High Country Chambers of Commerce

Your information connection in the High Country

Alocal chamber of commerce is a vital part to any small town or area, providing support for businesses of all sizes and helping to grow the local economy.

In the High Country, chambers of commerce take on other roles, providing visitors with information they might not see anywhere else. Tapping into the local knowledge and finding the best places to go, a stop by the local chamber is a great way to start a journey anywhere in the High Country.

Ashe County Chamber of Commerce

Ashe County, home to both Jeffersons (West Jefferson and Jefferson, that is), is just about as far as you can go in the High Country before entering Southwestern Virginia. The county is considered, in many respects, a step back in time to the way the Appalachian Mountains used to be. The chamber can direct travelers through the scenic and sparsely populated area of Christmas tree farms and rugged mountain landscapes, while offering a wide selection of brochures and maps.

01 N. Jefferson Ave., Suite C

West Jefferson, N.C. 28694

(336) 846-9550 www.ashechamber.com

Avery County

Chamber of Commerce

The Avery County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is conveniently located in the Shoppes at Tynecastle at the intersection of N.C. 105 and N.C. 184. The center offers information on lodging, dining, attractions, shopping and other businesses in Avery County, as well as hosts multiple summer arts and crafts festival weekends and cosponsors the annual Banner Elk Woolly Worm Festival each October.

4501 Tynecastle Hwy. No. 14

Banner Elk, NC 28604

(828) 898-5605 www.averycounty.com

Banner Elk

Chamber of Commerce

Located in the heart of downtown, the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce promotes the area as a unique place to live in, work and visit. Information on area lodging, dining, shopping and more is available Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and all the time by visiting www.bannerelk.org.

100 W. Main St.

Banner Elk, N.C. 28604

(828) 898-8395 www.bannerelk.org

Beech Mountain

Chamber of Commerce

Whether you’re looking for a North Carolina mountain vacation full of adventure, or just a few days to relax and breathe the fresh mountain air, Beech Mountain, at an elevation of 5,506 feet, will give your soul something to smile about. The area offers plenty of activities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy, but also plenty of peace and quiet for a relaxing and rejuvenating time.

403-A Beech Mountain Parkway

Beech Mountain, N.C. 28604

(828) 387-9283 www.beechmountainchamber.com

Blowing Rock

Chamber of Commerce

Blowing Rock is considered one of the crown jewels of the Blue Ridge. Its chamber of commerce knows this tightknit community as no one else, and its representatives are always willing to share this knowledge with visitors. Aside from general information, lists of camping and fishing sites, and brochures, the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce also has a generous stock of menus from the town’s many eateries. 132 Park Ave.

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

(828) 295-7851 www.blowingrockncchamber.com

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the High Country’s most active, with both a dedicated membership and an overall commitment to the betterment of the area as both a vacation destination and business hub. Located in downtown Boone on King Street, the chamber is an ideal place to stop for information on area activities, brochures and maps of the community.

Office of Peak Group Insurance

149 Jefferson Rd, Boone, NC 28607

(828) 264-2225 www.boonechamber.com