Name - Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

City/State - Boone, NC

County - WATAUGA

Region - North Carolina High Country

Description - We offer something for everyone in the family.Great fun for the children as they hunt for gems in our fully stocked mines and incredible shopping for the adults with the finest in colored stones from around the world.We have cut gems,museum quality mineral specimens, and custom jewels for those looking for that specific piece of jewelry.We offer the inspiration, imagination an creation without the high price.Great family fun at affordable prices.

Name - The Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center

City/State - Blowing Rock, NC

County - WATAUGA

Region - North Carolina High Country

Description - The Mariam and Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center, opening in 2006, will be the premiere arts facility in the NC High Country offering the best in theatre, music, dance, film, children’s shows and will be the home of the Blowing Rock Stage Company. http://www.brcac.org