Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, NC., an old fashioned general store that has something for everyone. Young and old enjoy time there, sitting around the potbellied wood stove talking to the locals, or enjoying listening to some Blue Grass from area bands.

The Blowing Rock, North Carolina’s oldest travel attraction since 1933, is an immense cliff 4000 feet above sea level overhanging John’s River Gorge 3000 feet below. Open all year weather permitting in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

Tweetsie Railroad is a Wild West theme park located in the Appalachian Mountains featuring a 3 mile ride on a historic steam railroad, live entertainment, ride and a petting zoo.

Come learn about the Southern Highlands Craft Guild, the Parkway Craft Center, Moses H. Cone Manor House is located at the 294 milepost on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open March 15-November 30 , 9am-5pm daily.

Screaming Ziplines, Zionville, NC. Full Tours of 8 ziplines including the Super Zip (2000′ line) 95-Zip over a mile of cable! North Carolina’s Longest Zipline!

Appalachian Ski Mountain is one of three ski mountains in the Watauga County area. The Mountain offers 11 ski trails consisting of 2 beginning, 6 intermediate, 3 advanced trails and 3 terrain parks.

Loved by young and old, the Horn in the West drama is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres in the country. This adventure from our nation’s heritage, has offered trilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans since it premiered in 1952.

Zipping down the mountain now has new meaning at Hawksnest. We have doubled the fun! Recognized for having the largest Snow Tubing Park on the East Coast, we added the longest Zip line. Tour as well, featuring 19 cables, four of which are known in the zip line industry as super or mega zips. Gliding through the air ease is trouble-free. Zippers—ages five and up—enjoy the exhilarations of speeding treetop high over valleys having expansive views and threading through the forest canopy over creeks, wild turkeys, deer, groundhogs and the occasional bear, In the winter, zippers can yell to their snow tubing friends from way above as they begin their journey. Our 20 Lane Snow Tubing Park has four different snow tube;lanes are 400-1000 feet long. Our 2 conveyor lifts take our snow tubers to the top for more rides. Hawksnest has 100% snow making and lighting on all lanes to provide the best possible conditions and fun for the whole family.

Anyone who visits Grandfather Mountain discovers a place that inspires awe through natural wonders. You’ll never experience the same mountain twice: today you might come face-to-face with an owl, another day you may see rare wildflowers in bloom. Just talk to one of our naturalists to understand more about these living treasures and learn where to find them. There’s nowhere else on Earth that you can enjoy such a variety of mountain life in one amazing place.

Nestled in the awe inspiring majestic Blue Ridge Mountains stands North Carolina’s original winery. Come for a tasting and a tour, or stay for a week at the Villa, a highly elegant Bed & Breakfast that offers an idyllic setting, luxurious accommodations, an unrivaled service for discerning travelers.

High Country Expeditions offering 25 years’ experience guiding adventurous travelers , as experts in river rafting, river tubing, hiking and Caving. High Mountain Expeditions is dedicated to providing your perfect North Carolina or Tennessee adventure.