North Carolina Is Home to Legendary Outdoor DramasThe Lost Colony, Unto These Hills, and Horn in the West have been major summertime attractions delighting audiences for more than 50 years.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 »
Mountain WeddingsThe mountains of North Carolina lend a beautiful backdrop to your wedding day.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 »
Romantic Escapes in North CarolinaFrom the misty mountains to the storied Outer Banks, North Carolina is perfectly designed for spending quality time with the one you love.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 »
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 »
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 »
Gold and Gem Mining in the State Where It BeganNorth Carolina has a glittering mining history, and today we’re still known for our diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald mines. Read more »
Go Outdoors and Back in Time with These DramasMany of these summertime shows reflect our rich heritage, but you'll also find performances of some of Shakespeare’s favorite plays.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 »
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 »
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 »
10 Popular North Carolina Biking TrailsNorth Carolina offers a variety of biking options, from flat, easy rides along scenic beaches to rugged climbs up steep mountain trails.Read more »
Vineyard and Winery Weddings in North CarolinaSweeping views of vibrant fields of grapes, rolling hills, and cool, darkly lit wine cellars combine to make a wedding day truly special.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 »
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 »
15 Fun Family DestinationsEven when they’re 50, your kids will remember visiting these great places, from a swinging bridge in the mountains to a retired battleship on the coast.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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Country Stores in the MountainsAt Mast General Store and other country stores in the High Country, there's an old-time hospitality that keeps locals and visitors coming back.
Blowing Rock WinterfestThis four-day High Country festival includes a Polar Plunge, chili cookoff, ice-carving competition, WinterFeast, craft beer tastings, and more.
MerleFestThis April music festival in Wilkesboro has hosted artists including The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Steve Martin, Zac Brown Band and more.
Nature’s Adventures in the North Carolina MountainsVisit the mountains to go rafting, zip line, slip down a natural water slide, golf, fly fish and more. Brought to you by Hot Springs Resort & Spa.
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.
A Variety of Mountain Biking Trails at Beech MountainMountain bikers will rejoice during a visit to the town of Beech Mountain. Enjoy scenic views and downhill trails at Beech Mountain Resort, and ride eight miles of trails along the town’s Emerald…
The Mountains of North CarolinaExplore mountain trails that take you up trails, down waterfalls, across zip lines, into resorts and more.
Blue Ridge Music TrailsDiscover the captivating sounds of the music born and bred along the Blue Ridge Music Trails
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Fall Escape in the Outer Banks: The Sanderling Resort Sweepstakes Fall in the Outer Banks is one of the best times to visit. With wide-open beaches and beautiful weather, you’ll truly be able to escape and enjoy a…
Spruce Pine Potters MarketSpruce Pine October 8 - 9 Invitational pottery event featuring 30 of the region’s most renowned potters and clay artists.
"The Christmas That Almost Wasn't"Burnsville November 25 Read It & Weep Repertory Theatre presents this classic Christmas production.
Valle Country FairValle Crucis October 15 The Valle Country Fair is an overgrown church bazaar set in the center of one of the most picturesque valleys in the North Carolina Mountains at the peak of the fall color season.
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.
Stuart’s On The GreenSpruce Pine (0.00 ) American Beautiful setting overlooking the golf course and open to the public. The menu is extensive with homemade soups and desserts and entrees including ...
Stoney Fork Campground and Bed & BreakfastFerguson (0.00 ) Country Inns / Bed & Breakfasts 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.