Dave's Guidebook
Things to do
There’s lots of fun things to experience in the area! Here’s a list of spots that might interest you...
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySugar Ski & Country Club
100 Sugar Ski DrAppalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdHawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrTweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnGreat place to do some light or intermediate hiking, and it’s got a beautiful waterfall a short way into the trail.
53 locals recommend
Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrGreat place to do some light or intermediate hiking, and it’s got a beautiful waterfall a short way into the trail.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnTanger Outlets Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdMain Street in Blowing Rock is a great place to park your car, walk the street, and enjoy some local restaurants, bars, shops, and ice cream parlors!
The Village Shoppes On Main Street
1132 Main StMain Street in Blowing Rock is a great place to park your car, walk the street, and enjoy some local restaurants, bars, shops, and ice cream parlors!
This is one of my favorite trails! It’s only 2 miles long, but it was so incredibly scenic! Great trail for a nice family hike!
Green Knob Trailhead
Blue Ridge ParkwayThis is one of my favorite trails! It’s only 2 miles long, but it was so incredibly scenic! Great trail for a nice family hike!
Quaint vineyard located a mile from Leatherwood. During the warmer months, they have live music and a great outdoor lounge scene.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneQuaint vineyard located a mile from Leatherwood. During the warmer months, they have live music and a great outdoor lounge scene.
Open between May and September, this is a great place to go and do some Go Kart racing.
7 locals recommend
Fun 'n' Wheels
2788 NC-105Open between May and September, this is a great place to go and do some Go Kart racing.
Sunrise Mountain Mini Golf
1675 NC-105Food scene
The Town Tavern
1182 Main StGreat food, plenty of TV’s, and both indoor and outdoor dining
Six Pence Pub
1121 Main StGreat food!!
Eat Crow
9872 NC-105Cute little place to grab a bite right up the street!
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Highly recommended BBQ place! 2 locations on Hwy 105
This restaurant has a very interesting menu for those with adventurous appetites.
105 locals recommend
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdThis restaurant has a very interesting menu for those with adventurous appetites.
Golfing
For those who like to golf, the Boone area provides many beautiful courses for a variety of skill levels!
One of the best courses in the area. Fairly flat for a mountain course, and it is very well maintained.
Boone Golf Club
433 Fairway DriveOne of the best courses in the area. Fairly flat for a mountain course, and it is very well maintained.
Don’t take this Par 64 golf course for granted. It’s got nine Par 3’s, eight Par 4’s, and a single Par 5. This course will challenge you! The grounds are well maintained, the staff is super friendly, and the views are absolutely amazing.
31 locals recommend
Ole Esval Sugar Mountain Municipal Golf Course
1054 Sugar Mountain DrDon’t take this Par 64 golf course for granted. It’s got nine Par 3’s, eight Par 4’s, and a single Par 5. This course will challenge you! The grounds are well maintained, the staff is super friendly, and the views are absolutely amazing.
Hound Ears is a semi private golf course. It’s available to the public, but it will cost almost double what other courses in the area
Hound Ears Club
328 Shulls Mill RdHound Ears is a semi private golf course. It’s available to the public, but it will cost almost double what other courses in the area