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Hiking
We have not hiked this mountain but others have come here just to hike Mt. Mitchell. It is supposed to be the highest elevation east of the Mississippi.
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Parque Estatal Mount Mitchell
2388 NC-128We have not hiked this mountain but others have come here just to hike Mt. Mitchell. It is supposed to be the highest elevation east of the Mississippi.
Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains because of its accessibility to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.” The Falls Trail distance is 1.6 miles round trip and easy. The Gorge Trail distance is 1.4 miles round trip and strenuous. The Plunge Basin Trail is 1 mile round trip and moderate. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash.
The Visitor's Center is at Mile Marker 316. Find information on the two hiking trails and map at https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/linville-falls-trails.htm.
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Linville Falls
Linville Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains because of its accessibility to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a spectacular three-tiered waterfall plunging into Linville Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians.” The Falls Trail distance is 1.6 miles round trip and easy. The Gorge Trail distance is 1.4 miles round trip and strenuous. The Plunge Basin Trail is 1 mile round trip and moderate. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash.
The Visitor's Center is at Mile Marker 316. Find information on the two hiking trails and map at https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/linville-falls-trails.htm.
Beautiful mountain. Drive up to the top is spectacular. There are hiking trails that start at different areas on the way to the top. Great for the family! Mile high bridge is a must to experience.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyBeautiful mountain. Drive up to the top is spectacular. There are hiking trails that start at different areas on the way to the top. Great for the family! Mile high bridge is a must to experience.
Art Shops
The Market on Oak
262 Oak AveGreat place in downtown Spruce Pine to check out local artists wares.
toerivercrafts.com check out their website for more info
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Toe River Crafts
6274 NC-80toerivercrafts.com check out their website for more info
Since 1976, Toe River Arts has been working to connect the arts and the community. Toe River Arts is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people who live in this region through arts-related experiences and education. We are proud of our work in the schools, with the artists, for our residents and for those who may just be passing through. Studies show that we learn through hands-on enterprises, whether in school or out, 8 or 80. Toe River Arts creates realities out of those possibilities.
Website: toeriverarts.org
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Toe River Arts Council Gallery
269 Oak AveSince 1976, Toe River Arts has been working to connect the arts and the community. Toe River Arts is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people who live in this region through arts-related experiences and education. We are proud of our work in the schools, with the artists, for our residents and for those who may just be passing through. Studies show that we learn through hands-on enterprises, whether in school or out, 8 or 80. Toe River Arts creates realities out of those possibilities.
Website: toeriverarts.org
Food scene
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
57 Sugar Hollow RdWonderful place to hang out for breakfast and lunch. Clean great food, coffee, and ice cream. Coffee is available to buy in whole bean or they can grind it ... A must go to place....
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DT's Blue Ridge Java
169 Locust StWonderful place to hang out for breakfast and lunch. Clean great food, coffee, and ice cream. Coffee is available to buy in whole bean or they can grind it ... A must go to place....
Seasonal restaurant that is a fav of locals. Next to general store.
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Switzerland Cafe and General Store
9440 NC-226ASeasonal restaurant that is a fav of locals. Next to general store.
Great food and atmosphere! Eat in or sit at one of the colorful tables outside. A must to try!
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The Tropical Grill
198 Oak AveGreat food and atmosphere! Eat in or sit at one of the colorful tables outside. A must to try!
Fox and the Fig
615 Oak AveQuaint coffee shop!
Tokyo Restaurant
12105 NC-226A huge buffet and take out. Food is good.
Hef's Restaurant
89 Locust StA nice local pub with good pub food!
Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries
Great place for hanging out and checking out local beer.
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Mica Town Brewing
25 Brown DrGreat place for hanging out and checking out local beer.
A nice place to sit and enjoy a beer and meet some of the locals. Dogs are allowed as long as they are friendly and well behaved.
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Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveA nice place to sit and enjoy a beer and meet some of the locals. Dogs are allowed as long as they are friendly and well behaved.
Small and clean with wonderful beers. They also serve wine. Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly and well behaved.
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Homeplace Beer Company
321 W Main StSmall and clean with wonderful beers. They also serve wine. Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly and well behaved.
Great place for beer, wine and wonderful choices of things to eat. Restaurant and bar are upstairs and a bar and heated outside seating for those who have dogs.
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Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveGreat place for beer, wine and wonderful choices of things to eat. Restaurant and bar are upstairs and a bar and heated outside seating for those who have dogs.
On your way to Asheville or coming back stop in and have a drink or do a tasting.
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Oak and Grist Distilling Company LLC
1556 Grovestone RdOn your way to Asheville or coming back stop in and have a drink or do a tasting.
Great place to relax and have a glass of wine or do a tasting of some spectacular wines.
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyGreat place to relax and have a glass of wine or do a tasting of some spectacular wines.
Sightseeing
No matter where you start on this adventurous drive it is beautiful. There are places to go and towns/cities to check out all along the route. You can stay on it for a long time or just for a short drive. Great way to explore....
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Blue Ridge Parkway
No matter where you start on this adventurous drive it is beautiful. There are places to go and towns/cities to check out all along the route. You can stay on it for a long time or just for a short drive. Great way to explore....
This is one of if not the oldest working gristmill. You need to call and make sure when it will be running. If you love old places it is a must see. You can buy ground corn flour and grits. Can be hard to find and it is a hike but well worth the time.
Dellingers Grist Mill
4020 Cane Creek RdThis is one of if not the oldest working gristmill. You need to call and make sure when it will be running. If you love old places it is a must see. You can buy ground corn flour and grits. Can be hard to find and it is a hike but well worth the time.
Linville Caverns and Falls are close by each other. After you have walked through the caverns and relaxed by the falls check out Linville Winery.
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Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Linville Caverns and Falls are close by each other. After you have walked through the caverns and relaxed by the falls check out Linville Winery.
We are looking forward to checking Grandfather Mountain out. Those who have gone have loved it. And Boone NC is not far away. There are other things to do in the area.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyWe are looking forward to checking Grandfather Mountain out. Those who have gone have loved it. And Boone NC is not far away. There are other things to do in the area.
George Vanderbilt's 250-room castle is America's Largest Home and a top attraction in Asheville. Plan a visit to Biltmore House, explore 8,000 acres of grounds, or book a behind-the-scenes tour.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StGeorge Vanderbilt's 250-room castle is America's Largest Home and a top attraction in Asheville. Plan a visit to Biltmore House, explore 8,000 acres of grounds, or book a behind-the-scenes tour.
Mines
Fun place to check out and learn about mining. Nice little general store to check out.
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Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
13780 North Carolina 226Fun place to check out and learn about mining. Nice little general store to check out.
Emerald Village
331 McKinney Mine RdNice place to visit and do some mining and shopping.
General Store
Cool place to pick apples and a nice little store. They have music at different times. It is right off Blue Ridge Parkway Milemarker 328.3.
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The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdCool place to pick apples and a nice little store. They have music at different times. It is right off Blue Ridge Parkway Milemarker 328.3.
For over 30 years, The Switzerland Cafe has been specializing in fresh, homemade sandwiches, soups, and quiches. We have one of the largest wood fired smokehouses in the state, and our Applewood Smoked Trout and Hickory Smoked Pork BBQ have earned us a accolades on the North Carolina Barbeque Trail. Our General Store offers picnic items, wine, beer and cheese as well as T-Shirts and Souvenirs.
The Switzerland Cafe is located at Milepost 334 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, at 9440 Hwy 226A right in the heart of Little Switzerland, NC, across from the town post office. We hope you will join us!
Website - switzerlandcafe.com
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Switzerland Cafe and General Store
9440 NC-226AFor over 30 years, The Switzerland Cafe has been specializing in fresh, homemade sandwiches, soups, and quiches. We have one of the largest wood fired smokehouses in the state, and our Applewood Smoked Trout and Hickory Smoked Pork BBQ have earned us a accolades on the North Carolina Barbeque Trail. Our General Store offers picnic items, wine, beer and cheese as well as T-Shirts and Souvenirs.
The Switzerland Cafe is located at Milepost 334 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, at 9440 Hwy 226A right in the heart of Little Switzerland, NC, across from the town post office. We hope you will join us!
Website - switzerlandcafe.com