Zionville Travel Guide

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Touching untouched land at Snake Mountain which cuts through Zionville, NC, highlights the beauty of the land that Appalachia stands for. The beauty of the Appalachian Mountains is apparent as my friends and I risk encountering dangerous animals and steep hills as we hike through untamed, flourished plants. Weeding through the hectic trees we encountered an even deeper meaning of untouched land as we came across cows and horses grazing in the land. The beauty of Snake Mountain is apparent as human trails are highlighted with slight indentations in the grass and burnt fire pits that are inhabited by the local animals. The pure lack of industrialization is a welcoming feature and trait of Appalachia that people of the region love and embrace. #appalachianechoes
Touching untouched land at Snake Mountain which cuts through Zionville, NC, highlights the beauty of the land that Appalachia stands for. The beauty of the Appalachian Mountains is apparent as my friends and I risk encountering dangerous animals and steep hills as we hike through untamed, flourished plants. Weeding through the hectic trees we encountered an even deeper meaning of untouched land as we came across cows and horses grazing in the land. The beauty of Snake Mountain is apparent as human trails are highlighted with slight indentations in the grass and burnt fire pits that are inhabited by the local animals. The pure lack of industrialization is a welcoming feature and trait of Appalachia that people of the region love and embrace. #appalachianechoes
This is a picture of a tiny gas station on the way to Tennessee out of Boone. What caught my eye about this gas station, besides the fact that the gas pumps didn't work, was the barn art hanging on the top. Barn art is something that I have always found interesting because no matter where you drive in the mountains you are bound to run across at least a couple. I also noticed that this was more of a grocery store/hardware store instead of a convince store. The man behind the counter was selling homemade jam, honey and wooden art work. #appalachianechos
You're driving through the Appalachian mountains, and you stop to get out and see the highway view of the blue ridge parkway. But does this actually let you get an insight to how beautiful the land truly is?No, you have to get out there and find the view that fits for you. That highway view is something that everyone see's just passing through and it isn't special. Getting out into the mountains like this, is one of the many ways that i love to get away from things and get that "me time". I suggest that everyone get out and take some time to get away from technology and become close to nature.
Enjoy Fall Colors in your own 3 acre Forest!

Enjoy Fall Colors in your own 3 acre Forest!

Zionville NC
Stay at this cabin in Zionville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
This is our third visit in less than 2 years and we will certainly be back again and again. Every time we stay we discover a new way to relax. The air and the trees are the best antidote for the stresses of everyday.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Enjoy Fall Colors in your own 3 acre Forest!
Charming 1-bedroom RV in Zionville for a cozy getaway

Charming 1-bedroom RV in Zionville for a cozy getaway

2 out of 5
Zionville NC
The price is AU$232 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$232
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Popular attractions Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob Gameland are located nearby.
Charming 1-bedroom RV in Zionville for a cozy getaway
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

3 out of 5
165 Highway 105 Extension Boone NC
The price is AU$167 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$167
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boone. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and wired Internet (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Tge breakfast was phenomenal berter than the waffle house no kidding nicest hotel staff ever and maintenance was roghg on the issue woth the fireplace we just didn't know how tl operate it lol

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University
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Enjoy Fall Colors in your own 3 acre Forest!

Enjoy Fall Colors in your own 3 acre Forest!

Zionville NC
Stay at this cabin in Zionville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
This is our third visit in less than 2 years and we will certainly be back again and again. Every time we stay we discover a new way to relax. The air and the trees are the best antidote for the stresses of everyday.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Enjoy Fall Colors in your own 3 acre Forest!
Charming 1-bedroom RV in Zionville for a cozy getaway

Charming 1-bedroom RV in Zionville for a cozy getaway

2 out of 5
Zionville NC
Popular attractions Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob Gameland are located nearby.
Charming 1-bedroom RV in Zionville for a cozy getaway
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (778 reviews)
Great place to stay at Sugar! The condo was spacious yet cozy. Very clean. The staff were very friendly! I have no complaints! You do have to either drive down to the bottom parking or take the shuttle down to ski. The bus stop is very close to the condos which was nice. And of course the view was ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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Cities near Zionville

This was probably the most framing that I put into a photograph, and I realized that as I took the picture. I wanted to capture Mountain City, TN in a different way, other than just the beautiful mountains or the gristmill. This photo of all the arrowed signs facing different directions within the city signifies not only what the city has to offer, but the rich history and diversity. Each part of the sign can tell its own story to Mountain City. For example, Doe Mountain is full of recreation and beautiful landscapes, while you can find more history at Heritage Hall, which is a 1923 former high school auditorium. And keeping with the contrasting theme of new while preserving the old Appalachia, compare the Trade Gristmill to the Welcome Center. The Trade Gristmill has been around since 1802 and is one of the first working gristmills in the Johnston County Area. Compare that to a place like the Mountain City Welcome Center, which a spot designed to inform tourists about all the area has to offer such as the gristmill, and you have the old Appalachia becoming part of the new. #appalachianechoes

Mountain City

Another #hiddentreasure of Appalachia is this view from Vilas Overlook. I managed to snap a picture at the perfect time—the leaves are changing colors, the goldenrod is in full-bloom, and the cloudy sky is covering the hills like a blanket. That’s right—not even the cloudy skies can diminish the incredible view that this is. I found it on my way to Trashcan Falls, and it is up a dirt road. The view was different than other overlooks like Thunderhill and Howard’s Knob in my opinion because this one was nestled right in a residential area. You can even see the house I had to park above to get this shot! Luckily it was a lazy Sunday and nobody seemed to notice I was there—they were all probably napping after church! #appalachianechoes #vilas #overlook #appalachia #mountains

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