Guidebook for Nebo
Food Scene
Home of over 100 different cheesecake flavors (not all served at one time of course). Casual, affordable, and always something different! Open for lunch only Mon-Fri.
13 locals recommend
Bruce's Fabulous Foods
63 S Main StHome of over 100 different cheesecake flavors (not all served at one time of course). Casual, affordable, and always something different! Open for lunch only Mon-Fri.
Serving quality food with an extensive wine list, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Reservations welcomed.
59 locals recommend
root & vine
139 W Union StServing quality food with an extensive wine list, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Reservations welcomed.
Casual dining indoors & out with big mountain views! All ABC permits.
25 locals recommend
Mountain View Restaurant
5253 NC-226Casual dining indoors & out with big mountain views! All ABC permits.
Las Salsas
2474 NC-226Mexican food & drink at a reasonable price and nearby.
Countryside BBQ LLC
2070 Rutherford RdRelaxed family-style dining, offering Southern fare - nearby.
Parks & Nature
Huge 6,510 acre lake with over 150 miles of shoreline. Swimming and beach area at Paddys Creek (open seasonally, fee required). Boating, fishing, hiking trails and more!
93 locals recommend
Lake James State Park
7321 NC-126Huge 6,510 acre lake with over 150 miles of shoreline. Swimming and beach area at Paddys Creek (open seasonally, fee required). Boating, fishing, hiking trails and more!
Known as the Grand Canyon of the East, it is one of the most rugged gorges in the eastern US. It is a hikers & backpackers paradise.
85 locals recommend
Linville Gorge Wilderness
Known as the Grand Canyon of the East, it is one of the most rugged gorges in the eastern US. It is a hikers & backpackers paradise.
Great must-see area for hiking to 3 different levels of the falls. Lots of photo opportunities. Easy to Moderate in hiking level.
436 locals recommend
Linville Falls
Great must-see area for hiking to 3 different levels of the falls. Lots of photo opportunities. Easy to Moderate in hiking level.
Standing at an elevation of 6,684 it is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Observation deck, trails, seasonal restaurant.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Standing at an elevation of 6,684 it is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Observation deck, trails, seasonal restaurant.
See the 535 million year old monolith with its panoramic views of Lake Lure & Hickory Nut Gorge, 404ft waterfall, and hiking trails for all levels. Admission charged.
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StSee the 535 million year old monolith with its panoramic views of Lake Lure & Hickory Nut Gorge, 404ft waterfall, and hiking trails for all levels. Admission charged.
More then 40 miles of hiking trails, an 80ft waterfall, and 17-mile mountain bike loop.
83 locals recommend
South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain ParkMore then 40 miles of hiking trails, an 80ft waterfall, and 17-mile mountain bike loop.
Arts & Culture
Built in 1793 and on the NC Civil War Trail, Home is open as a museum.
8 locals recommend
Historic Carson House
1805 US-70Built in 1793 and on the NC Civil War Trail, Home is open as a museum.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nearby local vineyard and winery. Great views, weekend events & music.
49 locals recommend
Silver Fork Winery
5000 Patton RdNearby local vineyard and winery. Great views, weekend events & music.
Locally owned boutique winery offering tastings & tours. Music on the weekends in-season.
26 locals recommend
South Creek Winery
2240 S Creek RdLocally owned boutique winery offering tastings & tours. Music on the weekends in-season.
Located in a restored 1915 textile mill, the winery features a tasting room and gift shop.
10 locals recommend
Lake James Cellars
204 E Main StLocated in a restored 1915 textile mill, the winery features a tasting room and gift shop.
Family owned & operated on 40 acres. Music on the weekends. The family is also one of the top growers of Fraser Fir Christmas Trees.
184 locals recommend
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls HwyFamily owned & operated on 40 acres. Music on the weekends. The family is also one of the top growers of Fraser Fir Christmas Trees.
Serving NC craft beers, local wines & non-alcoholic beverages in a friendly atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Refinery 13
13 N Main StServing NC craft beers, local wines & non-alcoholic beverages in a friendly atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Located within 8,000 acres, Biltmore Estate is Americas largest privately owned home. Open 365 days a year. Less than an hours drive away. Call ahead for tickets.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StLocated within 8,000 acres, Biltmore Estate is Americas largest privately owned home. Open 365 days a year. Less than an hours drive away. Call ahead for tickets.
Offering 30 min. tours "inside the mountain". See what complete darkness looks like.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Offering 30 min. tours "inside the mountain". See what complete darkness looks like.
Gorgeous scenery and vistas, along this National Park roadway. Closest access is 226 North to Spruce Pine (about 35 minutes from us). Be sure to stop at a visitor center to pick up a Visitor Guide & Map.
226 locals recommend
Blue ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob RdGorgeous scenery and vistas, along this National Park roadway. Closest access is 226 North to Spruce Pine (about 35 minutes from us). Be sure to stop at a visitor center to pick up a Visitor Guide & Map.
Check out the mile-high suspension bridge, wildlife habitats, nature museum, hiking trails, and more! Admission charged.
716 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyCheck out the mile-high suspension bridge, wildlife habitats, nature museum, hiking trails, and more! Admission charged.
Beautiful cascading waterfall within the Pisgah National Forest. Parking & restrooms available. Off Exit 73 of I-40.
216 locals recommend
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrBeautiful cascading waterfall within the Pisgah National Forest. Parking & restrooms available. Off Exit 73 of I-40.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie Theater - First run movies. Call or check site for times & prices.
12 locals recommend
Marquee Cinemas-Mimosa Theatre
101 S Green StMovie Theater - First run movies. Call or check site for times & prices.
Ranked in the Top Ten in NC by Golf Digest, this course offers views from every hole. A Par 72, open from Apr-Nov.
37 locals recommend
Mt Mitchell Golf Club
11484 NC-80Ranked in the Top Ten in NC by Golf Digest, this course offers views from every hole. A Par 72, open from Apr-Nov.
Built in 1923, and designed by architect Russell Breeden. This semi-private course is a Par 70 with Bermuda greens.
6 locals recommend
Marion Lake Club
2030 NC-126Built in 1923, and designed by architect Russell Breeden. This semi-private course is a Par 70 with Bermuda greens.
Kayak & tubing rentals along the Catawba River with shuttle service. Rates by the hour & include paddle & life jacket.
23 locals recommend
Catawba River Outdoors
2334 US 221 Business NKayak & tubing rentals along the Catawba River with shuttle service. Rates by the hour & include paddle & life jacket.
Beautiful man made lake in the Blue Ridge Foothills, with options for hiking, kayaking, lake tours by boat, seasonal beach area, golf and more! A 45 min. drive from us.
327 locals recommend
Lake Lure
Beautiful man made lake in the Blue Ridge Foothills, with options for hiking, kayaking, lake tours by boat, seasonal beach area, golf and more! A 45 min. drive from us.
Located just off the Parkway, and home to 7 real mines. Unique black light & underground tours available. Closed Nov thru March.
62 locals recommend
Emerald Village
331 McKinney Mine RdLocated just off the Parkway, and home to 7 real mines. Unique black light & underground tours available. Closed Nov thru March.
Working apple orchard, hayrides, bluegrass music, crafts & more! Milepost 328.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
68 locals recommend
The Orchard at Altapass
3 Orchard RdWorking apple orchard, hayrides, bluegrass music, crafts & more! Milepost 328.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Zipline Tours - travel throughout the tree tops using a series of sky bridges & zip lines. Call for reservations & times.
18 locals recommend
Beanstalk Ziplines
701 Sanford DrZipline Tours - travel throughout the tree tops using a series of sky bridges & zip lines. Call for reservations & times.
Shopping
Quaint walk-able town with many locally owned shops and eateries. A 30-minute drive from us.
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Quaint walk-able town with many locally owned shops and eateries. A 30-minute drive from us.
Gallery with all types of locally made crafts including pottery, paintings, wood working, fiber crafts, etc available for purchase.
8 locals recommend
Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
78C Catawba AveGallery with all types of locally made crafts including pottery, paintings, wood working, fiber crafts, etc available for purchase.
Quaint walkable town with shops and eateries, near Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure.
307 locals recommend
Chimney Rock
Quaint walkable town with shops and eateries, near Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure.
A 6th generation family farm making very fresh cheeses and spreads from their on-site dairy cows. Open Fri/Sat 10-6.
21 locals recommend
English Farmstead Cheese
19456 US-221A 6th generation family farm making very fresh cheeses and spreads from their on-site dairy cows. Open Fri/Sat 10-6.