Attractions

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...

Wildcat Lake is a 13-acre public NC mountain lake with a sand beach and swimming area. It's open for swimming, kayaking, fishing & sunbathing.

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.

Enjoy a round of golf on your choice of 400 golf courses – including Pebble Beach – at The Turn’s indoor simulator. Also has a bar and outdoor patio.

Elk River Falls is one of the best waterfalls in the NC mountains, with a rush of water falling 50 feet over a rock cliff into an oval pool.

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.

Go prospecting for NC gemstones at Sugar Creek Gem Mine, open year-round with an expert staff providing instruction on the best methods for mining.

Climb, swing and dangle in the treetops at Wilderness Run Adventure Course beside Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster.

Foscoe Fishing Co. provides expert outfitting and fly fishing guide service for everybody from first-timers to experienced anglers. It is the only Orvis...