April 11, 2026
Sky Retreat, Purlear, NC
Jackson & Kerry
Things To Do
BREAKFAST / COFFEE:
Melanie's
Boone Bagelry
Espresso News
Stick Boy Kitchen (closed on Sundays)
Troy's 105 Diner (Kerry's Mom's favorite)
LUNCH / DINNER:
Wild Craft Eatery
The Local
CoBo Sushi Bistro & Bar
The Cardinal
Pedalin' Pig
DRINKS:
Appalachian Mountain Brewery
Lost Province Brewpub
Booneshine Brewing Company
The Horton Hotel
HIKES:
Our favorites -
Rough Ridge (1.2 miles roundtrip)
Moses Cone Manor (0-6 miles)
Beacon Heights (0.7 miles roundtrip)
Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway for views without the hike!
ACTIVITIES:
Watauga County Farmers' Market
Mast General Store - Boone
Boone Golf Club
For all the days along the way