Local Eats and Activities
Old Hampton Store & Barbeque
Our favorite! A historic 1920s general store turned restaurant, tavern, art gallery, and music venue. Live music most days, with seating inside, on the porch, or under the trees out back. Casual BBQ.
Reid's Cafe
Cozy café with creative American food. Great for lunch or an elevated dinner.
Mountain Grounds Coffee & Tea Co.
A cozy, locally owned coffee shop, serving Boone-roasted coffee, fresh-baked pastries, and a big selection of loose-leaf teas.
The Caffeinated Elk
A local coffee spot and sweet shop on Sugar Mountain.
Coffee Guys LLC
Brand new laid-back mountain specialty coffee shop!
Kaye's By The River
A locally owned Newland favorite known for its famous Sunday brunch, breakfast served all day, and made-in-house pies and cakes. Grab a cold beer or glass of wine to complete the riverside ambiance!
High Country Pie
Great breakfast spot to grab a quick bite before a hike! Good grab and go options.
Sorrento's Italian Bistro
A gourmet Italian spot in the heart of Banner Elk. Known for hand-tossed pizza, an extensive drink menu, and live music.
Bella's Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
Relaxed neighborhood Italian spot serving NY-style pizza and classic favorites like chicken parmesan, with a lively bar area and live music many nights - great for groups.
Stonewalls Restaurant
Known for prime rib, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and salad bar - voted the area's best restaurant and steakhouse for years running.
Linville Falls Winery
A scenic, casual vineyard with outdoor seating and interesting NC wines. Saturday 9/19 happens to be the 14th Annual Grape Stomp! They’ll have wine tastings, live bluegrass, food trucks, and traditional grape stomping.
Tennis & Pickleball
Tennis and pickleball courts are located along Linville Avenue - please see the front desk of The Lodge if you have any questions; no court reservations are needed, but The Lodge can arrange for equipment to be provided. The Pineola also has a pickleball court on-site and equipment provided.
Linville Golf Club
Staying at the Eseeola gives you access to this gorgeous Donald Ross course
Linville Land Harbor Golf Club
Public mountain course between Linville and the Pineola.
Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course
Short/executive style public mountain course that could offer a quick 9.
Fish Avery County
Public trout streams for Avery County can be found below.
Flat Rock Trail
Just 5 minutes from the Lodge, its about a 30 minute round trip hike and is a great spot if you want a quick hike with beautiful views. As described, the top has flat rock areas where you can relax with a picnic or a beer (BYO).
Hawksbill Mountain Trail
2.4 mile hike about 30 minutes south of Linville in the Gorge. 695 foot elevation with stunning views.
Linville Trails
Trails surrounding the community of Linville 1. Katherine Blackford Trail 2. Roseborough Trail 3. View Rock 4. Biscuit Rock 5. Pixie Mountain Trail 6. Wilderness Trail Walk