Family Fun !

Buckeye Lake- canoe/kayak rental, fishing(license available at Fred’s mercantile in beech mountain) easy scenic loop to walk around lake

Valley Crucis (13 miles)

Original Mast store with riverfront park for fishing/picnic

Wilderness Run Alpine coaster park in Banner Elk

Scenic drives and countless hikes and photo pull offs on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Gem mining- several in the area to choose from

Grandfather Mountain State Park

Visitor center will have trail maps- ** profile trail and the swinging bridge are the highlight!

Seven Devils (16 miles) Otter Falls trail (moderate difficulty)

Shopping and Restaurants in nearby towns of Boone and Blowing Rock

Wineries:

Banner Elk Winery

Linville Falls Winery (also have many trail heads and large caverns in this area)

Grandfather Mountain Winery

Restaurants- since it is graduation and Mothers Day… reservations and/or patience are recommended everywhere!

Stonewalls

The Gamekeeper

LP on Main

Artisanal

Sorrentos

Bayou Smokehouse

Banner Elk Cafe

Pedalin’ Pig Bar b Que

Old Hampton Store

Breakfast

Bella’s Breakfast and Lunch

Grandview

The Tartan Restaurant

This should get us started, so much more to see and do in the area but have fun!