Jared's NC High Country Guidebook

Jared
Jared's NC High Country Guidebook

Sightseeing

A wonderful place to spend time for adults and children alike! Reservation may be required, so do check!
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill Rd
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A wonderful place to spend time for adults and children alike! Reservation may be required, so do check!
One of the coolest places to check out in this area. The original store was established in 1883. The current owner kept many characteristics of the original store. Walking around the store will feel like stepping back in time!
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Mast General Store
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One of the coolest places to check out in this area. The original store was established in 1883. The current owner kept many characteristics of the original store. Walking around the store will feel like stepping back in time!

Convenience stores

A super convenient spot to do a quick restocking without driving down the mountain to Banner Elk. Fred's is a super cute store that has nearly everything you need. And it stays open until 10 pm!!
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Fred's General Mercantile
501 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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A super convenient spot to do a quick restocking without driving down the mountain to Banner Elk. Fred's is a super cute store that has nearly everything you need. And it stays open until 10 pm!!
This is the closest full-service grocery store you will find. It's like Walmart's grocery section but localized.
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Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle Hwy
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This is the closest full-service grocery store you will find. It's like Walmart's grocery section but localized.

Food scene

Delicious BBQ and sweets (e.g., fudge) plus many tasty sauces to choose from.
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Holy Smokes BBQ
3363 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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Delicious BBQ and sweets (e.g., fudge) plus many tasty sauces to choose from.
A finer dining option nearby.
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Alpen Restaurant & Bar
606 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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A finer dining option nearby.
A lovely cuban restaurant and wine bar.
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Bodegas Kitchen and Wine Bar
488 Main St W
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A lovely cuban restaurant and wine bar.
If you are looking for a hearty American breakfast, this is a wonderful spot!
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Bella's Breakfast And Lunch
142 Main St E
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If you are looking for a hearty American breakfast, this is a wonderful spot!
You can find many of your favorite Vietnamese, Thai, and Japanese dishes here. Our go-tos are always Pho, Vegetable Tempura, and Pad Thai! :)
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Cam Ranh Bay
110 High Country Sq
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You can find many of your favorite Vietnamese, Thai, and Japanese dishes here. Our go-tos are always Pho, Vegetable Tempura, and Pad Thai! :)
One of the best Sushi/Japanese options in Boone (and frankly the High Country area).
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CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard St
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One of the best Sushi/Japanese options in Boone (and frankly the High Country area).
A must-try restaurant when you visit Blowing Rock. We loved all their trout options plus other dishes. The atmosphere is great, and the service is always top-notch!
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Blowing Rock Cigar Company and Club
1179 Main St
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A must-try restaurant when you visit Blowing Rock. We loved all their trout options plus other dishes. The atmosphere is great, and the service is always top-notch!
A traditional steakhouse with delicious dishes.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave S
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A traditional steakhouse with delicious dishes.
An upscale fine dining experience - one of the best in the area.
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Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins Rd
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An upscale fine dining experience - one of the best in the area.
Great pizza and beer selections for dining in or carry out - only 2 min drive!
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Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain Pkwy
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Great pizza and beer selections for dining in or carry out - only 2 min drive!
Great sushi and delicious Thai food!
Luna Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Great sushi and delicious Thai food!
Probably our favorite BBQ place in the area!
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The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105
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Probably our favorite BBQ place in the area!

Drink scene

An awesome place to enjoy a draft beer while enjoying one of the best views at this panoramic bar at the top of Beech Mountain.
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5506'
1007 Beech Mountain Parkway
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An awesome place to enjoy a draft beer while enjoying one of the best views at this panoramic bar at the top of Beech Mountain.
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Blind Elk Tap Room
397 Shawneehaw Avenue South
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A very cool place where you will not only find great drinks but delicious dishes as well!
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park Dr
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A very cool place where you will not only find great drinks but delicious dishes as well!

Outdoor activities

A beautiful trail to hike or bike. The trailhead is very easy to get to. Once there, depending on how much time you have and preferred difficulty level, there are many routes to choose from.
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Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge Rd
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A beautiful trail to hike or bike. The trailhead is very easy to get to. Once there, depending on how much time you have and preferred difficulty level, there are many routes to choose from.
A great spot for trout fishing (for adults and kids alike). There are nice trails around the lake too.
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Lake Coffey
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A great spot for trout fishing (for adults and kids alike). There are nice trails around the lake too.
A relatively easy hike that offers a sweeping view of the mountains. Highly recommend!
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Rough Ridge Aussichtspunkt - Großvater Berg, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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A relatively easy hike that offers a sweeping view of the mountains. Highly recommend!
A great guided rock climbing store in Boone.
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Rock Dimensions
131B Depot St
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A great guided rock climbing store in Boone.
Great hike to a nice fall.
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Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland Dr
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Great hike to a nice fall.
Another nice hike to a fall.
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Crab Orchard Falls
146 Skiles Way
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Another nice hike to a fall.
An easy hike to a nice fall.
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Elk River Wasserfälle
Elk River Road
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An easy hike to a nice fall.
Lots to do here in the winter or in the summer! Only a 7 min drive!
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Skigebiet Beech Mountain
1007 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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Lots to do here in the winter or in the summer! Only a 7 min drive!

Coffee

Hands-down, the best spot to get your caffeine fix in Beech Mountain.
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Poppy's Coffee shop
1103 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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Hands-down, the best spot to get your caffeine fix in Beech Mountain.
Probably the best coffee option close to Sugar Mountain.
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Fred & Larry's Coffee
3591 Tynecastle Hwy
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Probably the best coffee option close to Sugar Mountain.
Another solid choice for your caffeine fix near Sugar Mountain.
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Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105
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Another solid choice for your caffeine fix near Sugar Mountain.

City/town information

If you have time, highly recommend driving to Blowing Rock. The cute downtown has a nice selection of restaurants, coffee shops, and many home decor/antique shops and art galleries. You can easily spend a day exploring here. The drive from Banner Elk to Blowing Rock is easily one of our favorite routes.
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Blowing Rock
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If you have time, highly recommend driving to Blowing Rock. The cute downtown has a nice selection of restaurants, coffee shops, and many home decor/antique shops and art galleries. You can easily spend a day exploring here. The drive from Banner Elk to Blowing Rock is easily one of our favorite routes.