Area Attractions

The Orchard at Altapass

Historic Orchard at Altapass, 1025 Orchard Road, Milepost 328.3 on The Blue Ridge Parkway.  Open late May to early November offering heritage mountain apples grown on our very scenic mountain side.  Also Orchard-made fudge, hand-dipped ice cream, local subject books, handmade crafts, live music Saturdays & Sundays, hay rides with historic storytelling weekends (and weekdays by reservation), naturalist events, butterfly garden, special packages for groups.
www.altapassorchard.com

Blue Ridge Parkway    
 www.nps.gov/blri/

Dellinger Mill
Historic Dellinger Mill, located at Hawk on Cane Creek Road grinds mountain grown corn into cornmeal and grits (conditions permitting), and conducts tours.To find out the latest schedule of events for the mill, log on to this site.

Grandfather Mountain
The highest peak in the Blue Ridge and a globally recognized nature preserve.

Linville Caverns
Experience nature at work inside Linville Caverns. Guided tours of North Carolina's only show caverns feature amazing stalactite and stalagmite formations, an underground stream with blind trout and the famous Bottomless Pool.

Mount Mitchell State Park

Highest Peak in Eastern U.S.A., Observation Tower, Tent Camping Area, Trails, Nature Study, Picnic Area, Natural History Museum, Restaurant (May-October).

Museum of North Carolina Minerals

Visitor Center featuring a unique sample of the more than 300 varieties of North Carolina rocks and minerals. Numerous gemstones, such as ruby, aquamarine, and emerald are shown in both rough and polished states. Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce Office. Restrooms. Open year round.

RoanMountain                                                                                                                          Enjoy the beautiful Rhododendron Gardens and scenic views. Located north of the village of Bakersville, NC.