Title: Visit Bear Den: 2026 Travel Guide for Bear Den, Spruce Pine | Expedia.com [Hotels in Bear Den](https://expedia.com/Bear-Den-Hotels.d553248635976481016.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bear Den](https://expedia.com/Bear-Den-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635976481016.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Bear Den](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Bear-Den.d553248635976481016.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bear Den Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Bear-Den.d553248635976481016.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bear Den, NC ## Travel Guide ## Visit Bear Den Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (803 reviews) I only checked two boxes for the search filters, kitchen and fireplace. I did not learn until I called the property to let them know I would be checking in after hours, halfway through my 6 hr drive to the property, that the fireplace was not working. I double-checked the original posting, and there ... Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Boone-Hotels-The-Highlands-At-Sugar-By-Capital-Vacations.h7401998.Hotel-Information) ![Smoketree Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67400/67364/f53090db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smoketree Lodge 11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (275 reviews) Very courteous staff. The place is very dated but it's a good value for being so close to Beech Mtn (10 mins) and Sugar Mtn (25 mins) ski resorts. Room was well equipped with a mini kitchen and everything necessary to cook (Stove, pots and pans, boiler, toaster, cutlery, plates, bowls...) Quiet despite ... Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Boone-Hotels-Smoketree-Lodge.h67364.Hotel-Information) ![Amazing Whimsical Mtn Cabin! Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fireplace, Winery, Skiing ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95080000/95072300/95072262/915bd532_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amazing Whimsical Mtn Cabin! Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Fireplace, Winery, Skiing Newland NC Book a stay at this golf cabin in Newland. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews) The home was amazing! Beautifully decorated. 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Look around the museum of all the gems type they got. Go there early for the mine tour and nice beautiful cave in the back with waterfalls.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326165/08c616e4-eb65-445f-8e5a-b9edeec34f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Emerald Village Take the family on an outing to Emerald Village during your trip to Spruce Pine. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Emerald-Village-Spruce-Pine.d6326165.Vacation-Attraction) ![ The Orchard at Altapass is the only orchard that I have been to. Each time I go to Crabtree falls I try to go to the orchard, but this is not always possible because the store is closed during the winter for offseason. I also have never actually gone apple picking, but instead go inside the store and buy the already picked apples. The majority of the times I have visited, there is live bluegrass music. Different kinds of preserved canned foods line many shelves in the store. Homemade fudge is sold, as well as ice cream. During the fall parking can be rough, since it is peak leaf and apple season. This picture captures the vastness of the Appalachian region in my eyes: the life present, the rich colors, and the visibility of the mountains far away. I can recall the sweet smells of the many trees producing apples. #appalachianechoes ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657183/3ecf4209-b3e5-4c84-bf6c-b85534715c2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Orchard at Altapass You can take time to visit The Orchard at Altapass during your travels to Spruce Pine. Discover the mountain views and breweries in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Orchard-At-Altapass-Spruce-Pine.d553248621532657183.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museum of North Carolina Minerals You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of North Carolina Minerals during your travels in Spruce Pine. Discover the mountain views and breweries in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-North-Carolina-Minerals-Spruce-Pine.d553248621561871791.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Spruce Pine at Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Grassy-Creek-Golf-And-Country-Club-Spruce-Pine.d553248621561871790.Vacation-Attraction) #### Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Though Blue Ridge Regional Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Spruce Pine while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Blue-Ridge-Regional-Hospital-Marion.d624551742984228864.Vacation-Attraction) #### Young's Mountain Music You can make plans for a show at Young's Mountain Music during your stay in Spruce Pine. Discover the mountain views and breweries in this relaxing area. 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