View the Blue Ridge Mountains via horseback at Banner Elk Stables. This Banner Elk attraction offers one-hour guided rides on rustic trails perched alon...
One of the best kept secrets in the High Country is Apple Hill Farm. Apple Hill is a working alpaca and llama farm offering tours year-round to visitors.
Banner Elk Book Exchange is like a boutique book store minus the cash register. Bring a book you've read to swap for one you want to read, no return needed
Tate-Evans Park is a multi-activity park in Banner Elk. It includes a paved greenway, playgrounds, wading pools, a volleyball court and a picnic shelter.
From early June to October, ski slopes become downhill mountain biking trails served by the chairlift at Beech Mtn Resort. Bike rentals & lessons available.
Trains are the stars of this Wild West theme park. Located between Boone and Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad has entertained families with old-fashioned...
North Carolina's first alpine coaster provides a thrilling downhill adventure, reaching speeds up to 27 mph. The average ride takes about five minutes.
Hawksnest has 4 miles of ziplines for riders. Cruise over trees, lakes & creeks taking in panoramic views of the Blue Ridge from high atop Seven Devils …
Grandfather Mountain is a popular tourist attraction located atop one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each year, it attracts about 250...
Step inside Humpback Mountain with a guided tour through Linville Caverns. The active caverns reveal stalactite and stalagmite formations — points hangi...
What was once a community necessity in rural Valle Crucis is now a popular stop for tourists to journey back in time. Folks come to play checkers by the...
For an “axe-citing” time in the NC High Country, head to Hero's Axe House. It features six lanes of axe throwing fun, multiple games & digital scoring.
Horseback rides with panoramic views are the specialty of Elk Mountain Riding Co. Pick from a variety of tours for both beginners and experienced riders.
Foscoe Fishing Co. provides expert outfitting and fly fishing guide service for everybody from first-timers to experienced anglers. It is the only Orvis...