Things to Do in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk

High Country

Sitting atop the highest elevations in North Carolina’s northern Blue Ridge Mountains, this region is a winter sports haven. But High Country towns like Boone and Blowing Rock delight in every season, with rhododendron hikes in spring, mile-high adventure in summer and brilliant foliage in fall.

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Grandfather Mountain

Tweetsie Railroad

Linn Cove Viaduct

Skiing, Snowboarding & Winter Sports

Hiking, Biking & Camping

Linville Falls

Wine Country

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