Blowing Rock, NC Things to Do
Golf Courses:
Beech Mountain Golf Course
P: (828) 387-2372 F: (828) 387-3502
www.beechmtnclub.org
The 18-hole "Beech Mountain" course at the The Beech Mountain Club facility in Beech Mountain, North Carolina features 6,079 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Willard C. Byrd, ASGCA, the Beech Mountain golf course opened in 1969. Private Non-Equity
Blowing Rock Golf Course
P: (828) 295-7311 F: (828) 295-9345
www.blowingrockcountryclub.com
The 18-hole "Blowing Rock" course at the Blowing Rock Country Club facility in Blowing Rock, North Carolina features 6,054 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.4 and it has a slope rating of 127. Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA, the Blowing Rock golf course opened in 1918. Private Non-Equity.Boone Golf Course
Toll Free: (866) 264-8760 F: (828) 265-4659
www.boonegolfclub.com
The 18-hole "Boone" course at the Boone Golf Club facility in Boone, North Carolina features 6,680 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Designed by Ellis Maples, ASGCA, the Boone golf course opened in 1959. Public.Diamond Creek Golf Course
P: (828) 898-1800 F: (828) 898-1801
The 18-hole "Diamond Creek" course at the Diamond Creek facility in Banner Elk, North Carolina features all the hallmarks of North Carolina golf. Designed by Thomas Fazio, ASGCA, the Diamond Creek golf course opened in 2003. Private Non-Equity. "Golf Digest Magazine's Top Rated Golf Courses for North Carolina 2005-2006" and "Golfweek Magazine's America's Top 40 New Golf Courses 2005"Elk River Club
P: (828) 898-9773 F: (828) 898-3589
www.elkrivermembers.com
The 18-hole "Elk River" course at the Elk River Club facility in Banner Elk, North Carolina features 6,755 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, ASGCA, the Elk River golf course opened in 1984. Private Equity. "Golf Digest Magazine's Top Rated Golf Courses for North Carolina 2005-2006"Grandfather Golf & Country Club
www.grandfatherclub.org
The 18-hole "Grandfather" course at the Grandfather Golf & Country Club facility in Linville, North Carolina features 7,010 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Ellis Maples, ASGCA, the Grandfather golf course opened in 1968. "Golf Digest Magazine's America's 100 Greatest Public and Private Golf Courses 2005-2006", "Golf Digest Magazine's Top Rated Golf Courses for North Carolina 2005-2006"The 18-hole "Mountain Springs" course at the Grandfather Golf & Country Club facility in Linville, North Carolina features 3,225 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 59. Designed by Ellis Maples, ASGCA, the Mountain Springs golf course opened in 1968. Private Equity.Hound Ears Lodge & Club
P: (828) 963-5831 F: (828) 963-8695
www.houndears.com
The 9-hole "Hound Ears 1" course at the Hound Ears Lodge & Club facility in Boone, North Carolina features 6,327 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by George W. Cobb, ASGCA, the Hound Ears 1 golf course opened in 2008. The 9-hole "Hound Ears 2" course at the Hound Ears Lodge & Club facility in Boone, North Carolina features all the hallmarks of North Carolina golf. Hound Ears 2 golf course opened in 1963. Private Equity.Land Harbor Golf Course
P: (828) 733-8325 F: (828) 733-1918
www.linvillelandharbor.org
The 18-hole "Land Harbor" course at the Land Harbor Golf Course facility in Linville, North Carolina features 5,153 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 69. The course rating is 66.4 and it has a slope rating of 124. Designed by Tom Jackson/Ernie Hayes, the Land Harbor golf course opened in 1972. Private Non-Equity.Linville Ridge Golf Course
P: (828) 898-5151 F: (828) 898-9573
www.linvilleridge.com
The 18-hole "Linville Ridge" course at the Linville Ridge Country Club facility in Linville, North Carolina features 6,746 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.2 and it has a slope rating of 129 on Blue grass. Designed by George Cobb/(R)Bobby Weed, ASGCA, the Linville Ridge golf course opened in 1983. Private Equity.Linville Golf Club / Eseeola Lodge Linville
P:(828) 733-4311 or 800-742-6717 (toll-free)
www.eseeola.com
The 18-hole "Linville" course at the Linville Golf Club facility in Linville, North Carolina features 6,780 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72 and it has a slope rating of 132 on . Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA, the Linville golf course opened in 1928. Private Non-Equity. "Golfweek Magazine's America's Best Public Access Courses for North Carolina 2006", "Golfweek Magazine's America's Best Public-Access Courses for North Carolina 2005", "Golf Magazine's Top 100 Public-Access Golf Courses in America 2004", "Golf Magazine's Top 100 Public-Access Courses - 2002", "Golf Magazine's Top 100 Public-Access Courses - 2000", "Golf Magazine's Top 500 Holes in the World 2000"Mountain Glen Golf Course
(828)733-5804, fax (828)733-5809
The 18-hole "Mountain Glen" course at the Mountain Glen Golf Club facility in Newland, North Carolina features 6,723 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by George W. Cobb, ASGCA, the Mountain Glen golf course opened in 1963. Open April through October. Public.Sugar Mountain Golf Club
828-898-6464
www.seesugar.com
This course features 4,560 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 64. Designed by Francis Duane/Arnold Palmer, the Sugar Mountain golf course opened in 1973. Open April through October. Municipal.Willow Creek Golf Club
P: (828) 963-6865 F: (828) 963-6812
The 9-hole "Willow Creek" course at the Willow Creek Golf Club facility in Boone, North Carolina features 1,663 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 27. Designed by Tom Jackson, the Willow Creek golf course opened in 1975. Public.
Fishing:
Foscoe Fishing Co. & Outfitters
9400 NC Hwy. 105
Foscoe , NC 28604
Phone: 828-963-6556
www.foscoefishing.com
Located in Foscoe. Western North Carolina's only ORVIS full service fly fishing professionals. Fly fishing equipment, guide service, float fishing trips. ORVIS endorsed.Grandfather Trout Farm, Gem Mine Gem Shop
10767 Hwy 105 S.
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-963-5098
troutpond@banelk.net
www.grandfathertroutfarm.com
Something for the whole family. Trout fishing, you only pay for what you catch, and there is no license needed. Our trout pond is stocked to the brim, so your sure to catch one. Clean them yourself, or we can do it for you. We supply rod and reels, bait and towels, ice and bags, all at no extra charge. Also try your luck at the gem mine. You can use our flume with wooden screens to find your precious gems. Its fascinating and fun. Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Open Year Round
Skiing:
Appalachian Ski Mountain
940 Ski Mountain Road
PO Box 106 Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-295-7828 800-322-2373 (Reservations) (toll-free) 828-295-3277 (fax)
info@appskimtn.com
www.appskimtn.com and www.appterrainpark.com
The NC High Country's 1st Ski Area. Skiing since 1962. 2 Quad Chairlifts, 1 Double Chairlift, 1 Conveyor Lift, 1 Handle Pull Lift. 10 slopes including 2 Terrain Parks. Season: Friday before Thanksgiving through late March. Open 7 days and nights a week. Night skiing beginning first Friday in December. Refrigerated Outdoor Ice Arena with 3 sessions daily at Noon, 2:30 and 7 PM. 2200 Sets of Ski Equipment rentals, 450 Snowboard rentals, clothing rentals, and helmet rentals. Home of the French Swiss Ski College, the Southeasts largest independent Ski School, offering daily group and private lessons and the SKIwee Children's Program. Facilities: 46,000 sq ft Bavarian-style base lodge is smoke-free with wireless Internet, restaurant, ski shop, gift shop, nursery for ages 1 to 4, lockers, video game room, meeting rooms, and 200-foot observation deck. Off season wedding receptions. Slope-side lodging and ski-and-stay packages available. Special rates for groups. Early and late season rates.Hawksnest Snow Tubing
2058 Skyland Dr.
Seven Devils, NC 28604
828-963-6561 828-963-6564 (fax)
info@hawksnesttubing.com
www.hawksnesttubing.com
Largest snow tubing park on the east coast, with over 20 plus lanes. Lanes are 400-1000 feet with 2 moving carpet lifts to take you back to the top. Buy tickets on line.Beech Mountain
1007 Beech Mountain Parkway
PO Box 1118
Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-387-2011 828-387-4952 (fax)
www.skibeech.com
At 5,506 feet in elevation, Ski Beech remains the highest ski area in the East. Always a favorite with families, Ski Beech offers skiing, snowboarding, or skating on a 7,000 square foot outdoor ice rink. 15 slopes …3 beginner, 7 intermediate, 4 advanced & 1 freestyle terrain area, as well as a High Speed Quad Chairlift! We also offer shopping & dining. Months of Operation: Mid-Nov - Mid-Mar Days of Operation: 7 days Hours of Operation: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm & 6 - 10 pm
Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc.
1009 Sugar Mountain Drive
PO Box 369 Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-4521 800-784-2768 (toll-free) 828-898-6820 (fax)
www.skisugar.com
Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating and snowshoeing day and night at North Carolina’s largest winter resort! 100% snow-making on 115 ski-able acres; 1,200 ft vertical rise; 20 trails from beginner to expert; 8 lifts; ski and snowboard schools for all ages and abilities; ski, snowboard, skate and helmet rentals; Sugar Mountain Winter Sports Shop; winter value packages, and group rates. Access is convenient and easy, just off Hwy 184 in the Village of Sugar Mountain. Summer activities include scenic lift rides, hiking, mountain biking and an Oktoberfest celebration the second weekend in October.
Other Outdoor Activities:
Rock Dimensions, INC.
Located inside Footsloggers Outdoor & Travel Outfitters
131-B South Depot St.
Boone, NC 28607
828-265-3544 888-595-6009 (toll-free)
info@rockdimensions.com
www.rockdimensions.com
Outfitters for guided rock climbing and rappelling trips in the North Carolina Mountains. Outdoor climbing wall / tower in downtown Boone, NC; caving / spelunking tours in Virginia and Tennessee. Summer Climbing Camps for teens and kids. Fun adventures for families, friends, groups of all ages; also specialized guiding and instruction. Let us plan your High Country Adventure!Scream Time Zipline
380 US Hwy 321
North Vilas, NC 28692
828-898-5404
www.screamtimezipline.com
Regular Tour: $89 (2.5Hours) 6 lines from 460 ft. up to 800 ft. The shortest being 160 ft. longer than a football field! Super Zip: $29 in addition to the Regular Tour fee (same day and trip) zip side-by-side down a triple wide set of 2,000 ft. cables which is a little over the length of 6 football fields almost a half mile. Super Zip Ride: (2,000 line) $47: Zip close to 2,000 ft. - which is almost a half mile. Come race with your friends and family! Walk Along / Observer Fee: $20. Open year round. Please call to make your reservation.
Edge of the World Box
1137 Hwy 184 Across the street from Louisiana Purchase
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-9550 Phone: 800-789-EDGE (3343) FAX: 828-898-6060
www.edgeoworld.com
Quality outdoor equipment and clothing. Guided outdoor adventures. Snowboard shop, rafting, climbing, canoe trips.
Smith Quarter Horse Farm
''Home of the trail rides''
Banner Elk Stables
Phone: (828)898-4932 Phone: (828)898-5424
Guided horseback rides, full board $165, children and families are welcome. Reservations requested. Open year round. Trail rides, winter riding, horses rented by the hour, horses and saddles for sale.Appalachian Challenge Guide
PO Box 1029
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: 828-898-6484 Phone: 888-844-RAFT
www.appalachianchallenge.com
Outdoor fun for the entire family. Rafting, caving, climbing, rappelling or hiking. We can help you plan your perfect outdoor adventure.
