Pie in the Sky's Guidebook

Corinne
Pie in the Sky's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Easy 1.2 mile out and back trail right by our house. It is dog and kid friendly!
53 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Otter Falls Trail
825 Skyland Dr
53 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Easy 1.2 mile out and back trail right by our house. It is dog and kid friendly!
5.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate and is best used from March until October. There are ladders that you must be able to climb to complete the trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Boone Fork Trail
Boone Fork Trail
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
5.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate and is best used from March until October. There are ladders that you must be able to climb to complete the trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Great park with a cute little zoo and the famous mile high bridge! Quick drive from the cabin.
716 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Iqabane likaGogo
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy
716 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great park with a cute little zoo and the famous mile high bridge! Quick drive from the cabin.
Rent a boat or canoe and take a picnic. Part of the Boone Fork Trail. A great place for families.
70 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Julian Price Memorial Park
297 Blue Ridge Pkwy
70 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rent a boat or canoe and take a picnic. Part of the Boone Fork Trail. A great place for families.
Great place for day hikes. There are a couple of different trails to try!
436 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Linville Falls
436 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great place for day hikes. There are a couple of different trails to try!
A must visit and a place to get your travel treasures!
102 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone Rd
102 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A must visit and a place to get your travel treasures!
Float down the river in a tub, kayak or canoe! Bring your cooler for snacks and drinks!
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
High Mountain Expeditions
1380 NC-105
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Float down the river in a tub, kayak or canoe! Bring your cooler for snacks and drinks!
Great park to take kids! Spend the afternoon playing in the river.
68 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone Rd
68 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great park to take kids! Spend the afternoon playing in the river.
You can walk from our place!
238 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hawksnest Snow Tubing neZipline
2058 Skyland Dr
238 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
You can walk from our place!
Fun place to take kids and see all the cool animals
74 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill Rd
74 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fun place to take kids and see all the cool animals
Ski it up! Less than 20 minutes away!
295 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr
295 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ski it up! Less than 20 minutes away!
Cute place with great wine
189 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer Run
189 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cute place with great wine
So much fun for adults and kiddos. You get to control your speed, but I recommend NO brakes!
206 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle Hwy
206 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
So much fun for adults and kiddos. You get to control your speed, but I recommend NO brakes!
Jump on and off the parkway for gorgeous views!
Blue Rdg Pkwy, Blowing Rock, NC, USA
Jump on and off the parkway for gorgeous views!
Moderate hike to amazing views. This is where you can see the Linville Viaduct from the trail!
105 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy
105 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Moderate hike to amazing views. This is where you can see the Linville Viaduct from the trail!

Food scene

Great spot for yummy food!
104 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Local
179 Howard St
104 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great spot for yummy food!
Perfect spot to spend the afternoon! Right down the mountain from the cabin. They usually have live music and food trucks!
245 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lane
245 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Perfect spot to spend the afternoon! Right down the mountain from the cabin. They usually have live music and food trucks!
One of our favorites. Great for dinner or brunch.
80 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vidalia
831 W King St
80 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
One of our favorites. Great for dinner or brunch.
Known for interesting wild game fine dining.
105 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill Rd
105 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Known for interesting wild game fine dining.
Great for families, great beer and yummy pizza.
53 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mellow Mushroom
805 W King St
53 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great for families, great beer and yummy pizza.
Great place for brunch. Fixed menu daily- no decisions except for bloody mary or mimosa.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Mast Farm Inn
2543 Broadstone Rd
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great place for brunch. Fixed menu daily- no decisions except for bloody mary or mimosa.
Super friendly staff and great food.
82 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194
82 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Super friendly staff and great food.
Yummy food and a great atmosphere
131 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lost Province Brewing Co.
130 N Depot St
131 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yummy food and a great atmosphere
Recommend sitting in the bar- they have tables and you can order from both the bar menu and the dining room menu- we love the bar filet!
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Twigs
7956 Valley Blvd
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Recommend sitting in the bar- they have tables and you can order from both the bar menu and the dining room menu- we love the bar filet!
Great menu and service. We love the trout spread and the drinks!
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop
922 Main St
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great menu and service. We love the trout spread and the drinks!

Spas

23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Westglow
224 Westglow Cir
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Wonderful place for one of the best massages of your life
The Care Collective
State Farm Road
Wonderful place for one of the best massages of your life

Neighborhoods

Home to App State, Boone has lots to offer! Great restaurants and shopping. A cute little downtown as well as chain stores for familiar brands- Publix, Chick-fil-a (and other fast food places). We love strolling around downtown and picking up cool gear and then grabbing a bite to eat.
Boone NC 28607
Home to App State, Boone has lots to offer! Great restaurants and shopping. A cute little downtown as well as chain stores for familiar brands- Publix, Chick-fil-a (and other fast food places). We love strolling around downtown and picking up cool gear and then grabbing a bite to eat.
Sweetest little mountain town with lots of shopping and restaurants. They also have a great play area for kids. Beautiful flowers in the spring, lots of holiday lights during the winter and of course wind!
Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28645, USA
Sweetest little mountain town with lots of shopping and restaurants. They also have a great play area for kids. Beautiful flowers in the spring, lots of holiday lights during the winter and of course wind!
Banner elk has great restaurants and a chill vibe!
North Carolina, USA
Banner elk has great restaurants and a chill vibe!

Grocery stores & Farmer's Markets

About a 15 minute trip, Lowe's Foods has local items as well as staples. They do have some organic things if you are in to that as well. Grab yourself a drink at the bar and grocery shop! Hot tip: If you don't have a Lowe's card, ask the cashier to scan theres to get the discounts!
133 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105
133 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
About a 15 minute trip, Lowe's Foods has local items as well as staples. They do have some organic things if you are in to that as well. Grab yourself a drink at the bar and grocery shop! Hot tip: If you don't have a Lowe's card, ask the cashier to scan theres to get the discounts!
Open Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM April - November You will find lots of great home grown produce, flowers and honey. Great way to start your Saturday!
51 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the W Dr
51 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Open Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM April - November You will find lots of great home grown produce, flowers and honey. Great way to start your Saturday!
If you are celebrating, you can order a custom cake online before and pick it up. They also have a great selection of balloons and flowers. Publix also has many organic options if you are into that! You can buy all your staples and then some here.
44 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Publix Super Market at Three Creeks
1620 Blowing Rock Rd
44 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
If you are celebrating, you can order a custom cake online before and pick it up. They also have a great selection of balloons and flowers. Publix also has many organic options if you are into that! You can buy all your staples and then some here.

Amacebiso ngesixeko

Izinto omele uzipakishe

What to pack

We provide all of the essentials and then some! We provide linens (including hot tub towels), disposable paper products, bath products, cleaning products, some disposable kitchen items (foil, salt & pepper, olive oil, basic spices, coffee & tea), and games & cards. If you plan to ski/snow tube- plan to dress for the cold (the wind can get ya!), if you plan to hike- plan to dress for anything (cold, hot, wet, dry), and if you plan to chill by the fire and stare at the mountains (pack some socks- we have plenty of throw blankets though).
Ukuhamba-hamba

Up, up, and more up

Pie in the Sky is located at the top of a mountain. It takes about ten minutes to get to the main road. The roads are well-maintained and not scary if you take them slow. All that said- plan to go to the grocery store on your way in if you can. If you can't- no big deal. We do provide some kcups and tea to get you started and usually leave a light snack in case you arrive without groceries and want to wait until the morning.
Bhukisha ngaphambi kokuba uhambe

Book beforehand

We recommend getting reservations beforehand at any of the places we LOVE- Speckled Trout, Gamekeeper, Over Yonder. We also HIGHLY recommend getting reservations if you plan to snow tube at Hawksnest. They sell out most weekends.