Discover the High Country

Cool air, mountain trails, and something happening every weekend. The Blue Ridge High Country is one of the most scenic and accessible mountain regions on the East Coast. Staying at Hemlock Hill Cabin puts you right in the middle of it.

Highlights within easy reach:

Blue Ridge Parkway just 2 miles
Price Lake hiking and kayaking is walkable from our doorstep
Downtown Blowing Rock shops, restaurants, and Art in the Park
Tweetsie Railroad
Grandfather Mountain and the Highland Games
Downtown Boone and the Boonerang Music & Arts Festival
Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and Sugar Mountain for skiing in winter

We’ve hand-picked our favorite spots to ensure that your stay at Hemlock Hill Cabin is truly memorable.

Local Activities

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Downtown Blowing Rock

5 miles
Adorable mountain village. Explore Main Street cute boutiques, delicious restaurants, breweries and an awesome playground park for family fun.

LOCAL HIKES

2.5 miles access point
Amazing hikes can be found on and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your hosts love to provide recommendations.

Grandfather Mountain State Park

20 miles away
Home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitat, and extensive trail system.

Downtown Boone

13 miles
Heart of the High Country and home of Appalachian State University. Explore King Street shops, galleries, restaurants and breweries.

Ski The High Country

Appalachian Ski Mountain – 8 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 13 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 21 miles
Hawksnest Snow Tubing – 16 miles

LINVILLE FALLS & LINVILLE GORGE NC’S MOST FAMOUS WATERFALL

Upper and lower falls – various levels of hiking trails at the falls and gorge wilderness area. Some trails are short and easy for the whole family.

Price Lake

1 mile via trail or 4 mile drive
Rent a canoe or kayak from the boathouse or hike the 2 mile loop around the lake.

Bass Lake

4 miles
A beautiful setting below Cone Manor with easy, flat loop around lake plus other trails.

Fly Fishing

Ask Speckled Trout Outfitters in downtown Blowing Rock about guided trips.

Tweetsie Railroad

Western-themed family fun park, which is enjoyed all year long.
Highly recommend the holiday themed rides (Ghost Train and Christmas Train)

WINERIES

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery – 7 miles
Linville Falls Winery – 24 miles

Blue Ridge Parkway

2.5 mile access point
Enjoy sweeping views as far as Charlotte on a clear day while driving over the famed Linn Cove Viaduct. Scattered overlooks and hiking trails can be easily found.

Discover the High Country

Local Activities

DOWNTOWN BLOWING ROCK

LOCAL HIKES NEAR BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

SKI THE HIGH COUNTRY

DOWNTOWN BOONE

Linville Falls & Linville Gorge: Famous Waterfall

PRICE LAKE

BASS LAKE

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Tweetsie Railroad

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