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As you can see from the images above, there are
numerous "activities" to keep you occupied right
NorthStar Mountain Vacation Rental. Some of the more
popular activities at the cabin rental are relaxing
in the hot tub, chilling out on one of the many
Adirondack style chairs (while enjoying some
awe-inspiring views), or walking on the paths around
the property. However, the surrounding
mountains offer some great year round fun.
The High Country of North Carolina offers four
seasons of vacation fun. Whether you are interested
in invigorating outdoor activities such as
whitewater rafting, mountain biking or horseback
riding in the spring, summer and fall, or you're
into winter sports with snow skiing, snowboarding
and tubing at the area resorts, you are guaranteed
to find something for every member of your family or
group!
Listed below are some of the more popular area
attractions. Visit
High Country Info
for a comprehensive listing of area attractions!
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Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain is one of the High
Country's most visited attractions.
Grandfather's main attractions include its
beautiful alpine hiking trails, mile high
swinging bridge and nature museum.
Grandfather is home to various festivals and
special events throughout the year including
the Highland Games (July 10 - 13). During
this unique event over one hundred Scottish
clans and societies sponsor this celebration
of Scottish dance, music and athletics.
Located on US Highway 221, two miles north
of Linville, North Carolina, it is just a
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The Blue Ridge Parkway
The Parkway follows the Appalachian Mountain
chain and provides seemingly endless views
of many parallel ranges connected by cross
ranges and scattered hills. From Shenandoah
National Park, to the Great Smokies the
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Linville Falls and
Linville Caverns
Linville Falls is one of the many natural
wonders of the High Country. A short walk
from the parking area unveils the beauty of
the falls. Five minutes away from the falls
you can explore the natural limestone
caverns of Linville Caverns. For a small
admission fee you can experience the power
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Area Shopping
There are numerous antique and specialty
shops in the surrounding area. From Banner
Elk to Blowing Rock, from Boone Valley Crucis the High Country is a shoppers
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The Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock, North Carolina's oldest
travel attraction since 1933, is an immense
cliff 4,000 feet above sea level overhanging
Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. |
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Listed below are additional area activities and
recreation. |
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questions or would like more information, please contact us
704-786-5243,
email us, or use our
online
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