With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Linville, 18 miles away, has to offer. Sugar Mountain Resort ought to be high up on your list here. Grandfather Mountain and Hawksnest Tubing Park are terrific attractions too. Located 19 miles away, Jefferson is another popular tourist destination. If you visit, don’t miss Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Jefferson Landing and Mount Jefferson State Park.