Location: Linville
Top Things to do in Linville
Top Restaurants in Linville
5 Sights & Landmarks in Linville That You Shouldn't Miss
Linville is a community centered just south of the US 221 and NC 105 intersection in Avery County, North Carolina. The community—at times known as Clay or Porcelain—was founded in 1883 and designed by Samuel T. Kelsey of Kansas, and named for William and John Linville, who were killed by Cherokees in 1766. The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad ("Tweetsie") passed through the community from 1916 until 1940, when a major flood washed away the tracks. The old rail route later became NC 105 in 1956.
Restaurants in Linville
1. Wiseman's View
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Adventure_J22 - Jamestown, United States
Incomparable panoramic view! 4 mile dirt road to get there was 100% worth the bumpy drive! You will need a vehicle with decent ground clearance for some of the rough spots. Our AWD Honda CRV did great. It’s crazy to take that much dirt road and arrive at a decent size parking lot with a paved walking trail out to the viewing areas. Loved it! Pictures don’t do it justice, Some great little campsites along the way, too. Wonderful!
2. Beacon Heights Overlook
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By jrobba - Charlotte, United States
It's a short hike from the Blue Ridge parkway, and while it was pretty easy for us and our kiddos (8 and 5), my inlaws were feeling it a little, as there is some uphill hiking. Overall, I'd put it between easy and moderate. The views from the overlook are incredible, and totally worth the 15 minute trek up there!
3. Rough Ridge Lookout
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Retriever32 - Winston Salem, United States
Stop at mile marker 302 on the Parkway, follow the steps up to start the 1 mile hike to the top Great overlooks with views of Lin cove viaduct, grandfather mountain and the blue ridge Moderate difficulty Great fun for age 4 to 90
4. Mile High Swinging Bridge
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By beckyr708 - Eureka Springs, United States
We were on a bike trip taking in the Blue Ridge Parkway when we explored Grandfather Mountain and the Swinging Bridge. Road was great to the top. Not too crowded despite the bridge having been closed for a short time because of a thunderstorm passing by. Definitely worth the climb, picturesque with the fog and sun clearing. Only draw back was price to get in. Motorcycle was the same price as a car full of people.
