Casey's Guidebook
Ski
Beech Mountain
Approximately 23 miles away (about 30 minutes drive).
Sugar Mountain
22 miles away (30 minutes drive).
Hiking
Come in June to visit the Rhododendron gardens on top of Roan Mountain. This is the world’s largest natural rhododendron garden and at elevations above 6,000 feet the views are breathtaking.
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Roan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143Come in June to visit the Rhododendron gardens on top of Roan Mountain. This is the world’s largest natural rhododendron garden and at elevations above 6,000 feet the views are breathtaking.
Nearby 50’ tall waterfall with a deep pool and wading area below.
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Elk River Falls
Elk River RoadNearby 50’ tall waterfall with a deep pool and wading area below.
Great drive up the mountain with long range views and a part of Roan Mountain. Hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Less than 30 minutes from our home to the top!
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Carver's Gap
Great drive up the mountain with long range views and a part of Roan Mountain. Hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Less than 30 minutes from our home to the top!
Breathtaking views on top of Roan Mountain! Many access points in the area. Take short day walks to see local waterfalls.
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Appalachian Trail
Breathtaking views on top of Roan Mountain! Many access points in the area. Take short day walks to see local waterfalls.
Drive to Hampton approx 10 minutes away. Hike to the falls and back. For advanced hikers allow 2 - 2 1/2 hours. For beginners, it may take a minimum of 3 hours. Most clear walking trails with a short challenging rocky section before the falls.
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Laurel Falls Trailhead
U.S. 321Drive to Hampton approx 10 minutes away. Hike to the falls and back. For advanced hikers allow 2 - 2 1/2 hours. For beginners, it may take a minimum of 3 hours. Most clear walking trails with a short challenging rocky section before the falls.
Sightseeing
Covered Bridge Park
East Elk AvenueIn downtown Elizabethton just 20 minutes away.
For NASCAR and auto racing fans, just 27 miles away....
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Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdFor NASCAR and auto racing fans, just 27 miles away....
Crossing the swinging bridge is a must! Also, home of the annual Highland games.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyCrossing the swinging bridge is a must! Also, home of the annual Highland games.
Popular destination for hikers, swimmers, repellers and photographers. Four waterfalls in close proximity to each other , short easy hike. Fro Elizabethton take Hwy 91 appx. Ten miles, turn left on Panhandle Road continue for 1 mile to parking area.
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Blue Hole
Popular destination for hikers, swimmers, repellers and photographers. Four waterfalls in close proximity to each other , short easy hike. Fro Elizabethton take Hwy 91 appx. Ten miles, turn left on Panhandle Road continue for 1 mile to parking area.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayFood scene
About 35 min from the house and worth every minute of the drive! Dine in or out and you must have the Crab Hush puppies 💕💕
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J Frank's Resturant
412 6th StAbout 35 min from the house and worth every minute of the drive! Dine in or out and you must have the Crab Hush puppies 💕💕
Great for Brunch or Dinner ! Amazing architecture, call ahead seating and walk Downtown Johnson City after. This is our favorite BBQ joint in the area due to the varied selection. Check out the Watauga Lake location for lake front dining only 15 minutes away.
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Southern Craft BBQ
601 Spring StGreat for Brunch or Dinner ! Amazing architecture, call ahead seating and walk Downtown Johnson City after. This is our favorite BBQ joint in the area due to the varied selection. Check out the Watauga Lake location for lake front dining only 15 minutes away.
Banner Elk offers Multiple Upscale Dining Options and then one is sure to tickle your palate 25 min to another quaint town full of beauty and class.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SBanner Elk offers Multiple Upscale Dining Options and then one is sure to tickle your palate 25 min to another quaint town full of beauty and class.
Quick bite! Excellent Barbecue and you must have the loaded potato salad! Only 5 minutes from the house and options for everyone. Excellent Service and friendliness from this family ran business.
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Highlander BBQ
8315 US-19EQuick bite! Excellent Barbecue and you must have the loaded potato salad! Only 5 minutes from the house and options for everyone. Excellent Service and friendliness from this family ran business.
Pizza is not delivered in Roan Mountain so if your craving it, here’s your place ! Winner of Pie Wars multiple years in a row , we have never been able to default from the Italian Garlic Supreme (6th photo)! Located in Boone’s Creek 30 min drive.
Pizza n Gyro
3043 Boones Creek RoadPizza is not delivered in Roan Mountain so if your craving it, here’s your place ! Winner of Pie Wars multiple years in a row , we have never been able to default from the Italian Garlic Supreme (6th photo)! Located in Boone’s Creek 30 min drive.
Great Mexican and seafood only 5 minutes away.
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Puerto Nuevo Fresh Mex & Seafood Restaurant
8162 U.S. 19EGreat Mexican and seafood only 5 minutes away.
A popular local hangout in downtown Johnson City with great food and drinks.
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Label Restaurant
112 Tipton StA popular local hangout in downtown Johnson City with great food and drinks.
A small local favorite for wood fired pizza and fresh baked goods. Just recently added an amazing breakfast menu. Only 5 minutes from our house and easy on the wallet. Very limited seating so picking up to go may be best.
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Smoky Mountain Bakers
126 Orr StA small local favorite for wood fired pizza and fresh baked goods. Just recently added an amazing breakfast menu. Only 5 minutes from our house and easy on the wallet. Very limited seating so picking up to go may be best.
Only 5 minutes away in Roan Mountain. Our closest steak house. Reservations may help on the weekends.
Americano Steak House & Wine Bar
Only 5 minutes away in Roan Mountain. Our closest steak house. Reservations may help on the weekends.
Grab a brew after walking downtown Elizabethton. Local beer on tap. Less than a 20 minute drive. Adjacent to the Covered Bridge Park.
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Riverside Taphouse
635 E Elk AveGrab a brew after walking downtown Elizabethton. Local beer on tap. Less than a 20 minute drive. Adjacent to the Covered Bridge Park.
This is our go to for karaoke and live music. 10 minutes away right on the TN / NC state line. They have sandwiches and a good selection of craft beers. Karaoke every Friday night 7-11.
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The Station at 19E
9367 US-19EThis is our go to for karaoke and live music. 10 minutes away right on the TN / NC state line. They have sandwiches and a good selection of craft beers. Karaoke every Friday night 7-11.
Shopping
Only 34 miles to this outdoorsmen’s paradise. Located at The Pinnacle in Bristol there’s shopping, dining, and a theater.
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Bass Pro Shops
1 Bass Pro DrOnly 34 miles to this outdoorsmen’s paradise. Located at The Pinnacle in Bristol there’s shopping, dining, and a theater.
Fishing
Great Lake for Striper and Hybrid Bass fishing in late fall and spring times. We routinely catch fish ranging from 20-35lbs. The lake record exceeds 60 lbs!
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Boone Lake
Great Lake for Striper and Hybrid Bass fishing in late fall and spring times. We routinely catch fish ranging from 20-35lbs. The lake record exceeds 60 lbs!
One of the most beautiful lakes for sightseeing, joyriding, skiing, and enjoying a day on the lake. Relax in the cool clear water with many areas exceeding over 200’ deep! Less than 15 minutes away.
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Watauga Lake
One of the most beautiful lakes for sightseeing, joyriding, skiing, and enjoying a day on the lake. Relax in the cool clear water with many areas exceeding over 200’ deep! Less than 15 minutes away.
Adventure
Best Zipline! Lots to do here and only 20 minutes away from the house. You have to check out the giant swing too!
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Off the Grid Mountain Adventures - Ziplines, Tower Jump, & Giant Swing
1825 US-19EBest Zipline! Lots to do here and only 20 minutes away from the house. You have to check out the giant swing too!