Valle Crucis, North Carolina

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Valle Crucis

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Valle Crucis.

11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Mast General Store · 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here – this isn't just any general store; it's a time capsule! The Mast General Store has been the heart of Valle Crucis since 1883. William Mast, along with his partner Henry Taylor, established the store. It…

• Mast Farm · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine walking for days to find a new home. That's what Joseph Mast did, leading to the creation of this very spot: the Mast Farm. In the late 1700s, Joseph Mast journeyed from Pennsylvania and settled on land that…

• Banner Elk Hotel · 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming building has been welcoming travelers to Banner Elk since before the Civil War! It started as a simple dwelling around 1856.As more people came to the area, it grew. Between 1877 and 1891, the hotel…

• Boone, NC · 6.8 mi · Local history

  Boone, North Carolina, feels like a happy accident, a place where history, geography, and youthful energy collide. High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, at over 3,300 feet, the town's elevation sets it apart. It's not just…

• Grandfather Mountain · 8.3 mi · Historical Marker

  Iconic Blue Ridge peak with the Mile High Swinging Bridge and some of the oldest rock formations in the world.

• Tweetsie Railroad · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hear that train whistle? It echoes a history much bigger than this theme park. Tweetsie Railroad is all about celebrating the age of steam and the Wild West, but its star, Locomotive Number 12, has a story that goes…

• Linn Cove Viaduct · 9.8 mi · Historical Marker

  Engineering marvel on the Blue Ridge Parkway that curves around Grandfather Mountain on 153 precast segments.

• Avery County Jail · 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These walls have seen their share of drama. Built in 1913, this building served as the Avery County Jail for decades. Designed in the Italianate style by Wheeler & Runge, the jail was a two-story stuccoed brick…

• Todd General Store · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine this: a place where time seems to slow down, where the aroma of aged wood and local goods hangs in the air. That's the Todd General Store, a true survivor and the heart of this community for generations. This…

• R. T. Greer and Company Root and Herb Warehouse · 14.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot was once a hub for a nationwide business, shipping roots and herbs across the country. R.T. Greer and Company built this warehouse around 1918. The two-story building was constructed with a timber…

• Linville Falls Tavern · 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a taste of history at what was once the Linville Falls Tavern, now Famous Louise's Rock House Restaurant! This isn't just any roadside eatery; it marks the spot where three counties – Burke, Avery, and…