If you are staying a while, we may go up to beech mountain to do a little ski day if the weather permits. Let us know if you would like to join and we can come up with a time to go if possible. If not go check it out sometime.
There are plenty of waterfalls in the area to go to! Elk river is a bit out the way for most but is very easily accessible for anyone who would like to go.
Boone, NC is a really nice town to go walk around or do some shopping, etc. really good food options and is not too far away!