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High country attractions

• Grandfather Mountain Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and a globally recognized nature preserve. Stand head and shoulders above the surrounding region, be struck with awe by 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge retreating to the horizon, and discover sanctuary for the human spirit.
• Tweetsie Railroad Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer. And of course, every guest will want to take a ride on our historic steam locomotive, Number 12, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Linville Caverns
• Horn in the West Horn in the West drama is performed in Boone North Carolina at one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres. Horn in the West is great entertainment to share with family. Highlighting the story of the nation?s first settlers to the Blue Ridge Mountains, this drama is enjoyed by children and adults alike.
• Blue Ridge Parkway National Parkway Site A drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway is meant to be slow paced and relaxing. Winter seems to clear up the atmosphere, offering spectacular vistas. The Parkway meanders 469 miles between Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks.
• Orchard at Altapass The Orchard at Altapass is an Appalachian cultural and historical center celebrating the people, music, art, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains in North Carolina. Built by the Clinchfield Railroad over 100 years ago, the Orchard sits right on the Parkway providing some of the most amazing scenery in the Appalachian Mountains.
• Appalachian Cultural MuseumThe Appalachian Cultural Museum, part of Appalachian State University, was created to foster an understanding of the people of the Appalachian Mountains and to serve as a laboratory for new museum ideas. Through exhibits, publications, and special events, the Museum presents the rich traditions of the region.
• Watauga County Farmers MarketThe Watauga County Farmers' Market has been in operation since 1974, and is located at at the Horn In The West in Boone, North Carolina. The market is a direct link between our local farmers and the consumer.

Arts and entertainment

• An Appalachian Summer An Appalachian Summer Festival is a multi- and inter-disciplinary arts festival presenting and producing programs in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. The festival will forge a unique national identity through artistic excellence, innovative programming, commissioning new works, and educational opportunities.
• Blowing Rock Stage Company The Blowing Rock Stage Company is a non-profit, artist centered organization that serves as a vital cultural resource for the people of Blowing Rock and the High Country of Western North Carolina. The Stage Company is devoted to presenting revivals of popular plays and musicals that have sustained us since our beginnings and to the exploration and development of new works that celebrate the culture and heritage of our region
• Mountain Home Music
• Boone Bluegrass Festival
• High Country Roundup

Outdoor recreation

• Golf at RedTail Mountain. Located just 18 miles from Boone, North Carolina, in Mountain City, Tennessee, RedTail Mountain is a 720-acre community featuring a golf course with breathtaking views and beautiful mountain vistas.
• Echoes of the Blue Ridge (Bird watching tours)
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• Appalachian Ski Mountain
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• High Mountain Expeditions Welcome to High Mountain Expeditions. We are located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with two locations to serve you in Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina. High Mountain Expeditions offers outdoor activities, such as North Carolina whitewater rafting for every member of your group or family
• Edge of the World Outfitters We're getting geared up to take everyone on our whitewater rafting trips! The season is upon us in Banner Elk, and this is going to be the best one ever. We are the ORIGINAL whitewater rafting outfitter on the Watauga River, with 24 seasons of river rafting under our belt
• The Bike Station (Damascus, VA)The Bike Station is located in beautiful, southwest Virginia, in the town of Damascus. We are the premier bike rental and bike shuttle service for the Virginia Creeper Trail.
• The Virginia Creeper Trail

Places to eat

• Mast Farm Inn “Fine Dining Restaurant, featuring Fresh, Gourmet, Organic, Contemporary Regional Cuisine, in Keeping with The Western North Carolina Culinary Heritage ~ Home Grown and Home Made on The Farm ~ Dinner is as Good as it Gets, and Sunday Lunch at The Mast Farm Inn is a Step Back in Time ~ Long Live Serenity”
  
• Louisiana Purchase You will find no finer dining experience in the High Country than right here at Louisiana Purchase. Louisiana Purchase specializes in Cajun cuisine

Need help planning your stay?

• Blue Ridge Vacations North Carolina Vacations and Travel Guide for Western North Carolina Tourism for the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the North Carolina Mountains of Banner Elk NC, Blowing Rock NC and Boone NC.
• Boone Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Avery-Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce
• Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
• Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce

Need a realtor or broker?

• Michael Parkinson REALTOR Broker Because the real estate industry has become more sophisticated and challenging you need a professional that understands the industry and market. I promise that I'll go that extra mile to satisfy your needs and expectations!