The Cottage Guidebook

Rachel
The Cottage Guidebook

Food scene

This is our favorite place for a casual breakfast or lunch. We enjoy the sandwiches, bagels and coffee!
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Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights Dr
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This is our favorite place for a casual breakfast or lunch. We enjoy the sandwiches, bagels and coffee!
We'd be remiss not to mention the only bakery in Boone! It's truly delicious -- we love their sourdough, scones, muffins and delicious coffee! Grab a box of mixed pastries to enjoy on a hike!
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Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin St
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We'd be remiss not to mention the only bakery in Boone! It's truly delicious -- we love their sourdough, scones, muffins and delicious coffee! Grab a box of mixed pastries to enjoy on a hike!
This is our favorite farmers' market in North Carolina (and we've seen many of them!). Enjoy holiday markets in the winter, and come early for delicious produce, music and tasty food in the spring, summer and fall.
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Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W Dr
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This is our favorite farmers' market in North Carolina (and we've seen many of them!). Enjoy holiday markets in the winter, and come early for delicious produce, music and tasty food in the spring, summer and fall.
This lovely historic Inn is now open for brunch on weekends! It's a cozy spot with unparalleled charm.
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The Mast Farm Inn
2543 Broadstone Rd
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This lovely historic Inn is now open for brunch on weekends! It's a cozy spot with unparalleled charm.
Delicious, fresh donuts and coffee! And a drive thru! And it's run by some of the kindest people we know. Don't miss it!
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Local Lion
791 Blowing Rock Rd
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Delicious, fresh donuts and coffee! And a drive thru! And it's run by some of the kindest people we know. Don't miss it!

Sightseeing

We love exploring the many trails at Moses Cone Park. It's a wonderful place to walk, run and enjoy with kids!
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Maniero di Moses Cone
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We love exploring the many trails at Moses Cone Park. It's a wonderful place to walk, run and enjoy with kids!
This is a short, fun hike that's very family friendly! You end at the lovely Dutch Creek Waterfalls. Bring a picnic!
Dutch Creek Falls
This is a short, fun hike that's very family friendly! You end at the lovely Dutch Creek Waterfalls. Bring a picnic!
We love walking around the stunning Bass Lake. It's the perfect place for a picnic and stroll!
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Bass Lake Trail
1 Bass Lake Dr
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We love walking around the stunning Bass Lake. It's the perfect place for a picnic and stroll!
This is our favorite hike in the Appalachians! It's a breathtaking park with grassy balds and flora you won't see anywhere else in the U.S. (see if you can spy the famed 'Gray's Lily' in the summer!). Kids love this hike, too!
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Parco Statale di Roan Mountain
527 TN-143
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This is our favorite hike in the Appalachians! It's a breathtaking park with grassy balds and flora you won't see anywhere else in the U.S. (see if you can spy the famed 'Gray's Lily' in the summer!). Kids love this hike, too!
Linville Falls is stunningly beautiful! It's a wonderful half day excursion.
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Linville Falls - Sentiero e cascata
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Linville Falls is stunningly beautiful! It's a wonderful half day excursion.
This park is one of a kind! Enjoy the walking trails that parallel the Watauga River. Bird watching and fishing opportunities abound! In the summer, enjoy a concert every Friday night (bring a picnic!).
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Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone Rd
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This park is one of a kind! Enjoy the walking trails that parallel the Watauga River. Bird watching and fishing opportunities abound! In the summer, enjoy a concert every Friday night (bring a picnic!).

Shopping

We love this store for it's candy barrel, outdoor gear and historic charm!
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Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone Rd
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We love this store for it's candy barrel, outdoor gear and historic charm!
This is a beautifully curated shop featuring art and homegoods made by local artists and artisans. It's a must see for special gifts!
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Common Good Co
685 W King St
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This is a beautifully curated shop featuring art and homegoods made by local artists and artisans. It's a must see for special gifts!