BOONE, BLOWING ROCK, BANNER ELK, BEECH MOUNTAIN AND ASHEVILLE GENERAL PLANNING

Boone https://www.exploreboone.com/

A Day in Banner Elk https://highcountry.guide/article/day-banner-elk

Blowing Rock https://blowingrock.com/

Asheville https://www.exploreasheville.com/

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

WINTER FUN--SLEDDING, SKIING, TUBING AND ZIP LINES

• Sledding Hill on Beech https://beechmtn.com/beech-mou... free sledding hill for kids
• Beech Mountain Ski Resort https://www.beechmountainresort.com/
• Sugar Mountain Ski Resort http://www.skisugar.com/ 
• Appalachian Ski Resort https://www.appskimtn.com/ 
• Hawk's Nest https://hawksnesttubing.com/ 
• Jonas Ridge Tubing http://www.jonasridgesnowtube.com/

HIKING

• Grandfather Mountain https://grandfather.com/
• Beech Mountain Trails https://sites.google.com/view/takeahike/nc/high-country/beech-mountain
• Linville Falls Trails https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/linville-falls-trails.htm --easy hike
• Linville Gorge https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/null/recarea/?recid=48974&actid=37
• Cascade Trail – easy 1 mile hike off of the Blue Ridge Parkway https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/the-cascades/
• Rough Ridge Trail – short uphill trail with great views of Grandfather Mountain and the Linn Cove Viaduct https://www.romanticasheville.com/rough_ridge.htm
• Crab Orchard Falls – easy trail near Seven Devils https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/crab-orchard-falls-trail
• Green Knob Loop – moderate 2.5 mile trail near Blowing Rock https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/green-knob-loop--2
• Otter Falls -moderate 0.6 mile hike in Seven Devils https://www.sevendevils.net/nature-trails
• Flat Top Mountain Trail – easy 4.5 mile trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/flat-top-mountain-trail
• Bass Loop Trail – easy 1 mile hike along lake near Blowing Rock https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/bass-lake-loop-trail
• Moses Cone Park Manor and Trails – beautiful mountain manor and miles of trails https://www.romanticasheville.com/moses-cone-park
• Julian Price Park – 4,200 acre park for camping, fishing and hiking https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/julian-price-memorial-park/
• Linn Cove Viaduct – off of mile 304 on the BRP https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/linn-cove-viaduct/

BIKING

Mountain Biking on Beech https://www.beechmountainresor...

WATER ACTIVITIES--LAKE, KAYAKING, TUBING, RAFTING

• Wildcat Lake https://www.bannerelk.com/memb... mountain swimming and fishing hole and "beach"
• High Mountain Expeditions https://highmountainexpedition...
• Wahoo's Adventures https://www.wahoosadventures.c...
• River & Earth Adventures https://raftcavehike.com/

OTHER OUTDOOR FUN

• Off the Grid Mountain Adventures https://www.offthegridmountainadventures.com/UTV rides and Go-kart racing
• Linville Caverns https://www.linvillecaverns.com/ --caves and bats

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

• Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster https://www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/Alpine coaster open year round
• Tweetsie Railroad https://tweetsie.com/ --family amusement park, good for kids under 12
• Mystery Hill https://mysteryhill.com/ --various attractions, all age groups
• Buckeye Recreation Center on Beech https://beechrecreation.recdes... $5 day pass $20 weekly pass, playground, basketball gym, classes, hiking and events
• Family Billiards https://m.facebook.com/Country-Retreat-Family-Billiards-346414148804709/--good casual food and lots of pool tables
• Foscoe Gem Mining http://www.foscoeminingco.com/ --gem mining (there are many others)
• Famous Brick Oven https://www.famousbrickoven.com/ --Beech Mountain, pizza, bakery, mini golf, arcade—great for kids
• The Apple Hill Farm – working farm with family-friendly activities, goat yoga in the summer https://applehillfarmnc.com/
  
• High Country Lanes – family friendly bowling https://highcountrylanes.com/ 
• The Drawing Room Sip & Paint - Art Studio - The Drawing Room | Art Studio in Banner Elk (thedrawingroomfoscoe.com) art activities for kids and adults
• Biltmore Estate https://www.biltmore.com in Asheville (about 90 minutes away)

VINEYARDS

• Linville Falls Winery https://www.linvillefallswinery.com/ --wine, food trucks and live music on summer weekends in a beautiful vineyard (our personal favorite)
• Banner Elk Winery http://www.bannerelkwinery.com/ beautiful property and good wine, sometimes live music
• Grandfather Vineyards Grandfather Vineyard | Family-Owned Winery in Banner Elk, NC

RETAIL SHOPPING

• Tanger Outlets https://www.tangeroutlet.com/blowingrock/stores--outlets in Blowing Rock
• Boone Mall Boone Mall (boonencmall.com)--TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Belk and more

RESTAURANTS--there are many, but these are some of our favorites

Beech Mountain

• Famous Brick Oven https://www.famousbrickoven.com/ --Beech Mountain, pizza, bakery, mini golf, arcade—great for kids
• Fred's General Store https://fredsgeneral.com/ General store with an assortment of souveniers, crafts, groceries, wine/beer and a cafe on the lower level
• Alpen Restaurant and Bar http://www.alpenrestaurant.com/ upscale restaurant with beautiful views

Blowing Rock

• Timberlake’s at Chetola Resort https://chetola.com/dining-2/ upscale dining, beautiful resort
• Foggy Rock Eatery and Pub https://foggy-rock.com/ casual dining with varied menu

Banner Elk

• Sorrento's Italian Bistro http://bannerelkvillage.com/sorrentos-italian-bistro/ --great Italian food and bar
• The Pedalin Pig https://thepedalinpig.com/ --our favorite BBQ place
• Einstein Bros. Bagels https://locations.einsteinbros... chain restaurant for good bagels, 1 minute from the Banner Haven properties.
  
• Banner Elk Café and Tavern http://www.bannerelkcafe.com/ varied menu, great pizza
• Blind Elk Tap Room Blind Elk Tap Room --no food but a great little bar, live music sometimes

Linville

• Old Hampton Store https://www.facebook.com/OldHamptonStore/ --BBQ, tavern and art galleries, sometimes live music

Upscale

• The Gamekeeper https://gamekeeper-nc.com/ upscale and exotic menu
• Chef's Table https://bannerelkvillage.com/c... Sorrento’s fancier sister
• Stonewall's Restuarant Stonewalls Restaurant steakhouse
• Reid's Cafe Reid's Cafe & Catering Co. (reidscafeandcatering.com) fine dining and catering

LOCAL SHOPS AND ANTIQUE STORES--there are many, here are our favorites

• Mast General Stores  
  • https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/vallecrucis
  • https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/cms/index.cfm/history/boone/
• Hidden Treasures at Elk Park http://www.hiddentreasureselkp... off the beaten path, lots of carefully curated antiques, local candles, soaps and lotions
• Those Were the Days Antique Mall 3440 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604--large antique store near Sugar Mountain
• Front Porch Antique Market https://www.frontporchantiquem... antiques, local crafts and coffee/bake shop on 105
• Maw's Produce https://lettusproduce.wordpres... local crafts and lots of fresh produce and food on 105

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

• Appalachian Transportation Service https://appalachian-transportation-services.business.site/
• High Country Car Service https://highcountryblackcarservice.com/services