Photo Credit: MountainBound Fly Guides The waters around Sugar Mountain offer some of the best fly fishing in North Carolina, with cold, clean streams and lakes teeming with brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, anglers can experience a peaceful escape while casting their lines in some of the Read More
Category: Things to Do
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre returns to the stage for its 40th season with a bright spotlight on the extraordinary people of the High Country – past and present. For more than three decades, Lees-McRae Summer Theatre has been providing high-quality, professional theatre to the community and summer visitors of the area. Referred to as the “Gem of Read More
Sugar Mountain Snow Tubing Park
Tube down 700-foot snow packed lanes and return to the top via the Magic Carpet Lift. No experience needed and it’s fun for all ages. Tube rental included. The Tubing Park is located across the street from the Sugar Mountain Resort Ski Lodge – on part of the golf course. The Ice Skating Rink is Read More
Ensemble Stage Theatre
Watch plays and shows in this intimate professional theater in Banner Elk. Ensemble Stage presents a broad range of live theatrical presentations at an affordable price. Their Christmas Variety Show is especially fun. Located inside the historic Banner Elk School, just 2.5 miles from the main entrance of Sugar Mountain. 2021 Summer Season July 17 Read More
Provisions on Sugar
This favorite stop for both locals and tourists has something for everyone! Keely has a wide selection of locally, NC, and American made gifts, decor, natural health & wellness and unique food products (Moonshine Pickles are a fave!). While you’re there, enjoy one of 50 delicious snow cone flavors. Make it a Unicone (unicorn snow Read More
Replay Arcade
This modern arcade in downtown Banner Elk is fun for the entire family. Play a wide variety of games with many new and maybe even an old school one from back in the day. There is a hot dog bar with a menu of all different varieties and famous pizza from Sorrento’s next door. 140 Read More
Banner House Museum
See what life was like in the NC mountains during the 1800s. The Banner House was built in 1865 by one of Banner Elk’s founding fathers, Samuel Henry Banner. The museum displays artifacts including period furnishings, farm tools, hand-stitched quilts, vintage clothing, photographs and paintings. Open June-September. Go to their website. 7990 Hickory Nut Gap Read More
FORUM Summer Concert Series at Lees-McRae College
Monday Nights, June, July & August This summer concert and cultural series at nearby Lees-McRae College includes a big variety of live music performances, often by nationally touring artists. The series is usually presented on Monday evenings. FORUM was organized in 1979 by a small group of summer residents for the purpose of bringing a Read More
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