Stephanie's Guidebook
Nearby Outdoor Activities /Places
Beech Mountain is truly an outdoor playground for kids ages 2 to 102 with activities and adventures to be had year round including sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snow tubing. Even if you’re not into downhill excitement, there’s plenty to do and enjoy. The Alpine Village at the base of the slopes features gift shops, eateries, a craft brewery, an Ice skating rink and a ski school.
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyBeech Mountain is truly an outdoor playground for kids ages 2 to 102 with activities and adventures to be had year round including sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snow tubing. Even if you’re not into downhill excitement, there’s plenty to do and enjoy. The Alpine Village at the base of the slopes features gift shops, eateries, a craft brewery, an Ice skating rink and a ski school.
This is a ski resort that features a ski school, tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and dining.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrThis is a ski resort that features a ski school, tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and dining.
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyA super fun activity for the whole family!
Wilderness Run Adventure Course
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyThe whole family can enjoy this place !
They offer a 2.5 hour private trail rides throughout the beautiful Moses Cone Estate. Come tour the High Country by horseback and enjoy an unforgettable experience!
Blowing Rock Trail Rides
They offer a 2.5 hour private trail rides throughout the beautiful Moses Cone Estate. Come tour the High Country by horseback and enjoy an unforgettable experience!
High country’s most scenic Horseback tours surrounding by awe inspiring tapestry of forests, meadows, and mountain vistas. From leisurely trail rides to advanced horsemanship lessons, Elk Mountain Riding Company offers something for everyone to create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Elk Mountain Riding Company
161 Johnson RoadHigh country’s most scenic Horseback tours surrounding by awe inspiring tapestry of forests, meadows, and mountain vistas. From leisurely trail rides to advanced horsemanship lessons, Elk Mountain Riding Company offers something for everyone to create memories that will last a lifetime.
The centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile (4.8 km) ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The park also features a variety of amusement rides, live shows, a zoo and other attractions geared towards families with children. The park also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including their Halloween and Christmas themed events.
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Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnThe centerpiece of the park is a 3-mile (4.8 km) ride on a train pulled by one of Tweetsie Railroad's two historic narrow-gauge steam locomotives. The park also features a variety of amusement rides, live shows, a zoo and other attractions geared towards families with children. The park also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including their Halloween and Christmas themed events.
The Land of Oz was a fully functioning theme park that operated between 1970-1980. Between 1985 and 1988, parts of the park were demolished due to excessive vandalism and decay. Starting in 1988, a reunion of original park employees, known as the “Ozzies,” ignited the yearly re-openings which has since become known as the Autumn at Oz Festival.
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Land of Oz
1 Yellow Brick RoadThe Land of Oz was a fully functioning theme park that operated between 1970-1980. Between 1985 and 1988, parts of the park were demolished due to excessive vandalism and decay. Starting in 1988, a reunion of original park employees, known as the “Ozzies,” ignited the yearly re-openings which has since become known as the Autumn at Oz Festival.
High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
215 Tweetsie Railroad LnHawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrElk River Falls
Elk River RoadLinville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221doerivergorge . com
Ride the 700-foot water-landing zipline … get blasted by the BLOB … Swim in the LAKE with a white-sand beach, water volleyball and basketball, water slides, the LILY PAD crossing and AQUA PARK. See it all from the giant CLIMBING TOWER overlooking the lake! Also, GEM MINING ($10 a bag). A favorite for all…RAIL EXCURSIONS into the Doe River Gorge on the historic tracks of the former East TN & Western NC Railroad.
Doe River Gorge, Tennessee 37658, USA
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Ride the 700-foot water-landing zipline … get blasted by the BLOB … Swim in the LAKE with a white-sand beach, water volleyball and basketball, water slides, the LILY PAD crossing and AQUA PARK. See it all from the giant CLIMBING TOWER overlooking the lake! Also, GEM MINING ($10 a bag). A favorite for all…RAIL EXCURSIONS into the Doe River Gorge on the historic tracks of the former East TN & Western NC Railroad.
Enjoy an amazing day in the mountains of North Carolina on an ATV (4-wheeler) or UTV (side-by-side). Guided tours include a lesson, lunch, and drinks.
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Appalachians Outdoor Adventures
276 Watauga Village DrEnjoy an amazing day in the mountains of North Carolina on an ATV (4-wheeler) or UTV (side-by-side). Guided tours include a lesson, lunch, and drinks.
1 hr 33 mins from the tiny house ! Visit Biltmore, America's Largest Home®, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge St1 hr 33 mins from the tiny house ! Visit Biltmore, America's Largest Home®, built by George Vanderbilt. Explore the 8000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
Food scene
Sandwiches, soups, desserts, pastries, and espresso just minutes from our tiny home! Also items to take and bake, Fresh Seasonal Produce, Eggs & Dairy, Farm Raised Meats, European Style Sourdough baked on site, Handmade Chocolates and more!
The Liars Table
Sandwiches, soups, desserts, pastries, and espresso just minutes from our tiny home! Also items to take and bake, Fresh Seasonal Produce, Eggs & Dairy, Farm Raised Meats, European Style Sourdough baked on site, Handmade Chocolates and more!
Highlander BBQ
8315 US-19EThis is about 15 minutes from our tiny house !
Great local Restaurant about 7 minutes from our house.
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Smoky Mountain Bakers
126 Orr StGreat local Restaurant about 7 minutes from our house.
Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant
300 Jonas Ridge HwyBanner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SElk River Depot Family Rastaurant
6460 Banner Elk Highway5 minutes away. Closest restaurant to the tiny house
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SBayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St EBella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyAmericano Steak House
8362 U.S. 19ESorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEBrick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyTartan Restaurant
31 Coffey RdGamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdArtisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdBodegas kitchen and wine bar offers Caribbean inspired fare and tapas style dining. Good for a date night or family nights !
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Bodegas Kitchen and Wine Bar
488 Main St WBodegas kitchen and wine bar offers Caribbean inspired fare and tapas style dining. Good for a date night or family nights !
Nguyens Asian Grill
2015 Cranberry StFantastic sushi in Banner Elk , NC!
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StUpscale sushi bar in Boone, NC
They have an arcade and really good pizza! Located on Beech Mountain.
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Brick Oven Pizzeria
402 Beech Mountain PkwyThey have an arcade and really good pizza! Located on Beech Mountain.
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Pizzeria and sports bar . Located in the Top of the Beech Inn & Conference Center. They have hearthstone pizza and contemporary Italian cuisine.
Enjoy the charming atmosphere in the stunning old Moose Lounge and watch sports and other great events from every angle on 50 in TV’s with a 100 in main screen.
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Bullwinkels
606 S Beech Mountain PkwyPizzeria and sports bar . Located in the Top of the Beech Inn & Conference Center. They have hearthstone pizza and contemporary Italian cuisine.
Enjoy the charming atmosphere in the stunning old Moose Lounge and watch sports and other great events from every angle on 50 in TV’s with a 100 in main screen.
Grocery Stores
A short 5 minute drive from our tiny house for any necessities you may need during your stay !
Dollar General
8543 US-19EA short 5 minute drive from our tiny house for any necessities you may need during your stay !
Ingles Markets
955 Cranberry St15 mins from the tiny house
You can get groceries delivered with instant cart to the tiny house from here! Or it is a 25 minute drive from the tiny house !
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Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle HwyYou can get groceries delivered with instant cart to the tiny house from here! Or it is a 25 minute drive from the tiny house !
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Sightseeing
Elk River Falls
Elk River RoadLinville Falls
Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyRoan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143Carvers Gap Trailhead
Tennessee 143Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyBrown Mountain Overlook
Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyNorth Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933. Short scenic walk includes views of Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Also enjoy a small garden waterfall, observation tower and unique gift shops. Now hosting weddings. Open daily, weather permitting.
Located on Highway 321 South across from Green Park Inn. Handicap accessible. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
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The Blowing Rock
432 The Rock RdNorth Carolina's oldest travel attraction since 1933. Short scenic walk includes views of Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock, and Hawksbill. Also enjoy a small garden waterfall, observation tower and unique gift shops. Now hosting weddings. Open daily, weather permitting.
Located on Highway 321 South across from Green Park Inn. Handicap accessible. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Emerald Outback
328 N Pinnacle Ridge RdWinery’s and Bars
This is family friendly. They are open 7 days a week, have live music , and food trucks sometimes.
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyThis is family friendly. They are open 7 days a week, have live music , and food trucks sometimes.
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneBanner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunA spacious covered porch as well as a 120-foot outdoor bar will serve as the ideal place to relax on sunny afternoons. During the winter, the porch is enclosed and heated, keeping you warm on the outside while the delicious beer warms you on the inside.
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrA spacious covered porch as well as a 120-foot outdoor bar will serve as the ideal place to relax on sunny afternoons. During the winter, the porch is enclosed and heated, keeping you warm on the outside while the delicious beer warms you on the inside.
Lots of TV’s for watching games, impressive menu of rotational craft beer on tap, Prosecco on tap, and wine by the glass. They also have a fridge full of even more beer labels, hard ciders, and hard seltzers.
Blind Elk Tap Room
Lots of TV’s for watching games, impressive menu of rotational craft beer on tap, Prosecco on tap, and wine by the glass. They also have a fridge full of even more beer labels, hard ciders, and hard seltzers.
The TApp Room in Boone, NC is a casual place to kick back and enjoy some good food, a great selection of beer on tap, and good times. They have 12 different beers on tap featuring domestic, imported and craft beers.
The TApp Room offers up burgers, tacos, wings, fish and chips, and more
The TApp Room
421 Blowing Rock RdThe TApp Room in Boone, NC is a casual place to kick back and enjoy some good food, a great selection of beer on tap, and good times. They have 12 different beers on tap featuring domestic, imported and craft beers.
The TApp Room offers up burgers, tacos, wings, fish and chips, and more