Julian Price Memorial Park
Julian Price Memorial Park is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile post 296. It is a 4,200 acres at the food of Grandfather Mountain named in honor of Julian Price. Julian Price lies directly adjacent to Moses H Cone Memorial Park. Price Park is a haven for relaxation…
Read MoreMoses H. Cone Memorial Park
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, near Blowing Rock, North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway, preserves the country estate of Moses Cone, a prosperous textile entrepreneur, conservationist, and philanthropist of the Gilded Age. Its centerpiece is Flat Top Manor, a gleaming white 20-room, 13,000 square foot mansion built in 1901…
Read MoreHorn in the West 2024
Opens June ?, 2024 to August ?, 2024. The Southern Appalachian Historical Association celebrates and preserves the2 diverse cultural heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountain region by engaging individuals in historical education and cultural entertainment centered around Daniel Boone and our fight for American Independence. Since 1952, America’s oldest Revolutionary…
Read MoreHIGH GRAVITY ADVENTURES
Welcome to the newest adventure experience in the High Country. Get harnessed up and climb your way through 75 different aerial challenges ranging from 15-50 feet off the ground. Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or in need of an introduction to the vertical world, High Gravity Adventures is where…
Read MoreMast General Store in Valle Crucis
Mast General Store in Valle Crucis is nestled in a secluded mountain valley, Outfitting the Appalachian since 1883 with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, ugged footwear and quality outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. Warm up by their potbellied stove in the winter months, mail a letter at our antique post office,…
Read MoreSky Valley Zip Tours
Ten zip lines, a cliff jump, a swinging bridge and countless views later – you have an experience you won’t soon forget. The course is located on 140 acres of pristine environment on which you will get to observe and enjoy diverse flora and fauna and a beautiful waterfall. Our…
Read MoreWest Glow Spa
The natural beauty and the crisp clean air of the Blue Ridge Mountains invite you to escape everyday tensions and find yourself refreshed. At Westglow, you may do as much or as little as you like, but you will find it difficult to do anything but relax. The historic manor…
Read MoreMystery Hill
Mystery Hill is a fascinating exploration of science, optical illusion and natural phenomena. Tour includes the Mystery House where visitors stand at a 45� angle, the Hall of Mystery, the Puzzle Room, and Bubble-Rama. Also features Appalachian Heritage Museum and the Native American Artifacts Museum with 50,000 relics. Open 7 days…
Read MoreAltapass 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. Built by the Clinchfield Railroad in 1908, the Orchard sits right on the Parkway providing some of the most amazing…
Read MoreThe 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 permitting in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. How The Blowing Rock Got Its Name… The Blowing Rock is an immense cliff…
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