Ashley’s guidebook
Food scene
Venture Chocolate and Wine Co.
605 West King StreetThis charming country store is only 5 minutes from our place and has a tasty little grill, as well as grocery staples!
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Cove Creek Store
1182 US-321This charming country store is only 5 minutes from our place and has a tasty little grill, as well as grocery staples!
This restaurant is located in what was once a homestead of one of the founding families of Valle Crucis! Their food is a modern take on Appalachian classics, and is only about 10 minutes away.
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Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194This restaurant is located in what was once a homestead of one of the founding families of Valle Crucis! Their food is a modern take on Appalachian classics, and is only about 10 minutes away.
One of our favorite places to eat, they have great Southwest Caribbean soul food that is vegan/vegetarian friendly.
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Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrOne of our favorite places to eat, they have great Southwest Caribbean soul food that is vegan/vegetarian friendly.
Look no further for great ice cream! The marshmallow s'mores is our personal favorite! They have two locations in Blowing Rock, on Main Street downtown and in the Tanger outlets.
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Kilwin's Chocolate & Ice Cream
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdLook no further for great ice cream! The marshmallow s'mores is our personal favorite! They have two locations in Blowing Rock, on Main Street downtown and in the Tanger outlets.
This place has amazing Crepes, both sweet and savory, you will find something delicious!
The Penny Path Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdThis place has amazing Crepes, both sweet and savory, you will find something delicious!
If you are looking for some southern BBQ, look no further!
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The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105If you are looking for some southern BBQ, look no further!
This is the place to go if you are looking for a sweet treat or amazing breads! They also have a second location called stick boy kitchen, where they serve delicious sandwiches.
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Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StThis is the place to go if you are looking for a sweet treat or amazing breads! They also have a second location called stick boy kitchen, where they serve delicious sandwiches.
Great food located downtown Boone, vegan/vegetarian friendly!
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Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StGreat food located downtown Boone, vegan/vegetarian friendly!
The Local
179 Howard StA fun place downtown to get drinks and great food!
Local Lion
791 Blowing Rock RdThey will meet all your coffee and homemade donut needs!
This is a fun place to go for some locally made brews and tasty food!
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrThis is a fun place to go for some locally made brews and tasty food!
A lovely spot for a romantic picnic or wine tasting.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneA lovely spot for a romantic picnic or wine tasting.
Sightseeing
The original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis and is a great spot to check out. There is a newer Mast store just down the road as well, they sell clothes, gear, and souvenirs as well as lots of candy (at the new store)!
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Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdThe original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis and is a great spot to check out. There is a newer Mast store just down the road as well, they sell clothes, gear, and souvenirs as well as lots of candy (at the new store)!
This is a great hike for experienced hikers or those up for a challenge. its about 7 miles round trip, and has some very steep parts. You can access it off of Hwy 105 near Tynecastle Shopping Center on your way to Banner Elk; the trail takes you up the backside of Grandfather Mountain. At the Grandfather Trail intersection, you can turn left to hit the highest peak in the area (Callaway Peak)…or go left down to the visitor’s center.
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Profile trail head
1 Lakeside DrThis is a great hike for experienced hikers or those up for a challenge. its about 7 miles round trip, and has some very steep parts. You can access it off of Hwy 105 near Tynecastle Shopping Center on your way to Banner Elk; the trail takes you up the backside of Grandfather Mountain. At the Grandfather Trail intersection, you can turn left to hit the highest peak in the area (Callaway Peak)…or go left down to the visitor’s center.
This is a great shorter hike with amazing views! Located off the Parkway around mile marker 303
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Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyThis is a great shorter hike with amazing views! Located off the Parkway around mile marker 303
This charming park is close by in Valle Crucis and is great for picnics, fishing, or a nice stroll. Also has play areas for kids, and is located right next to the newer Mast General store.
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Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdThis charming park is close by in Valle Crucis and is great for picnics, fishing, or a nice stroll. Also has play areas for kids, and is located right next to the newer Mast General store.
This is a great hike that goes by the Hebron Colony falls, one of our favorite spots! Fun spot for jumping from boulder to boulder up a waterfall
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Boone Fork Trail
Boone Fork TrailThis is a great hike that goes by the Hebron Colony falls, one of our favorite spots! Fun spot for jumping from boulder to boulder up a waterfall
Want to do something adventurous? Check out the zip lines and aerial park at High Gravity!
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High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
215 Tweetsie Railroad LnWant to do something adventurous? Check out the zip lines and aerial park at High Gravity!
Great ski slopes for more experienced skiers/snowboarders as well as beginners.
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Sugar Mountain
Great ski slopes for more experienced skiers/snowboarders as well as beginners.
These slopes are a little smaller and shorter, so may be better for beginners but still a great time!
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Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdThese slopes are a little smaller and shorter, so may be better for beginners but still a great time!
This is a lovely little spot to find locally made teas and tinctures and well as locally made jewelry and other gifts. They also have a great selection of consignment items and earth friendly clothing!
Folklore
2208 US-421This is a lovely little spot to find locally made teas and tinctures and well as locally made jewelry and other gifts. They also have a great selection of consignment items and earth friendly clothing!