Hikes
Beautiful 3.1 mile out and back trail to a overlook. Trailhead is located 15 minutes from the house. Use AllTrails for navigating to the trailhead.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/ferguson-peak-trail
Ferguson Peak
Beautiful 3.1 mile out and back trail to a overlook. Trailhead is located 15 minutes from the house. Use AllTrails for navigating to the trailhead.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/ferguson-peak-trail
Florence nature preserve is a beautiful place to hike 15 minutes from the house. Numerous out and back and loop options within the preserve. Trail map is located at the trailhead and you can also use AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/red-to-blue-loop
20 locals recommend
Florence Nature Preserve
3836 Gerton HwyFlorence nature preserve is a beautiful place to hike 15 minutes from the house. Numerous out and back and loop options within the preserve. Trail map is located at the trailhead and you can also use AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/red-to-blue-loop
Wildcat rock is a 3.5 mile trail that passes over a creek and is an out and back up to a waterfall and rock overlook. Beautiful hike but includes large rock steps so stay safe if hiking during winter there. Hike is located 15 minutes from the house.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/wildcat-rock-via-wildcat-rock-trail
18 locals recommend
Wildcat Rock Trail
3823 Gerton HwyWildcat rock is a 3.5 mile trail that passes over a creek and is an out and back up to a waterfall and rock overlook. Beautiful hike but includes large rock steps so stay safe if hiking during winter there. Hike is located 15 minutes from the house.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/wildcat-rock-via-wildcat-rock-trail
Amazing views from this popular bald. 2 mile round trip out and back hike with the option of taking a wide gravel forest service road or trail up to the bald. Hike is located 20 minutes from the house.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/bearwallow-mountain-trail--2
95 locals recommend
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdAmazing views from this popular bald. 2 mile round trip out and back hike with the option of taking a wide gravel forest service road or trail up to the bald. Hike is located 20 minutes from the house.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/bearwallow-mountain-trail--2
Brewery
Outstanding brewery located on Cane Creek road with a large open field alongside the creek for kids to play. Food trucks are featured every day. Music shows usually during the weekend in the summer months.
60 locals recommend
Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadOutstanding brewery located on Cane Creek road with a large open field alongside the creek for kids to play. Food trucks are featured every day. Music shows usually during the weekend in the summer months.
Voted #1 brewery in North Carolina for its great beers and facility constructed of train cars. Outdoor games including putt putt, kids play area, and soccer goals among other activities. Food trucks are featured daily and music throughout the week.
106 locals recommend
Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwyVoted #1 brewery in North Carolina for its great beers and facility constructed of train cars. Outdoor games including putt putt, kids play area, and soccer goals among other activities. Food trucks are featured daily and music throughout the week.
Food scene
Locally made ice cream with vegan and sugar free options located next to whistle hop brewery.
23 locals recommend
Hilltop Ice Cream Shop
520 Old US Hwy 74Locally made ice cream with vegan and sugar free options located next to whistle hop brewery.
Troyer's Country Amish Blatz
14 Bonn E LnAmish deli and sandwich shop
Nachos & Beer
230 Charlotte HwyGreat Mexican food in a classic diner building
Great local restaurant less than ten minutes away featuring farm to table fare from WNC farms for breakfast, lunch and dinner
102 locals recommend
The Local Joint
1185B Charlotte HwyGreat local restaurant less than ten minutes away featuring farm to table fare from WNC farms for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Great local bakery located less than ten minutes away with daily rotating bread specials alongside its flagship sourdough and numerous bagel options. Sweet and savory pastries are available as well along with coffee.
23 locals recommend
Rise Above Bakehouse
1207 Charlotte HwyGreat local bakery located less than ten minutes away with daily rotating bread specials alongside its flagship sourdough and numerous bagel options. Sweet and savory pastries are available as well along with coffee.
Flying Cloud Farm
1860 Charlotte HwyFarm stand with flowers and seasonal produce
Wonderful local cheese maker with an open tasting room featuring small plates and house made cider along with sales to go
22 locals recommend
Looking Glass Creamery
59 Noble RdWonderful local cheese maker with an open tasting room featuring small plates and house made cider along with sales to go
Piazza
4 Olde Eastwood Village BlvdGreat pizza and Italian specialties located fifteen minutes away
Grocery
Locally focused artisan grocer less than five minutes from the house with great fresh made sandwiches, coffee and smoothies.
41 locals recommend
Trout Lily Deli*Market
1297 Charlotte HwyLocally focused artisan grocer less than five minutes from the house with great fresh made sandwiches, coffee and smoothies.
Food Lion
1350 Charlotte HwyLarge grocery store less than five minutes from the house.
Sightseeing
From late summer through fall you can’t beat Stepps for its fun apple picking groves and activities along with delicious baked goods
23 locals recommend
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
170 Stepp Orchard DrFrom late summer through fall you can’t beat Stepps for its fun apple picking groves and activities along with delicious baked goods
Down charlotte highway through gerton leads to lake lure with beautiful views and lane access. Restaurants and shops are all along the road once you reach bat cave to lake lure
325 locals recommend
Lake Lure
Down charlotte highway through gerton leads to lake lure with beautiful views and lane access. Restaurants and shops are all along the road once you reach bat cave to lake lure