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Exploring Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain Nature Park & Swinging Bridge

Banner Elk, NC 28604

Forest Gump fans, be sure to head to the top of the mountain to see where Forest ran up Grandfather Mountain. Walk across the mile-high swinging bridge and see if you can figure out why it’s called Grandfather Mountain! Hint: from a western view, the contours of the rock mimic the features of an old man's face!

The Blowing Rock

432 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

The only place where snow falls upside down!

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

A Guilded Age beauty!

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

225 Vineyard Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Lovely winery tucked into the shadow of Grandfather Mountain.

Mountain Glen Golf Club

1 Club house Drive, Newland, NC 28657

Public local golf course created by George Cobb, designer of over 100 golf courses in the southeast including the Par 3 Course at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Mountain Troutfitters

Linville, North Carolina

Fly shop/ guide service with some of the best private fishing water in the state.

Due South Outfitters

Boone, NC

Need to wet a line? Head to Due South for a guided fly fishing trip.

Mast General Store

3565 HWY 194 S, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

This original general store is a true blast from the past. Need a sugar fix? Visit the annex down the street and dig into the huge barrel of old candies!

Greater Foscoe Mining Company

8998 North Carolina 105, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Gem mining was a Faulkner and family favorite. Ask him about the emerald he found!

Tweetsie Railroad

300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Wild West Theme Park with the best gift shop for little boys!!

Louisiana Purchase Food & Spirits

171 Main St E, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Delicious farm to table.

Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern

324 Shawneehaw Avenue South, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Casual, mountain charm and 2 menus - American and Italian.

The Tartan Restaurant

31 Coffey Road, Linville, NC 28646

Faulkner and his grandfather shared many a breakfast omelet here!

Dan'l Boone Inn

130 Hardin Street, Boone, NC 28607

The oldest restaurant in Boone serving family style meals.

Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant

2941 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC 28604

A family favorite. Make sure you get a “large” margarita!