SO many fun hikes! Here are a few, but so many great views. -Grandfather Mountain -Mount Jefferson -Rough Ridge -Moses Cone Manor
Lots of small towns to go shopping in. -DOWNTOWN WEST JEFFERSON has lots of cute shops and a few breweries/wine shops. -BLOWING ROCK is about a 40 min drive from West Jefferson. Lots of boutique shopping within walking distance. -BOONE is about a 30 minute drive, lots of breweries and downtown shopping. -ASHEVILLE is about a 2hr drive with lots of shopping and breweries.
Tubing, kayaking, canoeing down the New River. Great outdoor activity!!