Dining in Valle Crucis

Valle Crucis, a quaint mountain town nestled in the heart of North Carolina, offers more than just stunning scenery and rich history.

Shopping in West Jefferson

come in shopping sign

Imagine a place where the crisp mountain air invigorates you and the friendly smiles of local shopkeepers welcome you in.

Grandfather Mountain Reopens on Oct. 23

Grandfather Mountain Reopening Oct. 23_Photo by Leslie Restivo_Courtesy of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain, the private attraction run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced that it will reopen to guests on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. The Western North Carolina nonprofit nature park has been closed since Sept. 26, the day before Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern part of the country, leaving behind unimaginable effects for the communities surrounding Grandfather Mountain. (Photo Courtesy of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation / Leslie Restivo)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Oct. 22, 2024 LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the private attraction run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced that it will reopen to guests on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. The Western North Carolina nonprofit nature park has been closed since Sept. 26, the day before Hurricane […]

Best Pizza in Boone

Best Pizza in Boone, NC

Here are the top five locally owned pizza places in Boone, according to Yelp reviewers.

Greenway Trail

Boone Greenway Trail

For a relaxed hiking experience, traverse the Greenway Trail.

Mast General Store

Mast General Store

The High Country’s most well-known general store is to be the Mast General Store. 

A Day in Blowing Rock

The streets of Blowing Rock are storybook sweet, with quaint boutiques, independent restaurants, art galleries and antique stores tucked into a small mountain village.