High in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, between the towering peaks of Grandfather Mountain and the quaint towns of Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, you will find this historic treasure of the South. Valle Crucis, with its steep wooded mountains, has been isolated away from the busy world, and rightfully placed on the National Historical Register.

The Valle Crucis Bed & Breakfast embraces this historical community with majestic view of the River Run Horse Farm, and blends today’s finest amenities for a mountain experience you won’t soon forget. Only minutes from local attractions and dining in Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, we are located in the heart of what the high country has to offer.

Come and relax in one of our uniquely decorated guest rooms or spacious themed suites. Select from a suite with Jacuzzi tub and King bed for those more private occasions or a room in our main bed and breakfast with a Queen bed and front porch views that will take your breath away.

To learn more, visit: http://vallecrucisbandb.com

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Located in Blowing Rock, Boone, App Ski Mtn, and Banner Elk. We have luxury and budget cabins in the Boone/ Blowing Rock areas of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our cabins are close to all the activties in the area. You can ski at one of the three resorts, snow tube at the Eastern United States largest tube runs, spend a day at Tweetsie Railroad, go whitewater rafting, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, hiking, canoeing and you are close to Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Linville, Jefferson and many other mountain towns.

Located halfway between Boone and Blowing Rock, our office is in the gray building at Mystery Hill.

Stop by our office and meet the friendly staff who can assist you in your vacation needs. The Blue Ridge Mountains are calling you to explore the high country so come on up and visit us soon!

When coming to Boone, Blowing Rock or any place in the High Country of NC, consider our Log Cabins, Chalets, and vacation rentals.

We want to provide the best selection and service for your vacation cabin needs in the North Carolina High Country. We have cabins in the Boone and Blowing Rock areas. Our number one goal is to make sure you are satisfied and have a pleasant trip. Our mission is to do anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable.

For more information, visit: http://www.witsendrentals.com

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Welcome to Meadowsweet Gardens, a beautifully restored farmhouse nestled in the serene Blue Ridge mountains – the perfect venue for any occasion, from weddings to week-end getaways.

Meadowsweet was built in 1895 by Scottish immigrant Joe Campell. Surrounded by lovely gardens with a mountain stream in the backyard flowing into the pond, the serenity and peace will put one at ease.

Feel free to sit in the garden house or on its porch and enjoy the fountain or gaze at the butterflies. Stroll through the gardens and rest in the shade garden by the stream or simply sit by the pond and meditate.

All rooms have double beds, sitting areas with plenty of books to browse or read, and full baths. Please call for rates and availability.

For more information, visit: http://www.meadowsweetgardens.com

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Make the Taylor House Inn, our Valle Crucis, North Carolina bed and breakfast, your home base to visit the area attractions that have been attracting settlers and travelers alike, for nearly 200 years. Guarded by some of the highest peaks of southern Appalachian, the Valle Crucis stretch of Watauga River Valley retains an air of simplicity lost to most places generations ago.
Taylor House Inn is a bed & breakfast known for offering romantic getaways, hosting fabulous family reunions, corporate retreats, and some of the best weddings in Valle Crucis.

With the surrounding majestic valley scene, it is the perfect place to spend some quality time as well as to host an outdoor event. As the new owners of this B&B, we invite you to recapture a wonderful time with us in beautiful Historic Valle Crucis; experience a place that reminds one of times past, a place where moments of solitude are as abundant as the rivers and streams that give life to the surrounding hills. We feel fortunate to be part of such a powerful place and would like to extend our hospitality to help share the magic of Valle Crucis and other area towns such as Banner Elk.

For more information, visit: http://www.taylorhouseinn.com/

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This summer many families are searching for unique ways to experience an affordable summer vacation or a weekend getaway. Even honeymooners are looking for alternatives to expensive trips. One solution—stay closer to home and explore North Carolina. And one beautiful option is Fall Creek Cabins, nestled in the mountains near Boone and Blowing Rock.

“There are so many activities in our area that are free or reasonably priced,” said Tim Thompson, who with his wife, Beverly, owns Fall Creek Cabins. Located off U.S. 421, the private log cabins are true vacation homes with hot tubs, fireplaces, fully-equipped kitchens, and covered porches with rocking chairs and a gas grill. “Most of our guests enjoy hiking, viewing the many spectacular waterfalls nearby and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway from Linville Falls & Gorge to Doughton Park,” Mrs. Thompson said. “Others choose to try tubing, kayaking, canoeing or biking.”

Many who stay at Fall Creek Cabins return year-after-year because of its seclusion, its family-friendly feel and the personal and high-quality service provided by the Thompsons. The 78-acre property features eight cabins, some with creekside settings, others with mountain views. A state-stocked trout stream runs through the property. Hiking trails have been marked off and lead through the woods and to a waterfall. Campfire rings (including firewood), complete with seating, offer a place for the whole family to gather, as well as a private picnic table. “Many customers are now looking for affordable accommodations that allow families the ability to make “home-cooked” meals, enjoy “on site activities”, and promotes “quality family time”, which makes staying at Fall Creek Cabins so much more attractive”, said Mr. Thompson. With digital TV and high speed wireless Internet now being offered the Thompsons immediately added these features for their guests to have as well. “We were so excited to now be able to offer Internet and digital TV in order to meet the needs and requests of our many customers” said Mrs. Thompson.

One look at the Fall Creek Cabins online guest book reveals the many happy memories of guests. “We absolutely loved everything about the place,” one woman wrote. “As you probably saw in my thank-you note to you, we will recommend the place to all of our friends.” Another woman said, “The cabin and grounds were more beautiful than we could have imagined.” A honeymooner praised the Thompsons for meeting a special request — a bed of pink rose petals to greet them upon arrival.

To help make the vacation experience more affordable, the Thompsons offer specials throughout the year, including free nights . Information on those and about the cabins is available online at www.fallcreekcabins.com and www.fallcreekvacationrentals.com. They also offer discount tickets as well as bonus tickets to some attractions during certain times of year.

“We have already teamed up with Tweetsie Railroad (www.tweetsie.com) as part of their Lodging Partner’s Program and also offer discount tickets Grandfather Mountain (www.grandfather.com) ,” Mrs. Thompson said. “For our customer’s convenience, the discount tickets are in the cabin upon arrival.” Because the cabins are located centrally, it’s easy to get to the different attractions. There are golf courses, antique shops, and places to go horseback riding or rafting not far away as well.

And being close is what it’s all about in today’s economy. By staying in North Carolina, you’ll not only save on gas and transportation, you may just find some hidden gems you’ve never experienced before.

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Visit us at www.fallcreekcabins.com Winter Review/Blog on Fall Creek Cabins: http://aladdintravel.com/meteorologist-calling-for-snow-head-to-fall-creek-cabins.html

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The Broyhill Inn & Appalachian Conference Center will be hosting a social media workshop series beginning on September 8, 2009 at 9:00am.

In this economy, businesses small and large are striving to pull ahead of the crowd – to be heard above the cacophony in the marketplace.

Social Media (ie: Blogs, Facebook,You Tube, Twitter, Flikr, etc) are unique platforms to engage your target audience and create the kind of viral buzz that can make or break your business. These days, consumers want to do business with people they know and trust. And we can effectively forge these relationships, without breaking the bank, using Social Media.

The “Talk of the Town” Workshop Series will delve extensively into each mode of social media, and include knowledgeable speakers as well as peer coaching. We will come alongside you as you navigate the world of new media and customize it to suit your needs.

Sarah Pinnix, the Organizer of the “Talk of the Town” Series, is founder of Real Life Media and High Country Mom Squad, as well as co-Founder of WiiMommies.com. Sarah is currently host of the interactive WebTV show “Get Real,” and co-host of the Wii Mommies internet radio show.

To learn more and register now, visit www.talkofthetown.eventbrite.com!

For lodging and other travel information, contact North Carolina High Country Host at 800-438-7500 or visit: www.mountainsofnc.com.

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On April the 11th, 2001, Dr. Kermit Hunter passed away in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hunter wrote the script for “Horn in the West” as well as forty other historical productions. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he wrote “Unto These Hills” as his Master’s Thesis under Dr. Paul Greene.

He had been working on a script titled “Wilderness Road” and when asked to write a script for the Boone area, adapted that one into “Horn in the West.”

Dr. Hunter was an eloquent spokesman for the outdoor drama art form. He was an accomplished musician who attended the Julliard School of Music and often composed the scores for his shows. He was also an accomplished indoor theatre playwright and poet. His voice and support of the uniquely American art form that is outdoor drama will be missed dearly. Over 1.4 million people have seen Horn in the West since it opened in 1952. We now have the privilege of keeping Dr. Hunter’s words alive for generations to come.

Don’t miss this amazing outdoor theatre! An establishment and tradition in The High Country!

To learn more, visit: http://www.horninthewest.com/

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Businesses, agencies, and educational professionals interested in goal setting, budget planning, and team building will discover a kind service, relaxed atmosphere, exquisite cuisine, comfortable accommodations and fully equipped conference facilities. The Broyhill Inn’s distinctive environment allows guests to be away from the distractions of the business environment and to focus exclusively on the free flow of ideas and business strategies. Productivity coupled with relaxation is the formula for success.

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