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Food scene
Our favorite restaurant in the area. Located in Boone, the Cardinal serves up locally-sourced, traditional American food. Did we mention It's kid friendly? They're in the process of renovating so be sure to check their website to be certain they're open. In the meantime, you can stop by their food truck.
79 locals recommend
The Cardinal
1711 NC-105Our favorite restaurant in the area. Located in Boone, the Cardinal serves up locally-sourced, traditional American food. Did we mention It's kid friendly? They're in the process of renovating so be sure to check their website to be certain they're open. In the meantime, you can stop by their food truck.
Excellent spot for a bite to eat or a drink with lots of outdoor space for the kids to run around and play cornhole. Located in East Boone about 15 minutes from the cabin.
137 locals recommend
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrExcellent spot for a bite to eat or a drink with lots of outdoor space for the kids to run around and play cornhole. Located in East Boone about 15 minutes from the cabin.
Lovely spot for date night in West Jefferson.
17 locals recommend
Craft Bistro in the Old Artists' Theater
8 E Main StLovely spot for date night in West Jefferson.
New River Brewery & Tasting Room
Perfect spot for a beer and a burger.
Love cheese? Ever want to see inside a cheese factory and watch cheese being made? Stop by the Cheese Shop in West Jefferson. We recommend the cheese curds!
104 locals recommend
Ashe County Cheese
106 E Main StLove cheese? Ever want to see inside a cheese factory and watch cheese being made? Stop by the Cheese Shop in West Jefferson. We recommend the cheese curds!
Perfect spot for foodies. The menu is incredible but reservations are required so you must plan ahead. Located in downtown Boone.
73 locals recommend
Proper
142 Water StPerfect spot for foodies. The menu is incredible but reservations are required so you must plan ahead. Located in downtown Boone.
Sightseeing
Short, kid friendly hike, close to the cabin with beautiful views of waterfalls.
21 locals recommend
E.B. Jeffress Park-The Cascades Trail
Short, kid friendly hike, close to the cabin with beautiful views of waterfalls.
Moderate hiking trails about 35 minutes from the cabin that provide incredible scenic views.
94 locals recommend
Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp RdModerate hiking trails about 35 minutes from the cabin that provide incredible scenic views.
Historic steam engine, rides, and live shows. Perfect outing for families with small kids. 30 mins from the cabin. Open seasonally (with select special events off-season).
242 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnHistoric steam engine, rides, and live shows. Perfect outing for families with small kids. 30 mins from the cabin. Open seasonally (with select special events off-season).
Looking to float down the oldest river in North America? We recommend this spot in Todd!
River And Earth Adventures New River Outpost
6201 Castle Ford RdLooking to float down the oldest river in North America? We recommend this spot in Todd!
Built in 1883, the Original Mast General Store is a walk back in time like no other. It's a great spot to pick out candy from the barrel, buy a t-shirt, or find an old-school toy. Nearby you'll also find the Mast General Annex Building with more of the same (and an amazing park located behind the building). It's about 45 minutes from the cabin, but the winding roads leading up to the store are beautiful and an added reason to take the journey.
113 locals recommend
Mast General Store
Built in 1883, the Original Mast General Store is a walk back in time like no other. It's a great spot to pick out candy from the barrel, buy a t-shirt, or find an old-school toy. Nearby you'll also find the Mast General Annex Building with more of the same (and an amazing park located behind the building). It's about 45 minutes from the cabin, but the winding roads leading up to the store are beautiful and an added reason to take the journey.
Perfect spot to swim in the New River, skip stones, and have a picnic. We recommend bringing floatation devices and chairs. But, be prepared. You'll travel over a one lane wood bridge as you're approaching the park.
7 locals recommend
Elk Shoals New River State Park
349 Methodist Camp RdPerfect spot to swim in the New River, skip stones, and have a picnic. We recommend bringing floatation devices and chairs. But, be prepared. You'll travel over a one lane wood bridge as you're approaching the park.
Easy hikes, beautiful views, and lovely picnic spots. About 30 minutes from the cabin.
88 locals recommend
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
1481 Mt Jefferson RdEasy hikes, beautiful views, and lovely picnic spots. About 30 minutes from the cabin.