 Welcome to the ,
the high mountains of North Carolina and home to the storied peaks of Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain – also some of the High South’s most popular playgrounds!
With the highest county seat in North Carolina (Newland, elv. 3,589 ft.) and the highest incorporated town east of the Rockies (Beech Mountain, elv. 5,506 ft.), Avery County is the place to come to clear your head and get above the rush of daily life.
Contact our Chamber of Commerce today for help in planning a visit to our distinctive destination where you’ll find amazing restaurants, charming inns, historic resorts, great golf, sensational snow and some of the most spectacular scenery known to man. 800-972-2183.
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Choose & Cut Christmas Trees
November 21st - December 20th
Countywide
| Choose and Cut is the essential holiday family tradition, where young and old alike can enjoy roaming across tree-covered hillsides hunting the perfect tree for their living room. Many farms offer hayrides, farm animals, cookies and cocoa and even Christmas Shops to purchase other holiday gifts. Wreaths and roping are also available to purchase. 800-972-2183.
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Christmas on Apple Hill Farm
November 21-22, 27-29
Dec 5-6, 12-13
Matney
| Apple Hill Farm is an Alpaca Farm that sits atop Valle Mountain on the site of a 45-year-old apple orchard. Tour Apple Hill Farm while it is decorated for the holidays and enjoy homemade hot chocolate, hot apple cider and cookies. Local tree growers have Christmas trees for sale and local wreath makers create wreaths to order. Follow the signs from Banner Elk or Valle Crucis. 9 to 5. $5 adults, $3 children 4-10. 828-963-1662.
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Opening Day
November 21
Ski Beech
| Call 1-800-438-2093
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Thanksgiving Turkey Treat
November 26-29
Sugar Mountain Resort | Plan to spend your Thanksgiving at Sugar this year. For one low price, you can ski/ride any one session each of the four days of the Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-29, 2009 for just $109. Offer expires Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 5 pm. If you order before Oct. 1, 2009 at 4 pm you pay only $89. Less than $23 a day! If the ski resort is not open because of weather, you can ski/ride any four(4) non-holiday weekdays throughout the year. Call 828-898-4521 for details.
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Guided Hike
November 27
Beech Mountain | Moderate hike of 1.6 miles. Meet at the head of the Wild Iris Trail prior to 9 am for a 9 o'clock departure. Participants are required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and dogs are not allowed. All hikes are led by guides who are familiar with the foliage and fauna unique to Beech Mountain. No charge. (828) 387-3003.
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