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Appalachian State
University
Boone is home to the
back-to-back two-time
national champion
Appalachian State University
Mountaineers. ASU is the
only North Carolina
University to ever win a
National Championship for
football. If you’d like to
attend a home game at “The
Rock”, be sure to get your
tickets early! The program
has gained so much
recognition of late that
nearly every game is a
guaranteed sell-out.
Aside from the excellent
sports programs, ASU
frequently has concerts,
plays, and other cultural
activities to enjoy. The
Appalachian Summer Festival
has become one of the
nation's most innovative and
widely recognized regional
interdisciplinary arts
festivals. For several years
it has been regarded as one
of the "top 20 events in the
Southeast" by the Southeast
Tourism Society.
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Grandfather Mountain
One of North Carolina’s most
famous ridges is Grandfather
Mountain, located only
minutes from Boone, NC.
Grandfather Mountain is much
more than a mountain; it is
a wildlife preserve, a haven
for naturalists, and a
hiking lover’s paradise.
Hiking trails range from
gentle in-park paths to
challenging multi-mile,
backcountry hikes. There is
something for
everyone.
The newest attraction to
Grandfather Mountain are the
wildlife habitat enclosures,
where visitors can observe
local animals in their
natural habitat – cougars,
bald eagles, and black bears
– oh my! Even river otters
are viewable from both above
and below the water. For an
experience like none other,
make Grandfather Mountain a
part of your Boone NC
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Tweetsie Railroad
With attractions ranging
from Thomas the Tank Engine
to the Deer Park, Tweetsie
has something for all ages.
The historic Number 12 Train
offers rides to all
park-goers daily through the
mountainous terrain and is
an enjoyable event for
children and adults alike.
For the kids, A Day out with
Thomas is a favored event,
tying the historic mountain
railroad culture with a
popular children’s
character. Suspend your
reality and travel back to a
time where cowboys, Indians,
and outlaws roam wild, and
choose which side you want
to join!
Tweetsie isn’t just focused
on children though, there is
something for the
thrill-seeker in your
family, too. Fabulous rides,
such as the brand new Free
Fall and Tornado offer fast
and furious wind speeds, not
for the faint of heart!
Additionally, adults can
take advantage of the many
shopping establishments on
site. There are souvenirs
for anyone who wants
something to commemorate the
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Nearby Things to Do
Check out our
activities page for more information
on fun activities around
Highland Hills, like:
- The Fun 'n
Wheels Family
Race Park
- Hiking
- Golf
- Skiing
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If you have any questions please contact us at 828-264-2277, toll free at 800-948-5276, or use our
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