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While some remark that Watauga Lake is a splendid, remote wilderness, those living on the lake and those who own Watauga Lake Property know that they do not have to travel too far to enjoy the great restaurants, shopping, and arts and cultural endeavors that are convenient to the lake. For dining, there are many Watauga Lake Restaurant options, many of which are small delis and country cafes. Shopping around and on the lake is generally limited to the country stores and Watauga Lake Marinas that are right on Watauga Lake, TN. However the nearby cities and towns of Hampton, Butler, Elizabethton TN, Johnson City, and the resort areas in North Carolina like Banner Elk, Boone NC, and the Village of Blowing Rock are all easily traveled to and all have wonderful places to shop for your everyday essentials as well as today’s fashions and popular products.

Boone North Carolina is also the home of the Appalachian State Mountaineers, the 3 time National Champions in football in the AA division. Appalachian State Football games are always a hit in the fall with residents and those who own Watauga Lake Property. Some residents who own Tennessee Lake Homes at The Ridge visit their mountain retreat during the weekend home games so that they can easily travel to The Rock. Also, The Ridge is just a short drive from Bristol Motor Speedway, and residents who own Watauga Lake Property and Tennessee Lake Homes at The Ridge love living and owning mountain retreats so close to the Bristol Motor Speedway Race Track.

The lectures, presentations, shows, and performances that are presented at both Lees-McCrae College and Appalachian State University are entertaining events to attend. During each summer period, both schools host a summer theatre event with Lees-McCrae’s Summer Theatre program acting out numerous Broadway shows and other favorites and Appalachian State University’s An Appalachian Summer Festival bringing not only the best in theatre, but also the best in contemporary music, performance art and a host of other types of shows and performances. You will never run out of interesting things to enjoy when living on the lake.

Browse our site to find out about The Ridge at Watauga Lake and the 24 luxury Watauga Lake Homes for Sale that are already constructed in this Gated Community in Tennessee. In addition to the turnkey luxury cabins, 75 estate sized lots of Watauga Lake Property are still available and primed for building. Perfect for a mountain retreat, a retirement getaway, an investment opportunity or a new place to call home, The Ridge at Watauga Lake offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Learn more about the Marinas on Watauga Lake, the East Tennessee Golf Courses, Hiking in East Tennessee, and Watauga Lake Fishing. In addition to the luxurious lifestyle that the region affords, The Ridge at Watauga Lake also has world class amenities such as tennis, nature trails that are great for walking, jogging, and dog walking, and a beautiful social clubhouse that has stunning views of the lake. Come and discover all that awaits you - buy Watauga Lake Property at The Ridge; begin a family tradition.