Guidebook for Banner Elk
Food Scene
Classics with a fresh, hand-crafted twist:) If you're a burger person, I promise you will not want to miss their Farm Burger! "... fresh, locally sourced traditional American road food and craft cocktails." We also love that they love their community and sponsor fundraising events for local schools and other orgs. Good local beer selection, too! Open for lunch, supper and late-night. Family-friendly with a cornhole setup out back:) Serving lunch, supper and late-night Monday - Wednesday from 11:00a-midnight, Thursday - Saturday from 11:00a - 2:00a and Sunday from noon - midnight.
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The Cardinal
1711 NC-105Classics with a fresh, hand-crafted twist:) If you're a burger person, I promise you will not want to miss their Farm Burger! "... fresh, locally sourced traditional American road food and craft cocktails." We also love that they love their community and sponsor fundraising events for local schools and other orgs. Good local beer selection, too! Open for lunch, supper and late-night. Family-friendly with a cornhole setup out back:) Serving lunch, supper and late-night Monday - Wednesday from 11:00a-midnight, Thursday - Saturday from 11:00a - 2:00a and Sunday from noon - midnight.
Delicious, creative, made-from-scratch breakfast & lunch! Located in downtown Boone about 15-20 minutes away next to the Mast General Store. Open every day from 8:00-2:00 (8:30 on Sundays).
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Melanie's
664 W King StDelicious, creative, made-from-scratch breakfast & lunch! Located in downtown Boone about 15-20 minutes away next to the Mast General Store. Open every day from 8:00-2:00 (8:30 on Sundays).
Great place for breakfast! Quiche, smoothies, coffee & espresso bar, bagel sandwiches. Our favorite is the Son of a Gouda :) Located in Boone Heights Shopping Center. Less than 20 from the tiny house. Serving breakfast, lunch and supper from 7:00a-8:00p. Closed on Sundays.
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Stick Boy Kitchen
211 Boone Heights DrGreat place for breakfast! Quiche, smoothies, coffee & espresso bar, bagel sandwiches. Our favorite is the Son of a Gouda :) Located in Boone Heights Shopping Center. Less than 20 from the tiny house. Serving breakfast, lunch and supper from 7:00a-8:00p. Closed on Sundays.
If you love Thai food, go here! It's in Downtown Boone about 15-20 minutes from the tiny house. Serving lunch and supper from 11:00a-10:00p (11:30a on Saturdays and Sundays). Closed on Tuesdays.
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Cha Da Thai
173 Howard StIf you love Thai food, go here! It's in Downtown Boone about 15-20 minutes from the tiny house. Serving lunch and supper from 11:00a-10:00p (11:30a on Saturdays and Sundays). Closed on Tuesdays.
This is one of our favorite places to eat, and probably our 6-yr-old son's most favorite! They serve lunch and supper ~ lunch is buffet-style at a fixed price per person; during supper hours, you order from the menu. Located in Boone. Serving lunch 11:30a-2:30p and supper 5:00p-10:00p. Open every day:)
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Mint Indian Cuisine
203 Boone Heights DrThis is one of our favorite places to eat, and probably our 6-yr-old son's most favorite! They serve lunch and supper ~ lunch is buffet-style at a fixed price per person; during supper hours, you order from the menu. Located in Boone. Serving lunch 11:30a-2:30p and supper 5:00p-10:00p. Open every day:)
This is my favorite coffee shop! I go there, at least, once a day for their Kona Mocha frappe:) The staff is super-friendly and you'll see all kinds of people there studying, hanging out and holding meetings. Located in the New Market Center in Boone near the movie theater. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 7:00a-8:30p, Fridays from 7:00a-10:00p, Saturdays from 8:00a-10:00p and Sundays from 8:30a-8:00p. Open every day:)
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Higher Grounds Coffee Shop
201 New Market CentreThis is my favorite coffee shop! I go there, at least, once a day for their Kona Mocha frappe:) The staff is super-friendly and you'll see all kinds of people there studying, hanging out and holding meetings. Located in the New Market Center in Boone near the movie theater. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 7:00a-8:30p, Fridays from 7:00a-10:00p, Saturdays from 8:00a-10:00p and Sundays from 8:30a-8:00p. Open every day:)
Good, fresh and creative! One of my favorites is their "grown-up grilled cheese" with fig & bacon and a side of Brussels sprouts. They serve brunch, lunch and supper and have big tables for families or small tables for two. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-2:00a and Sundays from 11:00a-10:00p. Open every day:)
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The Local
179 Howard StGood, fresh and creative! One of my favorites is their "grown-up grilled cheese" with fig & bacon and a side of Brussels sprouts. They serve brunch, lunch and supper and have big tables for families or small tables for two. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-2:00a and Sundays from 11:00a-10:00p. Open every day:)
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Boone. They offer local and organic cuisine and refer to their style as "Ethnic American(ish)." They offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options but also have a delicious local-beef farm burger. They're located in downtown Boone about 20 minutes from the cabin and have free parking. Serving lunch and supper. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StThis is one of our favorite restaurants in Boone. They offer local and organic cuisine and refer to their style as "Ethnic American(ish)." They offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options but also have a delicious local-beef farm burger. They're located in downtown Boone about 20 minutes from the cabin and have free parking. Serving lunch and supper. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The oldest coffee shop in the High Country. Cool atmosphere with an upstairs & downstairs. They roast their own beans and have a great coffee & espresso bar with baked good, too. In downtown Boone. Open Mondays - Fridays from 7;30a-midnight and Saturdays & Sundays from 8:00a-midnight. Open every day:)
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Espresso News
267 Howard StThe oldest coffee shop in the High Country. Cool atmosphere with an upstairs & downstairs. They roast their own beans and have a great coffee & espresso bar with baked good, too. In downtown Boone. Open Mondays - Fridays from 7;30a-midnight and Saturdays & Sundays from 8:00a-midnight. Open every day:)
We love this place, even Ezra! CoBo serves much more than sushi ~ my favorites are their postickers and rangoons:) They're open for supper & late-night in downtown Boone. Serving supper and late-night on Mondays - Thursdays from 5:00p-10:00p, Fridays from 5:00p-11:00p and Saturdays from 5:00p-1:00a. Closed on Sundays.
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CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
161 Howard StWe love this place, even Ezra! CoBo serves much more than sushi ~ my favorites are their postickers and rangoons:) They're open for supper & late-night in downtown Boone. Serving supper and late-night on Mondays - Thursdays from 5:00p-10:00p, Fridays from 5:00p-11:00p and Saturdays from 5:00p-1:00a. Closed on Sundays.
Our friends have raved about it, but we haven't been yet :( They serve Appalachian fare: butter beans, grits, trout, sweet potatoes. Directly across from The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis. Serving lunch and supper on Wednesdays - Saturdays from 11:00a-8:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-3:00p. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Reservations are a good idea, if there are four or more in your party.
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Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194Our friends have raved about it, but we haven't been yet :( They serve Appalachian fare: butter beans, grits, trout, sweet potatoes. Directly across from The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis. Serving lunch and supper on Wednesdays - Saturdays from 11:00a-8:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-3:00p. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Reservations are a good idea, if there are four or more in your party.
They have good food but no seating. So this is a good place to pick up sandwiches & sides for a picnic or to take back to the cabin. About seven minutes away on the way to Boone & Valle Crucis. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 9:00a-5:00p, Fridays - Saturdays from 9:00a-6:00p and Sundays from 9:00a-5:00p. Open every day:)
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Ham Shoppe
2931 Broadstone RdThey have good food but no seating. So this is a good place to pick up sandwiches & sides for a picnic or to take back to the cabin. About seven minutes away on the way to Boone & Valle Crucis. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 9:00a-5:00p, Fridays - Saturdays from 9:00a-6:00p and Sundays from 9:00a-5:00p. Open every day:)
A great place to stop on your way to the ski slopes! Cozy with a great selection of coffee & espresso drinks and homemade baked goods. About seven minutes from the cabin just before Sugar Mountain. Open Mondays from 10:00a-7:00p, Tuesdays - Thursdays from 7:00a-7:00p, Fridays from 7:00a-10:00p, Saturdays from 7:00a-7:00p and Sundays from noon-5:00p. Open every day:)
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Fred & Larry's Coffee
3591 Tynecastle HwyA great place to stop on your way to the ski slopes! Cozy with a great selection of coffee & espresso drinks and homemade baked goods. About seven minutes from the cabin just before Sugar Mountain. Open Mondays from 10:00a-7:00p, Tuesdays - Thursdays from 7:00a-7:00p, Fridays from 7:00a-10:00p, Saturdays from 7:00a-7:00p and Sundays from noon-5:00p. Open every day:)
A unique award-winning fine-dining experience in Banner Elk with a menu that focuses on seasonality and creativity in a beautiful barn-like setting of rustic elegance. Open for dinner only from May 5th through October 29th from 5:30p-9:30p.
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Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdA unique award-winning fine-dining experience in Banner Elk with a menu that focuses on seasonality and creativity in a beautiful barn-like setting of rustic elegance. Open for dinner only from May 5th through October 29th from 5:30p-9:30p.
"The Purchase" has been a local favorite for fine-dining in downtown Banner Elk for almost 30 years. Serving Cajun & Creole cuisine, about a 10-minute drive. Open every day except Sunday at 5:30pm. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcomed.
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Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St E"The Purchase" has been a local favorite for fine-dining in downtown Banner Elk for almost 30 years. Serving Cajun & Creole cuisine, about a 10-minute drive. Open every day except Sunday at 5:30pm. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcomed.
One of several good restaurants in Blowing Rock. It's about 25 minutes from the cabin ~ but if you're planning to visit BR, we highly recommend it for lunch or supper. Mediterranean-style fare. They also have a cool bar, Antlers, that opened in 1932 and is considered "the oldest continuously serving bar in NC." Antlers serves until midnight every day except Tuesdays. Open for lunch Wednesdays - Mondays from 11:00a-3:00p and supper from 5:00p-10:00p. Closed on Tuesdays.
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Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailOne of several good restaurants in Blowing Rock. It's about 25 minutes from the cabin ~ but if you're planning to visit BR, we highly recommend it for lunch or supper. Mediterranean-style fare. They also have a cool bar, Antlers, that opened in 1932 and is considered "the oldest continuously serving bar in NC." Antlers serves until midnight every day except Tuesdays. Open for lunch Wednesdays - Mondays from 11:00a-3:00p and supper from 5:00p-10:00p. Closed on Tuesdays.
A great coffee shop less than five minutes from the cabin. It's a nice, cozy place to relax and enjoy your coffee. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 7:00a-5:00p and Fridays - Sundays from 7:00a-6:00p. Open every day:)
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Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105A great coffee shop less than five minutes from the cabin. It's a nice, cozy place to relax and enjoy your coffee. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 7:00a-5:00p and Fridays - Sundays from 7:00a-6:00p. Open every day:)
Award-winning chef prepares delicious lunches and desserts. They also have "frozen-to-go" soups, entrees and savory pies that you can take back to the cabin to eat later. Eat Crow is less than five minutes from the cabin! Open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 11:00a-3:00p. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
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Eat Crow
9872 NC-105Award-winning chef prepares delicious lunches and desserts. They also have "frozen-to-go" soups, entrees and savory pies that you can take back to the cabin to eat later. Eat Crow is less than five minutes from the cabin! Open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 11:00a-3:00p. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
Made-from-scratch, seasonal fare for breakfast & supper, brunch on weekends. "... a gathering place for the community and travelers alike." Located in downtown Blowing Rock. About 20-25 minutes away. They offer Sunday brunch from noon-3:00p. Breakfast on Mondays - Fridays from 8:00a-11:00a and Sundays from 8:00a-noon. Supper on Tuesdays - Saturdays from 5:00p-9:00p.
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The New Public House & Hotel
239 Sunset DrMade-from-scratch, seasonal fare for breakfast & supper, brunch on weekends. "... a gathering place for the community and travelers alike." Located in downtown Blowing Rock. About 20-25 minutes away. They offer Sunday brunch from noon-3:00p. Breakfast on Mondays - Fridays from 8:00a-11:00a and Sundays from 8:00a-noon. Supper on Tuesdays - Saturdays from 5:00p-9:00p.
Cookies, bars, cakes, pies, galettes, tortes, trifles & truffles. Yum! Everything is made fresh, by hand and from scratch onsite. They cater, too! Open Thursdays - Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-5:00p. Closed Mondays - Wednesdays.
Ugga Mugga Bakery
1107 Main StCookies, bars, cakes, pies, galettes, tortes, trifles & truffles. Yum! Everything is made fresh, by hand and from scratch onsite. They cater, too! Open Thursdays - Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-5:00p. Closed Mondays - Wednesdays.
Delicious authentic Italian food with recipes dating back over 100 years to Sicily. Although they refer to themselves as “an eclectic upscale bistro,’ this is actually a good place for families:) Open May - October FOR LUNCH from noon-4:00p, dinner ALL YEAR Mondays - Thursdays from 4:00p-10:00p, Fridays & Saturdays from 4:00p-11:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-10:00p. Sunday brunch from 11:00a-3:00p.
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Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEDelicious authentic Italian food with recipes dating back over 100 years to Sicily. Although they refer to themselves as “an eclectic upscale bistro,’ this is actually a good place for families:) Open May - October FOR LUNCH from noon-4:00p, dinner ALL YEAR Mondays - Thursdays from 4:00p-10:00p, Fridays & Saturdays from 4:00p-11:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-10:00p. Sunday brunch from 11:00a-3:00p.
In this bustling production bakery you’ll find naturally fermented sourdough loaves, chocolate torte, cream cheese cinnamon rolls and much more. Plus, they have a full espresso and smoothie bar. Just take a look at the photos on their website, and you will not be able to resist a visit:) Located on the edge of ASU’s campus in downtown Boone. Open Mondays - Fridays from 7:00a-6:30p and Saturdays from 7:00a-5:30p. Closed on Sundays.
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Stick Boy Bread Company
345 Hardin StIn this bustling production bakery you’ll find naturally fermented sourdough loaves, chocolate torte, cream cheese cinnamon rolls and much more. Plus, they have a full espresso and smoothie bar. Just take a look at the photos on their website, and you will not be able to resist a visit:) Located on the edge of ASU’s campus in downtown Boone. Open Mondays - Fridays from 7:00a-6:30p and Saturdays from 7:00a-5:30p. Closed on Sundays.
With fresh ingredients supplied by locals from farmers to greenhouses to bakers, Vidalia is a real treat:) They are open for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays and welcome walk-ins, but reservations are encouraged. Open for lunch every day from 11:30a-2:30p, dinner on Tuesdays - Saturdays from 5:00p-9:30p, Sunday brunch from 11:00-2:00p. Closed for dinner on Sundays & Mondays. Wine bar open every day from 11:30a-9:30p and Sundays from 11:00a-2:00p.
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Vidalia
831 W King StWith fresh ingredients supplied by locals from farmers to greenhouses to bakers, Vidalia is a real treat:) They are open for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays and welcome walk-ins, but reservations are encouraged. Open for lunch every day from 11:30a-2:30p, dinner on Tuesdays - Saturdays from 5:00p-9:30p, Sunday brunch from 11:00-2:00p. Closed for dinner on Sundays & Mondays. Wine bar open every day from 11:30a-9:30p and Sundays from 11:00a-2:00p.
“Eat more collards!” Homestyle southern cooking with a modern, seasonal slant with support of local farmers. “Proper is an homage to a Southern upbringing. It is preserving a way of life that includes an honest living, being polite, and eating good food.” Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:30a-9:00p and Sundays for brunch from 11:30a-3:00p.
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Proper
142 Water St“Eat more collards!” Homestyle southern cooking with a modern, seasonal slant with support of local farmers. “Proper is an homage to a Southern upbringing. It is preserving a way of life that includes an honest living, being polite, and eating good food.” Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:30a-9:00p and Sundays for brunch from 11:30a-3:00p.
Soups, salads and sandwiches with vegan & vegetarian options. Delicious and generous! Located in downtown Boone across from the Mast General Store. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-9:00p and Sundays from noon-6:00p. Open every day:)
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Our Daily Bread
627 W King StSoups, salads and sandwiches with vegan & vegetarian options. Delicious and generous! Located in downtown Boone across from the Mast General Store. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-9:00p and Sundays from noon-6:00p. Open every day:)
Coyote Kitchen is a local favorite and crowdpleaser! they truly have something for everyone: They offer antibiotic- and hormone-free meat options, eco-friendly ocean fishes, vegetarian and vegan dining options, savory daily specials, and flavors to die for! Located in Boone. Open Sundays - Thursdays from 11:00a-9:00p and Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00a-9:30p. Open every day:)
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Coyote Kitchen
200 Southgate DrCoyote Kitchen is a local favorite and crowdpleaser! they truly have something for everyone: They offer antibiotic- and hormone-free meat options, eco-friendly ocean fishes, vegetarian and vegan dining options, savory daily specials, and flavors to die for! Located in Boone. Open Sundays - Thursdays from 11:00a-9:00p and Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00a-9:30p. Open every day:)
The brewing company now has a restaurant, the Blowing Rock Ale House. "Just like our beer, all of our menu items are altered with the seasons and consist of local, organic ingredients when available." Traditional offerings with a creative twist: soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. Located in downtown Blowing Rock. Open on Mondays from 11:30a-9:00p, Thursdays 11:30a-9:00p, Fridays & Saturdays from 11:30a-10:00p and Sundays from noon-9:00p. Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
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Blowing Rock Brewing Company
152 Sunset DrThe brewing company now has a restaurant, the Blowing Rock Ale House. "Just like our beer, all of our menu items are altered with the seasons and consist of local, organic ingredients when available." Traditional offerings with a creative twist: soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. Located in downtown Blowing Rock. Open on Mondays from 11:30a-9:00p, Thursdays 11:30a-9:00p, Fridays & Saturdays from 11:30a-10:00p and Sundays from noon-9:00p. Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Coffee roasters and crafters with passion and a sense of community and adventure, they are located upstairs inside Footsloggers in downtown Blowing Rock. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 7:00a-5:30p and Fridays - Sundays from 7:00a-6:00p. Open every day:)
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Camp Coffee Roasters
921 Main StCoffee roasters and crafters with passion and a sense of community and adventure, they are located upstairs inside Footsloggers in downtown Blowing Rock. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 7:00a-5:30p and Fridays - Sundays from 7:00a-6:00p. Open every day:)
When I was a young college student and still picky about my food offerings, I started waitressing here. This is where I learned what actual food is and is supposed to taste like:) I have an affinity for The Village Café and still recommend it as a favorite place to eat 25 years after my service there:) Open from April to October for breakfast (served all day) and lunch from 8:00a-2:30p. Reservations suggested for lunch and on weekends. Closed on Mondays.
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The Village Cafe
146 Greenway CtWhen I was a young college student and still picky about my food offerings, I started waitressing here. This is where I learned what actual food is and is supposed to taste like:) I have an affinity for The Village Café and still recommend it as a favorite place to eat 25 years after my service there:) Open from April to October for breakfast (served all day) and lunch from 8:00a-2:30p. Reservations suggested for lunch and on weekends. Closed on Mondays.
Sightseeing
Home to alpacas, angora goats, llamas, horses, donkeys, ponies, chickens, dogs, cats and Mr. Pickles the mini pig! Our son loves this farm! Year-round walking tours. Above Valle Crucis in Matney. Hours change in different seasons.
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdHome to alpacas, angora goats, llamas, horses, donkeys, ponies, chickens, dogs, cats and Mr. Pickles the mini pig! Our son loves this farm! Year-round walking tours. Above Valle Crucis in Matney. Hours change in different seasons.
We would categorize this not only as sight-seeing but also as shopping! The downtown Boone location carries clothing, vintage toys, wall art & lunch boxes plus a great selection of shoes for outdoor activities. The original store is in Valle Crucis is "still the center of the community and houses the Post Office and offers up a 5¢ cup of coffee. Traversing its creaking floorboards, you’ll find country gourmet foods, cast iron cookware, speckleware, old-fashioned toys, footwear for all walks of life, hardware..." Ask about the scavenger hunt for kids at the original store in Valle Crucis!
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Mast General Store
We would categorize this not only as sight-seeing but also as shopping! The downtown Boone location carries clothing, vintage toys, wall art & lunch boxes plus a great selection of shoes for outdoor activities. The original store is in Valle Crucis is "still the center of the community and houses the Post Office and offers up a 5¢ cup of coffee. Traversing its creaking floorboards, you’ll find country gourmet foods, cast iron cookware, speckleware, old-fashioned toys, footwear for all walks of life, hardware..." Ask about the scavenger hunt for kids at the original store in Valle Crucis!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic, locally-brewed beers and ciders in Boone. They do not serve food (only alcohol), but the Farm to Flame truck is usually on site with good wood-fired pizza. Good people with a good story who do good things for our community:) They often have events from live music to trivia night to open mic nights. Open Mondays from noon-10:00p, Tuesdays - Saturdays from noon-11:00p and Sundays from noon-10:00p. Open every day:)
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrFantastic, locally-brewed beers and ciders in Boone. They do not serve food (only alcohol), but the Farm to Flame truck is usually on site with good wood-fired pizza. Good people with a good story who do good things for our community:) They often have events from live music to trivia night to open mic nights. Open Mondays from noon-10:00p, Tuesdays - Saturdays from noon-11:00p and Sundays from noon-10:00p. Open every day:)
This is a great place to hear live music throughout the week., and you can also grab a meal. Check out their "Events" page to see who is playing. Located in downtown Boone across from Wild Craft Eatery (another favorite).
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Boone Saloon
489 W King StThis is a great place to hear live music throughout the week., and you can also grab a meal. Check out their "Events" page to see who is playing. Located in downtown Boone across from Wild Craft Eatery (another favorite).
This vineyard is less than five minutes from the cabin. They are the first producing winery in Watauga County. You will often find live music there on the weekends from May - October. Open Mondays from noon-6:00p, Wednesdays - Saturdays from noon-6:00p and Sundays from 1:00p-5:00p. Closed on Tuesdays.
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Vigneto e Cantina del Nonno
225 Vineyard LaneThis vineyard is less than five minutes from the cabin. They are the first producing winery in Watauga County. You will often find live music there on the weekends from May - October. Open Mondays from noon-6:00p, Wednesdays - Saturdays from noon-6:00p and Sundays from 1:00p-5:00p. Closed on Tuesdays.
Established in 2005, this was the first winery in Avery & Watauga counties. Banner Elk Winery processes their own grapes, as well as other locally-grown grapes, into award-winning wines. They offer year-round tastings daily from noon-6:00p and tours from May - September on Saturdays & Sundays from 2:30p-4:30p.
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunEstablished in 2005, this was the first winery in Avery & Watauga counties. Banner Elk Winery processes their own grapes, as well as other locally-grown grapes, into award-winning wines. They offer year-round tastings daily from noon-6:00p and tours from May - September on Saturdays & Sundays from 2:30p-4:30p.
Parks & Nature
Rocky Knob is an 185 acre park in Boone with about eight miles of mountain bike trails for all skill levels (and accessible to hikers and trail runners), four skills areas and a pump track. The park also includes a picnic shelter, bathrooms and an adventure playground:)
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Rocky Knob
285 Mountain Bike WyRocky Knob is an 185 acre park in Boone with about eight miles of mountain bike trails for all skill levels (and accessible to hikers and trail runners), four skills areas and a pump track. The park also includes a picnic shelter, bathrooms and an adventure playground:)
This is Moses Cone's old home, Flat Top Manor ~ now home to Parkway Craft Center. From here you can hike up to the old fire tower or down the carriage trails to Bass Lake. Milepost 294 on Parkway.
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Maniero di Moses Cone
This is Moses Cone's old home, Flat Top Manor ~ now home to Parkway Craft Center. From here you can hike up to the old fire tower or down the carriage trails to Bass Lake. Milepost 294 on Parkway.
Enjoy the outdoors here: picnic, hike, fly a kite, canoe or kayak, play in the creek... a few of the Blue Ridge Parkway hiking trails start here. Milepost 297ish ~ it covers a large area.
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Parco commemorativo Julian Price
297 Blue Ridge PkwyEnjoy the outdoors here: picnic, hike, fly a kite, canoe or kayak, play in the creek... a few of the Blue Ridge Parkway hiking trails start here. Milepost 297ish ~ it covers a large area.
This is a great gently-sloping, short hike (10-15 min) with an amazing view at the end. It's rooty & rocky but really fun! Great hike with kids! Milepost 305.2 on Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Beacon Heights TrailThis is a great gently-sloping, short hike (10-15 min) with an amazing view at the end. It's rooty & rocky but really fun! Great hike with kids! Milepost 305.2 on Blue Ridge Parkway.
This state park has 11 hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Those outside the attraction are free, and you can access the Profile Trail just a few minutes from the cabin. Also at Grandfather Mountain, you can enjoy wildlife habitats (otters, bears, cougars and more), visit the museum and get a bite to eat in Mildred's Grill. Their hours and days of operation vary each season, so it's best to call or check their website before you visit.
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Monte Grandfather
2050 Blowing Rock HwyThis state park has 11 hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Those outside the attraction are free, and you can access the Profile Trail just a few minutes from the cabin. Also at Grandfather Mountain, you can enjoy wildlife habitats (otters, bears, cougars and more), visit the museum and get a bite to eat in Mildred's Grill. Their hours and days of operation vary each season, so it's best to call or check their website before you visit.
The trail is actually a part of the larger 13.5-mile Tanawha Trail, but it is also a popular trail in its own right. Along the 0.8-mile steep uphill trail, hikers will come to a series of extraordinary stone overlooks and see long-range views of Grandfather Mountain, the Linn Cove Viaduct and Linville Gorge. Milepost 302.8.
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Belvedere di Rough Ridge - Grandfather Mountain, Carolina del Nord
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyThe trail is actually a part of the larger 13.5-mile Tanawha Trail, but it is also a popular trail in its own right. Along the 0.8-mile steep uphill trail, hikers will come to a series of extraordinary stone overlooks and see long-range views of Grandfather Mountain, the Linn Cove Viaduct and Linville Gorge. Milepost 302.8.
The Valle Crucis Park is a community park in the truest sense. It offers a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages, including: a paved walking path, playgrounds, picnic shelters, athletic fields, a basketball court, access to the Watauga River and ample open space. The “Music in the Valle” Concert Series begins in May and continues each Friday evening through September. Admission is free, but a $5 donation to the park per person is recommended. Bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic:)
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Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdThe Valle Crucis Park is a community park in the truest sense. It offers a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages, including: a paved walking path, playgrounds, picnic shelters, athletic fields, a basketball court, access to the Watauga River and ample open space. The “Music in the Valle” Concert Series begins in May and continues each Friday evening through September. Admission is free, but a $5 donation to the park per person is recommended. Bring a chair or a blanket and a picnic:)
Wildcat Lake offers picnic facilities, including three shelters, play areas and a bath house to visitors.Wildcat Lake is open for fishing, boating, and swimming. Lifeguards are on duty during summer hours. Boating is limited to non-motorized boats along with canoes and kayaks. Fishing is open from dawn to dusk every day.The picnic facilities at Tufts Memorial Park, combined with the sandy beach and child-friendly fishing, make Wildcat Lake a great place to spend the day for visitors and residents alike. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-7:00p and Sundays from noon-6:00p. There is no charge to use any of the facilities, although donations are greatly appreciated:)
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Wildcat Lake
Wildcat Lake offers picnic facilities, including three shelters, play areas and a bath house to visitors.Wildcat Lake is open for fishing, boating, and swimming. Lifeguards are on duty during summer hours. Boating is limited to non-motorized boats along with canoes and kayaks. Fishing is open from dawn to dusk every day.The picnic facilities at Tufts Memorial Park, combined with the sandy beach and child-friendly fishing, make Wildcat Lake a great place to spend the day for visitors and residents alike. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-7:00p and Sundays from noon-6:00p. There is no charge to use any of the facilities, although donations are greatly appreciated:)
The Town of Boone's Greenway Trail runs from one end of Boone to the other, ducking under roads, meandering along rivers and crossing scenic bridges! This paved trail is less than four miles end to end but provides a car-free oasis for runners, walkers, strollers and cyclists. One access point is near the swim complex and Tot Lot, and that entrance has a large parking lot, picnic shelters and grassy fields. We love this place!
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The Greenway Trail
The Greenway TrailThe Town of Boone's Greenway Trail runs from one end of Boone to the other, ducking under roads, meandering along rivers and crossing scenic bridges! This paved trail is less than four miles end to end but provides a car-free oasis for runners, walkers, strollers and cyclists. One access point is near the swim complex and Tot Lot, and that entrance has a large parking lot, picnic shelters and grassy fields. We love this place!
Right in the center of downtown Blowing Rock is a great park:) You’ll find playgrounds with a climbing wall, tennis courts, basketball courts, public restrooms and a sheltered picnic area. The front of the park is lined with wooden benches overlooking Main St and is a favorite spot to people-watch and reminisce. The park hosts events throughout the year from live bagpipes to WinterFest.
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Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation
145 Park AveRight in the center of downtown Blowing Rock is a great park:) You’ll find playgrounds with a climbing wall, tennis courts, basketball courts, public restrooms and a sheltered picnic area. The front of the park is lined with wooden benches overlooking Main St and is a favorite spot to people-watch and reminisce. The park hosts events throughout the year from live bagpipes to WinterFest.
The route of the Glen Burney Trail is reputed to have been a Native American pathway. The trail was formalized from Blowing Rock into this cascade-filled chasm in the late 1800s when the tourist trade first came to town. A beautiful place right in town to see a waterfall! This is a moderately strenuous hike, though ~ the beginning is flat but mostly downhill, but then you have to hike back up. This is not a place you want to go if people in your group like to stray. There are signs warning hikers to stay on the path or in designated areas, all in the name of safety.
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Glen Burney Falls Trailhead
243 Laurel LnThe route of the Glen Burney Trail is reputed to have been a Native American pathway. The trail was formalized from Blowing Rock into this cascade-filled chasm in the late 1800s when the tourist trade first came to town. A beautiful place right in town to see a waterfall! This is a moderately strenuous hike, though ~ the beginning is flat but mostly downhill, but then you have to hike back up. This is not a place you want to go if people in your group like to stray. There are signs warning hikers to stay on the path or in designated areas, all in the name of safety.
Arts & Culture
One of the most established Fine Art Galleries in the High Country, they feature a spirited collection of artwork in all mediums with over 200 local, regional, and national artists. It's only five minutes away! Open Wednesdays - Saturdays from 11:00a-5:00p. Closed on Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays.
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Carlton Gallery
10360 NC-105One of the most established Fine Art Galleries in the High Country, they feature a spirited collection of artwork in all mediums with over 200 local, regional, and national artists. It's only five minutes away! Open Wednesdays - Saturdays from 11:00a-5:00p. Closed on Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays.
Enhancing the artistic and cultural landscape of ASU and the surrounding area by providing year-round live performances in an intimate setting. Located on campus about 15 minutes away. We've seen many performances at the Schaefer Center over the years ~ from author lectures to dance performances and the Steely Pan Band. Here's a secret only the locals know: There are dress rehearsals for kids from K-12 on weekday mornings (usually at 10:00) and last about an hour, and these performances are $1, $3 and $5 for children and adults! If you do an online search for the Schaefer Center, choose the Applause! tab to learn more and see a schedule.
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The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
733 Rivers StEnhancing the artistic and cultural landscape of ASU and the surrounding area by providing year-round live performances in an intimate setting. Located on campus about 15 minutes away. We've seen many performances at the Schaefer Center over the years ~ from author lectures to dance performances and the Steely Pan Band. Here's a secret only the locals know: There are dress rehearsals for kids from K-12 on weekday mornings (usually at 10:00) and last about an hour, and these performances are $1, $3 and $5 for children and adults! If you do an online search for the Schaefer Center, choose the Applause! tab to learn more and see a schedule.
More than just a place to see art, the TCVA is a living presence in our community with workshops & exhibitions for all ages. Free and open to the public in downtown Boone. Open Tuesdays - Thursdays from 10:00a-6:00p, Fridays from noon-8:00p and Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p. Closed Sundays & Mondays.
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Turchin Center For the Visual Arts
423 W King StMore than just a place to see art, the TCVA is a living presence in our community with workshops & exhibitions for all ages. Free and open to the public in downtown Boone. Open Tuesdays - Thursdays from 10:00a-6:00p, Fridays from noon-8:00p and Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p. Closed Sundays & Mondays.
We love this place! This was our son’s introduction to art:) He attended their Doodlebug Club for two years, until he started school. They have gallery spaces, meeting rooms and an education center. The state-of-the-art, LEED-certified building houses exhibits that range from works from the permanent collection to exhibitions on loan with a focus on American artists and the history of the mountain region. They have events and activities for the whole family, as well as more adult offerings. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
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Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens LnWe love this place! This was our son’s introduction to art:) He attended their Doodlebug Club for two years, until he started school. They have gallery spaces, meeting rooms and an education center. The state-of-the-art, LEED-certified building houses exhibits that range from works from the permanent collection to exhibitions on loan with a focus on American artists and the history of the mountain region. They have events and activities for the whole family, as well as more adult offerings. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
Shopping
This has always been one of my favorite places in Blowing Rock:) Pandora's has unique cards and stationary, music, garden art, jewelry and more. It's located in downtown Blowing Rock on Main Street in the Martin House.
Pandora's Mailbox
1098 Main StThis has always been one of my favorite places in Blowing Rock:) Pandora's has unique cards and stationary, music, garden art, jewelry and more. It's located in downtown Blowing Rock on Main Street in the Martin House.
Hip home decor shop in Blowing Rock. Funny, silly, quirky gifts. This is the kind of place where you will find something that you just have to get for so-and-so... and probably for yourself, too. Open Mondays from 10:00a-5:30p, Fridays & Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-5:00p. Closed Tuesdays - Thursdays.
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Neaco
1053 Main StHip home decor shop in Blowing Rock. Funny, silly, quirky gifts. This is the kind of place where you will find something that you just have to get for so-and-so... and probably for yourself, too. Open Mondays from 10:00a-5:30p, Fridays & Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-5:00p. Closed Tuesdays - Thursdays.
IAGO specializes in jewelry, art, glass, fine art, sculpture, home decor accents, copper ware, pottery, wood crafts, metal crafts, and stained glass. Fun shopping in Blowing Rock :) Open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-5:00p. Open every day:)
Iago
1165 Main StIAGO specializes in jewelry, art, glass, fine art, sculpture, home decor accents, copper ware, pottery, wood crafts, metal crafts, and stained glass. Fun shopping in Blowing Rock :) Open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p and Sundays from 11:00a-5:00p. Open every day:)
This is where we buy gifts for our son (now 6) for his birthdays and special occasions. They have toys but also musical instruments, art supplies and much more. Between Boone & Blowing Rock on Hwy 321. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays (May - December) from 1:00p-5:00p.
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Incredible Toy Co Inc
310 Shoppes on the Parkway RoadThis is where we buy gifts for our son (now 6) for his birthdays and special occasions. They have toys but also musical instruments, art supplies and much more. Between Boone & Blowing Rock on Hwy 321. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays (May - December) from 1:00p-5:00p.
For all kinds of weather and through every season, Footsloggers offers the finest in apparel, equipment and footwear for every outdoor setting. Located in downtown Blowing Rock. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 10:00a-5:30p, Fridays & Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from noon-5:00p. Open every day:)
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Footsloggers
139 Depot StFor all kinds of weather and through every season, Footsloggers offers the finest in apparel, equipment and footwear for every outdoor setting. Located in downtown Blowing Rock. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 10:00a-5:30p, Fridays & Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from noon-5:00p. Open every day:)
Manufacturers of down comforters, pillows & blankets and featherbeds. Think luxury! They have a beautiful showroom about five-six minutes from the cabin with towels, rugs, duvet covers & more. Open Mondays - Fridays from 9:00a-5:00p and Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p. Closed on Sundays.
DEWOOLFSON
9452 North Carolina 105Manufacturers of down comforters, pillows & blankets and featherbeds. Think luxury! They have a beautiful showroom about five-six minutes from the cabin with towels, rugs, duvet covers & more. Open Mondays - Fridays from 9:00a-5:00p and Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p. Closed on Sundays.
Maggie does beautiful work inspired by the surroundings of her home in the woods in Foscoe. Maggie's pottery has gained an enthusiastic audience at galleries state-wide and at juried craft and music festivals. For the last ten years she has also been teaching in the same program where she developed her skills, the ASU Craft Enrichment program. Her shop is only a few minutes away toward Boone! Note of interest: She was Michael Jackson's cook at Neverland! Open Wednesdays - Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p and Sundays from 1:00p-5:00p. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
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Maggie Black Pottery
Mill RidgeMaggie does beautiful work inspired by the surroundings of her home in the woods in Foscoe. Maggie's pottery has gained an enthusiastic audience at galleries state-wide and at juried craft and music festivals. For the last ten years she has also been teaching in the same program where she developed her skills, the ASU Craft Enrichment program. Her shop is only a few minutes away toward Boone! Note of interest: She was Michael Jackson's cook at Neverland! Open Wednesdays - Saturdays from 10:00a-5:00p and Sundays from 1:00p-5:00p. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Originally a hardware store established in 1924, today The Shoppes at Farmers Hardware offers a unique shopping experience in the heart of historic downtown Boone. They feature a wide variety of merchandise including: jewelry, handbags, totes, footwear, apparel, baby gifts, handcrafts, framed art, home décor, furniture, toys, stringed instruments, kitchenware, bird feeders and much more. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from noon-5:00p. Open every day:)
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The Shoppes at Farmers
661 W King StOriginally a hardware store established in 1924, today The Shoppes at Farmers Hardware offers a unique shopping experience in the heart of historic downtown Boone. They feature a wide variety of merchandise including: jewelry, handbags, totes, footwear, apparel, baby gifts, handcrafts, framed art, home décor, furniture, toys, stringed instruments, kitchenware, bird feeders and much more. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00a-6:00p and Sundays from noon-5:00p. Open every day:)
What began as the dream of a small group of craftspeople in 1975 continues today in a very personal and continually-changing environment. The history of Hands Gallery Co-op is as varied and intriguing as the artists who have come and gone over the years. This is a great arts & crafts co-op to shop for a piece of our mountains to take back home:) Open daily from 10:00a-6:00p.
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Hands Craft Gallery
543 W King StWhat began as the dream of a small group of craftspeople in 1975 continues today in a very personal and continually-changing environment. The history of Hands Gallery Co-op is as varied and intriguing as the artists who have come and gone over the years. This is a great arts & crafts co-op to shop for a piece of our mountains to take back home:) Open daily from 10:00a-6:00p.
Essentials
Every Saturday from May to November you will find quality locally-farmed meats, fresh produce, artisan cheeses, dried and fresh cut flowers, local plants, delicious edibles and a wide variety of crafts. Located in Boone at the "Horn in the West." Open May - October from 8:00a-noon and November from 9:00a-noon.
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Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W DrEvery Saturday from May to November you will find quality locally-farmed meats, fresh produce, artisan cheeses, dried and fresh cut flowers, local plants, delicious edibles and a wide variety of crafts. Located in Boone at the "Horn in the West." Open May - October from 8:00a-noon and November from 9:00a-noon.
From the distinctive, collectible wines you'll find in Erick's temperature-controlled fine wine room to highly rated wines for under $10 a bottle. Tastings every Saturday from 1:00p - 5:00p. Located in Tynecastle, about five minutes away! Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-5:30p and closed on Sundays ~ these are winter hours (September - April). They are open on Sundays in the summer with extended hours on other days of operation (May - August).
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Erick's Cheese & Wine Shop
4004 NC-105From the distinctive, collectible wines you'll find in Erick's temperature-controlled fine wine room to highly rated wines for under $10 a bottle. Tastings every Saturday from 1:00p - 5:00p. Located in Tynecastle, about five minutes away! Open Mondays - Saturdays from 11:00a-5:30p and closed on Sundays ~ these are winter hours (September - April). They are open on Sundays in the summer with extended hours on other days of operation (May - August).
Peabody's offers the largest selection of beer & wine in the High Country ~ they have been here for almost 40 years and are experts in selection. Free weekly tastings ~ beer on Tuesdays from 5:00p-7:00p; wine on Saturdays from noon-5:00p. They also sell packaged food & accessories. Located in Boone. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 9:00a-11:00p, Fridays & Saturdays from 9:00a-midnight and Sundays from noon-10p. Open every day:)
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Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants
1104 NC-105Peabody's offers the largest selection of beer & wine in the High Country ~ they have been here for almost 40 years and are experts in selection. Free weekly tastings ~ beer on Tuesdays from 5:00p-7:00p; wine on Saturdays from noon-5:00p. They also sell packaged food & accessories. Located in Boone. Open Mondays - Thursdays from 9:00a-11:00p, Fridays & Saturdays from 9:00a-midnight and Sundays from noon-10p. Open every day:)
This is a full-service grocery store located in Tynecastle only five minutes from the cabin and tiny house. Open every day from 7:00a-11:00p.
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Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105This is a full-service grocery store located in Tynecastle only five minutes from the cabin and tiny house. Open every day from 7:00a-11:00p.
This is the largest natural food store in the High Country. Full-service grocery store with a prepared foods bar, sandwiches, pizza, health & beauty items, meat & seafood, beer & wine. Located in downtown Boone. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 8:00a-9:00p and Sundays from 9:00a-9:00p. Open every day:)
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Earth Fare
178 W King StThis is the largest natural food store in the High Country. Full-service grocery store with a prepared foods bar, sandwiches, pizza, health & beauty items, meat & seafood, beer & wine. Located in downtown Boone. Open Mondays - Saturdays from 8:00a-9:00p and Sundays from 9:00a-9:00p. Open every day:)
A great natural market in Boone for 27 years! You can find groceries, local meat & produce and health & beauty supplies ~ one of our favorite places to shop! Open Mondays - Saturdays from 9:00a-7:00p and Sundays from noon-6:00p. Open every day:)
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Be Natural Market
273 Boone Heights DrA great natural market in Boone for 27 years! You can find groceries, local meat & produce and health & beauty supplies ~ one of our favorite places to shop! Open Mondays - Saturdays from 9:00a-7:00p and Sundays from noon-6:00p. Open every day:)