The 5 Best Day Trips in the NC High Country
August 19, 2022
August 19, 2022
One of the great things about the NC High Country is the chance to visit small towns tucked in the mountains. Each town is unique and the best way to experience each one during your stay is with a day trip! Check out our favorite NC Mountains Day Trip Itineraries below.
Visiting "Eastern America's Highest Town" is a must when staying in the NC High Country. Beech Mountain is known for having cool summer days and amazing winter skiing. Check out the itinerary for a Beech Mountain NC Day Trip that you can take any day of the year!
The town of Blowing Rock North Carolina, just celebrated a 130-year anniversary! There is plenty of history in this town that has been a vacation destination since the 1800's. View photos of fabulously dressed summer tourists in the 1800's, then watch modern-day artisans create new arts and crafts. Check out the itinerary for a Blowing Rock, NC Art & History Day Trip.
Follow the High Country Wine Trail for a day or spend the weekend enjoying the spectacular views, small towns and local shopping as you meander through the NC High Country. Pick up our Wine Trail Passport and have the card stamped at each of the wineries that you visit. Once you have completed the trail and get your final stamp you will receive a special thank you gift. Check out the list of wineries and more information on their website.
Downtown Boone is an exciting place! With the campus of Appalachian State University located behind the main street of downtown Boone (King Street), the town thrives with the lively college students and locals alike. Check out the itinerary of can't miss things to do on a day trip to Downtown Boone, NC.
Take a day to relax in a small mountain community steeped in culture. Enjoy time by the water, a drive through the country and a historic tune or two. Check out the itinerary on how to spend the day in Lansing NC.
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