Ben Long’s FrescoesNorth Carolina features world-class frescoes from artist Ben Long and a trail for you to find them.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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
10 Perfect Places to Watch the SunriseNorth Carolina is packed with adventures, so start exploring early. You’ll find perfect sunrise views at these spots, from beaches to mountaintops.Read more »
Mountain WeddingsThe mountains of North Carolina lend a beautiful backdrop to your wedding day.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 »
Bluegrass Music Across North CarolinaBluegrass music traditions have rung out in our mountains for hundreds of years. Start mapping your journey with this sampling of settings.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 »
Visit Farms in the MountainsWinding down a dirt road to get to your destination is part of the fun of learning how food is grown and bringing home delicious treats. Read more »
Overnight Winery StaysA number of North Carolina wineries feature unique overnight accommodations options to extend the great grape experience.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 »
Grandfather Mountain Highland GamesYou might be surprised to learn the largest gathering of Scottish clans in the world isn’t in Scotland, it's in the High Country.Read more »
Mountain Biking in the High CountryThe High Country offers some of the best mountain biking trails in the state. With peaks of 5,500 feet, the thrill of biking here is hard to beat.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 »
Mountain GardensYou'll find gardens here with bursting blooms of magenta rhododendron, white mountain laurel, multicolored annuals and a palette of perennials. 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 »
Adventure at North Carolina State ParksWith 41 state parks and recreation areas to visit, you’re never far from stargazing, fishing, camping, horseback riding and rock climbing.Read more »
Dream 18: Top-Rated Golf Courses You Can PlayThe North Carolina Golf Panel annually ranks the state’s top courses to help guide your choices when you come here to test your skills.Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A Tale of Two Towns’ Adventures: Boone and Blowing RockVisit the neighboring mountain towns in the High Country, where you’ll enjoy hiking and water adventures by day, and local brews with sunset views by night.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 »
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 »
MerleFestThis April music festival in Wilkesboro has hosted artists including The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Steve Martin, Zac Brown Band and more.
Historic Orchard at AltapassTake the Blue Ridge Parkway to Milepost 328.3, where kids and families can enjoy apple picking, a butterfly garden, a bee hive and walking trails.
Scenes Along the Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway crosses 17 counties in our mountains, offering hiking, heritage and breathtaking views.
North Carolina – Deeper JourneyFrom above the clouds to below the surface, take a journey through the many layers of North Carolina beauty.
Hawksnest Zipline & Snow TubingIf you're looking for adventure, head to Seven Devils, home to the largest tubing park in the East and a 20-cable, year-round zip line course.
Winter Sports in the High CountryWhen winter comes to North Carolina, head to the High Country for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating and snowshoeing.
Blue Ridge Music TrailsDiscover the captivating sounds of the music born and bred along the Blue Ridge Music Trails
Blowing Rock WinterfestThis four-day High Country festival includes a Polar Plunge, chili cookoff, ice-carving competition, WinterFeast, craft beer tastings, and more.
Moses H. Cone Memorial ParkBlowing Rock TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 677 reviewsRegion: High Country
Starting at $342 - Elevated Golf at Sea Level Prices at High Hampton Inn High Hampton InnCashiers Valid: Aug 14 - Nov 5
$139 and Up - Residence Inn by Marriott Local Brewery ExperienceResidence Inn by MarriottSouthern Pines Valid: Sep 1 - Oct 31
Stay Three Nights and the Fourth is Free - Cousin Emma's B&BCousin Emma's B&BMount Airy Valid: Jul 24 - Nov 24
Golf Getaway for Two: The Pinehurst Resort SweepstakesNestled among the Sandhills of North Carolina, Pinehurst Resort combines Southern hospitality, elegant accommodations, luxury spa facilities, family…
Sparta Christmas ParadeSparta November 25 Sparta holds its annual Christmas parade down Main Street with all the hoopla to kick off the Christmas season.
Wilkes County Annual Christmas ParadeNorth Wilkesboro December 2 "Christmas Past ~ Christmas Future" is our theme this year. Kick off the holiday season with high school marching bands, floats, homecoming queens, churches and everything in between - plus Santa!
The Walker Center Presents "The Doo Wop Project"Wilkesboro October 20 Travel through time from bop to pop with “The Doo Wop Project”.
Simplicity at The Mast Farm InnValle Crucis (0.00 ) American Almost all foods at Simplicity's are handcrafted and homemade. Our gourmet and organic menus vary seasonally so we can best showcase the wonderful produce and products available locally.
Appalachian Mountain BreweryBoone (0.00 )AMB serves up fresh, flavorful beer. Although our craft is beer, AMB is much more than a brewery.
Stoney Fork Campground and Bed & BreakfastFerguson (0.00 )Stoney Fork Campground and B&B is a 28-acre homestead with a 100+-year-old farmhouse bordering Stoney Fork Creek, nestled in the northeastern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina.
Carolina Cabin RentalsBlowing Rock (0.00 )Carolina Cabin Rentals offers more than 60 rental cabins and vacation homes in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and Beech Mountain.
A & W Mountain RentalsBanner Elk (0.00 )Property management and vacation rentals; lodging and accommodations in the Banner Elk, Beech Mountain and surrounding areas.