Banner Elk Winery marks the genesis of the wine tradition in the High Country of North Carolina as the first commercial winery built in Avery and Watauga counties. In July 2006, the age-old winemaking tradition officially made its debut in a corner of the New World previously overlooked for the craft.  Please join us for a tasting and tour.  We are open for Wine Tastings Wednesday thru Sunday from Noon until 6 PM. 

Family Adventures!  Guided Wilderness Adventures & Eco-Education:  Whitewater Rafting, Caving, Extreme Hiking, Kayaking, Canoe: Rental & Guided Trips; Whitewater Paddling School; Group and Family Discounts; Lunch: Organic and local foods; Guided Educational Trips; Custom Trips, Limo Bus.

Ski, snowboard, snow-tube, ice skate and snowshoe day and night at North Carolina’s largest winter resort! Sugar Mountain Resort provides 100% snowmaking on 115 skiable acres. The mountain offers a 1,200 ft vertical rise, 20 trails from beginner to expert and 7 lifts. Our PSIA ski and AASI snowboard schools accommodate all ages and abilities. You’ll find ski, snowboard, skiboard, ice skate and helmets available for rent. The base lodge houses two cafeterias, the Last Run Lounge, group sales, an easy access locker room and the Sugar Mountain Sports & Gift Shop. If your little ones don’t ski, daycare is just a few steps from the base lodge. Winter Value packages and special events are available.

Summer fun awaits with weekend scenic lift rides, hiking, mountain biking and an Oktoberfest celebration the second weekend in October. Access is convenient, just off Hwy 184 in the Village of Sugar Mountain.

Enjoy wooded trails, old farm fields, valley views along Dutch Creek, and southern hospitality. Whether you are an experienced cowboy or a little "green," our skilled staff and gentle horses make for a pleasant visit.

Gather 'round the fire and give your "dogs" a rest while Cowboy Keith delights you with stories about life on the farm. Round up your kin folk and strap on your spurs for some down-home fun!
Open Monday through Saturday year round.

E-mail or Call for reservations:
(828) 297-7117
(828) 297-1708
(828) 773-1034

The Old Hampton Store & Village is located at the foot of Grandfather Mountain and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our 1920 general store and gristmill features its own 100% natural stoneground cornmeal, grits and buckwheat pancake mix. You'll also find homemade jams, jellies, preserves, apple butter, and dozens of pickled products, cheeses and country ham.

If you're in the mood for shopping, the country store carries pottery, baskets, enamel ware, handmade rugs, cast iron and a variety of unusual kitchen products.

As the twilight fades to night, the cast of Kermit Hunter's Outdoor Drama, "Horn in the West" takes the stage and presents the history and dreams of our forefathers in drama, dance and music. 

8:00 pm, June 20-August 16, 2008, Tuesday-Sunday

Outfitters for guided rock climbing and rappelling trips in the North Carolina Mountains. Outdoor climbing tower in downtown Boone, NC; caving / spelunking tours in Virginia and Tennessee. Fun adventures for families, friends, groups of all ages; also specialized guiding and instruction. Summer Climbing Camps for teens and kids. Let us plan your High Country Adventure!

Located inside Footsloggers Outdoor & Travel Outfitters in downtown Boone.  Call Toll-Free at 888-595-6009.

Apple Hill Farm sits on top of Valle Mountain on the site of a 45-year-old apple orchard. The remaining apple trees serve as the focal point for the property that is now home to alpacas, cats, chickens, dogs, donkeys, goats, horses, llamas and miniature donkeys.

Apple Hill Farm conducts a farm tour every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from mid-May to mid-October. The 1.5-hour guided walking tour starts at the horse barn, winding around the farm to visit the main barns and animal sheds. Tour guides will give information about the specific species and personalities of animals living on Apple Hill Farm and explain the fencing, feeding and grazing practices. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Reservations are requested, so please call 828-963-1662. There is a store at the farm and also at The Great Train Robbery in Banner Elk, featuring alpaca products, such as scarves, hats, gloves, vests, ponchos, stuffed animals, finger puppets, sweaters, and socks.

Apple Hill Farm is "A place where animals talk and people listen."

For more information, call them at 828-963-1662, email: leester96@aol.com or visit their web site at www.applehillfarmnc.com.

High Mountain Expeditions is the oldest rafting company in the high country, running rivers since 1983.  We offer a variety of trips.  The thrill seeker can enjoy a great day on the Nolichucky River.  With Class 3-4 rapids, this is the best river trip in the area!  We offer trips on the Nolichucky every day of the week.  We also offer a family rafting trip on the Watauga River.  This river is all about FUN!  The Watauga River is a dam release river, so we are guaranteed water Monday - Saturday.

High Mountain provides all your transportation to and from the river, and a deli-style lunch is included on all  of our trips.  We provide all the equipment you might need and have a guide in every raft.

We also offer tubing on the scenic New River:  Take a lazy river cruise down one of the oldest rivers in the world!

In addition to rafting trips, we also offer caving, overnight outdoor adventure trips, and hiking and waterfall tours! 

Please contact us for additional information or visit us on the web site.  For reservations, please call 828-898-9786.

At 4,600 feet in elevation, we are one of the highest Choose and Cut Farms in North Carolina and have spectacular panoramic views of the High Country mountains.  We invite you to start a Christmas tradition and bring your family to Evergreen Ridge to choose the perfect Christmas tree for the holiday season.

We are open November through December 24/7.

For more information, you can go to our website or give us a call at 828-733-9606.