Kirk’s Guidebook

Kirk
Kirk’s Guidebook

Food scene

The best beans in town! Cozy up to the wood stove and learn about coffee.
6 locals recommend
Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasting Co
714 Old US 421 S
6 locals recommend
The best beans in town! Cozy up to the wood stove and learn about coffee.
Beautiful taproom with outdoor events, live music, and excellent food.
137 locals recommend
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park Dr
137 locals recommend
Beautiful taproom with outdoor events, live music, and excellent food.
Historic building with amazing comfort food. Be sure to make a reservation as seating is limited.
73 locals recommend
Proper
142 Water St
73 locals recommend
Historic building with amazing comfort food. Be sure to make a reservation as seating is limited.
Locally owned staple. Build your own nacho's are a must!
29 locals recommend
Black Cat Burrito
127 Depot St
29 locals recommend
Locally owned staple. Build your own nacho's are a must!
Fine dining with the freshest local ingredients.
105 locals recommend
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill Rd
105 locals recommend
Fine dining with the freshest local ingredients.
Best burger in town! Amazing cocktails.
79 locals recommend
The Cardinal
1711 NC-105
79 locals recommend
Best burger in town! Amazing cocktails.
Fun atmosphere with unique drink specials. Be sure to get yourself a boozy slushie!
Lily's Snack Bar
455 Blowing Rock Rd
Fun atmosphere with unique drink specials. Be sure to get yourself a boozy slushie!
Classic breakfast spot!
31 locals recommend
Sunrise Grill
1675 NC-105
31 locals recommend
Classic breakfast spot!
Outstanding sushi. The side of grits is also a special treat.
104 locals recommend
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard St
104 locals recommend
Outstanding sushi. The side of grits is also a special treat.
Soup and sandwiches. Be sure to ask the server about the soup of the day.
68 locals recommend
Our Daily Bread
627 W King St
68 locals recommend
Soup and sandwiches. Be sure to ask the server about the soup of the day.
Think: Luxardo Cherries, Vintage Wine, and Fresh NC IPA's!
22 locals recommend
Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants
1104 NC-105
22 locals recommend
Think: Luxardo Cherries, Vintage Wine, and Fresh NC IPA's!
Enjoy your wine with a view!
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lane
245 locals recommend
Enjoy your wine with a view!
If you like a little spice in your life you've got to try this place!
57 locals recommend
Mint Indian Cuisine
203 Boone Heights Dr
57 locals recommend
If you like a little spice in your life you've got to try this place!

City/town information

Historic mountain town with lots of charm. Only 8 miles away!
18 locals recommend
Todd
18 locals recommend
Historic mountain town with lots of charm. Only 8 miles away!
Beautiful ski resort town with lots of amenities. An easy 25 miles away.
214 locals recommend
Banner Elk
214 locals recommend
Beautiful ski resort town with lots of amenities. An easy 25 miles away.

Sightseeing

Enjoy scenic Grandfather Mountain viewing the local wildlife exhibits or crossing the famous mile high swinging bridge
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
716 locals recommend
Enjoy scenic Grandfather Mountain viewing the local wildlife exhibits or crossing the famous mile high swinging bridge
Summit Elk Knob via the well maintained trail and reach elevations of 5520 ft! Less than 12 miles away.
94 locals recommend
Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd
94 locals recommend
Summit Elk Knob via the well maintained trail and reach elevations of 5520 ft! Less than 12 miles away.
Free mountain bike park less than 5 miles away with flow trials, features, and cross country options. Also includes a playground for the kids!
48 locals recommend
Rocky Knob
285 Mountain Bike Wy
48 locals recommend
Free mountain bike park less than 5 miles away with flow trials, features, and cross country options. Also includes a playground for the kids!
Scenic park off the Blue Ridge Parkway with hiking trails and picnic areas.
70 locals recommend
Julian Price Memorial Park
297 Blue Ridge Pkwy
70 locals recommend
Scenic park off the Blue Ridge Parkway with hiking trails and picnic areas.
Family-oriented heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park located between Boone and Blowing Rock only 10 miles away!
242 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln
242 locals recommend
Family-oriented heritage railroad and Wild West amusement park located between Boone and Blowing Rock only 10 miles away!
Local outfitter that can get you on the trail or sign up for a guided rock climbing excursion!
20 locals recommend
Footsloggers
139 Depot St
20 locals recommend
Local outfitter that can get you on the trail or sign up for a guided rock climbing excursion!
Mountain golfing at it's finest!
31 locals recommend
Boone Golf Club
433 Fairway Dr
31 locals recommend
Mountain golfing at it's finest!
Beautiful park along the Watauga River next to the Mast General Store Annex!
68 locals recommend
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone Rd
68 locals recommend
Beautiful park along the Watauga River next to the Mast General Store Annex!
Local outfitter that provides guide services. Be sure to ask for Kirby!
Boone's Fly Shop
140 Depot St
Local outfitter that provides guide services. Be sure to ask for Kirby!
Local Mountain Bike Rentals
Magic Cycles
140 Depot St
Local Mountain Bike Rentals
Zipline Tours!
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland Dr
238 locals recommend
Zipline Tours!
Tube the New!
29 locals recommend
Wahoo's Adventures New River Outpost
3380 Big Hill Rd
29 locals recommend
Tube the New!
River Outfitters close to home
52 locals recommend
High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105
52 locals recommend
River Outfitters close to home
Local apple farm just minutes away
Coffey's Orchard at Coffey Grounds
833 Ridge Road
Local apple farm just minutes away
You pick blueberries and Christmas Trees
Swinging Bridge Farm
711 Old Glade Road
You pick blueberries and Christmas Trees