3 Bears Cottage Guidebook

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3 Bears Cottage Guidebook

In-neighborhood activities

The pool and beach are located here, it's a great place to cool off during the summer months! Plus, the lake views are amazing.
Linville Land Harbor
20 Linville Harbor Parkway
The pool and beach are located here, it's a great place to cool off during the summer months! Plus, the lake views are amazing.
If you're a golfer, Linville Land Harbor's course is one of the best in the state! Green rolling hills make this course both fun and beautiful.
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Linville Land Harbor Golf Club
1665 Goose Hollow Rd
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If you're a golfer, Linville Land Harbor's course is one of the best in the state! Green rolling hills make this course both fun and beautiful.
This is the river that runs through the neighborhood. If you're into fly fishing, this is a stocked stretch that is artificial flies only but it is a great spot to catch some nice brown, rainbow, and brook trout.
Linville River
This is the river that runs through the neighborhood. If you're into fly fishing, this is a stocked stretch that is artificial flies only but it is a great spot to catch some nice brown, rainbow, and brook trout.

Outdoor activities

It's a short drive and 100% worth it! From the stunning hiking trails to the swinging bridge, this park has something to offer everyone from the avid hiker to the total beginners. Family friendly and one of the most popular destinations in North Carolina, it's a must see
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Parque Estadual Grandfather Mountain
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It's a short drive and 100% worth it! From the stunning hiking trails to the swinging bridge, this park has something to offer everyone from the avid hiker to the total beginners. Family friendly and one of the most popular destinations in North Carolina, it's a must see
Located just minutes from the cottage, this is not only a fun hiking opportunity, but also an absolutely beautiful place to picnic and enjoy the sights. These falls are majestic and are one of the reasons we fell in love with this area- and we think you will too!
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Linville Falls - Trilha e Cachoeira
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Located just minutes from the cottage, this is not only a fun hiking opportunity, but also an absolutely beautiful place to picnic and enjoy the sights. These falls are majestic and are one of the reasons we fell in love with this area- and we think you will too!
This place is a blast for families with kids of all ages! When you stay at the 3 Bears Cottage, you're only 5.5 miles from here and it's an easy, scenic drive to get there down NC 181.
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Parque de Tubing de Neve Jonas Ridge
9472 NC-181
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This place is a blast for families with kids of all ages! When you stay at the 3 Bears Cottage, you're only 5.5 miles from here and it's an easy, scenic drive to get there down NC 181.
Whether you're an avid rider or a total beginner, this place is a MUST visit in the summer time. Such a unique experience to have as a couple, or as a family outing and it's sure to create some great memories for all. Just 8 miles from your front door!
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Elk Mountain Riding Company
161 Johnson Road
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Whether you're an avid rider or a total beginner, this place is a MUST visit in the summer time. Such a unique experience to have as a couple, or as a family outing and it's sure to create some great memories for all. Just 8 miles from your front door!
One of the most popular ski destinations in the state, and only a 12 minute drive from the house! Sugar is tough to beat when you're looking for a wide variety of slopes for all ski levels.
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Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr
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One of the most popular ski destinations in the state, and only a 12 minute drive from the house! Sugar is tough to beat when you're looking for a wide variety of slopes for all ski levels.
App Ski Mountain is another ski resort near the cottage. While it's smaller, it is a really good place to take beginners because of the wide slopes and more beginner-friendly runs.
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Appalachian Ski Mtn
940 Ski Mountain Rd
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App Ski Mountain is another ski resort near the cottage. While it's smaller, it is a really good place to take beginners because of the wide slopes and more beginner-friendly runs.
Beech is the farthest ski resort from the cottage, but worth it in our opinion. There's a full bar on the top of the mountain so you can take in the views while having a drink, and they are our favorite NC ski mountain because of the variety they offer. It's an easy drive through banner elk (about 25 minutes), but worth it in our opinion!
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Estância de Esqui Beech Mountain
1007 S Beech Mountain Pkwy
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Beech is the farthest ski resort from the cottage, but worth it in our opinion. There's a full bar on the top of the mountain so you can take in the views while having a drink, and they are our favorite NC ski mountain because of the variety they offer. It's an easy drive through banner elk (about 25 minutes), but worth it in our opinion!

Food scene

Sit back and relax with the views of rolling hills covered in a variety of grape species while enjoying a glass (or 3) of Linville Falls Wine. The sunsets here are truly spectacular!
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Vinícola Linville Falls
9557 Linville Falls Hwy
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Sit back and relax with the views of rolling hills covered in a variety of grape species while enjoying a glass (or 3) of Linville Falls Wine. The sunsets here are truly spectacular!
If you're looking for a great breakfast/ brunch spot, Kaye's is tough to beat. On Saturday and Sundays they have a "Buffet Style" breakfast with a french toast/ omelette stand. They have a surprising amount of toppings/ additions for the omelettes and french toast, and even offer french toast donuts (a favorite of ours). Friendly staff and fair prices make this a great option.
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Kaye's Kitchen
503 Pineola St
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If you're looking for a great breakfast/ brunch spot, Kaye's is tough to beat. On Saturday and Sundays they have a "Buffet Style" breakfast with a french toast/ omelette stand. They have a surprising amount of toppings/ additions for the omelettes and french toast, and even offer french toast donuts (a favorite of ours). Friendly staff and fair prices make this a great option.
Just 2 miles from the house and a great go to for those Italian cravings.
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Italian Pizza & Pasta Restaurant
2855 Linville Falls Hwy
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Just 2 miles from the house and a great go to for those Italian cravings.
This is also extremely close to the house (3 miles) and is really good Mexican food! Reasonably priced and super fast service at this casual, family friendly restaurant.
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Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant
300 Jonas Ridge Hwy
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This is also extremely close to the house (3 miles) and is really good Mexican food! Reasonably priced and super fast service at this casual, family friendly restaurant.
When we were remodeling the cottage we must have eaten here 3 or 4 times in one month. They have a lot of options but one of our favorites was their bbq chicken, and their mac & cheese is a must-have!
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Carolina Barbeque
500 Pineola St
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When we were remodeling the cottage we must have eaten here 3 or 4 times in one month. They have a lot of options but one of our favorites was their bbq chicken, and their mac & cheese is a must-have!
Causal dining with really good cajun food! They have a wide variety of po-boy options and they're all good.
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Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
130 Main St E
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Causal dining with really good cajun food! They have a wide variety of po-boy options and they're all good.
If you're looking for a place to hang out and enjoy a beer, this is a great option. A lot of guests will go here and bring food, order from a food truck, or stop here for a drink before a reservation elsewhere in Banner Elk. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well.
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Blind Elk Tap Room
397 Shawneehaw Avenue South
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If you're looking for a place to hang out and enjoy a beer, this is a great option. A lot of guests will go here and bring food, order from a food truck, or stop here for a drink before a reservation elsewhere in Banner Elk. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well.
Another awesome option for grabbing a delicious glass/ bottle of wine and enjoying the scenery. Both this winery and the Linville Falls Winery are great, but it seems like no one can agree on which one is their favorite. If you try both, let us know!
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Vinícola e Vinhedo do Avô
225 Vineyard Lane
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Another awesome option for grabbing a delicious glass/ bottle of wine and enjoying the scenery. Both this winery and the Linville Falls Winery are great, but it seems like no one can agree on which one is their favorite. If you try both, let us know!