Western NC Guidebook
City/town information
West Jefferson
Small town feel with local shops and eateries.
Home of Appalachian State University you will find something for everyone in this thriving town.
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Boone
Home of Appalachian State University you will find something for everyone in this thriving town.
Lots of chain style restaurants and shops or visit the downtown historic area for local charm.
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Wilkesboro
Lots of chain style restaurants and shops or visit the downtown historic area for local charm.
Activities for all ages
For those not afraid of heights or looking to test their adventure level. Great place to live life closer on the edge.
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High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
215 Tweetsie Railroad LnFor those not afraid of heights or looking to test their adventure level. Great place to live life closer on the edge.
Appalachian Ski Berg
940 Ski Mountain RdWinter skiing.
Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16Great family fun on the New River.
The Block
Indoor attraction featuring a trampoline park.
Two Rivers Cinema
132 Two Rivers DriveMovie Theatre
Great for a rainy day with the kids, located near tanger outlets.
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Doc's Rocks Gem Mine
100 Shoppes on the Parkway RoadGreat for a rainy day with the kids, located near tanger outlets.
Local Distillery
Enjoy homemade southern moonshine with live bands on weekends.
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Call Family Distillers
1611 Industrial DrEnjoy homemade southern moonshine with live bands on weekends.
Copper Barrel Distillery
508 Main StLocal NC moonshine
Food scene
Dooley's
102 E Main StLocal bar and grill with lots of local beer selections.
Boondocks Brewing - Brew Haus
302 S Jefferson AveLocal Brewery serving great beer and food.
Excellent place to hangout and have a beer. Great food items.
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The Hotel Tavern
203 E 1st StExcellent place to hangout and have a beer. Great food items.
The Lost Wombat
Sightseeing
Tweetsie Railroad Vergnügungspark
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnThe massive granite dome at Stone Mountain State Park keeps watch on park visitors enjoying nearly every type of outdoor activity – camping, hiking, climbing, fishing, picnicking, horseback riding and more. There are more than 18 miles of trails, matched by more than 20 miles of designated trout waters in this park that spreads below the Blue Ridge Parkway. A campground offers 90 sites, some with utility hookups, and group and backpacking campsites are nearby. Rock climbing is allowed by permit on the towering, 600-foot granite face of the landmark mountain, and climbers look down on Hutchinson Homestead, a restored mid-19th century mountain farm. Expansive picnic grounds with shelters invite reunions and community gatherings.
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Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Pkwy
The massive granite dome at Stone Mountain State Park keeps watch on park visitors enjoying nearly every type of outdoor activity – camping, hiking, climbing, fishing, picnicking, horseback riding and more. There are more than 18 miles of trails, matched by more than 20 miles of designated trout waters in this park that spreads below the Blue Ridge Parkway. A campground offers 90 sites, some with utility hookups, and group and backpacking campsites are nearby. Rock climbing is allowed by permit on the towering, 600-foot granite face of the landmark mountain, and climbers look down on Hutchinson Homestead, a restored mid-19th century mountain farm. Expansive picnic grounds with shelters invite reunions and community gatherings.
MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of American music legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of ‘traditional plus’ music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include Americana, country, blues, rock and many other styles. The festival hosts numerous artists, performing on 13 stages during the course of the four-day even
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Merlefest
1328 S Collegiate DrMerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of American music legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of ‘traditional plus’ music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include Americana, country, blues, rock and many other styles. The festival hosts numerous artists, performing on 13 stages during the course of the four-day even
The attraction side of the mountain, which includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge, is accessed via Grandfather Mountain Entrance Road. Admittance fees are charged at the main gate. Part or all of the attraction is sometimes closed due to frequently inclement weather in the late fall, winter, and spring.
Hiking and camping are free in the "backcountry" area now designated as a state park; the required permits are available at all trail heads. Those intending to enter or leave the park via the attraction must still pay admittance, however. In years previous when the whole mountain was privately owned, hikers and campers were required to pay fees. Park regulations are enforced by patrolling state park rangers. Fire is prohibited at many of the higher elevation campsites, due to high winds.
The 11 trails on the mountain vary in difficulty, from strolls through the woods to some of the most rugged and intense hiking found in the Eastern U.S.
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
The attraction side of the mountain, which includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge, is accessed via Grandfather Mountain Entrance Road. Admittance fees are charged at the main gate. Part or all of the attraction is sometimes closed due to frequently inclement weather in the late fall, winter, and spring.
Hiking and camping are free in the "backcountry" area now designated as a state park; the required permits are available at all trail heads. Those intending to enter or leave the park via the attraction must still pay admittance, however. In years previous when the whole mountain was privately owned, hikers and campers were required to pay fees. Park regulations are enforced by patrolling state park rangers. Fire is prohibited at many of the higher elevation campsites, due to high winds.
The 11 trails on the mountain vary in difficulty, from strolls through the woods to some of the most rugged and intense hiking found in the Eastern U.S.
One of the most scenic areas on the Appalachian trail. The wild horses roaming are great!
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Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland LaneOne of the most scenic areas on the Appalachian trail. The wild horses roaming are great!