The Sugar Mountain area offers many art galleries with a range of talented artists. Here are the top spots for craft and art by both regional and national artists – all within 10 miles of the entrance to our mountain village: Art Cellar Gallery Explore an impressive variety of works in a broad range of Read More
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Apple Hill Alpaca Farm Tours
Take a guided educational tour of Apple Hill Farm, a mountaintop alpaca farm and store near Sugar Mountain. The walking tours let you get up close and personal with the alpacas, llamas, angora goats, guardian donkeys, pigs, chickens and other animals. Begin your tour at the Barn with convenient parking. A guide takes you on Read More
Linville Caverns
Go underground and walk through Linville Caverns. Experienced guides take you into the subterranean world, giving you a history of the caverns and allowing you to view the stalactites, stalagmites and underground stream. Dress warmly since it stays a constant 52 degrees year round. Open year round. The 30-minute guided tour begins frequently throughout each Read More
Wildcat Lake Beach
Yes, we have a beach in the mountains! Just a few minutes from Sugar Mountain, Wildcat Lake offers a popular swimming hole complete with white sandy beach, swimming pier, lifeguards and fishing dock. Tufts Memorial Park, located next door, provides a bath house and picnic tables. The beach area is open for swimming during summer Read More
Original Mast General Store
The original Mast General Store is not only a great place to shop, it’s a fun trip back in time. It’s only 10 miles from the entrance of Sugar Mountain in the scenic area of Valle Crucis. Find an amazing mix of modern goods combined with old-fashioned toys and candies that you haven’t seen in Read More
Sugar Creek Mining Company
Mine your own North Carolina gemstones – a perfect souvenir! Grab a bucket and their expert staff set you up on the outdoor flume line. No experience is needed – especially fun and educational for kids. They help you identify your gems too. If desired, their gem cutters will cut your rough gemstones and set Read More
Edge of the World
Guided whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking, rappelling and rock climbing for the whole family. Trips include a delicious home cooked lunch. Enjoy rock climbing and rappelling in the beautiful Wilson Creek Wilderness with three phases of instruction. Whitewater rafting includes the Anaconda rapid, and since they lease the property where the rapid is located, you can Read More
High Mountain Expeditions
With more than 35 years experience, take many adventures with the pros: Enjoy the rush and excitement of whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky River, Watauga River and Wilson Creek – with hidden waterfalls and scenic wonders. Relax with river tubing on the New River, floating down the gentle flowing water. Take a canoe or kayak Read More
Hawksnest Zipline
Zipline year-round with Blue Ridge Mountain views! Hawksnest has 20 ziplines including 4 mega zips, 2 over 2000 feet long and 2 over 1500 feet long. With 4 miles of zipline riding with heights over 200 feet and speeds up to 50 mph. Ziplines are over trees, through trees, over lakes and creeks with panoramic Read More
The Pedalin’ Pig BBQ
The place for delicious Southern hickory-smoked pit-cooked barbecue, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs, mouth-watering pork belly tacos, WNC microbrews and regional wines. Renowned local chef turned pit-master prepares homemade sauces and rubs that will make your taste buds squeal. Covered outdoor seating, plenty of parking, and quick service. For more, go to their website. 4235 NC Hwy Read More