Hickory Lodge Guidebook

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Hickory Lodge Guidebook

Food scene

Fantastic baked good and pizza. Great ambiance and pet seating outside. Located in North Wilkesboro 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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Dom Bakeries
908 D St
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Fantastic baked good and pizza. Great ambiance and pet seating outside. Located in North Wilkesboro 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge.

Sightseeing & Hiking

It's hard to drive around the Blue Ridge Mountains without seeing great views all around, but we picked some of our favorites as well as our favorite hikes.
Beautiful spot with many amazing views and lots of hiking opportunities. Also home of the Highland Games every July. Located 45 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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Parque Estadual Grandfather Mountain
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Beautiful spot with many amazing views and lots of hiking opportunities. Also home of the Highland Games every July. Located 45 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
An easy 1-mile scenic hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway with tall waterfall at the end. Only 13 minutes away and particularly beautiful in the spring and fall.
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Cascade Falls
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An easy 1-mile scenic hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway with tall waterfall at the end. Only 13 minutes away and particularly beautiful in the spring and fall.
There is an access point for the Blue Ridge Parkway just 5 minutes from Hickory Lodge and it is an absolute MUST. Lots of great overlooks in either direction. It does close in sections for inclement weather so check blueridgeparkway.org at the time of your visit.
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Estrada Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge Parkway
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There is an access point for the Blue Ridge Parkway just 5 minutes from Hickory Lodge and it is an absolute MUST. Lots of great overlooks in either direction. It does close in sections for inclement weather so check blueridgeparkway.org at the time of your visit.
Easy total 5-mile hike that begins at Flat Top Manor and passes the Cone Cemetery. At the summit there's a 4-story fire tower with great views. Lots of parking and restroom available. Parking area is located 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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Flat Top Lookout Tower
The Flat Top Road
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Easy total 5-mile hike that begins at Flat Top Manor and passes the Cone Cemetery. At the summit there's a 4-story fire tower with great views. Lots of parking and restroom available. Parking area is located 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
Calloway Peak via Profile Trail is a difficult 7.1 mile total out and back trail located in Grandfather Mountain State Park. There is 2,300 ft of elevation change but the view at the top is worth it. There are a few ladders near the top.
Calloway Peak
Calloway Peak via Profile Trail is a difficult 7.1 mile total out and back trail located in Grandfather Mountain State Park. There is 2,300 ft of elevation change but the view at the top is worth it. There are a few ladders near the top.
A great moderate hike with a fantastic view from the top covering 360 degrees.
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Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd
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A great moderate hike with a fantastic view from the top covering 360 degrees.

Things to do

Activities in the area that we really enjoy ourselves or come highly recommended from others.
Family Wild West themed amusement park. They have great Halloween and Christmas themed events and train rides. Located 25 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln
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Family Wild West themed amusement park. They have great Halloween and Christmas themed events and train rides. Located 25 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
Amazing playground that my kids can't get enough of and one of the best I've ever seen. Built in 2020. Located right in downtown Blowing Rock with fantastic shops and restaurants. Located 30 minutes away from Hickory Lodge.
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Memorial Park
1040 Main St
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Amazing playground that my kids can't get enough of and one of the best I've ever seen. Built in 2020. Located right in downtown Blowing Rock with fantastic shops and restaurants. Located 30 minutes away from Hickory Lodge.
Mountain bike park with 8 miles of trails sitting on 185 acres with lots of topography. Located 15 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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Rocky Knob
285 Mountain Bike Wy
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Mountain bike park with 8 miles of trails sitting on 185 acres with lots of topography. Located 15 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
One of three ski hills in Watauga County. Located 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge. Great for beginners!
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Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain Rd
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One of three ski hills in Watauga County. Located 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge. Great for beginners!
One of three ski hills in Watauga County. Located 45 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr
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One of three ski hills in Watauga County. Located 45 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
One of three ski hills in Watauga County, but this is the highest elevation. Located 1 hr from Hickory Lodge.
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Estância de Esqui Beech Mountain
1007 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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One of three ski hills in Watauga County, but this is the highest elevation. Located 1 hr from Hickory Lodge.
A fun time to enjoy the outdoors in winter. Reservations are needed in advance so check out their website. Located 45 minutes from Hickory Lodge. https://hawksnesttubing.com/
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing e Tirolesa
2058 Skyland Dr
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A fun time to enjoy the outdoors in winter. Reservations are needed in advance so check out their website. Located 45 minutes from Hickory Lodge. https://hawksnesttubing.com/
Fun personal sled roller coaster. Reservations HIGHLY recommended so check out their website for more information and availability. Located 40 minutes from Hickory Lodge. www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/
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Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle Hwy
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Fun personal sled roller coaster. Reservations HIGHLY recommended so check out their website for more information and availability. Located 40 minutes from Hickory Lodge. www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/
A great way to enjoy the outdoors in a different way.
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Dutch Creek Trails
3740 Rubin Walker Rd
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A great way to enjoy the outdoors in a different way.

City/town information

Lots of great shopping in downtown and some great restaurants, ice cream shops, and a great playground for kids. Located 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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Blowing Rock
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Lots of great shopping in downtown and some great restaurants, ice cream shops, and a great playground for kids. Located 30 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
Vibrant & adorable downtown with a brewery, restaurants, great shopping, and lots of events. Located 25 minutes from Hickory Lodge.
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West Jefferson
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Vibrant & adorable downtown with a brewery, restaurants, great shopping, and lots of events. Located 25 minutes from Hickory Lodge.

Conselho para os viajantes

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Soggy Bottom Tubing

Located just 15 minutes from Hickory Lodge. Float the New River or rent a kayak. More information at https://www.soggybottomtubing.com/