There are a lot of great breweries and wineries in the area! Some of our favorites are Booneshine, Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Grandfather Winery, and Banner Elk Wineries.

If you’re looking for shopping, King Street in Boone and Main Street in Blowing Rock have tons of great boutiques and restaurants.

Mast General Store and The Candy Barrel are two staples of the Valle Crucis area!

If you’re looking for more outdoor recreations, we recommend traveling along the parkway for various overlooks and trails.

We hope you all have an amazing time exploring our home and please feel free to reach out if you would like any further recommendations!