There is so much to do within Linville Land Harbor - hiking, fishing, boating, golf, tennis, to name a few. At the recreation center there is a beautiful pool and several activities and game rooms. During the late spring - fall there are concerts and parties near the lake. You can hang out at the pool or on the lakeside beach.
Banner Elk is about 15 minutes away, with great skiing in the winter and hiking in the spring-fall. There are several fun festivals at different times of year. Boone is about 30 minutes away for skiing, concerts, shopping, and wonderful restaurants. In the winter, there is tubing in Jonas Ridge (about 10 minutes away), and you should drive the Blue Ridge Parkway during leaf season (5 minutes away).