The Sweet Retreat at Sugar Mountain Area Guidebook

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The Sweet Retreat at Sugar Mountain Area Guidebook

Wineries

Visit some of the best wineries imaginable and enjoy great wine, music, and the beautiful mountain settings.
Our favorite winery!! Beautiful vineyard and winery located nearby off Hwy 105 with music May - October, a bold stream running through the property and lots of seating to enjoy wine and music.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lane
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Our favorite winery!! Beautiful vineyard and winery located nearby off Hwy 105 with music May - October, a bold stream running through the property and lots of seating to enjoy wine and music.
You will feel you have arrived at a Tuscan winery with the rolling hills and vineyards. A lovely pond and a Christmas tree farm add to the ambiance.
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Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls Hwy
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You will feel you have arrived at a Tuscan winery with the rolling hills and vineyards. A lovely pond and a Christmas tree farm add to the ambiance.
Smaller winery right in Banner Elk. Their wines are made with California grapes and are excellent. They are also famous for some of the sweeter wines. Cozy mountainy indoors, or pastoral setting outside.
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer Run
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Smaller winery right in Banner Elk. Their wines are made with California grapes and are excellent. They are also famous for some of the sweeter wines. Cozy mountainy indoors, or pastoral setting outside.
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Villa Nove Vineyards
1877 Dry Hill Rd
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Watauga Lake Winery
6952 Big Dry Run Rd
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Sightseeing and Hiking

Fun alpine coaster in Sugar Mountain. They also have a ropes course you might want to try. Great family fun!
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle Hwy
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Fun alpine coaster in Sugar Mountain. They also have a ropes course you might want to try. Great family fun!
State park that includes the Mile High bridge, lots of trails from easy to difficult, great views, history, a zoo, educational resources, gift shops, food and more
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
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State park that includes the Mile High bridge, lots of trails from easy to difficult, great views, history, a zoo, educational resources, gift shops, food and more
Moderate hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway with incredible views.
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Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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Moderate hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway with incredible views.
Skiing, tubing, ice-skating, summer lift rides and mountain biking
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr
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Skiing, tubing, ice-skating, summer lift rides and mountain biking
Several hikes that are easy to moderate. Beautiful views of Linville Falls.
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Linville Falls
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Several hikes that are easy to moderate. Beautiful views of Linville Falls.
Tour inside a mountain - always 55 degrees... dress warmly!
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Linville Grotten, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221
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Tour inside a mountain - always 55 degrees... dress warmly!
Easy hike around Price Lake. also fishing and canoe rentals available.
Price Lake Trail, North Carolina 28605, Verenigde Staten
Easy hike around Price Lake. also fishing and canoe rentals available.
Visit the craft shop and take hikes on the Cone Estate Carriage Trails. Easy walking on wide trails in several directions from the estate.
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The Cone Manor
6570 Blue Ridge Pkwy
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Visit the craft shop and take hikes on the Cone Estate Carriage Trails. Easy walking on wide trails in several directions from the estate.
Easy stroll around scenic lake near Blowing Rock.
Bass Lake Trail
Easy stroll around scenic lake near Blowing Rock.
Beautiful lake that's part of the Cone estate. Nice walk around, fishing, etc.
Trout Lake Parking
Beautiful lake that's part of the Cone estate. Nice walk around, fishing, etc.
Scenic overview of the Linville Gorge - the Grand Canyon of the East. Road up isn't pave and is rutting. 4WD recommended.
Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook parking lot
Scenic overview of the Linville Gorge - the Grand Canyon of the East. Road up isn't pave and is rutting. 4WD recommended.
Linville Gorge Hike
The Chimneys, North Carolina 28655, Verenigde Staten
Linville Gorge Hike
Nice shaded hike that starts in downtown Blowing Rock. Runs along a creek/river and there are waterfalls along the way.
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Glen Burney Falls Trailhead
243 Laurel Ln
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Nice shaded hike that starts in downtown Blowing Rock. Runs along a creek/river and there are waterfalls along the way.
Scenic Chairlift ride up to the 5506' bar. Grab a drink and take in the beautiful scenery. Music on certain days. They also have yoga on the deck and other events.
5506'
Scenic Chairlift ride up to the 5506' bar. Grab a drink and take in the beautiful scenery. Music on certain days. They also have yoga on the deck and other events.
Located in picturesque Valle Crucis, NC, visit the Original historic Mast General Store. There is also a location in downtown Boone.
Original Mast General Store
Located in picturesque Valle Crucis, NC, visit the Original historic Mast General Store. There is also a location in downtown Boone.
Take a scenic drive and stop off at one of the many overlooks. The parkway is a short 15 minute drive from us!
Blue Rdg Pkwy, Verenigde Staten
Take a scenic drive and stop off at one of the many overlooks. The parkway is a short 15 minute drive from us!
Moderate to strenuous hike... but the views!!!!! More than worth it!
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Hawksbill Mountain Trail Head
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Moderate to strenuous hike... but the views!!!!! More than worth it!
Beautiful place at the top of Roan Mountain where you can take one of several trails. Rhododendron gardens which bloom in June are magnificent. See the location of the former Skyland Hotel or walk through deeply wooded forests. One of our favorite spots. Bring a jacket!
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Roan Mountain State Park
527 TN-143
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Beautiful place at the top of Roan Mountain where you can take one of several trails. Rhododendron gardens which bloom in June are magnificent. See the location of the former Skyland Hotel or walk through deeply wooded forests. One of our favorite spots. Bring a jacket!
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Moses Cone Landhuis
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Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd
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Breweries and Tap Rooms

Casual, fun spot in downtown Banner Elk offering local brews and music
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Blind Elk Tap Room
397 Shawneehaw Avenue South
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Casual, fun spot in downtown Banner Elk offering local brews and music
Brewery located at Beech Mountain resort. Great beers, food, music, and lots of outdoor seating with fire pits, Adirondack chairs and views.
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Beech Mountain Brewing Company
1007 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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Brewery located at Beech Mountain resort. Great beers, food, music, and lots of outdoor seating with fire pits, Adirondack chairs and views.
Our favorite brewery! Sit outside and watch the folks stroll by on Sunset, grab a bite to eat, or play cornhole in the back.
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Blowing Rock Brewing Company
152 Sunset Dr
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Our favorite brewery! Sit outside and watch the folks stroll by on Sunset, grab a bite to eat, or play cornhole in the back.
Great beer and delicious food! Fun spot in downtown Boone.
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Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot St
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Great beer and delicious food! Fun spot in downtown Boone.
Fun outdoor and indoor brewery on the East side of Boone off Hwy 421.
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Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park Dr
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Fun outdoor and indoor brewery on the East side of Boone off Hwy 421.
Local brewery in Boone.
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The Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek Dr
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Local brewery in Boone.

City/town information

Picturesque town with shops, restaurants, hiking, and parks.
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Blowing Rock
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Picturesque town with shops, restaurants, hiking, and parks.
Tiny Banner Elk is a one light town with great shops, restaurants, hikes, Lees-McRae college, churches, and parks.
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Banner Elk
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Tiny Banner Elk is a one light town with great shops, restaurants, hikes, Lees-McRae college, churches, and parks.
Home of Appalachian State University and a great foodie town as well. You can visit shops, including Mast General Store, great restaurants and breweries.
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Boone
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Home of Appalachian State University and a great foodie town as well. You can visit shops, including Mast General Store, great restaurants and breweries.
Highest incorporated town in the eastern US. Great hikes, 2 lakes, a recreation area, ski slopes, parks, restaurants. And don't forget to visit Fred's General Mercantile.
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Beech Mountain
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Highest incorporated town in the eastern US. Great hikes, 2 lakes, a recreation area, ski slopes, parks, restaurants. And don't forget to visit Fred's General Mercantile.
local information
Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce
100 Main St W
local information
The Village includes tennis and pickleball courts, trails, the Golf Course, and the Resort.
Village of Sugar Mountain
The Village includes tennis and pickleball courts, trails, the Golf Course, and the Resort.

Food scene

Old mercantile with great gifts and wonderful food! They've added a full bar and have live music indoors and outside at the adjacent property. Great experience!
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Old Hampton Store & Barbeque
77 Ruffin St
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Old mercantile with great gifts and wonderful food! They've added a full bar and have live music indoors and outside at the adjacent property. Great experience!
Locally owned Coffee Shop located in front of Lowes Foods. they serve locally roasted coffee and a variety of grab and go items.
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Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105
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Locally owned Coffee Shop located in front of Lowes Foods. they serve locally roasted coffee and a variety of grab and go items.
Great little cafe that serves high quality food made with seasonal ingredients. Located in Grandfather Shopping Center near the ABC store.
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Reid's Cafe & Catering Co.
4004 NC-105
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Great little cafe that serves high quality food made with seasonal ingredients. Located in Grandfather Shopping Center near the ABC store.
LP on Main (formerly Louisian Purchase) Serving Cajun, Creole, Seafood and American cuisine in a great atmosphere. Located on Main Street in Banner Elk. Sit outside in nice weather and watch folks walk by.
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Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St E
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LP on Main (formerly Louisian Purchase) Serving Cajun, Creole, Seafood and American cuisine in a great atmosphere. Located on Main Street in Banner Elk. Sit outside in nice weather and watch folks walk by.
Beautiful, special occasion restaurant, serving farm to table cuisine. Located at 1200 Dobbins Road in Banner Elk. Reservations recommended. Close seasonally so call before you go! Everyone says it's incredible! PS - Eric Church recorded an album there one winter - 28 songs in 28 days.
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Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins Rd
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Beautiful, special occasion restaurant, serving farm to table cuisine. Located at 1200 Dobbins Road in Banner Elk. Reservations recommended. Close seasonally so call before you go! Everyone says it's incredible! PS - Eric Church recorded an album there one winter - 28 songs in 28 days.
Steak and seafood in a casual, modern mountain atmosphere. 344 Shawneehaw Avenue, Banner Elk Downtown.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave S
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Steak and seafood in a casual, modern mountain atmosphere. 344 Shawneehaw Avenue, Banner Elk Downtown.
Great little spot in downtown Banner Elk service breakfast all day. Food is delicious and the people are friendly!
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Bella's Breakfast And Lunch
142 Main St E
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Great little spot in downtown Banner Elk service breakfast all day. Food is delicious and the people are friendly!
Casual Italian and Pizza. They get busy so go early or call your order in early! Located in the Food Lion shopping center in Sugar Mountain.
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Bella's
3585 Tynecastle Hwy
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Casual Italian and Pizza. They get busy so go early or call your order in early! Located in the Food Lion shopping center in Sugar Mountain.
Great little place located at the Sugar Mountain Golf Course. Grab a sandwich and sit on their huge deck with views of the course and the mountains all around.
Caddyshack Cafe
1054 Sugar Mountain Drive
Great little place located at the Sugar Mountain Golf Course. Grab a sandwich and sit on their huge deck with views of the course and the mountains all around.
Multiple restaurants at one property. Great beer on tap and good casual food, pizza, breakfast, and ice cream shop in the summer. They have music outside on the patio some weekends.
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Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave S
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Multiple restaurants at one property. Great beer on tap and good casual food, pizza, breakfast, and ice cream shop in the summer. They have music outside on the patio some weekends.
Great BBQ restaurant with locations in Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.
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The Pedalin' Pig
4235 NC-105
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Great BBQ restaurant with locations in Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.
Delicious Asian Food restaurant.
Nguyens Asian Grill
2015 Cranberry St
Delicious Asian Food restaurant.
Nice restaurant near downtown Blowing Rock.
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Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland Trail
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Nice restaurant near downtown Blowing Rock.
Great food right in downtown Blowing Rock.
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Storie Street Grille
1167 Main St
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Great food right in downtown Blowing Rock.
White tablecloth dining in Blowing Rock.
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Twigs
7956 Valley Blvd
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White tablecloth dining in Blowing Rock.
Located in beautiful Chetola Resort, nice restaurant and bar. Sometimes has live music. In the summer, sit outside with a view of Chetola Lake
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Timberlake's Restaurant
185 Chetola Lake Dr
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Located in beautiful Chetola Resort, nice restaurant and bar. Sometimes has live music. In the summer, sit outside with a view of Chetola Lake
Family run restaurant with delicious sandwiches and baked goodies!! Open for breakfast and lunch. one of our favorite spots!
Williams Deli & Bakery
Family run restaurant with delicious sandwiches and baked goodies!! Open for breakfast and lunch. one of our favorite spots!
Delicious food, friendly service, long range views from back deck, and friendly staff. Check out their gift shop too.
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Holy Smokes BBQ
3363 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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Delicious food, friendly service, long range views from back deck, and friendly staff. Check out their gift shop too.
Town Tavern of Banner Elk
Town Tavern of Banner Elk
Our favorite Mexican Restaurant! Located across from the main entrance to Sugar Mountain. Wonderful food and great prices!
Puerto Nuevo Fresh & Seafood Restaurant
Our favorite Mexican Restaurant! Located across from the main entrance to Sugar Mountain. Wonderful food and great prices!

Sports and Outdoors

Located at the base of Sugar Mountain, tennis courts open to the public.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr
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Located at the base of Sugar Mountain, tennis courts open to the public.
Highly ranked public golf course located at the base of Sugar Mountain.
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Ole Esval Sugar Mountain Municipal Golf Course
1054 Sugar Mountain Dr
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Highly ranked public golf course located at the base of Sugar Mountain.
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing en Zipline
2058 Skyland Dr
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Tubing, Canoeing, kayak, Whitewater rafting, caving and hiking
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High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105
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Tubing, Canoeing, kayak, Whitewater rafting, caving and hiking
Tubing down the New River
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Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16
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Tubing down the New River
The name says it all!
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EDGE of the WORLD NC Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing and Rappelling
394 Shawneehaw Ave S
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The name says it all!
Fly fishing supplies and guided fly fishing, fishing license, and rentals.
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Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters
8857 NC-105
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Fly fishing supplies and guided fly fishing, fishing license, and rentals.
Fun tubing on the New River. Also fly fishing, kayaking, and other adventures.
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RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4041 Todd Railroad Grade Rd
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Fun tubing on the New River. Also fly fishing, kayaking, and other adventures.
Tubing and Rafting
High Mountain Expeditions - New River Outpost
Tubing and Rafting
Tubing, kayaking, rafting etc.
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Wahoo's Adventures
3380 US-321
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Tubing, kayaking, rafting etc.
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Mountain Glen Golf Club
1 Club house Drive
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Day Spas

Spa in Linville.
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The Spa at Eseeola Lodge
34 Dogwood St
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Spa in Linville.
Day spa
Riverside Spa
9649 North Carolina 105
Day spa
Natural Healing Day Spa
4840 North Carolina 105