Grandpa's Guidebook

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Grandpa's Guidebook

Outdoor Enjoyment

Home of the "Creeper Trail" path, 2 great coffee shops, quaint main street, and the Appalachian Trail. So much outdoors to enjoy!
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Damascus
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Home of the "Creeper Trail" path, 2 great coffee shops, quaint main street, and the Appalachian Trail. So much outdoors to enjoy!
Drive to the summit at 5500' asl! Breathaking views and a wonderful easy hike across the bald to Buzzards Rock on the AT. One of our favorite places!
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Whitetop Mountain Trailhead
Whitetop Mountain Road
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Drive to the summit at 5500' asl! Breathaking views and a wonderful easy hike across the bald to Buzzards Rock on the AT. One of our favorite places!
Views! Horses! Wild ponies! Hiking! Bring a camera and a lunch!
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Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland Lane
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Views! Horses! Wild ponies! Hiking! Bring a camera and a lunch!
Home of Daniel Boone's hunting camp "Meatcamp" and a wonderful hike to astounding 360° views.
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Elk Knob State Park
5564 Meat Camp Rd
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Home of Daniel Boone's hunting camp "Meatcamp" and a wonderful hike to astounding 360° views.
Swimming, picnicking, relaxing!
Jacobs Creek Recreation Park & Camping
Jacob Creek Road
Swimming, picnicking, relaxing!
Our favorite lake for swimming and sailing. Kayak to the island for a little adventure!
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Watauga Point Recreational Area
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Our favorite lake for swimming and sailing. Kayak to the island for a little adventure!
An easy 3.5 mile hike....with the added bonus of 13 creek crossings! Bring a walking stick to help your balance and enjoy a 2 level waterfall! Just a mile or two from the Bungalow!
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Gentry Creek Falls
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An easy 3.5 mile hike....with the added bonus of 13 creek crossings! Bring a walking stick to help your balance and enjoy a 2 level waterfall! Just a mile or two from the Bungalow!
A wonderful 2 mile walk along the beautiful Laurel Creek. Benches for just relaxing and water to dip your toes in....even a little waterfall! Just about 3 miles from the Bungalow on rt 91 north
Laurel Creek Trail
A wonderful 2 mile walk along the beautiful Laurel Creek. Benches for just relaxing and water to dip your toes in....even a little waterfall! Just about 3 miles from the Bungalow on rt 91 north

Food Scene

One of two coffee shops in Damascus to quench that coffee craving :)
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Mojo's Trailside Cafe & Coffee
331 Douglas Dr
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One of two coffee shops in Damascus to quench that coffee craving :)
Great little place and a real favorite for breakfast!
Farmers Barbeque & Grill
418 South Church Street
Great little place and a real favorite for breakfast!
Stop in and pick up a local specialty. Check their web/Facebook for special events....like tasting and brick oven pizza!
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Watauga Lake Winery
6952 Big Dry Run Rd
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Stop in and pick up a local specialty. Check their web/Facebook for special events....like tasting and brick oven pizza!
Not JUST a "farmers market". Meet wonderful folks, hear live music, and taste the best of Johnson County! Well worth the visit on a Saturday morning!!
Johnson County Farmers Market
1306 N Shady St
Not JUST a "farmers market". Meet wonderful folks, hear live music, and taste the best of Johnson County! Well worth the visit on a Saturday morning!!
Quaint old fashioned breakfast/lunch diner in Damascus just off main st.
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Damascus Diner
109 S Shady Ave
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Quaint old fashioned breakfast/lunch diner in Damascus just off main st.
10 minutes from the Bungalow, this place has something to eat for everyone. Also dining on the outdoor porch!
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7 Trails Grill
338 Douglas Dr
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10 minutes from the Bungalow, this place has something to eat for everyone. Also dining on the outdoor porch!