Grandfather Mountain
1794Iconic Blue Ridge peak with the Mile High Swinging Bridge and some of the oldest rock formations in the world.
4.8 mi away
Everything Foscoe is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Foscoe.
Iconic Blue Ridge peak with the Mile High Swinging Bridge and some of the oldest rock formations in the world.
Engineering marvel on the Blue Ridge Parkway that curves around Grandfather Mountain on 153 precast segments.
Mysterious lights seen floating above Brown Mountain for centuries, never fully explained.
12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over here – this isn't just any general store; it's a time capsule! The Mast General Store has been the heart of Valle Crucis since 1883. William Mast, along with his partner Henry Taylor, established the store. It…
Imagine walking for days to find a new home. That's what Joseph Mast did, leading to the creation of this very spot: the Mast Farm. In the late 1700s, Joseph Mast journeyed from Pennsylvania and settled on land that…
Iconic Blue Ridge peak with the Mile High Swinging Bridge and some of the oldest rock formations in the world.
This unassuming building has been welcoming travelers to Banner Elk since before the Civil War! It started as a simple dwelling around 1856.As more people came to the area, it grew. Between 1877 and 1891, the hotel…
Engineering marvel on the Blue Ridge Parkway that curves around Grandfather Mountain on 153 precast segments.
Boone, North Carolina, feels like a happy accident, a place where history, geography, and youthful energy collide. High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, at over 3,300 feet, the town's elevation sets it apart. It's not just…
Hear that train whistle? It echoes a history much bigger than this theme park. Tweetsie Railroad is all about celebrating the age of steam and the Wild West, but its star, Locomotive Number 12, has a story that goes…
These walls have seen their share of drama. Built in 1913, this building served as the Avery County Jail for decades. Designed in the Italianate style by Wheeler & Runge, the jail was a two-story stuccoed brick…
Imagine this: a place where time seems to slow down, where the aroma of aged wood and local goods hangs in the air. That's the Todd General Store, a true survivor and the heart of this community for generations. This…
This unassuming spot was once a hub for a nationwide business, shipping roots and herbs across the country. R.T. Greer and Company built this warehouse around 1918. The two-story building was constructed with a timber…
Mysterious lights seen floating above Brown Mountain for centuries, never fully explained.
Pull over for a taste of history at what was once the Linville Falls Tavern, now Famous Louise's Rock House Restaurant! This isn't just any roadside eatery; it marks the spot where three counties – Burke, Avery, and…