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Grandfather Mountain Reopens on Oct. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2024 LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the private attraction run by the Grandfather

West Jefferson’s Holiday Parade and Light Up the Town 2024

Nov. 23, 2024: Join in the holiday cheer as local bands, dance groups, churches, businesses, fire and rescue trucks, and

Tweetsie Christmas 2024

Nov. 24-Dec 30, 2024: On select evenings, Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland

Boone’s Festive First Friday& Solar Tree Lighting

Dec. 6, 2024: Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season in Boone!

High Country Hiking Trails

The High Country has hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore with varying lengths, terrain and difficulties.

Fly Fishing

Cast a Line in the Waters of the High Country

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Hurricane Helene Recovery Updates

Main roadways in Boone, Valle Crucis, and Blowing Rock have opened. Article from: www.exploreboone.com/events/this-week-in-boone We encourage visitors to stay on primary routes shown on DriveNC.gov...

Grandfather Mountain Reopens on Oct. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2024 LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the private attraction run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced...

Top November 2024 Events in the High Country

Here are our top events happening in Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk during November....

How to Help Hurricane Helene Victims in Western North Carolina & East Tennessee

Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina & East Tennessee, leaving countless individuals and families displaced and in need of urgent assistance. As communities work tirelessly...

High Country Fall Colors

Your Guide to Seeing the High Country Fall Foliage...

Sugar Mountain, Sweet in All Four Seasons

The mile-high resort Village of Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is certainly a sweet spot for adventures and relaxation year-round....

Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain Offers Scenic Views and The Wilson Center for ...

Stonewalls Restaurant

Stonewalls Restaurant Voted The High Country’s Premier Steak & Seafood ...

La Quinta Inn & Suites - Boone

Beautiful Mountain Lodge in Boone, NC. Nestled in a prime ...

The Gamekeeper Restaurant Bar

The original Farm to Table restaurant in High Country, The ...

Courtyard Marriott Boone

Award Winning Courtyard by Marriott in the Heart of Boone ...

Dan'l Boone Inn

Dan’l Boone Inn is one of the oldest Boone NC ...

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine has been a favorite attraction of ...

McCoy Minerals

A Gem Of A Time McCoy Minerals Offers Education, Entertainment ...

Carolinas' Finest Properties

The Finest Views In The High Country Picture Your Next ...

Just Like Grandma Made It

For More than 64 Years, Dan’l Boone Inn has been Serving Up Family-Style Meals to ...

Discovering Special Memories

By Julie Mathews Set aside a few hours during your visit to spend time at ...

From Forest To Table

Adventures in Dining at the Gamekeeper Restaurant By Jason Reagan Nestled in a mountain cove ...

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