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High Country
From thrilling outdoor adventures to more relaxing endeavors, a High Country vacation provides the perfect escape from the humdrums of everyday life. Sitting atop Blue Ridge Mountains in the state's northwestern corner, the region serves as a winter sports enthusiasts' paradise. A lively college community, Boone is the region's economic hub that offers great shopping opportunities as well as wine tasting tours in the city's picturesque surrounds. Aptly nicknamed "Crown of the Blue Ridge," the quaint mountain village of Blowing Rock remains one of the most visited tourist centers in the area, packed with award-winning restaurants, hotels, resorts, cabins, spas, and cozy bed and breakfasts. Boasting a vast range of alluring attractions, High Country delights in every season. Use our United States online road trip planner to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to High Country.
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Places to visit in High Country
Blowing RockTrip planner
Best for: River Rafting / Tubing, Zipline, Ride / Activity
BooneTrip planner
Best for: Nature / Wildlife Tour, River Rafting / Tubing, Hiking Trail
LinvilleTrip planner
Best for: Mountain, Lookout, Hiking Trail
Banner ElkTrip planner
Best for: Ski Area, Winery / Vineyard, Gift & Specialty Shop
BurnsvilleTrip planner
Best for: Mountain, Waterfall, Golf Course
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