Derrick & Xavier’s Sugar Mountain Guidebook
Food scene
This authentic Vietnamese and Japanese restaurant is locally owned by Vietnam natives. They cook with fresh herbs and meats with healthy and creative dishes such as soups, spring rolls, hibachi and teriyaki favorites, noodles, sushi and much more. Great for takeout too.
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Cam Ranh Bay
110 High Country SqThis authentic Vietnamese and Japanese restaurant is locally owned by Vietnam natives. They cook with fresh herbs and meats with healthy and creative dishes such as soups, spring rolls, hibachi and teriyaki favorites, noodles, sushi and much more. Great for takeout too.
Find locally roasted, non-GMO, top 1% coffee beans, espresso, lattés, smoothies, Italian Sodas, milkshakes, pastries and more. Live music and art too.
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Fred & Larry's Coffee
3591 Tynecastle HwyFind locally roasted, non-GMO, top 1% coffee beans, espresso, lattés, smoothies, Italian Sodas, milkshakes, pastries and more. Live music and art too.
This eclectic Italian restaurant features 100-year-old recipes from Sicily, focusing on southern Italy. Savor many seafood dishes, pizza, veal, eggplant, calamari, lasagna, manicotti, spaghetti and more. Dine inside the dining room filled with art or outdoors.
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Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SEThis eclectic Italian restaurant features 100-year-old recipes from Sicily, focusing on southern Italy. Savor many seafood dishes, pizza, veal, eggplant, calamari, lasagna, manicotti, spaghetti and more. Dine inside the dining room filled with art or outdoors.
60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk, NC
Head to Banner Elk, just five miles from the Sugar Mountain entrance, for North Carolina High Country’s original winery. It is also one of the most acclaimed with many, many award-winning wines with new French-American and American varieties of grapes. Stop in for a tasting year round, open daily from noon until 6:00 PM. Find a laid back atmosphere and fun for the whole family, including your four-legged friends. During cooler months, the large tasting room is very inviting. Most folks take advantage of the big outdoor terrace and lawn with sunset views over the Blue Ridge. One of the favorite wines is their Banner Elk Blend, a dry Bordeaux style blended red wine. Their Seyval Blanc white wine is made from estate-grown French American hybrid grapes. Don’t miss their gold medal Cabernet Sauvignon, Heirloom Blend, Merlot, Sangiovese, Marechal Foch Reserve and the beloved Banner Elk White. Their Banner Elk Blueberry and Ice Wines make great souvenirs for porch sipping back home.
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer Run60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk, NC
Head to Banner Elk, just five miles from the Sugar Mountain entrance, for North Carolina High Country’s original winery. It is also one of the most acclaimed with many, many award-winning wines with new French-American and American varieties of grapes. Stop in for a tasting year round, open daily from noon until 6:00 PM. Find a laid back atmosphere and fun for the whole family, including your four-legged friends. During cooler months, the large tasting room is very inviting. Most folks take advantage of the big outdoor terrace and lawn with sunset views over the Blue Ridge. One of the favorite wines is their Banner Elk Blend, a dry Bordeaux style blended red wine. Their Seyval Blanc white wine is made from estate-grown French American hybrid grapes. Don’t miss their gold medal Cabernet Sauvignon, Heirloom Blend, Merlot, Sangiovese, Marechal Foch Reserve and the beloved Banner Elk White. Their Banner Elk Blueberry and Ice Wines make great souvenirs for porch sipping back home.
The place for New York Style pizza and authentic Italian favorites for lunch and dinner. Pair your Chicken Parmesan or Veal Sorrentino with fine Italian wine or craft beer. Relaxed atmosphere with sitting at the bar to watch sports, spacious dining rooms and outdoor seating. Live music on many nights. Great place for groups. Carry out and group delivery too!
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Bella's
3585 Tynecastle HwyThe place for New York Style pizza and authentic Italian favorites for lunch and dinner. Pair your Chicken Parmesan or Veal Sorrentino with fine Italian wine or craft beer. Relaxed atmosphere with sitting at the bar to watch sports, spacious dining rooms and outdoor seating. Live music on many nights. Great place for groups. Carry out and group delivery too!
Locally owned and operated coffee shop at the base of Grandfather Mountain (in front of Lowes Foods). They serve Hatchet coffee, roasted locally in Boone and carry a rotating selection of fresh-baked pastries from Stick Boy Bread Co and a large variety of loose leaf teas by Adagio.
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Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105Locally owned and operated coffee shop at the base of Grandfather Mountain (in front of Lowes Foods). They serve Hatchet coffee, roasted locally in Boone and carry a rotating selection of fresh-baked pastries from Stick Boy Bread Co and a large variety of loose leaf teas by Adagio.
Find classic Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus specialty margaritas & tequila, in a relaxed, modern space. Everything is prepared daily with fresh, healthy, high quality ingredients – including the freshest Guacamole dip. Find many vegetarian and fresh seafood choices. Their bar features a large selection of tequilas and a variety of margaritas.
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Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
1944 Tynecastle HwyFind classic Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus specialty margaritas & tequila, in a relaxed, modern space. Everything is prepared daily with fresh, healthy, high quality ingredients – including the freshest Guacamole dip. Find many vegetarian and fresh seafood choices. Their bar features a large selection of tequilas and a variety of margaritas.
Christmas Shop - Featuring Christmas decorations for the home, collectibles, arts and crafts by local artists as well.
Coffee shop, homemade sweets, fresh baked goods, ice cream treats.
Choose & Cut Farm - fresh cut trees, hand made garland, wreaths, and other decorative greenery;
Santa visits, hot cider and cocoa all during Christmas season.
Shop open May-December
Snowy Mountain Christmas Shop & Sweets
4699 Linville Falls HwyChristmas Shop - Featuring Christmas decorations for the home, collectibles, arts and crafts by local artists as well.
Coffee shop, homemade sweets, fresh baked goods, ice cream treats.
Choose & Cut Farm - fresh cut trees, hand made garland, wreaths, and other decorative greenery;
Santa visits, hot cider and cocoa all during Christmas season.
Shop open May-December
Sightseeing
The Sugar Mountain Resort features 125 acres of ski terrain on 21 slopes, with 8 lifts for rapid transport. In fact, it offers the most ski area and the largest vertical drop (1,200 feet) in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. With skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating and snowshoeing, there’s fun for the entire family for a winter getaway.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrThe Sugar Mountain Resort features 125 acres of ski terrain on 21 slopes, with 8 lifts for rapid transport. In fact, it offers the most ski area and the largest vertical drop (1,200 feet) in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. With skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating and snowshoeing, there’s fun for the entire family for a winter getaway.
At the top of Grandfather Mountain, find a gift shop, snacks and the foot suspension mile-high bridge with 360-degree views. Walk along the rocky ridges beyond the bridge (be careful!) for even more dramatic views. The bridge is even wheelchair accessible via an elevation in the Top Shop. At the top, you can hike several trails, including the challenging hike up to Calloway peak, the highest point on Grandfather.
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Mile High Swinging Bridge
2050 Blowing Rock HwyAt the top of Grandfather Mountain, find a gift shop, snacks and the foot suspension mile-high bridge with 360-degree views. Walk along the rocky ridges beyond the bridge (be careful!) for even more dramatic views. The bridge is even wheelchair accessible via an elevation in the Top Shop. At the top, you can hike several trails, including the challenging hike up to Calloway peak, the highest point on Grandfather.
NC’s only show caverns. Entertaining and informative guided tours take visitors along a level walk to see “inside” Humpback Mountain. Affordable family fun that features amazing mineral color, unique formations, an underground stream with native trout, the “Bottomless Pool” and a peek into total darkness.
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Linville Barlangok, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221NC’s only show caverns. Entertaining and informative guided tours take visitors along a level walk to see “inside” Humpback Mountain. Affordable family fun that features amazing mineral color, unique formations, an underground stream with native trout, the “Bottomless Pool” and a peek into total darkness.
Recreation hub with 4 tubing areas featuring 30 lanes & moving carpet lifts plus seasonal ziplining.
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing és Zipline
2058 Skyland DrRecreation hub with 4 tubing areas featuring 30 lanes & moving carpet lifts plus seasonal ziplining.
Edge of the World provides whitewater rafting, kayaking and climbing in summer, and snowboarding expertise and equipment in winter.
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EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave SEdge of the World provides whitewater rafting, kayaking and climbing in summer, and snowboarding expertise and equipment in winter.
Perhaps the most famous North Carolina waterfall near Sugar Mountain is Linville Falls. Access the trails from two parking areas about 15 miles from Sugar Mountain: on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 316.4 and in the Pisgah Forest Linville Gorge Wilderness Area.
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Linville Falls
Perhaps the most famous North Carolina waterfall near Sugar Mountain is Linville Falls. Access the trails from two parking areas about 15 miles from Sugar Mountain: on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 316.4 and in the Pisgah Forest Linville Gorge Wilderness Area.
Amazing views of the mountains right from your vehicle! Construction of the parkway began in 1935 with the initial plan calling for a viaduct given the effects that a traditional cut-and-fill road would have on Grandfather Mountain. Towering almost 6,000 feet (1,800 m), this mountain is the highest and most rugged peak on the Blue Ridge and geologically the most ancient mountain on the North American continent. Conservationists who hoped to preserve the area as a mountain park/recreation area were behind the viaduct concept as they stressed the danger of irreparable damage by lumbering and other exploitation, along with the need to preserve the view of the mountain as it then existed. By 1966, the parkway was essentially complete except for the 7.7-mile (12.4 km) section that circled around Grandfather Mountain despite the concerted efforts of the government to acquire the needed property, a task which eventually took 40 years.
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Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyAmazing views of the mountains right from your vehicle! Construction of the parkway began in 1935 with the initial plan calling for a viaduct given the effects that a traditional cut-and-fill road would have on Grandfather Mountain. Towering almost 6,000 feet (1,800 m), this mountain is the highest and most rugged peak on the Blue Ridge and geologically the most ancient mountain on the North American continent. Conservationists who hoped to preserve the area as a mountain park/recreation area were behind the viaduct concept as they stressed the danger of irreparable damage by lumbering and other exploitation, along with the need to preserve the view of the mountain as it then existed. By 1966, the parkway was essentially complete except for the 7.7-mile (12.4 km) section that circled around Grandfather Mountain despite the concerted efforts of the government to acquire the needed property, a task which eventually took 40 years.
One of the most scenic hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you along the rocky slopes of Rough Ridge. It’s along our Scenic Loop Parkway Drive from Sugar Mountain (read more). The short but steep half-mile trail begins at an overlook at Milepost 302.8 – about 1.5 miles north of the Linn Cove Viaduct. From boardwalks and boulders, see panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain and to the southeast into the foothills. While there are no signs to identify the hike along the Parkway, it’s very popular. Go early in the day or midweek to avoid the crowds!
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Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyOne of the most scenic hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you along the rocky slopes of Rough Ridge. It’s along our Scenic Loop Parkway Drive from Sugar Mountain (read more). The short but steep half-mile trail begins at an overlook at Milepost 302.8 – about 1.5 miles north of the Linn Cove Viaduct. From boardwalks and boulders, see panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain and to the southeast into the foothills. While there are no signs to identify the hike along the Parkway, it’s very popular. Go early in the day or midweek to avoid the crowds!
The short hike to Beacon Heights along the Blue Ridge Parkway is big on scenery! Located near Grandfather Mountain, the half mile trail takes you up to a broad summit of multiple rock faces with panoramic views. The trail is nine miles from the main entrance of Sugar Mountain, and it’s a top stop along our recommended Blue Ridge Parkway Loop Drive. Find the small parking area at Milepost 305.2 – south of the intersection of US Highway 221.
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Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Beacon Heights TrailThe short hike to Beacon Heights along the Blue Ridge Parkway is big on scenery! Located near Grandfather Mountain, the half mile trail takes you up to a broad summit of multiple rock faces with panoramic views. The trail is nine miles from the main entrance of Sugar Mountain, and it’s a top stop along our recommended Blue Ridge Parkway Loop Drive. Find the small parking area at Milepost 305.2 – south of the intersection of US Highway 221.
America’s Original Wizard of Oz Themed Park located on Beech Mountain in North Carolina. In 1970 it opened as a theme park based on the L. Frank Baum Wizard of Oz books by Carolina Caribbean
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Land of Oz
1 Yellow Brick RoadAmerica’s Original Wizard of Oz Themed Park located on Beech Mountain in North Carolina. In 1970 it opened as a theme park based on the L. Frank Baum Wizard of Oz books by Carolina Caribbean
Find a beautiful waterfall setting at Otter Falls, located just 6.5 miles from the main entrance to Sugar Mountain. A short but strenuous 1.2-mile roundtrip hike is rewarded with a recently built observation deck for an up-close look of the 25-foot waterfall.
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Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrFind a beautiful waterfall setting at Otter Falls, located just 6.5 miles from the main entrance to Sugar Mountain. A short but strenuous 1.2-mile roundtrip hike is rewarded with a recently built observation deck for an up-close look of the 25-foot waterfall.
New in 2020! We are delighted to welcome the first Alpine Coaster in the North Carolina Mountains – located at the base of Sugar Mountain. Ride individual carts at speeds up to 27 MPH on multiple 360-degree loops at Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster. It’s a cross between a roller coaster and toboggan sled run. They are open every day year-round, including our winter ski season.
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Wilderness Run Alpikötélpálya
3265 Tynecastle HwyNew in 2020! We are delighted to welcome the first Alpine Coaster in the North Carolina Mountains – located at the base of Sugar Mountain. Ride individual carts at speeds up to 27 MPH on multiple 360-degree loops at Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster. It’s a cross between a roller coaster and toboggan sled run. They are open every day year-round, including our winter ski season.
The beautiful Elk River Falls is just 15 miles from Sugar Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest. It’s a short-but-steep walk down to the pool below the 50-foot waterfall that funnels through a rock cliff. While you will see “Elk River Falls” directional signs from the small town of Elk Park, you will see the name “Big Falls” at the trailhead.
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Elk River vízesés
Elk River RoadThe beautiful Elk River Falls is just 15 miles from Sugar Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest. It’s a short-but-steep walk down to the pool below the 50-foot waterfall that funnels through a rock cliff. While you will see “Elk River Falls” directional signs from the small town of Elk Park, you will see the name “Big Falls” at the trailhead.
Explore an impressive variety of works in a broad range of styles and mediums at this popular arts destination since 1993. From primitive to realistic, impressionistic to abstract, the gallery features fine quality artwork by both established and emerging artists – locally and nationally. Browse three floors of relaxed exhibition space that also includes a collection of regional pottery, wood and glass. They provide private consulting, placement and purchase on approval. The frame shop has museum quality services by a Master Framer.
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Art Cellar Gallery
920 Shawneehaw Ave SExplore an impressive variety of works in a broad range of styles and mediums at this popular arts destination since 1993. From primitive to realistic, impressionistic to abstract, the gallery features fine quality artwork by both established and emerging artists – locally and nationally. Browse three floors of relaxed exhibition space that also includes a collection of regional pottery, wood and glass. They provide private consulting, placement and purchase on approval. The frame shop has museum quality services by a Master Framer.
Find a wide range of American artists of regional a d national acclaim. The gallery is active with American auction houses, so you’ll also discover a collection of older works that are not by artists represented by the gallery, as well as found objects.
Clark Gallery
393 Shawneehaw Ave SFind a wide range of American artists of regional a d national acclaim. The gallery is active with American auction houses, so you’ll also discover a collection of older works that are not by artists represented by the gallery, as well as found objects.
This beautiful gallery features a big selection fine artwork and contemporary crafts in all mediums from 150 local, regional, and national artists. Workshops are conducted by artists in oils, acrylics, watercolor, drawing, expressive and intuitive arts and mixed media collage.
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Carlton Gallery
10360 NC-105This beautiful gallery features a big selection fine artwork and contemporary crafts in all mediums from 150 local, regional, and national artists. Workshops are conducted by artists in oils, acrylics, watercolor, drawing, expressive and intuitive arts and mixed media collage.
This studio / gallery is packed with beautiful creations by a very talented multi-media artist (pic above). Stop by to visit with Sally and see her colorful paintings – ranging from fine art traditional to whimsical. Her art glass comes in a variety of sizes and shapes – all with vibrant colors and intricate design. Buy one-of-a-kind jewelry and souvenirs. Find something for all budgets. Closed Mondays. Midway between Banner Elk and Valle Crucis in the community of Matney (7 miles from Sugar Mtn).
Sally Nooney Gallery
7137 NC-194This studio / gallery is packed with beautiful creations by a very talented multi-media artist (pic above). Stop by to visit with Sally and see her colorful paintings – ranging from fine art traditional to whimsical. Her art glass comes in a variety of sizes and shapes – all with vibrant colors and intricate design. Buy one-of-a-kind jewelry and souvenirs. Find something for all budgets. Closed Mondays. Midway between Banner Elk and Valle Crucis in the community of Matney (7 miles from Sugar Mtn).
One of the finest collections of North Carolina gems and minerals available on public display. There are some 62 kinds of minerals (350 specimens in all) including crystals of the state’s famed emeralds and rubies and the largest amethyst ever found in North America. The collection also features the finest group of Tar Heel gold specimens exhibited anywhere.
Other exhibits showcase the various birds of North Carolina, as well as early explorers to the mountain, including Daniel Boone, Andre Michaux and Asa Gray. Another interesting exhibit covers Native American artifacts found on Grandfather Mountain, followed by photo exhibits about each of the animals found in the Mountain’s wildlife habitats. Weather buffs enjoy a touch-screen presentation on the weather-related science behind the Earth’s climate.
Guests also encounter life-like wax models of wildflowers, berries and mushrooms found on Grandfather. Adjacent to the museum is the Nature Museum Auditorium, which shows outstanding nature videos filmed at Grandfather Mountain. Featured selections play on loop throughout the day.
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Grandfather Mountain Nature Museum
2050 Blowing Rock HwyOne of the finest collections of North Carolina gems and minerals available on public display. There are some 62 kinds of minerals (350 specimens in all) including crystals of the state’s famed emeralds and rubies and the largest amethyst ever found in North America. The collection also features the finest group of Tar Heel gold specimens exhibited anywhere.
Other exhibits showcase the various birds of North Carolina, as well as early explorers to the mountain, including Daniel Boone, Andre Michaux and Asa Gray. Another interesting exhibit covers Native American artifacts found on Grandfather Mountain, followed by photo exhibits about each of the animals found in the Mountain’s wildlife habitats. Weather buffs enjoy a touch-screen presentation on the weather-related science behind the Earth’s climate.
Guests also encounter life-like wax models of wildflowers, berries and mushrooms found on Grandfather. Adjacent to the museum is the Nature Museum Auditorium, which shows outstanding nature videos filmed at Grandfather Mountain. Featured selections play on loop throughout the day.
It’s a challenging hike, without a doubt. But it’s an incredibly rewarding one, scoring incredible views of the mountain’s face-like outline at Profile View, ascending through a rocky, wildflower and hardwood-filled forest, and scrambling over a boulder-filled fir forest to exceptional views. The trail summits Calloway Peak, the highest mountain on the Grandfather ridge.
Profile Trail to Calloway Peak Trailhead
It’s a challenging hike, without a doubt. But it’s an incredibly rewarding one, scoring incredible views of the mountain’s face-like outline at Profile View, ascending through a rocky, wildflower and hardwood-filled forest, and scrambling over a boulder-filled fir forest to exceptional views. The trail summits Calloway Peak, the highest mountain on the Grandfather ridge.
Located on our Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Loop Drive from Sugar Mountain is the Moses Cone Memorial Park, a former summer estate that is now a large public park for everyone to explore. In addition to seeing the mansion that was built in 1901, you can buy art from top regional artists and explore the estate on 25 miles of carriage roads turned trails for hiking and horseback riding.
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Moses Cone kúria
Located on our Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Loop Drive from Sugar Mountain is the Moses Cone Memorial Park, a former summer estate that is now a large public park for everyone to explore. In addition to seeing the mansion that was built in 1901, you can buy art from top regional artists and explore the estate on 25 miles of carriage roads turned trails for hiking and horseback riding.
This beautiful park and lake along the Blue Ridge Parkway is just 16 miles from Sugar Mountain – along our suggested Parkway Scenic Loop. Find a variety of things to do including multiple hiking trails, fishing, canoeing, picnics and scenic views from the roadside overlook. The 4,200 acre park was donated to the Parkway by the Julian Price family in the 1940s. It’s located at Milepost 297.
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Julian Price emlékpark
297 Blue Ridge PkwyThis beautiful park and lake along the Blue Ridge Parkway is just 16 miles from Sugar Mountain – along our suggested Parkway Scenic Loop. Find a variety of things to do including multiple hiking trails, fishing, canoeing, picnics and scenic views from the roadside overlook. The 4,200 acre park was donated to the Parkway by the Julian Price family in the 1940s. It’s located at Milepost 297.
Take a guided educational tour of Apple Hill Farm, a mountaintop alpaca farm and store near Sugar Mountain. The walking tours let you get up close and personal with the alpacas, llamas, angora goats, guardian donkeys, dogs and other animals.
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdTake a guided educational tour of Apple Hill Farm, a mountaintop alpaca farm and store near Sugar Mountain. The walking tours let you get up close and personal with the alpacas, llamas, angora goats, guardian donkeys, dogs and other animals.
Located beside Sugar Mountain (elevation 5,236 feet) is the famous Grandfather Mountain (elevation 5,946 feet) with the popular mile-high swinging bridge. In addition to being one of the top scenic attractions in North Carolina, Grandfather Mountain is recognized by the United Nations as a nature Biosphere Reserve of global importance. Rock formations on Grandfather Mountain date back 1.2 billion years.
There are two areas to enjoy this amazing mountain. Most visitors head around the mountain from Sugar to drive to the top (make online reservations in advance!).
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Nagypapa-hegy
2050 Blowing Rock HwyLocated beside Sugar Mountain (elevation 5,236 feet) is the famous Grandfather Mountain (elevation 5,946 feet) with the popular mile-high swinging bridge. In addition to being one of the top scenic attractions in North Carolina, Grandfather Mountain is recognized by the United Nations as a nature Biosphere Reserve of global importance. Rock formations on Grandfather Mountain date back 1.2 billion years.
There are two areas to enjoy this amazing mountain. Most visitors head around the mountain from Sugar to drive to the top (make online reservations in advance!).
Skiing, snowboarding, brewery, terrain park, tubing, ice skating, sky bar, restaurants, shuttles and more! During the summer months, Beech Mountain transforms into the ideal destination for mountain biking, disc golf, scenic lift rides, and even outdoor yoga!
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySkiing, snowboarding, brewery, terrain park, tubing, ice skating, sky bar, restaurants, shuttles and more! During the summer months, Beech Mountain transforms into the ideal destination for mountain biking, disc golf, scenic lift rides, and even outdoor yoga!
Price Lake is a 47 acre lake in which visitors are currently able to rent Canoes, double and single kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. Located just past Julian Price Park at Mile Marker 297. Come have a picnic at the park then come on down to the boat rental for a relaxing boat ride.
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Price Lake Boat Rentals
3636 Blue Ridge PkwyPrice Lake is a 47 acre lake in which visitors are currently able to rent Canoes, double and single kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. Located just past Julian Price Park at Mile Marker 297. Come have a picnic at the park then come on down to the boat rental for a relaxing boat ride.
Shopping
Providing Sugar Mountain souvenirs and gifts since 1987! HUGE selection of souvenirs and gifts
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Banner Elk Shirt Company
3175 Tynecastle HwyProviding Sugar Mountain souvenirs and gifts since 1987! HUGE selection of souvenirs and gifts
Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
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Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock
278 Shoppes on the Parkway RdShopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.
Food Lion
3555 Tynecastle HwyFood Lion is an American grocery store chain.
Supermarket chain known...pantry staples, produce, bakery & more.
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Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Supermarket chain known...pantry staples, produce, bakery & more.
Walgreens Pharmacy
4059 North Carolina 105Nearby Towns to check out!
Boone is a town in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. In Daniel Boone Park, the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum re-creates 1700s homestead life. Also in the park, the long-running seasonal drama “Horn in the West” evokes the struggles of pioneers like Boone. The Blue Ridge Parkway winds past town, offering mountain views. Nearby, Grandfather Mountain features a high suspension footbridge and a nature museum.
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Boone
Boone is a town in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. In Daniel Boone Park, the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum re-creates 1700s homestead life. Also in the park, the long-running seasonal drama “Horn in the West” evokes the struggles of pioneers like Boone. The Blue Ridge Parkway winds past town, offering mountain views. Nearby, Grandfather Mountain features a high suspension footbridge and a nature museum.
Blowing Rock is a village in western North Carolina on scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s named after The Blowing Rock, a formation with sweeping views of peaks, forests and the Johns River Gorge. Blowing Rock Art & History Museum has regional artwork. The vast Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a preserved country estate with a 1901 mansion. A trail from Annie Cannon Gardens leads to Glen Burney and Glen Marie waterfalls
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Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock is a village in western North Carolina on scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s named after The Blowing Rock, a formation with sweeping views of peaks, forests and the Johns River Gorge. Blowing Rock Art & History Museum has regional artwork. The vast Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a preserved country estate with a 1901 mansion. A trail from Annie Cannon Gardens leads to Glen Burney and Glen Marie waterfalls
Favorite Hiking Trails close to our condo
One of our favorite trails close to our condo.
(both short & long, easy & hard options)
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Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrOne of our favorite trails close to our condo.
(both short & long, easy & hard options)
Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Beacon Heights Trail(short, easy hike). Beautiful summit views!
Flat Top Lookout Tower
The Flat Top RoadFlat Top Lookout Tower Hike (long, harder)
One of the most scenic hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you along the rocky slopes of Rough Ridge. From boardwalks and boulders, see panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain and to the southeast into the foothills. While there are no signs to identify the hike along the Parkway, it’s very popular. Go early in the day or midweek to avoid the crowds!
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Rough Ridge
One of the most scenic hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you along the rocky slopes of Rough Ridge. From boardwalks and boulders, see panoramic views of Grandfather Mountain and to the southeast into the foothills. While there are no signs to identify the hike along the Parkway, it’s very popular. Go early in the day or midweek to avoid the crowds!
Price Lake Trail (we love to rent kayaks here!)
*Price Lake Boat Rentals
Price Lake Loop is a rooty beginner trail through thick, lush Appalachian forest. the foliage is dense, but the trail is easy to follow and features several bridges and boardwalks through marshy areas. The loop makes for a nice after-work hike and is suitable for the whole family. Price Lake is located at Milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can park at the Price Lake overlook or the boat rental lot and take the 2.3-mile loop in either direction.
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Price Lake
Price Lake Trail (we love to rent kayaks here!)
*Price Lake Boat Rentals
Price Lake Loop is a rooty beginner trail through thick, lush Appalachian forest. the foliage is dense, but the trail is easy to follow and features several bridges and boardwalks through marshy areas. The loop makes for a nice after-work hike and is suitable for the whole family. Price Lake is located at Milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can park at the Price Lake overlook or the boat rental lot and take the 2.3-mile loop in either direction.
Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail is a must. Very beautiful (a bit strenuous) and takes the entire day, but worth it! Pack snacks and drinking water.
Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail Parking Lot
Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail is a must. Very beautiful (a bit strenuous) and takes the entire day, but worth it! Pack snacks and drinking water.
Our Favorite Waterfalls close to our condo.
Linville Falls
Our Favorite Waterfalls close to our condo.
Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland DrOtter Falls
Elk River Falls
Dramatic waterfall with cliffside trails & a beach area popular for wading in natural pools.
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Elk River vízesés
Elk River RoadElk River Falls
Dramatic waterfall with cliffside trails & a beach area popular for wading in natural pools.
We hiked the Crabtree Falls Trail to one of North Carolina’s most beautiful waterfalls, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. And it’s just a short drive from our Sugar Mountain Villa!
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Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyWe hiked the Crabtree Falls Trail to one of North Carolina’s most beautiful waterfalls, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. And it’s just a short drive from our Sugar Mountain Villa!
Mountain Biking
The Sugar Mountain Bike Park features expert terrain and newly built beginner and intermediate trails. Varying line option choices from the summit to the base include rollers, small dips, table tops, and other fun features. A trail access/lift ticket is required. Purchase tickets at the Snowsports School at the lodge. Bike rentals, gear rentals, bike wash and first-time tours available.
Tours & Lessons
Tours are available for those who have never ridden at Sugar Mountain Resort and need someone to show them around for a run or two with lift service, trail signage and map use. A one-hour lesson focuses on bike control through body positioning, braking, and cornering. The trails are demanding on your body and bike. Be prepared! Inquire at the Snowsports School building.
The Easy Street lift operates for beginner-level gravity skills trail. Helmets required – including full-face helmets for downhill expert trails.
2021 Hours (May 28-31, July 2-September 6, October 8-10 & 15-17)
Friday: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Labor Day & Memorial Day Mondays: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
2021 Lift Rates
$17 for a one-time roundtrip sightseeing ride (all ages)
$35 junior (11 and under) all-day ticket
$45 adult (12 and older) all-day ticket
$20 junior (11 and under) half-day ticket
$33 adult (12 and older) half-day ticket
Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, North Carolina 28604
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain DrThe Sugar Mountain Bike Park features expert terrain and newly built beginner and intermediate trails. Varying line option choices from the summit to the base include rollers, small dips, table tops, and other fun features. A trail access/lift ticket is required. Purchase tickets at the Snowsports School at the lodge. Bike rentals, gear rentals, bike wash and first-time tours available.
Tours & Lessons
Tours are available for those who have never ridden at Sugar Mountain Resort and need someone to show them around for a run or two with lift service, trail signage and map use. A one-hour lesson focuses on bike control through body positioning, braking, and cornering. The trails are demanding on your body and bike. Be prepared! Inquire at the Snowsports School building.
The Easy Street lift operates for beginner-level gravity skills trail. Helmets required – including full-face helmets for downhill expert trails.
2021 Hours (May 28-31, July 2-September 6, October 8-10 & 15-17)
Friday: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Labor Day & Memorial Day Mondays: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
2021 Lift Rates
$17 for a one-time roundtrip sightseeing ride (all ages)
$35 junior (11 and under) all-day ticket
$45 adult (12 and older) all-day ticket
$20 junior (11 and under) half-day ticket
$33 adult (12 and older) half-day ticket
Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, North Carolina 28604