HIGH COUNTRY FAVORITES

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STAY AT HAVEN ON THE RIDGE

Family-friendly outings

  • The Pottery Lot is a community pottery studio that offers workshops and classes for all ages. The space also features work by local potters and ceramicists in a curated retail gallery.

    • Book pottery classes here

    5014 NC Highway 105 S.
    Vilas, NC 28692
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  • Sky Valley Zip Tours sits on 140 acres just minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock. The zip-lining course takes you through lush forest, across a hidden waterfall, and to views that stretch over the ridgelines.

    • Book a Canopy Zip Tour (ages 10 & up) here

    • Book the Whistle Pig Kid’s Zipline (ages 4 & up) here

    634 Sky Ranch Rd.
    Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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  • Hawksnest is the largest snow tubing park in the Southeast. With up to 30 lanes of snow tubing fun, each ranging from 400 to 1000 feet long, there’s something for everyone ages 3 & up. Hawksnest is a great place to wear your children out.

    • Make a reservation here

    2058 Skyland Dr.
    Seven Devils, NC 28604
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Farm-to-table meals

  • Artisanal is the best of the best for fine dining in the High Country. Head here to impress your date or celebrate a special occasion. Chef-owner Bill Greene combines culinary expertise with a passion for wine to create exceptional experiences. Pro tip: don’t forget cash for the valet.

    • Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, May through October

    • Learn more about the prix fixe menu here

    • Make a reservation via OpenTable here

    1200 Dobbins Rd.
    Banner Elk, NC 28604
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  • L.P. on Main’s menu celebrates the seasons with locally-sourced ingredients prepared daily in-house, including NC seafood, Western North Carolina bison, and locally-grown produce. Behind the bar, find craft cocktails, beer from High Country breweries, wines by the glass from an antique cruvinet system, and a zero proof menu that includes THC-infused beverages.

    • Open for dinner Thursday through Sunday

    • See the menu here

    • Make a reservation via Resy here

    171 Main St.
    Banner Elk, NC 28604
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  • The Speckled Trout is a restaurant and bottle shop in downtown Blowing Rock. Offerings explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture and reimagine them while preserving and reviving local heritage and ingredients.

    • Open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

    • View the menu here

    • Make a reservation via OpenTable here

    922 Main St.
    Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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  • Vidalia Restaurant & Wine Bar’s mission is to source locally and provide high-end North Carolina cuisine in an approachable yet upscale environment.

    • Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday

    • Open for brunch on Sundays

    • View the menu here

    • Make a reservation via Resy here

    831 W King St.
    Boone, NC 28607
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A woven basket filled with a variety of fruits, including green beans, guavas, eggplants, and apples, sitting on a dirt floor.

Laid-back vibes

  • The Barnyard is The Mast Farm Inn’s open-air beer and wine bar. Situated in an old barn surrounded by garden beds and farm animals, it’s a perfect spot to kick back and savor a slow afternoon. Pro tip: Enjoy farm-to-table dining at the Valle Tavern afterwards. Call or text 828-963-5857 to make a reservation.

    • Open Friday through Sunday, May through October

    • See upcoming events at The Mast Farm Inn & The Barnyard here

    2560 Broadstone Rd.
    Banner Elk, NC 28604
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  • Parallel Brewing is an experimental craft brewing project that offers an ever-changing lineup of beer and wine in a unique and intimate tasting room. In the adjoining space, find Huzzah Used Books, another hidden gem with a curated selection of new and used books and a space that encourages slowing down (yes, you can take your drink in).

    114 Clement St.
    Boone, NC 28607
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  • Watagua County Farmers Market offers an impressive lineup of quality produce and goods from local growers including seasonal fruits and berries, jams, ferments, honey, baked goods, eggs, cheeses, meats, herbs, microgreens, mushrooms, fresh-cut flowers, and a variety of plants. Farm-based crafts including wool, woodwork, jewelry, leatherwork, pottery, metalwork, original paintings, and photography prints are also offered by local artists.

    • Open Saturday mornings year-round

    • See the vendor lineup here

    591 Horn in the West Dr.
    Boone, NC 28607
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A rustic barn with a curved rusty metal roof, surrounded by greenery and flowers, with a porch and outdoor seating area.

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