Summer Activities

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Attractions

Altapass Orchard

  • a seasonal orchard where you can pick your own apples, full of local goodies to buy inside their store too
  • Location: 1025 Orchard Road, Blue Ridge Parkway MM 328.3, Spruce Pine NC 28777
  • Phone: (828) 765-9531

Apple Hill Farm

  • mountain top farm home to alpacas, llamas, and goats; advanced tickets required
  • Location: 400 Apple Hill Road, Banner Elk Nc 28604
  • Phone: (828) 963-1662

Linville Caverns

  • active limestone caverns open year-round with guided tours
  • Location: 19929 US-221, Marion NC 28752
  • Phone: (828) 756-4171

Fishing Stores & Guide Trips

828Flies ⭐

  • everything you’ll need for a day out on the river
  • Location: 133 Shelby Street, Banner Elk NC 28604
  • Phone: (828) 967-0257

Golf Courses

Linville Land Harbor

  • 18 holes of tree lined fairways, several water features, and excellent conditioning
  • Location: 1665 Goose Hollow Road, Linville NC 28646
  • Phone: (828) 733-8325

Mini Golf at Brick Oven Pizza

  • 18 holes of mini golf with one of the best views on Beech Mountain 
  • Location: 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain NC 28604
  • Phone: (828) 387-4000

Mountain Glen Golf Club

  • scenic mountain golf at it’s best, public 18-hole golf club with snack bar
  • Location: 1 Club House Drive, Newland NC 28657
  • Phone: (828) 733-5804

Sugar Mountain Golf Course ⭐