Just steps from your home at Bear Run is the lovely Elk River, where you can cast your line and enjoy the finest in trout fishing. Mill Pond, located one mile away, is the perfect setting for picnics and nature walks.

Down the road you'll discover the town of Banner Elk, which offers a wealth of leisure activities. During the summer, attend local festivals, cookouts, outdoor concerts and farmers' markets. Come winter, head to the nearby mountain resorts for an exhilarating day of skiing. Throughout the spring and autumn, you can enjoy golf, horseback riding, hiking and much more.

For those with cultural interests, Lees McRae College, a private liberal arts school, offers continuing education, summer theater programs, cultural forums and athletic facilities.

Just minutes away from home, you can take advantage of the many attractions of Boone and Blowing Rock. Here you'll find some of the best shopping, dining and entertainment in the area. The historic town of Asheville, home of the majestic Biltmore Estate, is just an hour and a half away, and is filled with charming cafés, boutiques and art galleries.