Top Things to do in North Carolina Mountains
Top Hotels in North Carolina Mountains
- 1. Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
- 2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
- 5. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road, NC
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Asheville Westgate, NC
- 8. Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
- 9. Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Biltmore Village
- 10. Best Western Asheville Tunnel Road
Top 10 Food & Drink in North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina Mountains
Discover the best top things to do in North Carolina Mountains, United States including Overmountain Vineyards, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, Parker-Binns Vineyard, Watauga County Farmer's Market, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings, Call Family Distillers, South Creek Vineyards & Winery, B&C Winery, Mica Town Brewing, Banner Elk Winery.
Restaurants in North Carolina Mountains
1. Overmountain Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
Overmountain Vineyards is a boutique winery that sits on a 70 acre family owned farm in Tryon, North Carolina. OMV grows 16 acres of french vinifera focusing primarily on Petit Manseng, an elegant aromatic white originally from southwest France as well as red varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Please come visit, taste the difference and enjoy a truly distinctive wine experience at Overmountain Vineyards. From our family to yours!
Reviewed By 244terrya - New York City, United States
Everything about this Winery is spot on. The grounds are impeccable with the vineyards surrounding the tasting room and vast entertainment areas. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their wines. Loved the Patriot Red!
2. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 489 reviews
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards is a family-owned operation located in the heart of Henderson County's apple country. Nestled on 10 acres of a land grant from England are panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that the family has enjoyed for generation, and now would like to share with you. The 14 varieties of wine-grape vines grown on the vineyards at elevations of 2,300 and 3,000 feet, along with the cool nights, develop some the best wine-producing grapes in the country. Meticulously growing our fruit allows us to incorporate the unique character of our vineyards into each bottle. Come to a place where you not only enjoy beautiful views with a glass of unforgettable wine, but become part of our family too!
Reviewed By 58DavidAthens - Athens, United States
We enjoyed the wine flight very much. Nice setting on a patio overlooking a small vineyard. Servers were very friendly and helpful. We purchased six bottles to take home.
3. Parker-Binns Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By larryg425 - Zionsville, United States
We love visiting the many wineries available within an hours drive of Black Mountain and Lake Lure. We saw the sign for Parker-Binns for the first time while coming back from another winery. We were quite please with our experience. We were fortunate to be served by Karen the owner and learn about the winery. We did the wine flight, and enjoyed all of the wines. We also had the charcuterie board which was good.
4. Watauga County Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Lemuel12
Great place for Sat morning trip. Local veggies , flowers , meats etc. Live music and activity area for kids. We had great pastries from one of the vendors. Both sweet and savory . Coffee available and Pizza wagon sells water. No dogs allowed into the market area but the market butts up to the Heritage park and dogs are allowed there. Rest rooms are in the park as well as tables and benches if you need to rest. The Heritage park is a good place to visit on your own or take a cheap interpretive tour by one of the guides.
5. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Tours & Tastings
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,310 reviews
We brewed our first batch of beer in 1980 in Chico, California, the lush forests of North Carolina far from our mind. Over three decades, folks tried our bold beers and deemed them fit for friends across the country. In time a second brewery became the wisest, most sustainable way to send fresh beer to the farthest reaches. Today you can venture inside our Mills River brewery to trace our history as a craft beer pioneer and see first-hand our drive to make flavorful beer the status quo. Cruise up our wooded driveway, park under a solar-panel canopy, and head behind the scenes with us. Our tours fill up quickly! You must make reservations online for all tours except the Guided Tasting and the self-guided Visitor Corridor. Click below to check availability and book your tour. Please feel free to contact our Tour Desk before your visit if you have any questions about our tour programs or policies.
Reviewed By 535aliciaw - Louisville, United States
I was able to take my husband on the Beer Geek Tour at Sierra Nevada - a 3 hour behind the scenes tour that included many samples and a great explanation of the Sierra Nevada experience and history. We already enjoyed the beer, but seeing the brewery, including the workers walking around, really added a connection. The tour was not expensive, especially compared to similar experiences at other breweries, and it was worth every penny! The Beer Geek Tour is a maximum of 6 guests, so we never felt rushed or questions weren't answered. Our tour guide, Julia, was awesome and was very friendly and patient with us as we walked around the brewery. I had injured myself 2 days before and she never made me felt like I was holding the group back. We can't wait to come back to Sierra Nevada and try another tour or even more of the beers! And be sure to go to the restaurant afterwards - the food there is incredible!
6. Call Family Distillers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By H8853GPbrents - Huntersville, United States
We stopped here as part of a day trip to the mountains this past weekend. Saw the billboard on the highway and decided to stop on a whim. Really glad we did. We met Laura who is a co-owner and she spent time with us giving the history of the family and going through a quick tasting. It was a really enjoyable experience and we came home with two boxes of great products! I would definitely stop by here if you are in the area and interested in a fun and informative experience.
7. South Creek Vineyards & Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Come & taste our award winning Bordeaux Style Wines at our charming century plus aged Italian Renaissance Farmhouse. Feast Eats Food Truck is open on Saturdays and Sundays serving up gourmet cuisine. Live music on most Saturdays. Enter the grounds & take in the panoramic view complemented by our grazing horses. Meander through the vineyards. Get to meet the owners and winemakers. Unwind and enjoy the serenity while you swirl, sip and savor wine at our large outdoor living area as you enjoy our many events.
Reviewed By ellenparda - Cocoa Beach, United States
What an absolute GEM!! I honestly was not expecting the quality of wines I was fortunate to sample (and of course buy) from the South Creek Vineyards & Winery. The Cabernet Franc was amazing and my favorite red (okay- I liked ALL the reds) and my favorite white was the Voignier. Had I been driving back home rather than flying, I can assure you I would have certainly purchased more, but my little suitcase only allowed for so much. However, I intend on joining the wine club which the very sweet owner pointed out to me was an option! I read their description on the website which stated their wines were modeled after the Bordeaux region in France and I admit I was a bit skeptical. I mean, a NC winery in Nebo compared to Bordeaux? Well, I was definitely and deservedly knocked off my French wine snob pedestal by the quality of their wines! The back patio was lovely, shaded, and roomy. There was a very good musician playing and a great little food truck with an owner from- yes- FRANCE!! He offered cheese and charcuterie platters and I can assure you they were also a quality product. Perfect compliment to the wine and a really lovely way to spend an afternoon. I absolutely loved this place and really cannot wait to go back next time I am in NC. If you cannot tell my the tone of this review I get excited about wine and these small, boutique wineries with wonderful, friendly on-site owners and staff are my absolute favorites-it was just such an unexpected treasure and I am still so happy I went there. I would encourage anyone who is considering a vineyard and wine tasting to go here- you will not be disappointed!
8. B&C Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By travelfamily1421
I am not a wine connoisseur by any means, but Chris' Pink Moscato wine was the best I have ever had. It was sweet, but not too sweet,and incredibly smooth with not a bit of bitter aftertaste. The dark chocolate kiss palette cleanser was an extra bonus since I am gluten-free. The selection is respectable and the shop is as cute as can be. This is a definite destination if you visit Maggie Valley
9. Mica Town Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Nebobound - Kintore, United Kingdom
The first time I visited the Mica Town Brewery, I was the designated driver and ordered a cold-brewed coffee. For someone who normally drinks coffee hot with milk and sugar it had to be special and I wasn't disappointed - it was luscious. My partner and son-in-law tasted a couple of beers each and we vowed to come back so that we girls could taste some too. All 4 of us returned a few days later and my daughter, partner and I each chose a flight of 4 beers from the blackboard. This time it was my son-in-law who drank coffee and he enjoyed it too. The beers were great although there is one I wouldn't have again. It wasn't a bad beer, just too sweet for my taste. We sat outside at first but could smell cigarette smoke from the smoking area. When we moved indoors, the air-con was vicious but the barmaid turned it down. My son-in-law then explored upstairs and found a big, airy games room where we proceeded to play several games of corn-hole while we enjoyed our beers. This is a brilliant addition to the offerings in Marion and we will definitely return next time we visit my daughter in the States. I'm sure she and her husband will be back long before then. There are snacks available to have with your beer (or cider or coffee) but we didn't try them this time. A future feast perhaps.
10. Banner Elk Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By 83margiem - Apex, United States
Have visited here several times (usually in March when it is much cooler). They have added a lot more outdoor seating and small canopies so people can enjoy sipping wine while social distancing. Bar has been added at the end of the porch to place your order so you don't even have to go inside. Could use a little more shade in the summer. Very relaxing atmosphere with a small pond and a few outdoor games like Bocce and corn hole.
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