Attractions
Blue Ridge Community Theatre
P.O. Box 229 DTS
Boone, NC 28607-0229
(828) 963-6846
Contact: Freda Smith, Treasurer
www.brctnc.org
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
4416 Hwy. 105 So.
Boone, NC 28607-7319
(828) 963-4367
Contact: Dana G. Morace; E-mail: luke@foggymountaingems.com
luke@foggymountaingems.com
www.foggymountaingems.com
The finest in colored gems from around the world, museum quality mineral specimens and unique giftf. GIA Certified Graduate Gemologist on staff, appraisal service available. View stones being cut and enjoy indoor winter gem mining.
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy.
P.O. Box 129
Linville, NC 28646-0129
(828) 733-2013
(828) 733-2608
Contact: Harris Prevost, Vice President; E-mail: nature@grandfather.com
nature@grandfather.com
www.grandfather.com
Towering above Northwest North Carolina, Grandfather Mountain is the region's premier and most ecologically diverse nature preserve; a vast wild place, where knowledgeable guides and modern conveniences make a personal mountain adventure accessible to all. seasonal Hours: Spring 8am to 6pm, Summer 8am to 7pm, Fall 8am to 6pm, Winter 9am to 5pm, weather permitting.
Horn in the West/Hickory Ridge Homestead
591 Horn in the West Dr.
P.O. Box 295
Boone, NC 28607-0295
(828) 264-2120
(828) 264-9089
Contact: Nancy Spann, Chair; E-mail: info@horninthewest.com
info@horninthewest.com
www.horninthewest.com
Outdoor Historical Drama & 18th Century Living History Museum. 2008 show dates are June 20 through August 16 Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. Show time is 8:00 p.m. Reserve tickets online from our website or by calling the ticket office at 828-264-2120.
Jump of Boone
600 North Ridge Dr.
Boone, NC 28607-7139
(828) 264-9011
(828) 964-5341
(828) 268-1562
Contact: Graham Holshouser, Owner/Operator; E-mail: grahamholshouser@yahoo.com
grahamholshouser@yahoo.com
Jump of Boone provides amusement devices/games for special events such as Birthday party's, Church Socials, Company Functions, and other Special Events.
Linville Caverns
19929 US Hwy. 221 No.
Marion, NC 28752-0567
(800) 419-0540
(828) 756-4171
(828) 756-4171
Contact: Sarah Davis, President; E-mail: linvillecaverns@charter.net
linvillecaverns@charter.net
www.linvillecaverns.com
N.C.'s Only Caverns. Your Only Chance to See Inside a Mountain. Very Reasonable Rates. Outstanding Gift Shop. Open Daily March Through November. Weekends Only, Dec., Jan., and Feb.
Magic Mountain Mini Golf
1655 Hwy.105
P.O. Box 2745
Boone, NC 28607-2745
(828) 265-4653
Contact: Jerry Garlock, Partner
www.magicmountainminigolf.com
Challenging Miniature 18-Hole Golf Course for the Family. Latest Video Games and Fun. Restaurant, Gem Mine, Gift Shop in Park Type Atmosphere.
Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Ln.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9549
(828) 264-2792
(828) 263-0507
(828) 262-3292
Contact: Wayne Underwood, Director; E-mail: info@mysteryhill-nc.com
info@mysteryhill-nc.com
www.mysteryhill-nc.com
Area Attraction
The Blowing Rock
432 Rock Rd.
P.O. Box 145
Blowing Rock, NC 28605-0145
(828) 295-7111
(828) 295-4007
Contact: April Clough, Manager; E-mail: brockattraction@bellsouth.net
brockattraction@bellsouth.net
www.theblowingrock.com
North Carolina's Oldest Travel Attraction. Beautiful Short Scenic Walk With a Garden Waterfall, Gardens, Observation Tower and Unique Gift Shops. Open daily March-December and Open Weekends January and February, Weather Permitting.
The Children's Playhouse
400 Tracy Circle
Boone, NC 28607-3846
(828) 263-0011
Contact: Kathy Parham, Executive Director; E-mail: kathy@goplayhouse.org
kathy@goplayhouse.org
www.goplayhouse.org
Non-Profit children's museum, art center, and play space.
Todd Community Preservation Organization
P.O. Box 234
Todd, NC 28684-0234
(828) 264-7727
(603) 687-6845
Contact: James Lewis; E-mail: jimlewis@skybest.com
jimlewis@skybest.com
Non-profit Organization/Preserving the Todd Community. Todd General Store.
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln.
Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9787
(828) 264-9061
(800) 526-5740
(828) 264-2234
Contact: Chris Robbins; E-mail: cathyr@tweetsie.com
cathyr@tweetsie.com
www.tweetsie.com
Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, cowgirl, Indian or engineer. Shop along Main Street, pan for gold or visit the animals in The Deer Park. Enjoy rides for all ages and live entertianment throughout the park. And of course, hop aboard our historic locomotive for a fun-filled three-mile Wild West journey through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.
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