Summer Activities
Summer Activities
Winter Activities
Winter Activities
Indoor Activities
Indoor Activities
Local Events
Local Events
Western North Carolina is the ultimate outdoor playground. From lofty hikes, to fly-fishing, live music and the best skiing in the area, come see what you’ve been missing out on.
Other Nearby Towns
- about a 5-10 minute drive from Sugar Mountain, home to the famous Woolly Worm Festival
- 2024 Population: 1,186
- about a 20 minute drive from Sugar Mountain, home to a brewery with a fantastic view and a mini golf course!
- 2024 Population: 700 in summer, 5,000 in winter
- about a 30-35 minute drive from Sugar Mountain, home to Appalachian State University
- 2024 Population: 20,080
- Plan Your Perfect Boone Day
- about a 35-40 minute drive from Sugar Mountain, know for it’s iconic rock formation
- 2024 Population: 1,422
- Plan Your Perfect Blowing Rock Day
College Campuses
- Total Enrollment: 873 (in 2022)
- Location: 191 Main Street West, Banner Elk NC 28604
- Phone: (828) 898-5241
Appalachian State University 🏈
- Total Enrollment: 21,798 (in 2025)
- Location: 287 Rivers Street, Boone NC 28607
- Phone: (828) 262-2000