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High Country & The Northern Mountains

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High Country & the Northern Mountains From ski resorts to wineries, the High Country is a rich mix of outdoor fun and great attractions.

NC Mountains Breath-taking beauty, history, heritage, crafts,  music and outdoor activities beckon you at every bend in the road.

Asheville & the Central Mountains Roaring waterfalls and quiet lush forests. Urbane and artsy Asheville. This place will draw you in.

Southern Mountains Come to an outdoor paradise in the Smokies and the home of the Cherokee Indians. Oh, there's black bears too!

Appalachian Trail NC’s  88-mile section of the App Trail is among the most scenic, running along the spine of the Blue Ridge. Perfect..

Blue Ridge We bet you’ll do more stopping and "oohing" and "aahing" than driving on “America’s Favorite Drive”.

Smoky Mountains The most visited of the National Parks and one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. We're waiting for you.

Small Mountain Towns Make your way through the NC mountains one small town at a time. Come explore, enjoy.

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Beech Mountain Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Tweetsie Railroad High Country Host Watauga County Tourism Ashe County West Jefferson Wilkes County Blowing Rock An Appalachian Summer Festival Mast General Store Grandfather Mountain Boone The Mast Farm Inn Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock


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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Jul 11, 2013 - Jul 14, 2013

Linville, NC - Brawny athletes, delicate dancers, noisy bagpipe band parades, rocking Celtic music and a…

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Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast
Jun 20, 2013

Carolina Beach, NC - Enjoy free fireworks by the sea on the beach near the Carolina Beach Boardwalk at…


places of interest

The Crossnore School

Home of a beautiful Ben Long fresco and the world-famous Crossnore…

Tweetsie Railroad

Even in today's high-tech world, there's still a place for…

NC High Country Host

Regional Welcome Center located on Blowing Rock Road in Boone. Covering…

Appalachian Ski Mountain

The NC High Country's first ski area. Skiing since 1962. Two quad…

Town of Spruce Pine

The Town of Spruce Pine is located in Mitchell County half way between…

useful info & tips

NC Smartlink
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
State Park Reservations
Local Food Directory For North Carolina Mountains

what to do

Mountain Trout Fishing

In the mountains of Western North Carolina, more than 2,000 miles of…

Northern Mountains: NC’s High Country

From top of the world ski resorts to Yadkin Valley wineries, the…

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Repeat after us: Ceud Mile Fáilte! Luckily, this phrase is…

Choose And Cut Christmas Trees

The holiday season brings families from all over the Southeast to the…

Grandfather Mountain Awakens In Early Spring

Grandfather Mountain, one of the best known landmarks of the Blue…

offers & sweeps

Beech Mountain TDA
Weekend Hiking & Wi…
Jun 3, 2013 - Nov 9, 2013

Staybridge Suites Hotel
Riverboat Cruise Package
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013

Holiday Inn Wilmington
Riverboat Cruise Package
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013

Bluewater Vacatio…
Your August Beach Vacation
Jun 11, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013