The Happy Place Guidebook
Go Explore Nearby!
I totally recommend Zaloo's Canoes for tubing (super chill) or canoeing. It's only 7-10 minutes from the Happy Place. https://zaloos.com/
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Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes
3874 NC-16I totally recommend Zaloo's Canoes for tubing (super chill) or canoeing. It's only 7-10 minutes from the Happy Place. https://zaloos.com/
The trading post is more than a potty stop. It's got delicious homemade fudge, local jewelry and art, and a small gift shop.
Northwest Trading Post
414 Trading Post RdThe trading post is more than a potty stop. It's got delicious homemade fudge, local jewelry and art, and a small gift shop.
Fun little shop with cool pottery, jewelry, books, kids stuff, Christmas ornaments, and lots of stuff you didn't even know you needed to buy LOL.
Greenhouse Crafts Shop
248 J W Luke RdFun little shop with cool pottery, jewelry, books, kids stuff, Christmas ornaments, and lots of stuff you didn't even know you needed to buy LOL.
Great little spot about 17 minutes in the opposite direction of West Jefferson. Nice people. Good wine. pretty drive. http://www.thistlemeadowwinery.com/
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Thistle Meadow Winery
102 Thistle MeadowGreat little spot about 17 minutes in the opposite direction of West Jefferson. Nice people. Good wine. pretty drive. http://www.thistlemeadowwinery.com/
Favorite Hikes
If you want an easy hike to a great waterfall The Cascades are about 15-20 minutes from the property just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Good spot to have a picnic. Good for all ages and a selfie with a waterfall? Yes!
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/the-cascades/
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E.B. Jeffress Park-The Cascades Trail
If you want an easy hike to a great waterfall The Cascades are about 15-20 minutes from the property just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Good spot to have a picnic. Good for all ages and a selfie with a waterfall? Yes!
https://www.exploreboone.com/outdoors/hiking/the-cascades/
The easy trail to Jumpinoff Rock leaves from the parking lot of the overlook near The Happy Place (less than 2 miles away) Great view/selfie spot! At first there's an incline that will make you wonder why I called this easy but it doesn't last long and evens out. You can also continue on to the Mountain to Sea Trail from here. https://www.virtualblueridge.com/parkway-place/jumpin-off-rocks-overlook/
Jumpinoff Rock
The easy trail to Jumpinoff Rock leaves from the parking lot of the overlook near The Happy Place (less than 2 miles away) Great view/selfie spot! At first there's an incline that will make you wonder why I called this easy but it doesn't last long and evens out. You can also continue on to the Mountain to Sea Trail from here. https://www.virtualblueridge.com/parkway-place/jumpin-off-rocks-overlook/
About an hour away but worth the drive
A gorgeous and unique hike with a view from the top that makes it all worth it! This isn't an easy hike but way cool! https://www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park/home
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I-State Park ye-Stone Mountain
3042 Frank PkwyA gorgeous and unique hike with a view from the top that makes it all worth it! This isn't an easy hike but way cool! https://www.ncparks.gov/stone-mountain-state-park/home
Want to hike with wild ponies! ? You'll see them here just over the border in Virginia. https://gohikevirginia.com/wild-ponies-grayson-highlands-state-park/
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Iparke yaseGrayson Highlands
829 Grayson Highland LaneWant to hike with wild ponies! ? You'll see them here just over the border in Virginia. https://gohikevirginia.com/wild-ponies-grayson-highlands-state-park/
City/town information
This town is adorable!! Cute shopping, breweries and restaurants, and the Ashe County Cheese Factory is a must-stop. Only 15 minutes from The Happy Place.
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West Jefferson
This town is adorable!! Cute shopping, breweries and restaurants, and the Ashe County Cheese Factory is a must-stop. Only 15 minutes from The Happy Place.
Food scene
Don't let the outside fool you! This is the closest restaurant to The Happy Place (5 minutes) and the food is good! You'll see this place mentioned in the guest book at the Happy Place many times!
Rodie's Parkway Restaurant
10101 NC-16Don't let the outside fool you! This is the closest restaurant to The Happy Place (5 minutes) and the food is good! You'll see this place mentioned in the guest book at the Happy Place many times!
Cause well sometimes you just want a good beer! https://newriverbrewing.beer/
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New River Brewing Taproom and Eatery
108 South 3rd AveCause well sometimes you just want a good beer! https://newriverbrewing.beer/
You'd be crazy not to stop here! https://www.holelottadoughnuts.com/
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Hole Lotta Doughnuts
211 BackStreetYou'd be crazy not to stop here! https://www.holelottadoughnuts.com/
Excellent upscale vibe but chill. Doesn't serve food but has food trucks a lot. Fun live music. Good place to just hang.
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Old Barn Winery and Vineyards
2152 Beaver Creek School RoadExcellent upscale vibe but chill. Doesn't serve food but has food trucks a lot. Fun live music. Good place to just hang.
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Church of the Frescoes
The nearby Holy Trinity Church (5 minutes, across the street from Roadies Restaurant) is the first to have a mural by famed artist Ben Long. Sit in the small chapel and play the recording that's in the back as you listen to the story by sitting in the old wooden pews. Walk outside and around to the basement for more religious icons/art. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/church-frescoes
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The Mountain To Sea Trail
The trail picks up less than a 1/4 mile from the Happy Place. https://mountainstoseatrail.org/the-trail/