- North Carolina's High Country is a land of extremes. From the highest peak and the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi, to the second oldest river in the world, the High Country is not a land of mediocre proportions.
- Consistently voted one of America's top destinations for outdoor adventures, the High Country area offers places to play during all 4 seasons.
- With an international reputation as a take-your-time recreational drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway delivers breathtaking scenery and closer examinations of the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian mountains.
- The best 100 miles of the Parkway meander through the High Country,Grandfather Mountain has spectacular views, the famous “Mile High Swinging Bridge” and native wildlife habitats for bear, deer, eagles and otters.
- The Boone area is also home to Appalachian State University which delivers a multitude of benefits to the region including a full calendar of cultural and music events open to the community such as an Appalachian Summer Festival and dozens of NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's athetic events featuring the 3-Time National Champion Appalachian State Football team.
- Click on the links below to check out the towns and attractions of the High Country.
