Swimming
Public beach to enjoy
Paddy's Creek Campground at Lake James State Park
2693 Park TrailBeautiful beach on the lake
Beach, twenty five miles of hiking/ biking trails, fishing, etc
93 locals recommend
Lake James State Park
2229 NC-126Beach, twenty five miles of hiking/ biking trails, fishing, etc
Sightseeing
Amazing hiking, spectacular views, rock climbing... the best of WNC’s wilderness
85 locals recommend
Linville Gorge Wilderness
Amazing hiking, spectacular views, rock climbing... the best of WNC’s wilderness
Linville Falls
Easy hike to breath-taking falls!
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Morganton
Brewery
Local Breweries within 15 minutes-drive listed below; Asheville area has over 45 breweries if you're up for the 1 hour drive
Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
6751 NC-126Fonta Flora Brewery
317 N Green StMica Town Brewing
25 Brown DrGolf
Public golf courses within a short drive
Beautiful mountain views on front 9 with stunning lake views on back 9. Practice green and driving range and restaurant "Slices". Our property is on this golf course.
6 locals recommend
Marion Lake Club
2030 NC-126Beautiful mountain views on front 9 with stunning lake views on back 9. Practice green and driving range and restaurant "Slices". Our property is on this golf course.
Silver Creek Plantation
4241 Plantation DrBeautiful and challenging golf course
Rock Barn Country Club and Spa
3805 Club House Drive Northeast,Gorgeous golf courses in top-condition
Approachable, fun mountain golf course with stellar views
21 locals recommend
Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club
2360 Swiss Pine Lake DrApproachable, fun mountain golf course with stellar views
Unbelievable views, lush Bent-grass greens, bold-streams with giant trout, all off the Blue Ridge Parkway
37 locals recommend
Mt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80Unbelievable views, lush Bent-grass greens, bold-streams with giant trout, all off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Food scene
Slices Bistro
2030 NC-126Full bar and restaurant a stone’s throw from the house
Mountain Burrito LLC
408 West Fleming DriveEasy, delicious burritos
root & vine
216 W Union StKing Street Cafe
207 S King StJudge's Riverside Restaurant
128 Greenlee Ford RdMcDowell Local
23 N Main Stdelicious homestyle food sourced locally