Altapass Orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Historic Orchard at Altapass is a 101-year-old apple orchard turned Appalachian Cultural Center celebrating the people, music, art, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains in North Carolina.…
The Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock, North Carolina’s oldest travel attraction since 1933, is an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. Open all year weather…
Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie Railroad is a wild west family theme park featuring a three-mile steam-powered train ride through the North Carolina mountains. Also available to do is shopping, live entertainment, amusement rides…
Grandfather Mountain – Reservations Only
Grandfather Mountain is located on The Blue Ridge Parkway towering 5,946 feet above northwest North Carolina. Grandfather Mountain is operated as a scenic travel attraction and is one of the…
Todd General Store
Todd General Store is located on the scenic Railroad Grade Road, Todd General Store is a destination for all outdoor enthuasists. It’s a perfect place for food; lunch at our…
Gem Mountain in Spruce Pine
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine is one of North Carolina’s most enjoyable attractions! If you like gem mining…you’ll LOVE Gem Mountain! They have lots of local materials such as Crabtree emerald, Wiseman…
Linville Caverns
Linville Caverns is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in western NC’s High Country region, Linville Caverns is an ideal destination for visitors of all ages. The beauty of our…
Appalachian State University in Boone
Appalachian State University is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University has built a national reputation for providing outstanding academics. With a student/faculty ratio…
Tanger Shops on the Parkway
At Tanger Shops on the Parkway you can shop for bargains among nationally known brands like Calvin Klein, Coach, Hanes Brands, and J Crew. Tanger Shops has over 30 factory…
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway has each parkway entrance a directional sign indicates ‘north’ or ‘south’. North, toward the north end of the Parkway, leads to Shenandoah National Park. South, toward the south…