Vanessa’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
The views are endless and I highly recommend enjoying nature with a hike.
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Roan Mountain
The views are endless and I highly recommend enjoying nature with a hike.
Just minutes from Vanessa’s Chalet is Grassy Creek Falls. A 1 mile easy to moderate hike to the falls is worth it.
Grassy Creek
Just minutes from Vanessa’s Chalet is Grassy Creek Falls. A 1 mile easy to moderate hike to the falls is worth it.
The lake is beautiful, hiking biking and sightseeing. I did the mountain biking trails and they are good for all levels.
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Iparke yaseState yaseLake James
2229 NC-126The lake is beautiful, hiking biking and sightseeing. I did the mountain biking trails and they are good for all levels.
Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyThe Biltmore House
30 5th St NEHistory of the area and just beautiful!
Enjoy warm apple cider in a rocking chair in front of the massive beautiful fireplaces. This is one of my favor things to do. There is also a beautiful little hike on the grounds.
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveEnjoy warm apple cider in a rocking chair in front of the massive beautiful fireplaces. This is one of my favor things to do. There is also a beautiful little hike on the grounds.
Great information and restrooms on theBlue Ridge Parkway.
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I-Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
364 Blue Ridge PkwyGreat information and restrooms on theBlue Ridge Parkway.
Roan Mountain
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Food scene
Downtown little Switzerland is quaint and relaxing. It has a couple of cafe’s with great food. Perfect place to visit for lunch.
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Little Switzerland
Downtown little Switzerland is quaint and relaxing. It has a couple of cafe’s with great food. Perfect place to visit for lunch.
The food is amazing. Right off the blue ridge parkway. They also have amazing local jams and butters.
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Christa's Country Corner
1600 Jonas Ridge HwyThe food is amazing. Right off the blue ridge parkway. They also have amazing local jams and butters.
Mountain biking
The mountain biking trail at Lake James is so much fun. Great for all levels. If my guests are interested in biking this trail I am happy to guide you and ride with you.
Iparke yaseState yaseLake James
2229 NC-126Hiking
Iqabane likaGogo
2050 Blowing Rock HwyLinville Falls
The Appalachian trails runs through here and it smells like Christmas. The views are phenomenal.
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Iparke yaseMount Mitchell
2388 NC-128The Appalachian trails runs through here and it smells like Christmas. The views are phenomenal.
Crabtree Falls
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyMy favorite strenuous hike. Gorgeous views.
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Hawksbill Mountain Trail Head
My favorite strenuous hike. Gorgeous views.
Armstrong Creek
Chimney Rock
Named by US News and World report as one of the 50 most beautiful places in the WORLD.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Named by US News and World report as one of the 50 most beautiful places in the WORLD.
Black Mountain Crest Trail
Black Mountain Crest TrailBald Mountain Trail
Bald Mountain TrailI recommend this to hikers that want a difficult strenuous hike. Gorgeous views!
Woody Ridge Trailhead
I recommend this to hikers that want a difficult strenuous hike. Gorgeous views!
Adventures from Whitewater Rafting to Waterfall Rappelling. You can even do a Spider Lily Boating trip. There is also an intro to Rock Climbing Adventure.
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Thrifty Adventures
1173 Whitson Branch RoadAdventures from Whitewater Rafting to Waterfall Rappelling. You can even do a Spider Lily Boating trip. There is also an intro to Rock Climbing Adventure.
Shopping for Christmas
Great sweets.
Snowy Mountain Christmas Shop & Sweets
4699 Linville Falls HwyInformation Blue Ridge Parkway
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Horse Adventures
460 Rabbit Hop RdLocal horseback riding.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful town to walk around and have some coffee or lunch.
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Boone
Beautiful town to walk around and have some coffee or lunch.
A lot of history and sightseeing. Trout streams for the fishermen.
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Old Fort
A lot of history and sightseeing. Trout streams for the fishermen.