk the swinging bridge for breathtaking views. There's not much hiking needed when driving to the top but be prepared for the wind.
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I-Mile High Swinging Bridge
2050 Blowing Rock HwyDrive or hike to the top of Grandfather Mountain and walk the swinging bridge for breathtaking views. There's not much hiking needed when driving to the top but be prepared for the wind.
Snowtubing and ziplinng only a 1/2 mile from the house!
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing noZipline
2058 Skyland DrSnowtubing and ziplinng only a 1/2 mile from the house!
Have kids that love animals? Schedule a tour to see and pet lamas, alpacas, donkeys, goats and cows.
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdHave kids that love animals? Schedule a tour to see and pet lamas, alpacas, donkeys, goats and cows.
Book your timeslot ahead of time for this unique roller coaster ride!
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyBook your timeslot ahead of time for this unique roller coaster ride!
Take the kids to mine for their own gems and stones rain or shine.
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Sugar Creek Gem Mine
3045 Tynecastle HwyTake the kids to mine for their own gems and stones rain or shine.
Breweries and Wineries
Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of indoor or outdoor seating to enjoy their great beer. Check their website for frequent music and be sure to try the pizza from their food truck out back.
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrRelaxed atmosphere with plenty of indoor or outdoor seating to enjoy their great beer. Check their website for frequent music and be sure to try the pizza from their food truck out back.
A large brewery that is sure to be busy with locals on the weekends. Grab a table indoors to order food from their kitchen, or hangout in the massive beer garden and order food and beer from the food truck.
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrA large brewery that is sure to be busy with locals on the weekends. Grab a table indoors to order food from their kitchen, or hangout in the massive beer garden and order food and beer from the food truck.
Come for the wine and stay for the scenery, and less than 4 miles from the house! Hang out in their massive outdoor space and watch the kids and pups play in the creek. Enjoy the food truck and music on weekends too.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneCome for the wine and stay for the scenery, and less than 4 miles from the house! Hang out in their massive outdoor space and watch the kids and pups play in the creek. Enjoy the food truck and music on weekends too.
Food scene
If you're familiar with NC BBQ you know the eastern vs western battle. Come here for a relaxed atmosphere and try the western tomato based style BBQ.
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The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105If you're familiar with NC BBQ you know the eastern vs western battle. Come here for a relaxed atmosphere and try the western tomato based style BBQ.
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle Hwy