Guidebook for Butler
Food Scene
beautiful views, full bar and good food. 15 minute drive door to door.
24 locals recommend
Captain's Table
2340 US-321beautiful views, full bar and good food. 15 minute drive door to door.
High dollar and great food! Pineapple martini is the favorite.
105 locals recommend
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdHigh dollar and great food! Pineapple martini is the favorite.
Great place to enjoy a taste of Italian and some red wine. Lit fireplaces going during the winter ski season and live music during the summer months.
26 locals recommend
Casa Rustica Restaurant
1348 NC-105Great place to enjoy a taste of Italian and some red wine. Lit fireplaces going during the winter ski season and live music during the summer months.
Wonderful food from around the world, meat dishes to vegetarian cuisine. Excellent choice, sit out side by heaters or inside with a/c. Pet friendly, right on the stripe by the University.
69 locals recommend
Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King StWonderful food from around the world, meat dishes to vegetarian cuisine. Excellent choice, sit out side by heaters or inside with a/c. Pet friendly, right on the stripe by the University.
Shirley's Home Cooking
3266 US-321Great home cooked food, cheap and kid friendly.
Parks & Nature
One of the cleanest lakes in North America, surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest.
105 locals recommend
Watauga Lake
One of the cleanest lakes in North America, surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest.
Beach area for all to swim, roped off for safe swimming. Picnic tables and grills. Great spot for everyone to enjoy the water.
13 locals recommend
Shook Branch Swimming Area
1588 US-321 ScenicBeach area for all to swim, roped off for safe swimming. Picnic tables and grills. Great spot for everyone to enjoy the water.
Great hiking in all directions, even the largest hiking trail in American comes thru this area. Jump on for a while and take a stroll just to say you 'did it!"
18 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailGreat hiking in all directions, even the largest hiking trail in American comes thru this area. Jump on for a while and take a stroll just to say you 'did it!"
You can swim, launch a boat, fish or hike the woods. Great spot anytime of year. Take the kids!
Sink Mountain Recreation Area
You can swim, launch a boat, fish or hike the woods. Great spot anytime of year. Take the kids!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer and a great time, lots of others nearby to visit too. Boone is a little college town with a lot going on. 30 minute drive.
141 locals recommend
The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek DrGreat beer and a great time, lots of others nearby to visit too. Boone is a little college town with a lot going on. 30 minute drive.
Great beer and food, perfect for late night eats, serves late. Irish Pub style down town Blowing Rock.
32 locals recommend
Six Pence Pub
1121 Main StGreat beer and food, perfect for late night eats, serves late. Irish Pub style down town Blowing Rock.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a tour of the winery, have a slice of pizza and try out some of the area's local wines. Red or white, dry and sweet come give them a try.
54 locals recommend
Watauga Lake Winery
6952 Big Dry Run RdTake a tour of the winery, have a slice of pizza and try out some of the area's local wines. Red or white, dry and sweet come give them a try.
Sightseeing
Watauga Dam
Shopping
T.J. Maxx
1180 Blowing Rock RdLooking for something to do on a rainy day?
Getting Around
Tri-Cities Airport
2525 TN-75If you fly here be sure to rent a car.