Guidebook to the Blue Ridge Mountains
Food scene
Switzerland Inn
86 High Ridge RdIt's pricey but the food is excellent.
Hef's Restaurant
89 Locust StLocal sports bar with good food.
Switzerland Cafe and General Store
9440 NC-226AIt's a little bit of a drive but it's got nice outdoor seating, live music on weekends and they do have a brewery.
15 locals recommend
Hog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza, Inc.
321 W Main StIt's a little bit of a drive but it's got nice outdoor seating, live music on weekends and they do have a brewery.
Mountain Holler Steak & Seafood
1284 North Carolina 226Great steaks for a reasonable price.
Great little coffee shop in downtown Spruce Pine with good food.
48 locals recommend
DT's Blue Ridge Java
169 Locust StGreat little coffee shop in downtown Spruce Pine with good food.
Nice little Mexican restaurant with very reasonable prices and large servings. Located in downtown Spruce Pine.
25 locals recommend
El Ranchero Restaurant
202 Locust StNice little Mexican restaurant with very reasonable prices and large servings. Located in downtown Spruce Pine.
Bierdock Brewery
127 Locust StreetGreat beer and pub food. Love the cauliflower crust pizza!
Old Hampton Store & Barbeque
77 Ruffin StGrocery
Ingles Markets
125 Greenwood RdClosest grocery store in Spruce Pine, NC.
Walmart Supercenter
2514 Halltown RdHiking
Linville Falls
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwySweet treats
Pelican's Snoballs of Spruce Pine
12807 NC-226Great shaved ice!
Sightseeing
Linville Falls
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyLinville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdWilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyJonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park
9472 NC-181Located in Banner Elk. Winter sports including skiing and snowboarding.
199 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain
Located in Banner Elk. Winter sports including skiing and snowboarding.
Beech Mountain
Snow sports in Banner Elk.
Hiking trails, mile-high bridge, musuem and an animal exhibit. There is an entrance fee.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyHiking trails, mile-high bridge, musuem and an animal exhibit. There is an entrance fee.
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Shopping
Back Alley Pickers
111 Estatoa StAwesome store just down the road! They sell Lodgeware, farmhouse decor, local produce, homemade cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, barbeque sandwiches, hot dogs and more.
160 Jacksontown Rd
160 Jacksontown RoadAwesome store just down the road! They sell Lodgeware, farmhouse decor, local produce, homemade cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, barbeque sandwiches, hot dogs and more.
Little Switzerland Books & Beans
28749 9426 NC-226ACute store in downtown Spruce Pine with antiques, local products and fun decor.
Treasures in the Pines
125 Locust StreetCute store in downtown Spruce Pine with antiques, local products and fun decor.
Things to do
Wildcat Lake
Fun lake to fish and swim in and it's located in Banner Elk.
Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club
2360 Swiss Pine Lake DrFun day of golfing in the mountains.
Beautiful place to kayak and fish. Check hours and availability before going.
13 locals recommend
Price Lake Boat Rentals
3636 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful place to kayak and fish. Check hours and availability before going.
Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie RailroadTheme park located in Blowing Rock.
Riverside Park is a local park in Spruce Pine with playground, walking path and trout fishing. License is required. The park is located just across the walking bridge from downtown.
503 E Tappan St
503 East Tappan StreetRiverside Park is a local park in Spruce Pine with playground, walking path and trout fishing. License is required. The park is located just across the walking bridge from downtown.