Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry

Since 1933 we have made Jewelry in natures own designs in Sterling Silver, Copper and Brass. We welcome Visitors to watch us at work. Our products are available at Guild Crafts next door, at other area Craft Shops and on-line at STUARTNYE.COM

Arts and Crafts

BUNCOMBE

Asheville, NC

Western North Carolina

Linville Caverns

NC's only show caverns offers a unique glimpse of nature at work "inside" our mountains! Natural limestone caverns feature stalactites, stalagmites, underground stream with blind trout, the "Bottomless Pool", and the opportunity to experience "total darkness". Guides take visitors along a smooth path into the inner recesses of Humpback Mountain for an entertaining & informative half-hour tour. Complete your visit with rock specimens, gift selections, & souvenirs found in our gift shop.

Attractions

McDOWELL

Marion, NC

North Carolina High Country

Charming Cabin

Delightful cabin sleeps 6. Bike the New River Bike Trail 57 miles of amazing views across 30 + tressles and 3 major bridges. Boat/Canoe/Kayak the New River. Cabin is nicely furnished with three queen size beds. Deck and porch. Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Biking

PULASKI

Hiawassee, VA

Blue Ridge Highlands - Southwest Virginia

Holiday Tours, Inc.

Upon arrival in Boone we will visit the Mast General Store, a renovated 1920's Department Store now selling crafts and general mercantile. Afterwards, we will have lunch at the Daniel Boone Inn. After lunch we will ride on the Viaduct section of the Blue Ridge Parkway on our way to Grandfather Mountain, the Carolina's top scenic attraction. At 5,964 feet, Grandfather Mountain is the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Range. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, animal habitats, exhibits and the breathtaking view from the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Returning approximately 7:00 PM

Bus Tours

RANDOLPH

Randleman, NC

North Carolina Piedmont

Daddy Rabbits Campground

Daddy Rabbit’s campground in Floyd, VA offers shaded sites, propane gas, dumping station, laundry, group camping area, firewood available, playground, hot & cold showers. We also have a recreation area with large shelter for family reunions, square dancing

Camping and Outdoors Sites

FLOYD

Willis, VA

Blue Ridge Highlands - Southwest Virginia

Headwaters Outfitters

Headwaters Outfitters offers 3-, 4- & 7-hour self-guided canoeing and kayaking trips on the French Broad River in Western NC. We are located just outside of Rosman, North Carolina one hour southwest of Asheville, NC just outside of Brevard. We provide canoes, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, transportation, and a river orientation. You bring the friends and family, and be ready for a fun day on the French Broad River! Phone: 828-844-3106

Canoe, Kayak and Tubing

TRANSYLVANIA

Rosman, NC

Western North Carolina

New River's Edge

Fish the beautiful New River in Giles County (Home of the state record small mouth bass (8 lbs 1oz) from our Private Retreat right on the riverbank. All inclusive float, wade, canoe, kayaking trips with lodging all customized your way. Make your stay on the river more than just a few hours in a boat.

Fishing

GILES

Pembroke, VA

Blue Ridge Highlands - Southwest Virginia

Wintergreen Golf Resort

At Wintergreen Resort, you will find one of the nation's premier year-round golf destinations. Our nationally ranked course, Stoney Creek, has 27 holes designed by the "U.S. Open Doctor" Rees Jones. Perfect for a leisurely game or fine-tuning your play, our golf facilities are also available for special events.

Golfing

NELSON

Wintergreen, VA

Shenandoah Valley

Cler Creek Guest Ranch

It's hard to imagine a more beautiful or enticing place than our home here at Clear Creek Guest Ranch. Nestled in a quiet valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 3,000 feet, our ranch is surrounded by the beautiful Pisgah National Forest. Here at the ranch we welcome guests from April to Thanksgiving. The views from the lodge and cabin porches are simply breathtaking. We have been told by guests and friends that we have the nicest piece of real estate in Western North Carolina. But you are just going to have to come see for yourself. Enjoy horseback riding, three meals daily, trips to waterfalls, craft shops, the Blue Ridge Parkway and nightly entertainment. Tell us you found us on Blue Ridge Online.com

Horseback Riding

YANCEY

Burnsville, NC

Western North Carolina

Diamondback Motorcycle Lodge

Cruise in to the Switzerland Inn and Diamondback Motorcycle Lodge on the Parkway at MP 334. Our full-service Chalet Restaurant and two patio bars welcome you to your home-away-from-home with ice-cold beer, wine, mixed beverages and chef-inspired specialties. Relax in our mountaintop swimming pool or soak in our hot tubs before retiring to the wide front porch of the Diamondback Motorcycle Lodge, our multi-bedroom cottage with covered parking. 72 mountain view rooms, suites and pet-friendly cabins.

Motorcycle Tours

MITCHELL

Little Switzerland, NC

North Carolina High Country

Americana Rhythm Music Magazine

Americana Rhythm Music Magazine is the region's premier Americana music publication featuring entertainers, venues, festivals, history and cutural content from areas like the Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia, the Blue Ridge, Southwest Virginia, WV Panhandle, VA Highlands, the Potomac, and Sourthern Carolina. Bluegrass, Folk, Mountain, String, Blues and Jam are all part of the mix covered in the bi-monthly publication. And the weekly edition, AmericanaRhythmWeekly.com helps keep you current.

Mountain Music

ROCKINGHAM

Bridgewater, VA

Shenandoah Valley

Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center

The Foxfire Museum & Heritage Ctr. serves as a functional museum of Southern Appalachia with self-guided tours for visitors, featuring artifact displays in & around 22 log cabins. The Gift Shop offers handmade items, The Foxfire Book series, & a large selection of other books. Gift Shop admission is free; self-guided tours are $6.00 each; children 10 & under are free. Admission includes one souvenir tour booklet per family/group. Mon-Sat, 8:30 to 4:30. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 706-746-5828

Museums

RABUN

Mountain City, GA

North Georgia Mountains

Blue Ridge Mountain Real Estate

Blue Ridge Mountain real estate in the beautiful North Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee Mountains. Live Blue Ridge Mountain Webcam.

Real Estate

FANNIN

Blue Ridge, GA

North Georgia Mountains

The Lodge at Wolf Ridge

The Lodge Steak & Rib restaurant, western North Carolina's newest and most exciting family entertainment venue, is unique from any angle. Take a massive, 22,000 sq. ft., timber & glass structure built at the top of a mountain; add a delicious menu of mountain flavors including steaks, ribs, salads and homemade desserts throw in traditional mountain music and clogging and top it off with a beautiful sunset and you've only begun to describe it.

Restaurants

MADISON

Asheville, NC

Western North Carolina

Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center

Visit The Foxfire Museum Gift Shop, featuring hand-crafted pottery, woven goods, candles, hand-carved birds, dish-angels, traditional Bluegrass and Gospel music cassettes and CD's, crocheted and knitted items, jams and jellies, wooden toys, and homemade soaps, as well as The Foxfire Book series and a large selection of related books, covering topics such as Appalachian history, folklore, ghost stories, cookbooks, and how-two skills for traditional crafts and skills. www.foxfire.org  706-746-5828

Shopping

RABUN

Mountain City, GA

North Georgia Mountains

Tall Tales From The Mountain Laurel

Some good examples of storytelling from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Storytelling and Folklore

Not Designated

Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway

Virtual Blue Ridge is the premiere Internet resource for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Offering an exclusive virtual tour with 360 degree panoramic imaging, a visitor can check out the entire Parkway before making their visit. The web site also offers a news and event calendar, daily photo journal, business directory, online store and more to help you plan your trip.

Travel Information

WATAUGA

Boone, NC

North Carolina High Country

Veritas Vineyard and Winery

Come taste award winning wines on our sun drenched deck with breathtaking views. Enjoy our classically styled tasting room while imbibing the fruits of our labor!

Wineries

NELSON

Afton, VA

Central Virginia

Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours

Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change at Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours. More than a zip line ride, NGCT takes you past hemlocks, into hardwoods, and through a deciduous forest packed with native plants such as mountain laurel, dogwood, rhododendron, Frazier magnolia, silver bells and many more. NGCT opened July, 2009 and is the first zipline/canopy tour facility in the area.

Zip Line Tours

SWAIN

Bryson City, NC

Great Smoky Mountains - North Carolina

Blue Ridge Mountain Arts

Blue Ridge Mountain Arts is place to find out what's happening in the art world of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit our Events calendar and Artist directory to find artists studios and local art events including festivals, studio tours, music jam sessions and performing arts. Covering the North Georgia Mountains and western North Carolina we feature Artists of basketry, ceramics, fabric art, glass art, jewelry, music, painting, performing arts, photography, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, art supplies and more.

Arts and Crafts

FANNIN

Blue Ridge, GA

North Georgia Mountains