In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams... Read More

Catawba Science Center

243 Third Avenue North East, Hickory, NC

Our MissionTo change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder. CSC's permanent exhibit areas explore Physical, Natural and Earth scien... Read More

Lake James State Park

6883 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC

Lake James State Park offers a full menu of activities. Along with boating, swimming and fishing in the beautiful, clear waters of the 6,812-acre l... Read More

Linville Gorge Wilderness area

Gingercake Acres Subdivision, Nebo, NC

The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, is part of the Pisgah National Forest. The gorge is formed by the Jonas ... Read More

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park-Marion

1210 Deacon Drive, Marion, NC

Hello! And Yogi Bea Hugs Jellystone Park Marion North Carolina is all about family, fun and great camping. Rated as one of the best North Carolina ... Read More

Linville Caverns

19929 US 221 North, Marion, NC

Located at the southern gateway to western NC's High Country region, Linville Caverns is an ideal destination for visitors of all ages.Â The beaut... Read More

Bear Den

600 Bear Den Mountain Road, Spruce Pine, NC

Bear Den Campground’s Trading Post has all the groceries, ice, drinks, firewood, souvenirs and just about every camping supply you could need... Read More

The McDowell County Recreation Center and Skate Park

West Court Street and Academy Street, Marion, NC

The McDowell County Recreation Center & Skate Park is located on the corner of West Court Street and Academy Street and includes a skate park, ... Read More

Tweetsie Railroad

300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Tweetsie Railroad allows children and families to let their imaginations run wild and discover all sorts of fun. Kids can be a cowboy... an Indian.... Read More

Hawksnest Snow Tubing

2058 Skyland Dr., Banner Elk, NC

Hawksnest Tubing park is the largest snow tubing park on the East Coast! With over 30 lanes of snow tubing that span from 400-1000 feet long, Hawks... Read More

Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

13780 North Carolina 226, Spruce Pine, NC

We'll satisfy your sense of adventure. Come experience the wonder and excitement of prospecting for gemstones in a pleasant and comfortable atmosph... Read More

Zero Gravity

Old 64 Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC

Evolutions Skate Park

105 Lindsey Lane, Boiling Springs, SC

Beech Mountain Resort

403-A Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC

Beech Mountain is the highest town in Eastern America and an ideal vacation spot in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. Our elevation (5,506 fee... Read More

Rutherford Skatepark

, Rutherfordton, NC

Mountain Stream RV Park

6954 Buck Creek Road, Marion, NC

The Park is at about 1800' elevation in the Pisgah National Forest, nestled in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains on all sides. Beautiful Buck... Read More

Emerald Village

331 McKinney Mine Road, Spruce Pine, NC

Emerald Village is a group of gem, mining, and historical attractions nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, just off ... Read More

Elk Knob State Park

5564 Meat Camp Road, Todd, NC

Elk Knob State Park features one of the highest peaks in North Carolina’s high country at 5,520 feet and one of the parks system’s fine... Read More

Mountain Gateway Museum

24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC

About Us: We collect and preserve artifacts and other historical materials relating to the history and heritage of North Carolina in a local, reg... Read More

Edge Skatepark

Parks and Recreation, North Wilkesboro, NC