Explore North Carolina’s National ForestsThe Croatan, Uwharrie, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests offer visitors the chance to play, wander or just relax.Read more »
Stone Mountain State Park, a Rock Climbing PlaygroundFamilies, campers, climbers, horseback riders, anglers and hikers all love Stone Mountain State Park in the High Country.Read more »
Mountain WeddingsThe mountains of North Carolina lend a beautiful backdrop to your wedding day.Read more »
15 Coffee Shops and Cafes You’ll Like a LatteNorth Carolina is filled with locally owned coffee shops, each offering a bit of homegrown flavor and insight into the cultures of our towns and cities.Read more »
Beat the Heat with Cool Adventures in the MountainsIt’s the peak of summer travel season, which is also the peak of high temperatures. Here's how to have some cool fun in the North Carolina mountains.Read more »
Zip Your Way Through a Vast North Carolina CanopyWith mountain peaks, rolling hills and an abundance of waterfalls, North Carolina is a natural choice for zip lines day, night and year-round.Read more »
Golf in the MountainsWhether it’s a green guarded by boulders or a trout stream tumbling beside a fairway, golf is at its peak in the North Carolina mountains.Read more »
Animal Safari AdventuresEager to explore the wild side of North Carolina? Point your GPS toward aquariums, zoos, national wildlife refuges, a tiger rescue and more.Read more »
9 Mountain Activities for Kids and TeensHere are 10 ideas for getting you up, moving and learning. Soar along a zip line, pan for gemstones, go on a scenic hayride and much more.Read more »
Nature’s Pool Party: North Carolina Swimming HolesTaking a splash in one of our state’s many, natural swimming holes, from the mountains to the coast, is guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again.Read more »
Imaginations Come to Life at These Children’s MuseumsKids will marvel at how much fun they’re having, while learning, during a visit to one North Carolina’s museums and science centers made just for them.Read more »
Mountain HikesHike up mountain trails for expansive views of the tallest peaks in the East while exploring unique ecosystems and engineering feats.Read more »
North Carolina's Dream 18 Golf Courses for WomenWomen will find our courses welcoming and friendly, with many going to great lengths to create playing conditions both suitable and challenging.Read more »
North Carolina Wine CountryPlan a trip to explore our wine trails, enjoy seasonal wine festivals, and sample European-style and sweet wines at more than 100 wineries.Read more »
Stay on a Farm in North CarolinaWhether you’re looking to stay in the mountains, on the coast or somewhere in between, here you’ll find working farms eager to welcome you.Read more »
Shop Local and Bring Home Keepsakes from Your TravelsWhether you’re visiting the coast, one of our cities or the mountains, local gift shops and specialty stores offer lasting mementos from your trip.Read more »
Museums Without Walls: Visit Art and History OutdoorsSeveral North Carolina museums go beyond indoor galleries, offering art, history and culture through exhibits and displays in the great outdoors.Read more »
Perfect Picnic SpotsThis is one of the easiest and prettiest places to pack a picnic basket, with each region offering a variety of landscapes for any appetite.Read more »
Discover Unusual Festivals and AttractionsInside our diverse museums, you'll find unique and unusual collections. Natives and visitors also favor festivals that celebrate local flavor.Read more »
Each Season Brings New Adventures to Banner ElkMountain views, gourmet meals, cozy B&Bs and outdoor adventure abound in Banner Elk, where colorful springs and falls separate snowy winters and mild summers.Read more »
Take a Tour of One-of-a-Kind Museums and FestivalsThese quirky, one-of-a-kind attractions are often their towns’ claims to fame, which is why you have to see them to believe.Get planning »
Arts Tour from Statesville to the High CountryTake an arts tour that includes Ben Long's famous frescoes, Appalachian arts and culture, outdoor drama, North Carolina wine country and more.Get planning »
Film Sites from Bull Durham to the Blue Ridge ParkwaySee some of our great film sites and performing arts venues while enjoying the history of their picturesque settings in this five-day itinerary.Get planning »
Plan Your Romantic Getaway to the Yadkin ValleySpend a three-day weekend with your significant other, and treat yourselves to wine tastings, gourmet meals, country drives and secluded accommodations.Get planning »
Watch Nature Come Alive When Biking in the MountainsSeeing the season take shape in the mountains is breathtaking, and the speed at which you ride helps you take it all in.Get planning »
Take a Farm-Fresh Tour of Western North CarolinaThis three-day trip starts in Asheville and ends outside of Boone, featuring farm visits, local wine, farm-to-table dining, alpacas and more.Get planning »
Follow Cues from Max Movie to Sniff Out AdventureVisit several of the locations where Max was filmed, and you’ll experience some of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural attractions.Get planning »
A Girls’ Getaway to the North Carolina High CountryGather your best girlfriends for a trip that will leave you all rejuvenated, thanks to the epic scenery and activities in the mountains.Get planning »
Discover Natural Wonders While Camping in the MountainsA trip to the mountains can be both fun and unpredictable, which makes it even more exciting, and camping is a great way to experience it all.Get planning »
A Winter Weekend in the Mountains Is Calling YouSometimes you just need to get away. Escape the winter drag and head to the North Carolina High Country for fun at ski resorts and relaxation at day spas.Get planning »
Hang Gliding, Zip Lining and Hiking to New HeightsFrom a coastal lighthouse to the highest peak, a daredevil zip line or a breathtaking roller coaster, you’ll see North Carolina from a new perspective.Get planning »
Relax with a High Country Winter GetawayYou'll feel reinvigorated after a few days enjoying the quaint shops and cafés, charming inns and peaceful hikes of Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk.Get planning »
The Mountains of North CarolinaExplore mountain trails that take you up trails, down waterfalls, across zip lines, into resorts and more.
Scenes Along the Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway crosses 17 counties in our mountains, offering hiking, heritage and breathtaking views.
Blowing Rock WinterfestThis four-day High Country festival includes a Polar Plunge, chili cookoff, ice-carving competition, WinterFeast, craft beer tastings, and more.
North Carolina – Deeper JourneyFrom above the clouds to below the surface, take a journey through the many layers of North Carolina beauty.
Horn in the WestThis popular outdoor drama in Boone dramatizes the settlement of western North Carolina.
Snow Tubing at HawksnestHawksnest offers 20 lanes of lighted snow tubing in the High Country and is the largest snow tubing park on the East Coast.
MerleFestThis April music festival in Wilkesboro has hosted artists including The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Steve Martin, Zac Brown Band and more.
High Gravity Adventures Is a Playground in the SkyThis aerial park, next to Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, will catch your eyes. And with a maze of cargo nets, aerial bridges, tight-rope walks and floating platforms, High Gravity Adventures will…
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Blue Ridge Mountain FairSparta July 21 , July 22 The Blue Ridge Mountain Fair brings one-of-a-kind art and crafts to Sparta. The fair is held in Crouse Park and features a variety of local entertainers and food.
"Horn in the West" Revolutionary War Outdoor DramaBoone June 23 - August 5 This story of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations since it premiered in 1952.
Fly-In Social with the Wilkes Flying ClubNorth Wilkesboro July 8 , August 12 (5) dates in all … Fly in or drive to the Wilkes County Airport (UKF) to learn about the Wilkes Flying Club, the Wilkes County Airport and more.
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