Camping, Hiking, Climbing |
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Hike Beech Mountain
206 Grassy Gap Creek Rd.
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
828-387-3003
Grandfather
Mountain
North Carolina's best scenic attraction
is also the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge. Come to enjoy
the mile high swinging bridge, native animals in their natural
habitat, take souvenirs back from the museum and hike on the
trails after a delightful picnic lunch. Open all year.
800.468.7325
Moses Cone Park
Park covers over 3,500 acres and includes
two trout fishing lakes and over 25 miles of horseback riding
and hiking trails. The Parkway Craft Center in the Manor House
has demonstrations of craft making.
828.295.7938
Appalachian Trail
799 Washington Street,
P.O. Box 807
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807
Phone: (304) 535-6331
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Footsloggers,
Outdoor & Travel Outfitters
139 South Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607 Edge
of the World
P.O.Box 1175 Hwy 184
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Linville Gorge
The deepest gorge this side of the
Grand Canyon. A half-mile trail from the Blue Ridge Parkway
parking area at milepost 316 leads to a magnificent vista
of Linville Falls.
Julian Price Park
Near milepost 300 on the Blue Ridge
Parkway, this 4,000 acre park is a recreational wilderness
surrounding the 47 acre Price Lake. There's fishing, walking
trails and picnic areas.
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| Caving |
Liville
Caverns
The one and only caverns in our state
open to the public. March-November 30 daily, December-February
weekends only.
800.419.0540 |
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| Climbing Walls |
Footsloggers,
Outdoor & Travel Outfitters
139 South Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607 |
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| Day Spas |
Ashi Therapy
1239 Hwy 194
Banner Elk, NC |
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| Gem Mining |
Emerald
Village & Mining Museum
P.O.Box
98
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Foscoe Gem Mining
8998 NC Hwy. 105 South,
Foscoe, NC
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Gem
Mountain Gemstone Mine
Hwy.
226, P.O.Box 488
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 |
| Golf |
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Beech Mountain Golf Course
Grassy
Creek Golf & Country Club
Hwy. 226, 101 Golf Course Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course
Sugar Mountain Drive
828.898.6464
Jefferson
Landing
Jefferson, NC
336.982.4449
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Boone
Golf Club
433 Fairway Dr. Boone, NC
828.264.8760
Mountain Glen
1 Clubhouse Drive,
P. O. Box 326,
Newland, NC 28657
828.733.5804
Mountainaire
Golf Club
West Jefferson, NC
336.877.4716
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| Horseback Riding |
| Banner Elk Stables
Open year round. Trail rides, winter
riding, horses rented by the hour, horses and saddles for
sale. Children welcome. Reservations required.
828.898.5424 |
| Hunting, Fishing |
| Foscoe
Fishing Co & Outfitters
828.963.7431
Grandfather Trout Farm
Stocked Trout
10767 Highway 105 S,
Banner Elk, NC 28604828
828-963-5098 |
Buckeye Lake
Trout Stocked - Licenses required
Coffee Lake
Trout Stocked - Licenses required
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| Mountain Biking |
Bike Beech Mountain
206 Grassy Gap Creek Rd.
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
828-387-3003 |
Blue
Blaze Bike & Shuttle
Damascus,
VA
800.475.5095 |
| Rock Climbing |
Rock
& Roll Sports
280 East King
Street
Boone, NC 28607 |
Footsloggers,
Outdoor & Travel Outfitters
139 South Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607 |
| Sightseeing |
GrandFather
Mountain
US 221 & Blue Ridge Parkway
Linville, NC 28646
The
Blowing Rock
North Carolina's oldest tourist attraction.
The rock, an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level, overhangs
the Johns River Gorge, 3,000 feet below. Observation tower,
gardens and gift shop. Open daily April-October and March
and November, weather permitting.
828.295.7111
The Blue Ridge Parkway
"America's Most Scenic Drive"
passes through the heart of the High Country of North Carolina
only 20 minutes from Beech Mountain at MP305. Enjoy the awesome
natural beauty complete with overlooks, picnic spots and hiking
trails. |
Linn Cove Viaduct
Designed to minimize the environmental
impact on Grandfather Moutnain. Spectacular views, a network
of hiking trails and a Visitor Center. A must see on the Blue
Ridge Parkway.
Frescoes
Two little churches, tucked away in
the Blueridge Mountains contain breathtaking frescoes of the
Last Supper. Mary Great with Child and others; located at
the Holy Trinity Church in Glendale Springs and St. Mary's
Episcopal Church in West Jefferson. Open 24 hours daily.
336.982.3076 |
| Skiing - Snowboarding |
Beech
Mountain Ski Resort
POB 1118, Beech Mtn. Parkway
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Fred's
Ski & Snowboard Rentals
501 Beech Mountain Parkway
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Discount Coupons for our Guests |
Alpine
Ski Center
Beech and Sugar Mountain
800.854.6532
Discount Coupons for our Guests
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| Ski Outfitters |
Fred's
Ski & Snowboard Rentals
501 Beech Mountain Parkway
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Discount Coupons for our Guests
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Alpine
Ski Center
Beech and Sugar Mountain
800.854.6532 |
| Theme Park |
Tweetsie
Railroad
A popular family theme park with a
three-mile trail ride. Crafts, petting zoo, live entertainment
and picnic areas. Open May-October.
800.526.5740 |
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| Tubing |
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
PO Box 1118,
Beech Mtn. Parkway
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
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