"Borrowed Time"
North Carolina Mountain Cabin with breathtaking views and 5 minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
We are happy to provide helpful links to assist you in planning your trip to the mountains.
North Carolina Wineries: http://www.visitncwine.com/wineries
Watauga County Area Information: www.ExploreBooneArea.com
Things to do outdoors: www.HighCountryOutdoors.com
Calendar of Events: www.HighCountryInfo.com/calendar.htm
Area Weather: www.HighcountryWeather.com
LIVE Web Cameras: www.HighCountryWebcams.com
Blowing Rock Area Information: www.blowingrock.com
Boone Area Information: www.boonechamber.com
NC High Country Information: www.mountainsofnc.com
Tweetsie Railroad: www.tweetsierailroad.com
Great Family Boat Rentals: www.fishspringsmarina.com
Great Snow Tubing: www.hawksnest-resort.com
SkiNorthCarolina: www.SkiNorthCarolina.com
GolfNorthCarolina: Info on Local North Carolina Golf Courses
High Country Info for Guests & Residents: www.BlueRidgeNCGuide.com
Mountain Vacations & Travel Guide: www.blueridgevacations.com
High Country Restaurant Information: www.highcountrydining.com
The Official High Country Host website: www.highcountryhost.com
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| Mt.Jefferson State Park |  |
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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN Featuring Mile High Swinging Bridge, animals, museum, restaurant and more |
| THE BLOWING ROCK North Carolina's oldest travel attraction. Beautiful short scenic walk with a garden waterfall, gardens, observation tower and unique gift shops. |
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THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL Hike the Appalachian train or arrange for horseback riding trough the park. |
| LINVILLE CAVERNS Linville Caverns, North Carolina's only true cavern system open to the public, holds the distinction of having the only fully underground trail on this site. The Caverns are located not far from the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock, Asheville, and Marion. The caverns are in a beautiful mountain valley and they lead under Humpback Mountain below the Blue Ridge Escarpment. |
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| RIVER GIRL Located in the historic Todd Train Depot. Full service fly fishing lessons/guided trips, bait, tackle, canoe, kayak, tube and bicycle rentals, hiking, camping/outdoor supplies, and fishing gifts. |
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RICKS SMALLMOUTH ADVENTURES |
| Grandfather Trout Farm |  |
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| MOUNTAIN AIRE GOLF COURSE |  |
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BOONE GOLF CLUB |
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| APPALACHIAN SKI MOUNTAIN Located in Blowing Rock |
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BEECH MOUNTAIN Located in Banner Elk |
| HAWKSNEST SKI RESORT Located in Seven Devils, Hawksnest offers zip lining in the sumer and snow tubing in the winter. |
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SUGAR MOUNTAIN July 3– September 6, 2009 Weekend Scenic Lift Rides Lift rides are available every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am until 5:30pm. Bring the whole family, a picnic lunch, your mountain bike, or just a friend and enjoy a breathtaking 45 minute round trip lift-ride to Sugar 5,300 foot peak. The majestic scenery is worth it! |
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SCREAM TIME ZIPLINE |
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Experience NC Wine Country |
| Ashe County Frescoes |  |
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Horn in the West |
| BARN QUILT PROJECT The quilt is a symbol of comfort and family. Barns are symbols of our Heritage and community. What would be better than combining the two and creating a visual image of who we are and where we come from. Ashe county was one of three counties to be invited to participate in this project. Follow the link and scroll to the bottom to see a tour of the barns and a map. |
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Ashe County Cheese Company - The Carolina's only cheese manufacturer, Ashe County
Cheese has been in business since 1930. Watch cheese being made, then select one of your favorites from our cheese and gift shop.
Todd General Store
Old time general store established in 1914 with extensive deli, collectibles & antiques, gourmet foods, old time music jams on Friday evenings. Storytelling in season on Tuesday evenings. Storytelling and Friday night music events are donation only.
Ashe County Farmer's Market - Produce, nursery plants, jellies, cakes, breads, handmade items and more, all home grown and handmade. Saturdays 8 am - 1pm (May 14-October 29) Wednesdays 8am - 1pm (July 13-?) Back street of Downtown
Tanger Outlet Center -Over 30 brand name outlets just 1/2 mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock.
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SPRING
Merlefest - the last weekend in April, this event is a must for music lovers.
Porch Pickin' Music - Bluegrass and old time music jams in and around Ashe County
Blue Ridge Celtic Festival - in May an annual event in Blowing Rock celebrating the area's Scottish and Irish heritage.
SUMMER
Ola Belle Reed Festival - in August folk and mountain music in Lansing, North Carolina
Appalachian Summer Festival - a month long series of cultural events (dance, music, theater and more) sponsored by Appalachian State University. One of the great benefits of spending the summer near Boone.
Christmas in July - a festival in downtown West Jefferson sponsored by the Ashe County Christmas Tree Growers Association
The Highland Games - in July an annual event at Grandfather Mountain Celebrating Scottish heritage.
Barter Theater - a bit of a drive to Abingdon, but worth it to enjoy a play with top actors at the famous and historical theater.
FALL
Resonator Guitar Competition - October- in Todd, an annual music event
Ashe County Civic Center - Home to many of the musical and theatrical events that come to Ashe County, from the Kiev Symphony to old-time music.
WINTER
Blowing Rock Winterfest - Join the Village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter at the 12th Annual Blowing Rock Winterfest! From the Chili Cook-Off to downtown hayrides, from the icy Polar Plunge to WinterFeast, there's something for all age groups at Blowing Rock Winterfest.
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