Boone/Blowing Rock Guidebook
Food scene
Great casual stop for pizza and beer. Let the kids roam the outdoor area while you indulge in a beer flight and pizza slice from Farm 2 Flame food truck - yum.
141 locals recommend
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrGreat casual stop for pizza and beer. Let the kids roam the outdoor area while you indulge in a beer flight and pizza slice from Farm 2 Flame food truck - yum.
This should be your first stop - always. Stock up on farm fresh veg from Mountain Wise farms, local meats ready to throw on the fire pit, and frozen take and bake quiche, soups and cookies for low key days in at the cabin. Don't forget to grab a latte, sourdough loaf, and cinnamon roll to go. Bonus points if you sneak a cookie or two.
92 locals recommend
Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StThis should be your first stop - always. Stock up on farm fresh veg from Mountain Wise farms, local meats ready to throw on the fire pit, and frozen take and bake quiche, soups and cookies for low key days in at the cabin. Don't forget to grab a latte, sourdough loaf, and cinnamon roll to go. Bonus points if you sneak a cookie or two.
Great option for BBQ - dine in or take it to go. This location is relatively close to the Grandfather Vineyard, which makes for a great stop before or after... heck, pack it to go and have yourself a picnic among the grapevines.
125 locals recommend
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Great option for BBQ - dine in or take it to go. This location is relatively close to the Grandfather Vineyard, which makes for a great stop before or after... heck, pack it to go and have yourself a picnic among the grapevines.
Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St EDate night. Enough said.
A stone's throw away from the cabin and worth the stop for an afternoon of live music (weekends). Open most of the week (check schedule before you go). In the summertime, kids roam the creek (pack water shoes and change of clothes). There is usually a food truck. Snacks and lunch boxes are available. Or, pack a picnic. Either way, you won't be disappointed. It's beautiful in all seasons.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneA stone's throw away from the cabin and worth the stop for an afternoon of live music (weekends). Open most of the week (check schedule before you go). In the summertime, kids roam the creek (pack water shoes and change of clothes). There is usually a food truck. Snacks and lunch boxes are available. Or, pack a picnic. Either way, you won't be disappointed. It's beautiful in all seasons.
If you are lucky enough to visit on a Saturday for BBQ. You are lucky.
137 locals recommend
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrIf you are lucky enough to visit on a Saturday for BBQ. You are lucky.
Neighborhoods
A must during your visit. Hit up the Blowing Rock for beautiful views and instagram snaps. Afterwards, pick up a coffee from Bald Guy Brew and walk over to the Blowing Rock playground to let the kids work out some energy. For lunch, stop in to The Speckled Trout and save room for dessert from Kilwin's or Blue Deer Cookies. Great shopping in the area makes for an afternoon well spent. If the library is open, I highly recommend popping in with your babes. There is something for everyone, and if you have time to just sit on a bench and enjoy an ice cream - do it.
398 locals recommend
Blowing Rock
A must during your visit. Hit up the Blowing Rock for beautiful views and instagram snaps. Afterwards, pick up a coffee from Bald Guy Brew and walk over to the Blowing Rock playground to let the kids work out some energy. For lunch, stop in to The Speckled Trout and save room for dessert from Kilwin's or Blue Deer Cookies. Great shopping in the area makes for an afternoon well spent. If the library is open, I highly recommend popping in with your babes. There is something for everyone, and if you have time to just sit on a bench and enjoy an ice cream - do it.
Sightseeing
Just a short drive from the cabin, this is a must in all seasons. During the summer time, the free concerts on Friday's are not to be missed. In fall, head up for a walk and breathtaking view of the Valle. In winter, try fly fishing for trout. Either way, the kids will love the playground and wide open space. There's a great paved trail that borders the park, which is perfect for mom and her stroller. Note that clean bathrooms are available as are picnic tables.
Don't forget to stop for jerky at The Jerky Outpost on your way. Also, the Mast General Store Annex is walking distance from the park. The original Mast General Store is just down the road.
68 locals recommend
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdJust a short drive from the cabin, this is a must in all seasons. During the summer time, the free concerts on Friday's are not to be missed. In fall, head up for a walk and breathtaking view of the Valle. In winter, try fly fishing for trout. Either way, the kids will love the playground and wide open space. There's a great paved trail that borders the park, which is perfect for mom and her stroller. Note that clean bathrooms are available as are picnic tables.
Don't forget to stop for jerky at The Jerky Outpost on your way. Also, the Mast General Store Annex is walking distance from the park. The original Mast General Store is just down the road.
You can find multiple hiking entrances off of the Linn Cove Viaduct. The sites are not to be missed!
82 locals recommend
Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyYou can find multiple hiking entrances off of the Linn Cove Viaduct. The sites are not to be missed!
Great hiking option any time of the year. Relatively short hike with waterfall views. Great for kids, but there are some steep drop offs. Just a short drive from the cabin.
During the summer, pack extra clothes to change into after your swim.
53 locals recommend
Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrGreat hiking option any time of the year. Relatively short hike with waterfall views. Great for kids, but there are some steep drop offs. Just a short drive from the cabin.
During the summer, pack extra clothes to change into after your swim.
Short drive from the cabin. Lots, LOTS to do. Hit up the swinging bridge (pack layers because it gets cold up there), see the wildlife, and go for a hike. Spend the day here. You won't regret a single minute of it.
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Short drive from the cabin. Lots, LOTS to do. Hit up the swinging bridge (pack layers because it gets cold up there), see the wildlife, and go for a hike. Spend the day here. You won't regret a single minute of it.
Shopping
Great stop in for gifts, outdoor items, toys and CANDY for the kids. It's worth a visit.
102 locals recommend
Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdGreat stop in for gifts, outdoor items, toys and CANDY for the kids. It's worth a visit.
Great stop for snacks, wine and beer. Hit them up on your way to the cabin if coming from HWY 321.
22 locals recommend
Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants
1104 NC-105Great stop for snacks, wine and beer. Hit them up on your way to the cabin if coming from HWY 321.
Activities
Ski and snow board near the cabin. Come back for hot cocoa by the fire pit, or cozy up with a movie by the fire. Roughly 20 min drive from The Lone Star Hideaway.
295 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSki and snow board near the cabin. Come back for hot cocoa by the fire pit, or cozy up with a movie by the fire. Roughly 20 min drive from The Lone Star Hideaway.
A must for kids and adults alike. Make reservations and check website before you go. Also, parking spaces are limited, so car pool if going with a group.
206 locals recommend
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyA must for kids and adults alike. Make reservations and check website before you go. Also, parking spaces are limited, so car pool if going with a group.
Fun for the family. Go axe throwing and save time for an old fashioned pic.
79 locals recommend
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill LnFun for the family. Go axe throwing and save time for an old fashioned pic.