North Carolina's High Country is an excellent destination for your next motorcoach tour. Not only do we offer some of the most beautiful scenery on the Blue Ridge Parkway, but we also offer some "monumental" attractions including the second oldest river in the world, the highest peak in the Blue Ridge and the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi.

Located in the northwestern corner of the state, the High Country has the highest average land elevation in the eastern United States. An abundance of Southern sunshine and lush vegetation creates a virtual paradise for our visitors. Temperatures in the High Country are usually 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the flatlands, making it the perfect destination for summer vacationers and skiers alike.

To complement our natural beauty, your sojourn is guaranteed to be filled with interesting stops and real mountain experiences--we're not a one horse town, there is enough to keep our visitors busy for weeks on end! Our area offers legendary attractions like Grandfather Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad, upscale shopping, traditional music, fine arts, and some of the most photographed spots on the Blue Ridge.

The High Country area is easy to get to because it's bordered by Interstate 40 to the south, I-81 to the west, and I-77 to the east. We think you'll find the widening of Highways 321, 221 and 421 will make your client's journey to the High Country much easier and will perhaps open up a whole new experience for your clientele.

For more information on the High Country, including itineraries, climate information, step-on guide information, motorcoach resources and much more, feel free to call the High Country Host Welcome Center: 800-438-7500.