The Sweet Retreat at Sugar Mountain Area Guidebook
Wineries
Our favorite winery!! Beautiful vineyard and winery located nearby off Hwy 105 with music May - October, a bold stream running through the property and lots of seating to enjoy wine and music.
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneOur favorite winery!! Beautiful vineyard and winery located nearby off Hwy 105 with music May - October, a bold stream running through the property and lots of seating to enjoy wine and music.
You will feel you have arrived at a Tuscan winery with the rolling hills and vineyards. A lovely pond and a Christmas tree farm add to the ambiance.
184 locals recommend
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyYou will feel you have arrived at a Tuscan winery with the rolling hills and vineyards. A lovely pond and a Christmas tree farm add to the ambiance.
Smaller winery right in Banner Elk. Their wines are made with California grapes and are excellent. They are also famous for some of the sweeter wines. Cozy mountainy indoors, or pastoral setting outside.
189 locals recommend
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunSmaller winery right in Banner Elk. Their wines are made with California grapes and are excellent. They are also famous for some of the sweeter wines. Cozy mountainy indoors, or pastoral setting outside.
Sightseeing and Hiking
Fun alpine coaster in Sugar Mountain. They also have a ropes course you might want to try. Great family fun!
206 locals recommend
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle HwyFun alpine coaster in Sugar Mountain. They also have a ropes course you might want to try. Great family fun!
State park that includes the Mile High bridge, lots of trails from easy to difficult, great views, history, a zoo, educational resources, gift shops, food and more
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
State park that includes the Mile High bridge, lots of trails from easy to difficult, great views, history, a zoo, educational resources, gift shops, food and more
Moderate hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway with incredible views.
105 locals recommend
Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyModerate hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway with incredible views.
Skiing, tubing, ice-skating, summer lift rides and mountain biking
295 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrSkiing, tubing, ice-skating, summer lift rides and mountain biking
Several hikes that are easy to moderate. Beautiful views of Linville Falls.
436 locals recommend
Linville Falls
Several hikes that are easy to moderate. Beautiful views of Linville Falls.
Tour inside a mountain - always 55 degrees... dress warmly!
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Tour inside a mountain - always 55 degrees... dress warmly!
Easy hike around Price Lake. also fishing and canoe rentals available.
Price Lake Trail, North Carolina 28605, USA
Easy hike around Price Lake. also fishing and canoe rentals available.
Visit the craft shop and take hikes on the Cone Estate Carriage Trails. Easy walking on wide trails in several directions from the estate.
43 locals recommend
The Cone Manor
6570 Blue Ridge PkwyVisit the craft shop and take hikes on the Cone Estate Carriage Trails. Easy walking on wide trails in several directions from the estate.
Bass Lake Trail
Easy stroll around scenic lake near Blowing Rock.
Trout Lake Parking
Beautiful lake that's part of the Cone estate. Nice walk around, fishing, etc.
Scenic overview of the Linville Gorge - the Grand Canyon of the East. Road up isn't pave and is rutting. 4WD recommended.
Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook parking lot
Scenic overview of the Linville Gorge - the Grand Canyon of the East. Road up isn't pave and is rutting. 4WD recommended.
The Chimneys, North Carolina 28655, USA
Linville Gorge Hike
Nice shaded hike that starts in downtown Blowing Rock. Runs along a creek/river and there are waterfalls along the way.
24 locals recommend
Glen Burney Falls Trailhead
243 Laurel LnNice shaded hike that starts in downtown Blowing Rock. Runs along a creek/river and there are waterfalls along the way.
Scenic Chairlift ride up to the 5506' bar. Grab a drink and take in the beautiful scenery. Music on certain days. They also have yoga on the deck and other events.
5506'
Scenic Chairlift ride up to the 5506' bar. Grab a drink and take in the beautiful scenery. Music on certain days. They also have yoga on the deck and other events.
Located in picturesque Valle Crucis, NC, visit the Original historic Mast General Store. There is also a location in downtown Boone.
Original Mast General Store
Located in picturesque Valle Crucis, NC, visit the Original historic Mast General Store. There is also a location in downtown Boone.
Take a scenic drive and stop off at one of the many overlooks. The parkway is a short 15 minute drive from us!
Blue Rdg Pkwy, United States
Take a scenic drive and stop off at one of the many overlooks. The parkway is a short 15 minute drive from us!
Moderate to strenuous hike... but the views!!!!! More than worth it!
46 locals recommend
Hawksbill Mountain Trail Head
Moderate to strenuous hike... but the views!!!!! More than worth it!
Beautiful place at the top of Roan Mountain where you can take one of several trails. Rhododendron gardens which bloom in June are magnificent. See the location of the former Skyland Hotel or walk through deeply wooded forests. One of our favorite spots. Bring a jacket!
111 locals recommend
Roan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143Beautiful place at the top of Roan Mountain where you can take one of several trails. Rhododendron gardens which bloom in June are magnificent. See the location of the former Skyland Hotel or walk through deeply wooded forests. One of our favorite spots. Bring a jacket!
Breweries and Tap Rooms
Casual, fun spot in downtown Banner Elk offering local brews and music
23 locals recommend
Blind Elk Tap Room
397 Shawneehaw Avenue SouthCasual, fun spot in downtown Banner Elk offering local brews and music
Brewery located at Beech Mountain resort. Great beers, food, music, and lots of outdoor seating with fire pits, Adirondack chairs and views.
63 locals recommend
Beech Mountain Brewing Company
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwyBrewery located at Beech Mountain resort. Great beers, food, music, and lots of outdoor seating with fire pits, Adirondack chairs and views.
Our favorite brewery! Sit outside and watch the folks stroll by on Sunset, grab a bite to eat, or play cornhole in the back.
67 locals recommend
Blowing Rock Brewing Company
152 Sunset DrOur favorite brewery! Sit outside and watch the folks stroll by on Sunset, grab a bite to eat, or play cornhole in the back.
Great beer and delicious food! Fun spot in downtown Boone.
131 locals recommend
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot StGreat beer and delicious food! Fun spot in downtown Boone.
Fun outdoor and indoor brewery on the East side of Boone off Hwy 421.
137 locals recommend
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park DrFun outdoor and indoor brewery on the East side of Boone off Hwy 421.
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrLocal brewery in Boone.
City/town information
Blowing Rock
Picturesque town with shops, restaurants, hiking, and parks.
Tiny Banner Elk is a one light town with great shops, restaurants, hikes, Lees-McRae college, churches, and parks.
214 locals recommend
Banner Elk
Tiny Banner Elk is a one light town with great shops, restaurants, hikes, Lees-McRae college, churches, and parks.
Home of Appalachian State University and a great foodie town as well. You can visit shops, including Mast General Store, great restaurants and breweries.
285 locals recommend
Boone
Home of Appalachian State University and a great foodie town as well. You can visit shops, including Mast General Store, great restaurants and breweries.
Highest incorporated town in the eastern US. Great hikes, 2 lakes, a recreation area, ski slopes, parks, restaurants. And don't forget to visit Fred's General Mercantile.
190 locals recommend
Beech Mountain
Highest incorporated town in the eastern US. Great hikes, 2 lakes, a recreation area, ski slopes, parks, restaurants. And don't forget to visit Fred's General Mercantile.
Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce
100 Main St Wlocal information
The Village includes tennis and pickleball courts, trails, the Golf Course, and the Resort.
Village of Sugar Mountain
The Village includes tennis and pickleball courts, trails, the Golf Course, and the Resort.
Food scene
Old mercantile with great gifts and wonderful food! They've added a full bar and have live music indoors and outside at the adjacent property. Great experience!
37 locals recommend
Old Hampton Store & Barbeque
77 Ruffin StOld mercantile with great gifts and wonderful food! They've added a full bar and have live music indoors and outside at the adjacent property. Great experience!
Locally owned Coffee Shop located in front of Lowes Foods. they serve locally roasted coffee and a variety of grab and go items.
25 locals recommend
Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105Locally owned Coffee Shop located in front of Lowes Foods. they serve locally roasted coffee and a variety of grab and go items.
Great little cafe that serves high quality food made with seasonal ingredients. Located in Grandfather Shopping Center near the ABC store.
30 locals recommend
Reid's Cafe & Catering Co.
4004 NC-105Great little cafe that serves high quality food made with seasonal ingredients. Located in Grandfather Shopping Center near the ABC store.
Delicious Mexican food and great prices. Currently their Banner Elk location is closed due to fire, but should reopen soon. In the meantime, try the location in Newland.
8 locals recommend
Puerto Nuevo
110 Linville StreetDelicious Mexican food and great prices. Currently their Banner Elk location is closed due to fire, but should reopen soon. In the meantime, try the location in Newland.
LP on Main (formerly Louisian Purchase) Serving Cajun, Creole, Seafood and American cuisine in a great atmosphere. Located on Main Street in Banner Elk. Sit outside in nice weather and watch folks walk by.
73 locals recommend
Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St ELP on Main (formerly Louisian Purchase) Serving Cajun, Creole, Seafood and American cuisine in a great atmosphere. Located on Main Street in Banner Elk. Sit outside in nice weather and watch folks walk by.
Beautiful, special occasion restaurant, serving farm to table cuisine. Located at 1200 Dobbins Road in Banner Elk. Reservations recommended. Close seasonally so call before you go! Everyone says it's incredible! PS - Eric Church recorded an album there one winter - 28 songs in 28 days.
85 locals recommend
Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdBeautiful, special occasion restaurant, serving farm to table cuisine. Located at 1200 Dobbins Road in Banner Elk. Reservations recommended. Close seasonally so call before you go! Everyone says it's incredible! PS - Eric Church recorded an album there one winter - 28 songs in 28 days.
Steak and seafood in a casual, modern mountain atmosphere. 344 Shawneehaw Avenue, Banner Elk Downtown.
146 locals recommend
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SSteak and seafood in a casual, modern mountain atmosphere. 344 Shawneehaw Avenue, Banner Elk Downtown.
Great little spot in downtown Banner Elk service breakfast all day. Food is delicious and the people are friendly!
36 locals recommend
Bella's Breakfast And Lunch
142 Main St EGreat little spot in downtown Banner Elk service breakfast all day. Food is delicious and the people are friendly!
Casual Italian and Pizza. They get busy so go early or call your order in early! Located in the Food Lion shopping center in Sugar Mountain.
112 locals recommend
Bella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyCasual Italian and Pizza. They get busy so go early or call your order in early! Located in the Food Lion shopping center in Sugar Mountain.
Great little place located at the Sugar Mountain Golf Course. Grab a sandwich and sit on their huge deck with views of the course and the mountains all around.
Caddyshack Cafe
1054 Sugar Mountain DriveGreat little place located at the Sugar Mountain Golf Course. Grab a sandwich and sit on their huge deck with views of the course and the mountains all around.
Multiple restaurants at one property. Great beer on tap and good casual food, pizza, breakfast, and ice cream shop in the summer. They have music outside on the patio some weekends.
191 locals recommend
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SMultiple restaurants at one property. Great beer on tap and good casual food, pizza, breakfast, and ice cream shop in the summer. They have music outside on the patio some weekends.
Great BBQ restaurant with locations in Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.
125 locals recommend
The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105Great BBQ restaurant with locations in Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.
Nguyens Asian Grill
2015 Cranberry StDelicious Asian Food restaurant.
Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailNice restaurant near downtown Blowing Rock.
Storie Street Grille
1167 Main StGreat food right in downtown Blowing Rock.
Twigs
7956 Valley BlvdWhite tablecloth dining in Blowing Rock.
Located in beautiful Chetola Resort, nice restaurant and bar. Sometimes has live music. In the summer, sit outside with a view of Chetola Lake
11 locals recommend
Timberlake's Restaurant
185 Chetola Lake DrLocated in beautiful Chetola Resort, nice restaurant and bar. Sometimes has live music. In the summer, sit outside with a view of Chetola Lake
Family run restaurant with delicious sandwiches and baked goodies!! Open for breakfast and lunch. one of our favorite spots!
Williams Deli & Bakery
Family run restaurant with delicious sandwiches and baked goodies!! Open for breakfast and lunch. one of our favorite spots!
Delicious food, friendly service, long range views from back deck, and friendly staff. Check out their gift shop too.
41 locals recommend
Holy Smokes BBQ
3363 S Beech Mountain PkwyDelicious food, friendly service, long range views from back deck, and friendly staff. Check out their gift shop too.
Sports and Outdoors
Located at the base of Sugar Mountain, tennis courts open to the public.
295 locals recommend
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrLocated at the base of Sugar Mountain, tennis courts open to the public.
Highly ranked public golf course located at the base of Sugar Mountain.
31 locals recommend
Ole Esval Sugar Mountain Municipal Golf Course
1054 Sugar Mountain DrHighly ranked public golf course located at the base of Sugar Mountain.
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland DrTubing, Canoeing, kayak, Whitewater rafting, caving and hiking
52 locals recommend
High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105Tubing, Canoeing, kayak, Whitewater rafting, caving and hiking
Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16Tubing down the New River
The name says it all!
67 locals recommend
EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SThe name says it all!
Fly fishing supplies and guided fly fishing, fishing license, and rentals.
9 locals recommend
Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters
8857 NC-105Fly fishing supplies and guided fly fishing, fishing license, and rentals.
Fun tubing on the New River. Also fly fishing, kayaking, and other adventures.
64 locals recommend
RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade RdFun tubing on the New River. Also fly fishing, kayaking, and other adventures.
High Mountain Expeditions - New River Outpost
Tubing and Rafting
Wahoo's Adventures
3380 US-321Tubing, kayaking, rafting etc.
Mountain Glen Golf Club
1 Club house DriveDay Spas
The Spa at Eseeola Lodge
34 Dogwood StSpa in Linville.
Riverside Spa
9649 North Carolina 105Day spa
Natural Healing Day Spa
4840 North Carolina 105