About the Mountains of Western North Carolina
The mountains of Western North Carolina offer a wide variety of things to do, places to visit, comfortable lodging, exquisite cuisine, and shops to browse. Visitors can generally find a festival celebrating our heritage and culture at any time of the year. Travel through our area in a leisurely manner along scenic mountain roads or the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy our magnificent and diverse landscapes. Relax in the tranquility and hospitality you will find all over our area. A few suggestions to help you plan your retreat are listed and we recommend that you contact a Visitors Center or the individual sites for more information on each.
Helpful Links
High Country Host
The information source for the WNC High Country. Offering information on attractions, lodging, dining, and more.
McDowell County Information
Information on tourism in and around McDowell County.
Blowing Rock Information
Information on tourism in and around the town of Blowing Rock.
Boone Information
Tourism information for Boone and the surrounding area.
Asheville Information
Visitor information for Asheville and surrounding areas.
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Visitor information for all areas on America's Favorite Highway.
www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/linville-falls/
Grandfather Mountain
Enjoy nature on a whole different level at the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range.
Linville Falls
Natural waterfall featuring a 100' drop in the Linville Gorge.
The Blowing Rock
NC's oldest attraction with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Biltmore Estate
America's largest private home.
Tweetsie Railroad
Family theme park featuring a 3-mile train ride.
Emerald Village
Gem mining attraction along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mast General Store
National Historic Landmark known for selling everything from “cradles to caskets.”
Appalachian Caverns
Just 90 minutes from Linville Caverns, Appalachian Caverns offers “wild tours.”
