Things to do in the High Country
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ummer in the High Country offers plenty to see and do for visitors and residents alike. Whether it’s an outdoor adventure somewhere, enjoying some arts and crafts time or playing a round of golf, there is a little bit of something for everybody.
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Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock opened for its 2022 season in early April and has plenty of special events to offer this summer, including appearances by Thomas the Train (June 10-13 and June 16-19), the July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza, K9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs (July 23-25 and July 28-31), Riders in the Sky (August 13-14) and Railroad Heritage Weekend (August 27-28). For a complete schedule of events and ticket prices, call 800-526-5740. The Blowing Rock has been open each year since 1933 and remains open year-round, weather permitting. For rates or more information, call 828-295-7111. High Gravity Adventures in Blowing Rock offers zip line tours and an aerial adventure park that will be sure to offer plenty of fun for the entire family. To book your tour, call 828-266-0176. Sky Valley Zip Tours in Blowing Rock features 10 zip lines, a swinging bridge and cliff jumping to achieve the ultimate rush. To make your reservation, call 828-264-0002. Mystery Hill in Blowing Rock truly defies gravity and no one can explain why. Enjoy a wide variety of attractions including the Hall of Mystery, Bubblerama and Tomahawk Hill. For more information, call 828-264-2792. Horn in the West outdoor drama takes place from July 1 – August 13 and this year marks their 70th season putting on a show. Each year since 1952, Horn in the West’s outdoor drama about Daniel Boone has been a major attraction in Boone. For tickets or more information, call 828-264-2120. Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine in Blowing 40
FILE PHOTO Tweetsie Railroad is open from April through December.
Rock gives you an opportunity to mine for some previous gems from local gemstone mines throughout North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia. Doc’s Rocks is located at Shoppes on the Parkway. For more information, call 828-414-9889. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine now operates two locations in Boone, the original spot on Highway 105 and a second location on Highway 321 South. For bucket prices and hours of operation, call 828-963-4367. Mysterium Escape Adventure in Boone offers is engaging, interactive experience that challenges all of your senses. The interactive escape rooms are theme with fully interactive and immersive elements that are lots of fun. Sunrise Mountain Mini Golf on Highway 105 in Boone offers 18 holes of mini golf fun during the summer. For more information call 828-265-4653.
The Daniel Boone Native Gardens located at 651 Horn in the West Drive in Boone showcases more than 200 plant species that can be found naturally in the High Country. For more information, call 828-264-1299. Fun ‘N’ Wheels go-kart track on Highway 105 in Boone is open each summer with racing action all day long on weekdays and weekends, weather permitting. For more information, call 828-262-3780. High Country Lanes in Boone offers bowling fun for the entire family. Bowling is open on Thursdays from noon until 11 p.m., Fridays from 4 p.m. until midnight, Saturdays from noon until midnight and Sundays from noon until 11 p.m. For more information call 828264-3166. High Mountain Expeditions in Boone has been in operation since 1986
offering tubing, canoeing, whitewater rafting, hiking and and caving adventures. For more information, call 828202-1981. Boone Golf Club is one of the most popular public golf courses in the region. The course plays at over 6,600 yards and is open on average about 250 days a year. For tee time reservations, call 828-2648760. Willow Creek Golf Course is a nine-hole public course. All holes are Par-3 holes and some holes challenge even the best golfer with some tricky water hazards. There are no reservations required for tee times. Golfers tee off on a first come, first served basis. For course information, call 828-963-6865. Wahoo’s Adventures in Blowing Rock offers numerous trips for paddling, SEE ACTIVITIES ON PAGE 42
SUMMER TIMES 2022
