An Endless View Guidebook

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An Endless View Guidebook

Entertainment & Activities

An iconic Wild West theme park. We took our kids here when they were young and we all loved it, and our guests tell us that it is still a fun friendly place, clean with well maintained gardens. Activities for the kids include a petting farm, rides, entertainment, chairlift and the iconic steam train ride. Perfect for family fun and under teens!!
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Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln
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An iconic Wild West theme park. We took our kids here when they were young and we all loved it, and our guests tell us that it is still a fun friendly place, clean with well maintained gardens. Activities for the kids include a petting farm, rides, entertainment, chairlift and the iconic steam train ride. Perfect for family fun and under teens!!
River Girl Fishing provide all your needs for adventures on or by the New River. The store is located in the old Virginia Creeper Railroad train station in Todd, just 15 minutes from the cabin. They offer fly fishing lessons, river tubing and kayak rental but make sure the water level is high enough to enjoy a smooth ride. If not, rent bikes and cycle Railroad Grade road which was the old rail road track along the banks of the river. This area is so peaceful and picturesque, you're fall in love with it, and look out for the pot bellied pig, the River Girls pet.
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RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade Rd
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River Girl Fishing provide all your needs for adventures on or by the New River. The store is located in the old Virginia Creeper Railroad train station in Todd, just 15 minutes from the cabin. They offer fly fishing lessons, river tubing and kayak rental but make sure the water level is high enough to enjoy a smooth ride. If not, rent bikes and cycle Railroad Grade road which was the old rail road track along the banks of the river. This area is so peaceful and picturesque, you're fall in love with it, and look out for the pot bellied pig, the River Girls pet.
It was a fun way to spend a few hours fishing when our kids were growing up. You only pay for what you catch. They will filet them or take them back to the cabin whole and put them on the grill. Highly recommend!
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Grandfather Trout Ponds
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It was a fun way to spend a few hours fishing when our kids were growing up. You only pay for what you catch. They will filet them or take them back to the cabin whole and put them on the grill. Highly recommend!
Offers Snow tubing in the winter and a zip line in the summer.
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing og Zipline
2058 Skyland Dr
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Offers Snow tubing in the winter and a zip line in the summer.
Great activity to do with kids on a rainy day. Also has a gem mine.
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Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Ln
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Great activity to do with kids on a rainy day. Also has a gem mine.
There are a number of gem mine places around offering buckets where you dig through to find your gems.
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Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
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There are a number of gem mine places around offering buckets where you dig through to find your gems.
There are a few White Water rafting locations about 1-2 hours away from Boone and you can drive yourself or use a local company like Wahoo Adventures to get you there. Rivers locations are the Watauga River, Nolichucky Gorge in Erwin TN, or the French Broad near Asheville
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USA Raft Adventure Resort
2 Jones Branch Rd
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There are a few White Water rafting locations about 1-2 hours away from Boone and you can drive yourself or use a local company like Wahoo Adventures to get you there. Rivers locations are the Watauga River, Nolichucky Gorge in Erwin TN, or the French Broad near Asheville
Small ski resort, with lessons and night skiing in the winter.
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Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain Rd
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Small ski resort, with lessons and night skiing in the winter.
For the more adventurous, the Worley Cave is a spelunking experience which takes you through narrow crevices, underground streams and up and down slippery slopes. Book with a guide like USA Rafting, since the entrance is in private grounds and needs expert guidance to get you through.
Worley's Cave
For the more adventurous, the Worley Cave is a spelunking experience which takes you through narrow crevices, underground streams and up and down slippery slopes. Book with a guide like USA Rafting, since the entrance is in private grounds and needs expert guidance to get you through.
Sky Valley Ziplines offer zip flights through the clouds, with 10 ziplines, a vertical cliff drop, and a swinging bridge over a waterfall. There's a kids zipline for the younger crowd. They also offroad 4WD adventures.
Sky Ranch Rd, North Carolina 28605, USA
Sky Valley Ziplines offer zip flights through the clouds, with 10 ziplines, a vertical cliff drop, and a swinging bridge over a waterfall. There's a kids zipline for the younger crowd. They also offroad 4WD adventures.

Parks & Nature

This is a great family adventure. It's a 75 minute drive to Damascus in Virginia, and well worth it. Pick up bikes and be shuttled to Whitetop Mountain. From there, it's a 17 miles mainly downhill ride along a well maintained reclaimed rail track, thru wooded areas, pastures, along a beautiful river with waterfalls, rock formations and clear water paddling pools. Just do it, and you'll go back, like us. There's a couple of cafes on the way down, and conditions allowing worth doing in spring, summer & fall.
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Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
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This is a great family adventure. It's a 75 minute drive to Damascus in Virginia, and well worth it. Pick up bikes and be shuttled to Whitetop Mountain. From there, it's a 17 miles mainly downhill ride along a well maintained reclaimed rail track, thru wooded areas, pastures, along a beautiful river with waterfalls, rock formations and clear water paddling pools. Just do it, and you'll go back, like us. There's a couple of cafes on the way down, and conditions allowing worth doing in spring, summer & fall.
12 minute drive from Endless View on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The loop trail is a one mile walk along a stream in the woods with some steep steps near the Falls. The stone viewing platforms provide an up close view of the Cascade falls which is gorgeous. Nice beginner hile to start the vacation.
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Cascade Falls
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12 minute drive from Endless View on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The loop trail is a one mile walk along a stream in the woods with some steep steps near the Falls. The stone viewing platforms provide an up close view of the Cascade falls which is gorgeous. Nice beginner hile to start the vacation.
Grandfather Mountain State park is a great day trip for hiking and sightseeing. The windy road to the 5940' summit is where Forrest Gump ran up the hill in the movie. The views are spectacular, the swinging bridge is awesome, and the animal habitat and the visitors center are very interesting. There is a $20 p.p. entrance fee and check for high winds or fog before going especially in winter. For hikers, there are 11 trails varying in difficulty from a gentle walk in the woods to a rigorous 3.9 mile trek across rugged peaks. which can be accessed for free from trailheads outside the park.
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Bestefarfjellet
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
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Grandfather Mountain State park is a great day trip for hiking and sightseeing. The windy road to the 5940' summit is where Forrest Gump ran up the hill in the movie. The views are spectacular, the swinging bridge is awesome, and the animal habitat and the visitors center are very interesting. There is a $20 p.p. entrance fee and check for high winds or fog before going especially in winter. For hikers, there are 11 trails varying in difficulty from a gentle walk in the woods to a rigorous 3.9 mile trek across rugged peaks. which can be accessed for free from trailheads outside the park.
Make sure you go on a beautiful clear day, The 4 mile roundtrip hike with 1000' elevation made easy by numerous switchbacks will give you a spectacular view of the mountains of North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. From Mt. Mitchell 6684' to the south, highest in the Eastern USA to Mt, Rodgers 5729' to the north, highest in Virginia and everything in between: The Peak, Three Top and Bluff Mountains, Mount Jefferson, Grandfather Mountain, and the Iron Mountains in Virginia and Tennessee.
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Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd
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Make sure you go on a beautiful clear day, The 4 mile roundtrip hike with 1000' elevation made easy by numerous switchbacks will give you a spectacular view of the mountains of North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. From Mt. Mitchell 6684' to the south, highest in the Eastern USA to Mt, Rodgers 5729' to the north, highest in Virginia and everything in between: The Peak, Three Top and Bluff Mountains, Mount Jefferson, Grandfather Mountain, and the Iron Mountains in Virginia and Tennessee.
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Linville Falls
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Great 1 mile round trip hike to a beautiful cascading waterfall. Ideal for all, from kids to active seniors, and all seasons unless it’s icy. We’ve seen the falls with snow on the ground and they’re beautiful. Tip: take a photo of the of the trails at the car park. Trails are color coded but can be confusing, and you can hike twice the distance if you take a longer trail.
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Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland Dr
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Great 1 mile round trip hike to a beautiful cascading waterfall. Ideal for all, from kids to active seniors, and all seasons unless it’s icy. We’ve seen the falls with snow on the ground and they’re beautiful. Tip: take a photo of the of the trails at the car park. Trails are color coded but can be confusing, and you can hike twice the distance if you take a longer trail.
f you’re looking to satisfy your craving for wilderness and adventure, Grayson Highlands State Park, an hour's drive north of the cabin in Virginia, has views, trails, bouldering and wild ponies, your kids will love them. With elevations up to 5,000 ft, Grayson Highlands offers stunning views above the tree line that make you feel like you’re on top of the world. Hiking options range in difficulty, offering the thrill of the summit for enthusiastic and shorter trails for children and less experienced hikers. A terrific day trip surrounded by magnificent scenery very different to the Blue Ridge Parkway close to the cabin.
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Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland Lane
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f you’re looking to satisfy your craving for wilderness and adventure, Grayson Highlands State Park, an hour's drive north of the cabin in Virginia, has views, trails, bouldering and wild ponies, your kids will love them. With elevations up to 5,000 ft, Grayson Highlands offers stunning views above the tree line that make you feel like you’re on top of the world. Hiking options range in difficulty, offering the thrill of the summit for enthusiastic and shorter trails for children and less experienced hikers. A terrific day trip surrounded by magnificent scenery very different to the Blue Ridge Parkway close to the cabin.
Stenuous trail, crossing streams, going beside the Hebron Rock colony for swimming and bouldering, and up to a meadow.
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Boone Fork Trail
Boone Fork Trail
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Stenuous trail, crossing streams, going beside the Hebron Rock colony for swimming and bouldering, and up to a meadow.
Jump onto the Blue Ridge Parkway, close to the cabin at Deep Gap and enjoy the scenic outlooks and hikes along the way. Go North to Cascades Trail, Jumpinoff Rocks, the Trading Post, Doughton, or Stone Mountain or South to Moses Cone park and craft center, Julian Price Park and Linn Cove viaduct.
Blue Rdg Pkwy, North Carolina, USA
Jump onto the Blue Ridge Parkway, close to the cabin at Deep Gap and enjoy the scenic outlooks and hikes along the way. Go North to Cascades Trail, Jumpinoff Rocks, the Trading Post, Doughton, or Stone Mountain or South to Moses Cone park and craft center, Julian Price Park and Linn Cove viaduct.
The viaduct has spectacular views, as well as a number of hikes along the Tanawha Trail, Stack Rock and the Rough Ridge trail.
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Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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The viaduct has spectacular views, as well as a number of hikes along the Tanawha Trail, Stack Rock and the Rough Ridge trail.
This is tucked away behind a conference center near Valle Crucis. The trail up is quite steep and then it drops down to the Falls.
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Crab Orchard Falls
146 Skiles Way
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This is tucked away behind a conference center near Valle Crucis. The trail up is quite steep and then it drops down to the Falls.

Shopping

Saturday Farmers Market dedicated to local farmers and artisans (open mid April thru October). The vendors are friendly and helpful. The farmers and crafters are friendly, helpful, and very willing to share tips and details about their products. It's a Saturday morning tradition when we're there.
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Ashe. County Farmers Market
108 BackStreet
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Saturday Farmers Market dedicated to local farmers and artisans (open mid April thru October). The vendors are friendly and helpful. The farmers and crafters are friendly, helpful, and very willing to share tips and details about their products. It's a Saturday morning tradition when we're there.
"They have everything! You never know what you will find. Most years I come home with something I didn't even know I needed" Not my review but one that says it all. Ideal for a rainy or cold day, and if you can leave the kids behind suggest you do.
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Antiques On Main
842 S Jefferson Ave
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"They have everything! You never know what you will find. Most years I come home with something I didn't even know I needed" Not my review but one that says it all. Ideal for a rainy or cold day, and if you can leave the kids behind suggest you do.

Essentials

Ingles Market Ashemont Drive, West Jefferson NC 28694
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Ingles Markets
60 Ashemont Dr
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Dollar General, 146 Yuma Lane, Deep Gap, NC 28618
Dollar General
146 Yuma Ln
Dollar General, 146 Yuma Lane, Deep Gap, NC 28618
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Walmart Supercenter
200 Watauga Village Dr
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Food Lion

Eating and drinking scene

Located just off the ASU campus. Popular with students, locals and visitors because of the great food, friendly service and choice of brews.
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The Local
179 Howard St
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Located just off the ASU campus. Popular with students, locals and visitors because of the great food, friendly service and choice of brews.
A neat restaurant with an eclectic menu serving locally sourced food. A big variety of options, with a number of vegetarian items.
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Wild Craft Eatery
506 W King St
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A neat restaurant with an eclectic menu serving locally sourced food. A big variety of options, with a number of vegetarian items.
Our go to place to eat and drink in West Jefferson. Their pulled pork is smoked to perfection, the salads are fresh and tasty. and the selection of their brews is impressive and delicious. Try the Skeeter Pee.
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New River Brewing Taproom and Eatery
108 South 3rd Ave
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Our go to place to eat and drink in West Jefferson. Their pulled pork is smoked to perfection, the salads are fresh and tasty. and the selection of their brews is impressive and delicious. Try the Skeeter Pee.
Rustic, romantic and charming restaurant in the hills near Blowing Rock, with a variety of unique game dishes, like bison, elk and emu. Reservations are a must. Perfect for special occasions.
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill Rd
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Rustic, romantic and charming restaurant in the hills near Blowing Rock, with a variety of unique game dishes, like bison, elk and emu. Reservations are a must. Perfect for special occasions.
What's really special here is the setting in a little valley with hillsides surrounding it and Appalachian peaks visible beyond. The interior bar (where excellent servers keep the lines moving with grace and energy) has a nice wine cellar vibe on two levels. Outside, there are tables under a large patio pergola and bistro tables and scattered about the expansive grounds are groupings of Adirondack chairs. It's a lovely, relaxing place to while away an afternoon with live music and a food truck on weekends in season.
Old Barn Winery and Vineyards
What's really special here is the setting in a little valley with hillsides surrounding it and Appalachian peaks visible beyond. The interior bar (where excellent servers keep the lines moving with grace and energy) has a nice wine cellar vibe on two levels. Outside, there are tables under a large patio pergola and bistro tables and scattered about the expansive grounds are groupings of Adirondack chairs. It's a lovely, relaxing place to while away an afternoon with live music and a food truck on weekends in season.
This is a lovely little wine and beer shop in West Jefferson with excellent selections. While it is a "club", it is only so because of the NC and Ashe county laws. The fee of $1.00 annually allows them to function as an alcohol serving establishment only. Perfect place to rest and have glass or two of liquid refreshment after strolling the shops and streets of this cute little town.
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Carolina Country Wines Llc
7 N Jefferson Ave
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This is a lovely little wine and beer shop in West Jefferson with excellent selections. While it is a "club", it is only so because of the NC and Ashe county laws. The fee of $1.00 annually allows them to function as an alcohol serving establishment only. Perfect place to rest and have glass or two of liquid refreshment after strolling the shops and streets of this cute little town.
Beautiful place for a winery, beside a stream and vineyards, with views of Grandfather Mountain. Outdoor seating, with wine flight tastings available and a food truck.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lane
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Beautiful place for a winery, beside a stream and vineyards, with views of Grandfather Mountain. Outdoor seating, with wine flight tastings available and a food truck.
Small local Boone brewery, with a good selection of brews and music. Food truck on site, with seating inside or by the stream.
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek Dr
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Small local Boone brewery, with a good selection of brews and music. Food truck on site, with seating inside or by the stream.
Cosmic pizzas to delight everyone's palate, with a funky decor and a wide variety of NC brews.
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Mellow Mushroom
805 W King St
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Cosmic pizzas to delight everyone's palate, with a funky decor and a wide variety of NC brews.
The best burgers in Boone. Can drive through to pick them up or dine in. Must choose your toppings and sauces to design your own favorite.
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Come Back Shack
1521 Blowing Rock Rd
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The best burgers in Boone. Can drive through to pick them up or dine in. Must choose your toppings and sauces to design your own favorite.
The best Indian food around the area.
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Mint Indian Cuisine
203 Boone Heights Dr
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The best Indian food around the area.