Activities & Adventure

Appalachian Angler Guide

Appalachian Angler Guide

Located in beautiful Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian Angler is the pioneer of float fishing in the Southeast and takes pride in offering the most experienced guides in the region.
Location: 174 Old Shulls Mill Road Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-963-5050
Apple Hill Farm

Apple Hill Farm

Open year round for guests to meet the animals that call the farm home through guided walking tours.
Location: 400 Apple Hill Road Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-963-1662
Appalachian Ski Resort

Appalachian Ski Resort

Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing.
Location: 940 Ski Mountain Road Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-295-7828
Banner Elk Stables

Banner Elk Stables

Horseback riding for the whole family.
Location: 796 Shomaker Road Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-5424
Beech Mountain Ski Resort

Beech Mountain Ski Resort

Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing.
Location: 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Phone: 828-387-2011
The Blowing Rock

The Blowing Rock

An immense cliff 4000 feet above sea level overhanging Johns River Gorge 3000 feet below.
Location: 432 The Rock Road Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-295-7111
The Children`s Playhouse

The Children`s Playhouse

Families play and learn together at The Children`s Playhouse - rain or shine! This High Country destination is located in Boone and close to Blowing Rock.
Location: 400 Tracy Circle Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-263-0011
Dutch Creek Trails

Dutch Creek Trails

Horseback riding and guided tours.
Location: 793 Rubin Walker Road Vilas, NC 28692
Phone: 828-297-7117
Edge of the World

Edge of the World

Leading provider of outdoor adventure gear shops, attractions, whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, and rappelling.
Location: 394 Shawneehaw Ave. South Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 800-789-3343
Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters

Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters

The only Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service in North Carolina`s High Country.
Location: 8857 NC-105 Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-963-6556
Fun `n` Wheels

Fun `n` Wheels

Arcade, bumper cars, and fast Go Karts!
Location: 2788 NC-105 Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-262-3780
Gem Mountain Gem Mine

Gem Mountain Gem Mine

Experience the excitement and joy of prospecting for gemstones in a family friendly environment.
Location: 13780 NC-226 Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Phone: 828-765-6130
Grandfather Trout Farm & Gem Mine

Grandfather Trout Farm & Gem Mine

Trout fishing, gem mine, and gem shop.
Location: 10767 NC-105 Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-963-5098
Hawksnest Zipline

Hawksnest Zipline

Features 20 ziplines including 4 mega zips, 2 over 2000 feet long and 2 over 1500 feet long.
Location: 2058 Skyland Drive Seven Devils, NC 28604
Phone: 828-963-6561
High Mountain Expeditions

High Mountain Expeditions

Whitewater rafting, tubing, hiking, and caving for families and groups.
Location: 3149 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-9786
Linville Caverns

Linville Caverns

Caving, children’s camps and activities, recreation, shopping.
Location: 19929 Highway 221 N. Marion, NC 28737
Phone: 828-756-4171
Magic Mountain Mini Golf & Arcades

Magic Mountain Mini Golf & Arcades

18 hole mini golf course, gem mining, and video arcade.
Location: 1675 NC-105 Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-265-4653
Mystery Hill/Doc`s Rocks

Mystery Hill/Doc`s Rocks

Children’s camps, museum
Location: 129 Mystery Hill Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-263-0507
River and Earth Adventures

River and Earth Adventures

Canoeing, caving, children’s camps, rafting, and recreation.
Location: 1655 Highway 105 Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-355-9797
Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides

Rock Dimensions Climbing Guides

Caving, children’s camps and activities, outdoor sports, recreation, rock climbing, zipline/canopy tours.
Location: 131-B South Depot St. Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-265-3544
Sky Valley Zip Tours

Sky Valley Zip Tours

Offering 10 zip lines, cliff jumping, and a swinging bridge.
Location: 634 Sky Ranch Road Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-372-0384
Sugar Creek Gem Mining Company

Sugar Creek Gem Mining Company

Hunt for gems!
Location: 3045 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-4367
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort

Skiing, snow tubing, biking, hiking, ice skating
Location: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-4521
Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie Railroad

Family oriented railroad and Wild West theme park.
Location: 300 Tweetsie Railroad Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-264-9061
Wahoo`s Adventures

Wahoo`s Adventures

Biking, caving, children’s camps and activities, clothing, rafting
Location: 3385 US-321 Boone, NC 28607
Phone: 828-262-5774