Attractions and Amusements

You’ll find exciting attractions in Boone and all around the High Country. The area boasts some of the best in music, dance, theatre and the arts, too. From world-renown, local guitarist and seven-time Grammy winner, Doc Watson, to the Moscow Festival Ballet and Broadway-quality productions, premier entertainment is always available.

Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Rd.
P.O. Box 106
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-7828
(800) 322-2373
(828) 295-3277 (fax)
Contact: D. Grady Moretz, Jr., President; E-mail: info@appskimtn.com
www.appskimtn.com
2nd Oldest Ski Area in NC. 2 Quad lifts, 1 Double Chair, 1 Rope Tow, 1 Handle Pull Lift, 9 Slopes. Season: Friday Before Thanksgiving Through the Last Sunday in March. Open 7 days a week. Day Skiing all Season: Night Skiing Beginning First Friday in December, 2200 Sets of Ski Rental Equipment & 200 Snowboard Rentals. Ski Shop, Late Restaurant, Gift Shop, Clothing Rental, Ski School, Skiwee, Ice Arena, Nursery for Children Age 1-4, Slopeside Lodging, and a Reservations Department to Make Personal Ski Packages.

Beech Mountain Ski Resort
Ski Beech
1007 Beech Moutain Pkwy.
P.O. Box 1118
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 387-2011
(800) 438-2093
(828) 387-4952 (fax)
Contact: Gil Adams, Marketing Director; E-mail: skibeech@infoave.net
www.skibeech.com
Ski Beech is the highest ski area in the east at 5,506-foot peak elevation. With 15 slopes, seven chair lifts, three surface lifts, and a vertical drop of 830 feet, Ski Beech offers a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding. In the center of the Beech Tree Village is a 7000 square foot refrigerated outdoor ice skating rink, Shopping, dining, Ski School and Youth Learning Center are on site.

The Blowing Rock
432 Rock Road
P.O. Box 145
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-7111
(828) 295-4007
Contact: Sara Golini;
E-mail: info@theblowingrock.com
www.theblowingrock.com
North Carolina's Oldest Travel Attraction. Beautiful Short Scenic Walk With a Garden Waterfall, Gardens, Observation Tower and Unique Gift Shops. Open daily March-December and Open Weekends January and February, Weather Permitting.

The Blowing Rock Community Arts Center
P.O. Box 2170
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-0112
(828) 295-0113
Contact: Jeff Clark, Executive Director;
E-mail: execdir@brcac.org
www.brcac.org
A 25,500 Square Foot Facility, That Will Benefit The Entire Community By Providing A Permanent Home For A Multitude Of Arts Groups In A Facility In Which To Host Live Theatre, Dance Groups, A Variety Of Musical Performances, Visual Arts Displays, And Children's Theater Workshops. In Addition, It Will Offer A Gathering Place For Civic And Cultural Activities As Well As A Resource For Local Commercial Interests.

Blue Ridge Community Theatre
P.O. Box 229 DTS
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 963-4440
(828) 264-9546
Contact: Cecil Smith;
E-mail: brctok@yahoo.com
www.boonenc.org/brct

Country Retreat Family Billards & Grill
9021 Hwy. 105 South
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 963-6260
(828) 963-6260
Contact: Chris Aldridge, Owner-Manager;
E-mail: piblettwo@skybest.com
Family Oriented Restaurant and Award Winning Upscale Billiard Room. Non-Smoking & Non-Alcohol.

Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters
9400 NC Hwy 105 South
Banner Elk, NC 28604-8646
(828) 963-6556
(828) 963-6569 (fax)
Contact: Scott Farfone, Proprietor/Professional Orvis Guide
E-mail: info@ncorvisguide.com
www.foscoefishing.com
Full line Fly Shop, outdoor clothing and gear. Winter guided trips and classes! Offering guided wade and float trips, fly fishing classes, fly fishing school, and an Orvis endorsed outfitter. State authorized to sell fishing & hunting licenses and assist the state in stocking the hatchery supported streams in and around Boone. Let us show you the many wonderful locations to fish in our area!

Grandfather Mountain, Inc.
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
P.O. Box 129
Linville, NC 28646
(828) 733-2013
(828) 733-2608
Contact: Teresa Cody;
E-mail: nature@grandfather.com
www.grandfather.com
"Carolina's Top Scenic Attraction" Featuring Mile High Swinging Bridge, Animals, Museum, Restaurant and More.

Hawksnest Snowtubing Park
2058 Skyland Dr.
Seven Devils, NC 28604
(828) 963-6561
(800) 822-4295
(828) 963-6564 (fax)
www.hawksnest-resort.com

Linville Caverns
19929 Highway 221 North
P.O. Box 567
Marion, NC 28752
(800) 419-0540
(828) 756-4171
(419) 818-7836
Contact: Ms. Sarah Davis, President;
E-mail: cavetwin@wnclink.com
www.linvillecaverns.com
N.C.'s Only Caverns. Your Only Chance to See Inside a Mountain. Very Reasonable Rates. Outstanding Gift Shop. Open Daily March Through November. Weekends Only, Dec., Jan., and Feb.

Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 264-2792
(828) 263-0507
(828) 262-3292
Contact: Mr. Wayne Underwood, Owner;
E-mail: info@mysteryhill-nc.com
www.mysteryhill-nc.com
Area Attraction that defies gravity!

Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc.
1009 Sugar Mountain Dr.
P.O. Box 369
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 898-4521
(828) 898-6820 (fax)
Contact: Kim Jochl, Marketing/Events; E-mail: marketing@skisugar.com
www.skisugar.com
NC's Largest Ski/Snowboard Area With 20 Slopes Including a Snowboard Park, 8 lifts, and Access Tubing Park, Winter Value Packages, Summer Weekend Lift Rides, Mountain Biking and Special Events. (Oktobertfest)

Todd General Store
9636 Hwy. 194 North
Todd, NC 28684
(336) 877-1067
Contact: Virginia Mann, Owner;
Historic General Store. General Merchandise, Antiques, Crafts, Deli, Free Music Jam every Friday night at 7 p.m.

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