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 RdA 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
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 PkwyA 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 HwyThis 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 PkwyDelicious BBQ and sweets (e.g., fudge) plus many tasty sauces to choose from.
Alpen Restaurant & Bar
606 S Beech Mountain PkwyA finer dining option nearby.
Bodegas Kitchen and Wine Bar
488 Main St WA 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 EIf 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 SqYou 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 StOne 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 StA 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!
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SA 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 RdAn 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 PkwyGreat pizza and beer selections for dining in or carry out - only 2 min drive!
Luna Thai & Sushi Restaurant
Great sushi and delicious Thai food!
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Probably 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 ParkwayAn awesome place to enjoy a draft beer while enjoying one of the best views at this panoramic bar at the top of Beech Mountain.
Blind Elk Tap Room
397 Shawneehaw Avenue SouthA 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 DrA 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 RdA 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
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 Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyA relatively easy hike that offers a sweeping view of the mountains. Highly recommend!
Rock Dimensions
131B Depot StA great guided rock climbing store in Boone.
Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrGreat hike to a nice fall.
Crab Orchard Falls
146 Skiles WayAnother nice hike to a fall.
Elk River Falls
Elk River RoadAn 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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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyLots 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 PkwyHands-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 HwyProbably 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 105Another 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
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.