Most people think of Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain as the best resorts to visit in the Winter. The reality is those well-known Winter and Summer resorts, along with Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone and Linville areas of Western North Carolina are popular year round.

With so many adventurous and relaxing activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there truly is something for everyone. Check our video Channel, Instagram and Tik Tok for all the latest updates, events and specials. It promises to whet your appetite and help plan your next adventure in the Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, Boone and Linville areas. If you want to check out all you need to know about a Winter vacation, click here. Spring, Summer or Fall Trip? Click here to help plan one of the coolest trips on the planet.

As a direct book vacation rental owner, I have fallen in love with this area as I know you will too. As the 12th state in the union in 1789, North Carolina offers a great deal of history and this area, although modern with amenities, also offers a taste of the past plentiful with scenic views and rich history preserved in a delicate manner.

Wedding Destination - Western North Carolina

The area has become known as a wedding destination with multiple wedding venues in the immediate area. Having hosted many five-star wedding stays, first-time short-term guests say they had no idea how much there is to do all within 20 minutes in any direction.

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Top 10 Family Activities

Sugar Mountain | Banner Elk | Linville | Blowing Rock | Boone

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1. Sugar Mountain Resort - Sugar Mountain

2. Beech Mountain Resort - Beech Mountain

3. Wilderness Roller Coaster - Banner Elk

4. Hawksnest Zipline and Tubing - Seven Devils - Grandfather Mountain

5. Grandfather Mountain State Park

6. Linville Falls Gorge and Hiking - Linville

7. Blue Ridge Parkway - MP 305.1 - Linn Cove Viaduct

8. Grandfather Winery and Vineyard - Banner Elk

9. Mast General Store - Valle Crucis (Original) & Boone

10. Tweetsie Railroad - Blowing Rock

Where To Stay - Sugar Mountain/Banner Elk/Beech Mountain

Carolina Mountains Vacation based in Sugar Mountain offers multiple properties in the Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk and Beech Mountain areas. Stay and play in every season at one of the most desired areas of North Carolina. Book direct and save the Airbnb and VRBO fees to buy an amazing dinner, ski lift tickets, wine tour, white water rafting or one of the endless activities in the area. Listed below you will see how close everything is to our five-star properties perfect for one to 10 people. Check availability and discounted rates here.

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The consistent Five-star reviews assure you the cabins and villas at Carolina Mountains Vacation are all about the location. Only 1 minute to modern conveniences and breathtaking views of the mountains. Yes, you can have it all with a trip to the High Country.

Distance Planning

It is important when planning your trip to western North Carolina, that you understand the roads can be deceiving on a map. The distance may only be a few miles but the twisty turning roads could take half an hour. Listed below is a more comprehensive list of the top things to do in and around Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Linville, Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock and Boone. Don't forget to map your favorites to a Google map so you can easily find them when you arrive. Not sure how to set your points of interest on a Google Map? Well, you can use the Carolina Mountains Vacation Google Map. We've done the hard work for you! Just click here to start plotting your next mountain adventure.