Families have been coming to the High Country for cool, fresh air and spectacular views since well before the Civil War. Many industrial and textile magnates established country estates here to enjoy the surroundings. The oldest attractions are areas of natural beauty such as Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. The “newer” are oriented to family adventures such as the wild west-themed Tweetsie Railroad, the strange and historic Mystery Hill and the adrenaline-pumping Hawksnest & Sky Valley Ziplines. Whatever your family’s tastes, you’re sure to make memories on your journey in the High Country.

Grandfather Mountain

One of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge. Inspirational views, Mile High Swinging Bridge, native wildlife, picnicking,...More Info

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Sky Valley Zip Tours

Experience a true zip line canopy adventure! Over a mile of cable and elevations up to 300 feet, the course features 10 zip...More Info

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Mystery Hill

Fun! Mystery Hill explores the relationship of science, optical illusion and natural phenomena in a hands-on entertainment...More Info

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Mast General Store

Established in 1883, The Mast Store carries most everything you'd need for life in the past century and most of this one....More Info

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Horn In The West

Premiering in 1952, Horn in the West is considered one of three legacy outdoor dramas in America. The play tells the story...More Info

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Bo's Bodacious Family Entertainment

Bo's is a 55,000 sq.foot entertainment facility designed to give our guests the finest in family entertainment.We offer a...More Info

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Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie Railroad is North Carolina's first theme park nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains between Boone and Blowing Rock....More Info

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Hawksnest Zipline

With 20 zipline cables we have over 4 miles of zipline fun. Zip over trees, through the trees, over creeks, and lakes all...More Info

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The Blowing Rock

The current of air flowing upward from the Rock prompted the Ripley's ''Believe-It-Or-Not cartoon about ''the only place...More Info

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Doc's Rocks Gem Mine & Fossil Museum

NC's premier educational mining experience! Geologist on staff. Open 7 days a week year round. Heated indoor mining for winter/rainy...More Info

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Linville Caverns

See inside a mountain...NC's only show cave. Half-hour guided tours into a natural limestone cavern featuring stalactite...More Info

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