The Guidebook for the Tin Man on Scarecrow Farm
Food scene
This is one of our favorite places to eat. Andy, the chef and owner, is a good friend and you will not be disappointed if you love southern cuisine kicked up a notch. Try the popular fried chicken and cornmeal dusted trout... They also have a fresh market where you can pick up a bottle of wine or local beer.
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Over Yonder Restaurant and Fresh Market
3608 NC-194This is one of our favorite places to eat. Andy, the chef and owner, is a good friend and you will not be disappointed if you love southern cuisine kicked up a notch. Try the popular fried chicken and cornmeal dusted trout... They also have a fresh market where you can pick up a bottle of wine or local beer.
Sorrento’s Italian Bistro is a family run business and has been serving Italian dishes since 1983 to locals and travelers to the quaint town in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Sorrento’s Italian Bistro has evolved in to an eclectic gourmet Italian restaurant. This restaurant never disappoints! I love their Chicken Francese and Veal Parmigiana. We also pick up pizzas to go. Yum!
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Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SESorrento’s Italian Bistro is a family run business and has been serving Italian dishes since 1983 to locals and travelers to the quaint town in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Sorrento’s Italian Bistro has evolved in to an eclectic gourmet Italian restaurant. This restaurant never disappoints! I love their Chicken Francese and Veal Parmigiana. We also pick up pizzas to go. Yum!
This is popular with tourists and local because of their extensive menu. There is something for everyone!
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Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
324 Shawneehaw Ave SThis is popular with tourists and local because of their extensive menu. There is something for everyone!
The new LP on Main is located on Main Street as you come into Banner Elk from the cabin. It features delectable entrees with Chef Pat in the Kitchen. Try their Bison Burger, hands down, the best burger in the high country, and their bbq shrimp and grits are out of this world. Try the soup special, it never fails to disappoint.
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Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St EThe new LP on Main is located on Main Street as you come into Banner Elk from the cabin. It features delectable entrees with Chef Pat in the Kitchen. Try their Bison Burger, hands down, the best burger in the high country, and their bbq shrimp and grits are out of this world. Try the soup special, it never fails to disappoint.
If you head to Blowing Rock, Bistro Roca is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in the high country. Their wood fired flatbreads, Black and Bleu Ribeye, Lobster Roll, Eggplant Frites, and Macaroni and Cheese are to-die-for. It's a 45 min drive, but Blowing Rock, with all its shops and restaurants is worth it!
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Bistro Roca
143 Wonderland TrailIf you head to Blowing Rock, Bistro Roca is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in the high country. Their wood fired flatbreads, Black and Bleu Ribeye, Lobster Roll, Eggplant Frites, and Macaroni and Cheese are to-die-for. It's a 45 min drive, but Blowing Rock, with all its shops and restaurants is worth it!
Vidalia Restaurant on King Street in Boone, is a local favorite. Their hamburgers with a stack of onion rings on top is extremely popular. I love their tacos and soups and salads as well. Always try their special, you won't be disappointed.
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Vidalia
831 W King StVidalia Restaurant on King Street in Boone, is a local favorite. Their hamburgers with a stack of onion rings on top is extremely popular. I love their tacos and soups and salads as well. Always try their special, you won't be disappointed.
A local favorite since 1989. Consistently good food with reasonable prices. Our favorites are the Prime Rib, Shrimp Scampi, Pork Chop, Ribeye and of course their incredible salad bar!
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Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SA local favorite since 1989. Consistently good food with reasonable prices. Our favorites are the Prime Rib, Shrimp Scampi, Pork Chop, Ribeye and of course their incredible salad bar!
Beautiful winery by the Watauga River. It gets busy so go early!
They have a food truck on weekends.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneBeautiful winery by the Watauga River. It gets busy so go early!
They have a food truck on weekends.
Sightseeing
Just around the corner from our farm is Apple Hill Farm, famous for their Alpacas! Tours are available.
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Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm
400 Apple Hill RdJust around the corner from our farm is Apple Hill Farm, famous for their Alpacas! Tours are available.
Historic Mast General Store once sold everything from cradles to caskets. Although the main store and annex are popular tourist attractions, the store has served the local farm community for over 100 years.
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Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone RdHistoric Mast General Store once sold everything from cradles to caskets. Although the main store and annex are popular tourist attractions, the store has served the local farm community for over 100 years.
Our farm was the first in Watauga county to grow wine grapes in 2001 to see which variety would withstand the harsh winters. Banner Elk Winery opened soon afterwards, and offers award winning wines in a beautiful location just 3 miles from the cabin.
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Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunOur farm was the first in Watauga county to grow wine grapes in 2001 to see which variety would withstand the harsh winters. Banner Elk Winery opened soon afterwards, and offers award winning wines in a beautiful location just 3 miles from the cabin.
Located within 20 minutes of the cabin is Grandfather Mountain, one of the most popular tourist attraction in North Carolina with it's famous mile-high bridge and animal habitat.
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Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock HwyLocated within 20 minutes of the cabin is Grandfather Mountain, one of the most popular tourist attraction in North Carolina with it's famous mile-high bridge and animal habitat.
Twice a year, the magical Land of OZ comes back to life to the delight of visitors. This once, popular attraction in the 70s and early 80s brought thousands of visitors to experience Dorothy and her trip to OZ.
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Land of Oz
1 Yellow Brick RoadTwice a year, the magical Land of OZ comes back to life to the delight of visitors. This once, popular attraction in the 70s and early 80s brought thousands of visitors to experience Dorothy and her trip to OZ.
Valle Crucis, named for Vale of the Cross, where 2 rivers intersect, is one of the most unspoiled mountain communities that is home to the original Mast General Store and Annex. Charles Kuralt once called it a "destination." There is also the Over Yonder Kitchen in the historic Taylor House and the Valle Crucis Park that hold live concerts during the summer months.
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Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis, named for Vale of the Cross, where 2 rivers intersect, is one of the most unspoiled mountain communities that is home to the original Mast General Store and Annex. Charles Kuralt once called it a "destination." There is also the Over Yonder Kitchen in the historic Taylor House and the Valle Crucis Park that hold live concerts during the summer months.
Outdoor Adventures
One of the most beautiful parks in the high country, Valle Crucis Park is community sponsored and provides paved walking paths beside the Watauga River.
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Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdOne of the most beautiful parks in the high country, Valle Crucis Park is community sponsored and provides paved walking paths beside the Watauga River.
This winery by the Watauga River will be a highlight of your trip to the mountains. A family-run winery that is big on hospitality. Their wines are spectacular and the venue is gorgeous.
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Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneThis winery by the Watauga River will be a highlight of your trip to the mountains. A family-run winery that is big on hospitality. Their wines are spectacular and the venue is gorgeous.
Just 8 minutes from the cabin down 194 towards Valle Crucis. Take a right at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church and look for the signs for parking for the falls. Easy to Moderate hike.
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Crab Orchard Falls
146 Skiles WayJust 8 minutes from the cabin down 194 towards Valle Crucis. Take a right at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church and look for the signs for parking for the falls. Easy to Moderate hike.
City/town information
The quaint town of Banner Elk is just 10 minutes away. It is free of commercialism and offers local restaurants and shops. It offers some of the best skiing in the Southeast. The summer months offer ziplining, mountain biking, and a mountain coaster.
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Banner Elk
The quaint town of Banner Elk is just 10 minutes away. It is free of commercialism and offers local restaurants and shops. It offers some of the best skiing in the Southeast. The summer months offer ziplining, mountain biking, and a mountain coaster.