Guidebook for Newland
Sightseeing
Less than 15 minutes from the house. One of America's greatest drives!
79 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayLess than 15 minutes from the house. One of America's greatest drives!
Classic mountain attraction with the mile high swinging bridge and beautiful trails.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyClassic mountain attraction with the mile high swinging bridge and beautiful trails.
Beech Mountain
Ski! Ski! and more Ski! Tubing!
A great small town with fantastic restaurants, shops and the state park.
398 locals recommend
Blowing Rock
A great small town with fantastic restaurants, shops and the state park.
We enjoy the quaint scenery and gorgeous views of the mountains. Lots of rustic charm here!
33 locals recommend
Valle Crucis
We enjoy the quaint scenery and gorgeous views of the mountains. Lots of rustic charm here!
Food Scene
In the mood for classic southern cooking? Fried Chicken and biscuits are so good. We go each time we are in the area.
70 locals recommend
Dan'l Boone Inn
130 Hardin StIn the mood for classic southern cooking? Fried Chicken and biscuits are so good. We go each time we are in the area.
The burgers are great but the fries are life-changing. This is a Boone must do.
52 locals recommend
Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock RdThe burgers are great but the fries are life-changing. This is a Boone must do.
We like the family friendly nature of this restaurant. Good pizza and salads.
17 locals recommend
Italian Pizza & Pasta Restaurant
2855 Linville Falls HwyWe like the family friendly nature of this restaurant. Good pizza and salads.
Entertainment & Activities
Tweetsie is another classic mountain attraction with the railroad. Try the new ropes course just outside the main entrance.
242 locals recommend
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad LnTweetsie is another classic mountain attraction with the railroad. Try the new ropes course just outside the main entrance.
Foscoe
There is a gem mine here that our kids love!
Everything Else
Sugar Mountain
Ski, and more ski. Tubing as well.
A great area to ski and tube. About 40 minutes away from our house.
251 locals recommend
Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain RdA great area to ski and tube. About 40 minutes away from our house.
Lot's of views of a spectacular waterfall. Trails for different levels as well.
25 locals recommend
Linville Falls Visitor Center
Warrior LaneLot's of views of a spectacular waterfall. Trails for different levels as well.
Great day hikes and a relaxing front porch and craft shop. Lot's of good pottery from local artists.
43 locals recommend
The Cone Manor
6570 Blue Ridge PkwyGreat day hikes and a relaxing front porch and craft shop. Lot's of good pottery from local artists.
Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdLot's of great shopping and dining.
Parks & Nature
Take the kids fishing here. You can rent gear and I almost guarantee you will catch a fish.
26 locals recommend
Grandfather Trout Ponds
10767 NC-105Take the kids fishing here. You can rent gear and I almost guarantee you will catch a fish.
Shopping
Go back in time to the Mast General Store. The old fashion candy barrels, great shoe selection. Grab a bottle of pop and enjoy the swing on the front porch.
113 locals recommend
Mast General Store
Go back in time to the Mast General Store. The old fashion candy barrels, great shoe selection. Grab a bottle of pop and enjoy the swing on the front porch.
Essentials
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Dollar General
36 Winterplace Ln