How to Get to Crestwood: The Mountain Road Is Part of the Trip

There is a moment on the drive to Crestwood when people start wondering:

Are we still going the right way?

The roads get quieter.

The turns become more frequent.

The mountains close in.

And if it is your first visit, you might be tempted to check your navigation one more time.

Keep going.

Crestwood is up there.

And yes, you are supposed to be on this road.

Where Is Crestwood?

Crestwood is located at:

3236 Shulls Mill Road
Boone, NC 28607

Despite the Boone mailing address, the property sits just under four miles from downtown Blowing Rock and within convenient driving distance of both Blowing Rock and Boone.

It feels tucked away because it is.

That is part of the appeal.

What Is the Drive to Crestwood Like?

Mountain roads.

Curves.

Trees.

Changes in elevation.

Shulls Mill Road does not feel like the four-lane highway you may have followed into Boone.

Give yourself time.

Drive at a comfortable speed.

And enjoy the fact that the surroundings start becoming quieter the farther you go.

This is especially important at night, in fog or during winter weather.

You are not lost just because the road looks like a mountain road.

Coming From Blowing Rock

One common route from Blowing Rock is to take US 221 South, connect toward Shulls Mill Road near the Blue Ridge Parkway access area and continue on Shulls Mill Road toward Crestwood.

Published local directions place the Crestwood entrance roughly a couple of miles along Shulls Mill Road after leaving the 221/Parkway area.

Then comes the important part:

Watch for the large Crestwood sign.

When you see it, you have made it.

Coming From Boone

From Boone, a common approach is to take NC 105 South, connect with Poplar Grove Road, continue toward Old Shulls Mill/Shulls Mill Road, and follow the mountain road toward Crestwood. Local route descriptions use the Poplar Grove corridor as an approach from Boone toward Shulls Mill Road.

Depending on traffic, weather and road conditions, your navigation system may offer variations.

Use real-time directions.

But once you reach Shulls Mill Road, keep watching for that Crestwood sign.

What If You Arrive After Dark?

Slow down.

There is no prize for reaching the inn two minutes earlier.

Mountain roads feel considerably different after sunset, particularly if you are coming from a flatter part of North Carolina.

Follow your navigation.

Watch the road instead of the scenery.

Look for the Crestwood entrance sign.

Then exhale.

You are here.

Why Does Crestwood Feel So Secluded If It Is So Close to Town?

That may be the best part.

Crestwood is approximately 3.9 miles from downtown Blowing Rock, yet its setting feels removed from the activity of town.

You can spend the day shopping and eating in Blowing Rock.

Or head into Boone and App State.

Then make a few turns and feel as though you have left both behind.

That winding drive is not something to worry about.

It is the transition.

Frequently Asked Questions About Driving to Crestwood

What is Crestwood's address?
3236 Shulls Mill Road, Boone, North Carolina 28607.

Is Crestwood in Boone or Blowing Rock?
The property has a Boone mailing address but sits just under four miles from downtown Blowing Rock.

Are the roads to Crestwood winding?
Yes. Guests should expect typical High Country mountain roads with curves and elevation changes.

How do I know when I have reached Crestwood?
Keep an eye out for the large Crestwood sign marking the entrance from Shulls Mill Road.

Should I use GPS?
Yes, particularly for real-time traffic and road conditions, but pay attention to physical road signs as you get close to the property.

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