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Natural & man-made wonders in the NC High Country!
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Grandfather Mountain, drive to top, walk across mile-high footbridge, nature museum, natural habitats for bears, panthers, deer, and eagles, US 221 one mile from Parkway, Linville, 60 minutes from Leatherwood. Blue Ridge Parkway, the most-visited national park, hugs the crest of the mountains, 30 minutes from Leatherwood. Linn Cove Viaduct, milepost 304, engineering marvel bridge, winds across Grandfather, seemingly hanging in space while clinging to the mountain's face Shelton Vineyards , The Premier vineyard in the East Linville Caverns, US 221 south between Linville and Marion Linville Falls, Linville Falls, milepost 316, one of the most spectacular falls on the Parkway, moderate hike to see. Lost Cove Cliffs milepost 310, on summer nights you may spot the legendary Brown Mountain Lights. The Blowing Rock, in the village of the same name, an immense cliff overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. The phenomenon is so called because the rocky walls of the gorge form a flume through which the northwest wind sweeps with such force that it returns light objects cast over the void. 50 minutes from Leatherwood 828-295-7111 Stone Mountain State Park, stone monolith mountain, hiking, picnicking, fishing, 60 minutes from Leatherwood Pilot Mountain State Park, smaller stone monolith, unique, US 52, Pinnacle, 90 minutes from Leatherwood Mountain laurel bloom in early June Rhododendron bloom in late June Kerr Scott Reservoir, camping, picnicking, fishing, 15 minutes from Leatherwood ActivitiesTweetsie Railroad, three-mile adventure train ride, petting zoo, rides on 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock, May-Oct. Grandfather Trout Farm, NC 105 between Boone and Linville Grandfather Gem Mine, NC 105 between Boone and Linville Emerald Hollow, rockhounding, sluicing, Hiddenite, 7 AM to sunset daily, 60 minutes from Leatherwood The Greater Foscoe Mining Co., enriched emerald mine ore from 9 to 6, 7 days a week, Hwy 105, Foscoe, 828-963-5928, 50 minutes from Leatherwood Zaloo's Canoes, 2 hours to all day, Hwy 16 & 88, Jefferson, 800-535-4027, 60 minutes from Leatherwood Appalachian Angler, fly shop & guide service, Hwy 105 near Hound Ears, 828-963-5050, 50 minutes from Leatherwood Foscoe Fishing Company and Outfitters, for a day of fishing you'll never forget, Hwy 105, Foscoe, 828-963-7431, 50 minutes from Leatherwood Wahoo's Adventures, rafting, canoeing, tubing outfitters, US 321 one mile south of Boone 800-444-RAFT Price Lake, milepost 297, fishing, hiking, picnicking. Historical and culturalOriginal Ben Long Frescoes, painted on the walls of two little untended Episcopal mission churches, the Church of the Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs and St. Mary’s in West Jefferson. The sanctuaries are dominated by frescoes behind their altars. St. Mary’s altar piece is a realistic Christ upon the cross, imposed upon a more ethereal Christ behind the cross, the historical Jesus and the transfigured Christ. To left and right of the massive fresco, smaller ones of a pregnant Mary (the Mary of great expectations) and a proclaiming John the Baptist, both portenders of Christ, point to the center Christ. The Church of the Holy Trinity has as its imposing altar piece an unusual Last Supper. One hour from Leatherwood Whippoorwill Village, NC 268 one mile east of Ferguson, 3-5 Saturdays Sundays, Tom Dooley Museum, Smokehouse Gallery, Daniel Boone replica cabin and a country store. Hampton Mill on NC 105 turn right like going to Newland for meal to make yeast rolls, sourdough bread, grits Wilkes Community College Gardens, Wilkesboro Todd's Store, old country store, player pianos, ice cream, Buffalo Cove, 10 minutes from Leatherwood Cerminaro Vineyard, Saturdays noon to 6 for tours & tastings, 20 minutes from Leatherwood Biltmore Estate, gardens and conservatory, US 25, Asheville 9-5 daily, 2 hours from Leatherwood. Shelton Vineyards , The Premier vineyard in the East ShowsBlowing Rock Stage Company, 828-295-9627, professional theatrical company presenting live comedies and musicals throughout the summer Wilkes Playmakers, , community theater company at times throughout the year. Special performance of Tom Dooley - A Wilkes County Legend - people nationwide have been fascinated and intrigued with the Tom Dooley story for over a century. The 1860's murder of Laura Foster not far from Leatherwood was one of the nation’s first highly publicized crimes of passion. Tom Dula was hanged for the crime but many questions were left unanswered. Excellent play, runs July-August, 336-838-PLAY, 30 minutes from Leatherwood. Horn in the West outdoor drama, mid-June to mid-August, 828-264-2120 Barter Theatre, Abingdon, VA (800) 368-3240, 2 hours from Leatherwood Events"Sunday Concert in the Park" Blowing Rock, frequently Merlefest, Bluegrass Festival, Wilkesboro, late April Highland Games, Grandfather Mountain, mid July Christmas in July, West Jefferson, second full weekend in July Art in the Park, Blowing Rock, third Saturdays Fall Festival, Roan Mountain State Park, mid September Wooly Worm Festival, Banner Elk, mid October Highland Games - Early July ShoppingMast General Store, est. 1883 in Valle Crucis, old mountain landmark. Traditional clothing, comfortable shoes and hiking boots, and old-time mercantile items. Shoppes on the Parkway, Blowing Rock, 35 factory outlets, Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 1-6pm, 828-295-4248 Cabin Fever, on Main Street in Blowing Rock. Unique shop filled with interesting log furniture and cabin accessories. SkiingSki Appalachian Sugar Mountain GolfBoone Golf Club, Boone, 40 minutes from Leatherwood MountainAire Golf Club, West Jefferson 60 minutes from Leatherwood 336-877-4716 Jefferson Landing Golf Club, Jefferson, 60 minutes from Leatherwood, 800-292-6274 or 336-982-4449 Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort, Hwy 105 between Boone & Linville, 50 minutes from Leatherwood Cedar Lake Golf Course, Jonesville one hour from Leatherwood, 336-835-5041 Best places to eatTodd's Store in downtown Buffalo Cove. At lunchtime have a tasty sandwich and soft drink in a glass bottle and browse the old-time store and player piano shop, 6 minutes from Leatherwood Joe's in downtown Ferguson, in the back of the store, Joe and his wife, Delight, are friendly, 10 minutes from Leatherwood Cheeseburgers in Paradise Neighborhood Grille and Bar, world-famous cheeseburgers, outdoor dining patio, downtown Blowing Rock. Cottonwood Grille & Brewery, southwestern cuisine with Mexican specialties Crippen's Country Inn & Restaurant, Blowing Rock, 5 stars Original Emporium Restaurant, great views and casual atmosphere, Blowing Rock The Peddler Steak House, Boone Piccadeli Cafe, great fresh food at moderate prices, our sports lounge has 3 big-screen TVs. Sagebrush Steakhouse & Saloon, baby back ribs, prime rib, peanuts, Boone and Wilkesboro The Bistro, fine wines, fine coffees, desserts, pasta creations, steaks, seafood, custom prepared entrees, Boone The Best Cellar, in Blowing Rock, excellent cuisine Shadrack's Barbecue & Seafood Barn with country variety show, Boone Shatley Springs, home-cooked family-style dining for three generations, cat-head biscuits, Hwy 16 in Crumpler, one hour from Leatherwood Greenfields, famous for home-cooked family-style dining, Jefferson, 50 minutes from Leatherwood Sollecito's, the best in Italian fare in a casual atmosphere, NC 105, Boone Tijuana Fats', great Mexican food, terrace dining, Blowing Rock Jackalopes, varied menu, BYOB, Beech Mountain, 90 minutes from Leatherwood For more information, contact High Country Host, and the Chambers of Commerce of Blowing Rock, Boone, and Wilkes |
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