Linville vacation rentals

Head for the mountains near Linville

Choose a Linville vacation rental for a serene summer mountain escape in the pine-clad hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hike, bike and birdwatch along the forested trails, ascend tall peaks to enjoy misty panoramic views, enjoy swimming or fishing in mountain lakes and streams and visit spectacular waterfalls, including the Linville Falls. In winter, you can ski, snowboard and snow tube at local resorts. This is the time to choose a luxury mountain cabin with real fires and a hot tub to come home to after a day of exhilarating snow sports in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.

Get outdoors in Linville

Swing your iron in the fresh mountain air at one of the great local golf courses in the area. If you're staying at your Linville vacation rental with kids, don't miss a visit to the Nature Museum at Grandfather Mountain State Park – a family-friendly attraction that offers insight into the local region and its wildlife, as well as housing an interesting collection of gems found in the local hills. The park is also home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, America's highest suspension footbridge. The breathtaking walk across it over the gorge offers visitors access to Grandfather Mountain's Linville Peak and its panoramic mountain views.

Scenic driving near Linville

Given Linville's Appalachian Mountains location, close to the Tennessee state line, the mountains are the star here. The Blue Ridge Parkway is known as one of the most scenic drives in the USA. Starting in Shenandoah National Park, it passes through Linville on its way to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you're staying at a Linville vacation rental, don't miss the opportunity to drive along this spectacular mountain route. The Linville Falls are a short hike from the road – follow the forest trail to the noisy rush of white water falling into a dark, silent pool.

Linville's snowy delights

Winter in the mountains can be cold and snowy, and Linville vacation rentals are ideally placed for cold weather activities. To the north, Hawksnest is the largest snow tubing park in North Carolina, while the similarly close Beech Mountain ski resort encompasses the highest ski destination in the region with ski slopes, snow tubing and seasonal, family-friendly events. Sugar Mountain offers the closest ski and snowboarding fun – just 10 minutes from Linville. Here, you can ski, snowboard, snow tube or ice skate on the snowy slopes framed by hillsides of towering pines.

Hiking around Linville

The epic Appalachian trail hugs the state line, within driving distance of Linville. You could pick up a section of the route on a day hike from a Linville vacation rental, but there are plenty of wonderful hiking trails to explore closer to home. Grandfather Mountain State Park has a range of routes, from gentle woodland strolls to challenging hikes ascending rugged peaks. With breathtaking views, flower-filled meadows, quiet forest paths and wonderful wildlife spotting opportunities, all just 10 minutes from a Linville vacation rental, it shouldn't be missed.

How to get to and around Linville

Fly into Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional), the closest airport, located 41.3 mi (66.4 km) from the city center.