For Best Western Hotel guests, please be waiting at the front of the hotel by 3:40pm to be on time for the shuttle service.
For Best Western Hotel guests, please be waiting at the front of the hotel by 3:40pm to be on time for the shuttle service.
August 23, 2025
Banner Elk, NC
The Future Bullocks
Things To Do
Make this a weekend trip! Here are our favorite things to do in the area.
Grandfather Mountain State Park
2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646
Walk across the Swinging Bridge, hike, picnic, see animals and more.
Linville Falls
Warrior Ln, Marion, NC 28657
Take a hike to visit the most famous waterfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls Hwy., Newland, NC 28657, (828) 765-1400
Hang out and order a flight of wine at one of the area's local wineries! There's Banner Elk Winery, Grandfather Mountain Winery, and Linville Falls Winery. Linville Falls Winery is our personal favorite.
Explore Blowing Rock
1040 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Drive down to the cutest town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Go shopping on main street, stroll Memorial Park, grab a drink at a quaint bar, or sit down to eat at a local favorite.
Explore Boone
1521 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Stroll the shops, restaurants, or simply just watch the App-State kids run to class. (And be sure to stop by the Comeback Shack for fries and a shake while you're there.)
For all the days along the way