Appalachian Summer Festival
The High Country's Festival of the Arts, featuring the finest in music, dance, theater and visual arts during the month of July. Sponsored by Appalachian State University.
ASU Office of Cultural Affairs
PO Box 32045
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-6084
800-841-ARTS
FAX: 828-262-2848
http://www.appsummer.org
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Appalachian Angler
Fishing at its best! Appalachian Angler provides half day to full day guided trips throughout the Blue Ridge area.
174 Old Shulls Mill Road
Boone, NC 28607
828-963-3117
828-963-8383
FAX: 828-963-6762
http://www.appalachianangler.com
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Appalachian Cultural Museum
Accurate pictures of Appalachia - its history, inhabitants, crafts, and culture. Interest for all ages. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 to 5pm, and Sunday 1 to 5pm.
University Hall
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-3117
FAX: 828-262-2920
http://www.museum.appstate.edu
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Blowing Rock Stage Company
The Blowing Rock Stage Company is a professional theatrical company presenting live comedies and musicals throughout the summer and holidays at the Hayes Performing Arts Center.
PO Box 2170 -- Highway 321
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-9627
FAX: 828-295-9104
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Blue Ridge Vacations.
An informative and interactive web site that helps one find restaurants and upcoming events in the High Country.
http://www.blueridgevacations.com
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Boone Golf Club
Nestled in the beautiful Watauga Valley, just south of Boone. Boone Golf Club is one of the South's premiere golf facilities. Par 71.
PO Box 1833 -- Off Highway 321 South
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-8760
FAX: 828-265-4659
http://www.boonegolfclub.com
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Camp Broadstone
If you want to relax at the resort and your children want a more ACTIVE summer enrichment opportunity, consider Camp Broadstone just down the road in Valle Crusis. One and two week programs available.
ASU Box 32024
Boone, NC 28608
828-963-4640
FAX: 828-963-6588
Send e-mail to:bevanjk@appstate.edu
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Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Feature a collection of North Carolina native plant material in an informal landscape design, for education and preservation. See the Wrought Iron Gates made by Daniel Boone VI, a direc descendant of the great pioneer. Seasonal operation.
651 Horn in the West Drive
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-6390
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Emerald Village
Mine for gemstones and watch artisans cut & mount jewelry. Authentic mining equipment in an underground mine. Railroad, Antique Music, North Carolina Wildlife, Miner's Daughter's Attic and other free displays.
Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway -- Little Switzerland, NC 28749
828-765-6463 (ROK-MINE)
FAX: 828-765-4367 (ROK GEMS)
http://www.emeraldvillage.com |
Grandfather Mountain
Enjoy nature on a whole different level atop the highest peak in the Blue Ridge range. Mile high swinging bridge; native animal inhabitants; nature museum; picnicking; hiking.
PO Box 129 -- 2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Linville, NC 28646
828-733-2013
FAX: 800-468-7325
http://www.grandfather.com
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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
One of America's premier Highland Scottish celebrations featuring the largest clan gathering in the world. ehold this truly Highland celebration of Celtic culture and competition at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain the second weekend in July.
PO Box 1095
Linville, NC 28646
828-733-1333
http://www.gmhg.org
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing Resort
Hawksnest expands! As a leader in snow tubing, Hawksnest has taken snow tubing to new levels of fun. Hawksnest’s expanded snow tubing operation will make it the biggest snow tubing operation on the East Coast.
2058 Skyline Drive
Seven Devils, NC 28604
828-963-6561 http://www.hawksnest-resort.com |
High Mountain Expeditions
Outdoor adventures for everyone -- rafting, tubing, caving and more. Enjoy guided full and half days trips.
1380 Hwy 105 South
Boone, NC 28607
828-264-7368 or 800-262-9036
http://www.highmountainexpeditions.com |
Horn in the West
Nation's third oldest outdoor drama telling the story of the Revolutionary War in Western North Carolina. Nighly except for Mondays from June 22 through August 11, at 8:00 pm.
Horn in the West Drive
PO Box 295
Boone NC 28607
828-264-2120
FAX: 828-268-0105
http://www.horninthewest.com
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Lees-McRae College Performing Arts Dept. & Summer Theatre
The Lees-McRae Theatre Department produces four shows in the fall, three in the spring, three main stage shows in the summer and two children's shows.
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-8721
FAX: 828-898-8814
http://www.lmc.edu
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Linville Caverns, Inc.
See inside a mountain... NC's only show cave. Half-hour guided tour into a natural limestone cavern features stalactite and stalagmite formations and an underground stream.
PO Box 597
Marion, NC 28752
828-756-4171
FAX: 800-419-0540
http://www.linvillecaverns.com
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Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Gem Mine
A challenging and fun-filled course set on a mountainside amidst the beauty of nature and waterfalls. Mine for your own gems in NC enriched ore. All equipment provided.
1675 Highway 105
PO Box 2745
Boone, NC 28607
828-265-4653
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Mast General Store
Once known for selling everything from "cradles to caskets" this National Historic Landmark still carries nearly everything you'd need for life in the past and most of this one. The Original Mast General Store was established in 1883. Open Daily.
Hwy 194 Scenic Byway
Valle Crusis, NC 28691
828-963-6511
http://www.mastgeneralstore.com
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Merle Fest
Merle Fest Music Festival is held in April of every year on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Over 100 artists, 10 stages, crafts, and commercial food vendors. Contest.
PO Box 120
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Tickets and Information:
336-838-6267
800-343-7857
FAX: 336-838-6277
http://www.merlefest.org
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Mountain Music Jamboree
The Jamboree features genuine traditional music, dance, and food. It's a place where children still dance with the old folks. Open Friday 8-11pm, Saturday 7-11pm.
294 Elk Knob Road
Laurel Springs, NC, 28644
336-384-4079
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Mystery Hill
Mystery Hill explored the relationships of science, optical illusions, and natural phenomena in a hands-on entertainment center. Mystery House. Appalachian Heritage Museum. Native American Artifacts Museum. Open year-round -- seven days a week.
129 Mystery Hill Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-264-2792
FAX: 828-262-3292
http://www.mysteryhill-nc.com/
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Orchard at Altapass
Historic orchard astride the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stories of Revolutionary War and early settlers, hayriders, music on weekends, crafts, apples, butterfly garden. Seasonal, seven days, admission free.
PO Box 265
Blue Ridge Parkway mile marker 328.3
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
888-765-9531
828-765-9531
FAX: 828-766-9455
http://www.altapassorchard.com |
Ski Country Sports
Serving skiiers and snowboarders for over 20 years. Selling top brands of your favorite equipment and clothing. Top-notch ski and snowboard rentals.
Highway 184 across from Sugar Mountain
Banner Elk, NC 28704
828-898-9786 or 800-528-3874
FAX: 828-898-6343
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Sugar Mountain
The largest ski resort in North Carolina with 1200 ft. vertical drop, Sugar Mountain has become a favorite of all skiers. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing in winter. Hiking and biking during non-winter months.
PO Box 369
Banner Elk, NC 28604
800-SUGAR MT
828-898-4521
FAX: 828-898-6820
http://www.skisugar.com
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Todd General Store
Recapture a time when life was simple and genuine. Meet the mountain folks and listen to tales of the railroad days when TODD was the largest town in Watauga and Ashe Counties.
9636 Highway 194 (on Railroad Grade Road)
336-877-1067
Todd, NC 28684
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Tweetsie Railroad
Family theme park with a three-mile train ride, crafts, live entertainment, Country Fair rides and a petting zoo. Open mid-May everyday and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from mid-August to October 32
PO Box 388 -- Highway 321
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-264-9061
800-526-5740
FAX:828-264-2234
http://www.tweetsie.com/
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Wahoo's Adventures
Family theme park with a three-mile train ride, crafts, live entertainment, Country Fair rides and a petting zoo. Open mid-May everyday and on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from mid-August to October 32
PO Box 3094 -- Highway 321
Boone, NC 28607
828-262-5774
800-544-RAFT
http://www.wahoosadventures.com
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