Best places in Watauga County, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places in Watauga County

Discover the best places in Watauga County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 707 places in the city.

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Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.

Hiking area

Reached via a wooden walkway, this lookout area on Rough Ridge offers sweeping views.

4.90 (1K reviews) (~17.29 km from centre)

Linn Cove Viaduct

Scenic spot

A segment of the Blue Ridge Parkway, this concrete, S-shaped bridge hugs Grandfather Mountain.

4.90 (907 reviews) (~18.17 km from centre)

Grandfather Mountain State Park

State park

Expansive mountain park with challenging trails, rocky cliffs, scenic views & camping (with permit).

4.80 (6.1K reviews) (~17.73 km from centre)

Grandfather Mountain

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with rugged peaks, alpine hiking trails, a nature museum & backcountry camping.

4.80 (5.8K reviews) (~19.32 km from centre)

Valle Crucis Community Park

Park

👍👍 This place was INCREDIBLE! Even more incredible, it's all funded by donations. Absolutely stunning views at all times of the day. A little something for everyone... Strolling the paved paths, walking the grass trails, sitting riverside, fishing, playgrounds, sculptures, lots of wildlife, wetlands ar...

4.90 (743 reviews) (~8.2 km from centre)

Mile High Swinging Bridge

Tourist attraction

Built in 1952, this mile-high pedestrian bridge offers sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain.

4.80 (3.2K reviews) (~19.33 km from centre)

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

State park

👍👍 We went up here Saturday night to see the sunset while we were still in town and it was a very beautiful overlook. We just stayed in the parking area, but there is also a trail you can hike to another overlook. We were impressed that you can even see Grandfather Mountain in the distance, which was c...

4.90 (672 reviews) (~27.76 km from centre)

High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park

Adventure sports center

Obstacle courses & zip-line tours are designed for most ages at this forested family attraction.

4.90 (646 reviews) (~6.82 km from centre)

Ashe County Cheese

Cheese shop

4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~26.53 km from centre)

Original Mast General Store

General store

Retailer selling a broad selection of goods, including food, apparel & outdoor gear, since 1883.

4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~8.65 km from centre)

Julian Price Memorial Park

Memorial park

Massive mountainside park features lake activities, trails, numerous picnic sites & an amphitheater.

4.80 (2K reviews) (~10.63 km from centre)

Thunder Hill Overlook

Scenic spot

Wide views of North Carolina are available from this famous stop, beloved of amateur astronomers.

4.90 (610 reviews) (~10.37 km from centre)

Beacon Heights Overlook Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Stay on the trail to the very end. There is an overlook that’s worth seeing before you reach the end, but the best sunrise spot is all the way back. Amazing sunrise spot. We had breakfast and watched the sunrise. It’s a short hike with parking right at the trailhead.

4.90 (456 reviews) (~20.15 km from centre)

Suba's Restaurant

Fine dining restaurant

👍👍 Our group of 16 experienced an exceptional dining adventure that truly showcased the restaurant's sterling reputation. The culinary experience was a journey of flavors, and the desserts were a highlight of the meal, with the perfectly cooked cheesecakes, coconut cream pie, and banana pudding providi...

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4.90 (402 reviews) (~25.98 km from centre)

Apple Hill Farm

Tourist attraction

👍👍 My friends and I just came back from a four day trip to Banner Elk, NC and it was an amazing place! Apple Hill Farm was an absolute dream! The service, employees, scenery and atmosphere was amazing! Ms. Karen was our tour guide and she did a wonderful job; all the animals were nice and friendly and...

4.80 (738 reviews) (~12.1 km from centre)

Hatchet Coffee

Coffee shop

👍👍 Great coffee shop a little out of town, but worth the visit. You might have a wait depending on when you arrive as this is a popular spot with good reason. if you’re a fan of peanut butter you’ve got to try the peanut-buddy. In the words of Homer Simpson, “AaggaGGhGhghGhGhghhhh”. Be sure to check ou...

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4.80 (649 reviews) (~4.49 km from centre)

Gamekeeper Restaurant

Fine dining restaurant

Rustic fine-dining venue set in a 1950s-era stone cottage & specializing in locally sourced game.

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4.80 (644 reviews) (~6.73 km from centre)

Mast General Store Annex

General store

Retailer selling a broad selection of goods, including food, apparel & outdoor gear, since 1883.

4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~8.27 km from centre)

Vicious Biscuit Boone

Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 This is an amazing place. With that being said I gave the food a 4 star because my egg white was extremely uncooked. I did get an eggs Benedict but the whites should of been opaque. The hollandaise sauce was creamy & Rich. The ham Smoky and tender and the biscuits were the best I've tasted. My meal...

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4.80 (595 reviews) (~1.99 km from centre)

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

Memorial park

The preserved country estate of a conservationist, with 25 miles of trails & a regional crafts shop.

4.70 (2K reviews) (~8.31 km from centre)

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Best places in Watauga County, United States