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


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Blowing Rock Horse Show
Jul 23, 2013 - Jul 28, 2013

Blowing Rock, NC - The 90th annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock tradition…

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Fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad
Jul 4, 2013

Blowing Rock, NC - Spend the day at Tweetsie, and after dark enjoy the most spectacular fireworks show in…


places of interest

Linville Caverns

NC's only show caverns. Entertaining & informative guided tours take…

Historic Downtown West Jefferson

Do you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a city? What…

Northwest NC Visitor Center

Regional 10 county Visitor Center/Rest Area for Northwest North…

Mast General Store

We're listed on the National Historic Register as one of the best…

Sparta, Town of

Sparta is the hub for community life of this northwest mountain…

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

Hidden Creek Cabins
Smoky Mountain Cabi…
May 9, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013

Yadkin Valley Golf
Swingin' & Sippin' …
Jun 16, 2013 - Aug 31, 2013

Hilton Wilmington…
Wine & Dine Package
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013

Hampton Inn & Sui…
Beach Getaway Beach Bag
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013