Jonas Ridge, NC

Travel Guide

Flowing around the bend to the gorge.
 Linville Falls. beginning in a twin set of upper falls, moving down a small gorge, and culminating in a high-volume 45-foot drop.
A must see.
It had been raining steadily for days near Linville Falls.  Parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway were inaccessible, but the rains made for a spectacular view of the falls after a relatively short hike.  This photo taken at 36mm, F/16.0, 6 sec. @ ISO 100.
Jonas Ridge.  This panoramic photo was taken June 25th around 1:30 pm.  This view is less than a mile hike from the entrance of the park (mile post 316).  Though the hike is rated “difficult” the gorge is a pretty easy hike…I would brace yourself if you plan on hiking down to the basin.  Though this area has lots of winter resorts, Linville Falls is a great place for free fun in the summer time.  The river basin overflows with people enjoying a refreshing swim after a nice hike.  Though the people here do not look the same and appear to be of varying ages, they all gather in the same “hang out spot”.
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Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
2419 NC HWY 105 South Boone NC
The price is SAR 439 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
SAR 439
SAR 495 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,319 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, great breakfast and coffee

Reviewed on 22 March 2026

Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Rhode's Motor Lodge

Rhode's Motor Lodge

2 out of 5
1377 Blowing Rock Road Boone NC
The price is SAR 448 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
SAR 448
SAR 505 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (742 reviews)
Overall excellent. No microwave in room.

Reviewed on 22 March 2026

Rhode's Motor Lodge
Holiday Inn Boone - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Boone - University Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1075 Highway 105 Boone NC
The price is SAR 360 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
SAR 360
SAR 406 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (813 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 21 March 2026

Holiday Inn Boone - University Area by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (812 reviews)
Excellent Condo. Five minute drive to the slopes. Comfortable. Spacious. We’ll definitely come back.

Reviewed on 17 March 2026

The Highlands at Sugar
Heritage Hill Cabins

Heritage Hill Cabins

3 out of 5
161 Alnic Ln Banner Elk NC
Stay at this cabin in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Beech Mountain Resort and Alta Vista Gallery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Veey clean and cozy! Love the cabin, I rated 4 stars as the check in instructions and website should be updated for off season. Our intro text talked about farm animals and then ended with "no animals at this time", same with the dinner Resturant, told to make reservations but then concludes with ...

Reviewed on 22 February 2026

Heritage Hill Cabins
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
Very courteous staff. The place is very dated but it's a good value for being so close to Beech Mtn (10 mins) and Sugar Mtn (25 mins) ski resorts. Room was well equipped with a mini kitchen and everything necessary to cook (Stove, pots and pans, boiler, toaster, cutlery, plates, bowls...) Quiet despite ...

Reviewed on 20 February 2026

Smoketree Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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