 www.vallecrucis.com Nestled high in the mountains of North Carolina is a corner of the world called Valle Crucis (pronounced valley crew' sis). First settled over 200 years ago, the Vale of the Cross is a place that historians and visitors alike have called "uncommon." Discover our historic inns and bed and breakfasts, offering a relaxing stay with comfortable lodging and memorable meals in this peaceful valley.  www.mastgeneralstore.com Nestled in a secluded mountain valley, you'll discover spectacular foliage, rustic countryside and a place Charles Kuralt calls, "... a destination." That place is the Mast General Store in the rural historic district of Valle Crucis.  www.highsouth.com/vallecrucis Secluded in an area of spectacular beauty, the Valle Crucis Conference Center overlooks a peaceful, rural valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer our ministry of hospitality to a diverse range of church and non-profit groups from around the Southeast  www.highcountryhost.com Official Guide to North Carolina's High Country. All inclusive vacation planner for north carolina's blue ridge mountains including lodging, attractions, restaurants, shopping and more.  www.blueridgeheritage.com Find yourself in Blue Ridge! Experience the Blue Ridge Parkway and National Heritage Area. A land where ancient landscapes endure and age-old traditions flourish. Find yourself breathless at the sight of waves of blue-misted mountains, graceful waterfalls, the Blue Ridge Parkway and extraordinary wildlife. This is the Blue Ridge, a place where every visit refreshes the spirit and renews the soul. Established by Congress in November 2003, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area recognizes and celebrates the natural abundance and richly varied cultural history of the North Carolina mountains.  www.visitboonenc.com In 2005, Boone was recognized by travel journalists as the ultimate outdoor adventure destination in the Southeast, even in North America. Along with Durango, Colorado, Bend, Oregon and North Vancouver, British Columbia, Boone, North Carolina was selected as one of four multi-sport vacation destinations in North America, and featured in an article in Adventure Sports Magazine  www.blowingrock.com Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the North Carolina mountains, Blowing Rock is a storybook village filled with upscale shops, unique attractions, outdoor adventure that ranges from whitewater rafting to skiing, performing and visual arts, fine dining and family restaurants, and a range of accommodations from cabins to bed and breakfasts and hotels to resorts.  www.averycounty.com Avery County, North Carolina is home to famous mountain peaks like Grandfather, Beech and Sugar. It has the highest county seat in Eastern America (Newland, elv. 3,621 ft.), the highest incorporated town in Eastern America (Beech Mountain, elv. 5,506 ft.), and is known as the "Christmas tree capital of the world." 
 www.yourncmountainhome.com Michael Parkinson ~ 2006 Agent of The Year ~ Because the real estate industry has become more sophisticated and challenging you need a professional that understands the industry and market. I promise that I'll go that extra mile to satisfy your needs and expectations! When you and I find that particular property you're wanting to purchase ~ allowing me to work with you as your buyer's agent will best protect your interests in your real estate purchase ~ I honestly & sincerely know that listing your property with me & Century 21 Elliott Properties makes sense & is your best choice - We offer the best exposure for your home with local and nationwide advertising through the Century 21 marketing system that's second to none. The Century 21 advertising system attracts buyers 24 hours a day from throughout the U.S. and beyond. We advertise for you. Your listing will also be advertised in our local "Homes and Land Magazine", the "Mountain Times" and "The Real Estate Book" ~ offering you the very best exposure to potential buyers. Your listing also goes into my personal website and several other real estate websites. I make sure the public knows your property is for sale and I've have had excellent results in selling my listings. I also make sure fellow Realtor agents know that your property is for sale and available for their potential buyers. You too will see that the Century 21 brand name recognition, nation wide marketing and a personable Realtor professional can best help you sell your property.  www.paradisechocolatier.com Paradise Chocolatier is owned and operated by Lisa Clements, a Boone native with a passion for chocolate. Working from a small commercial kitchen/workshop about 5 miles from downtown Boone, Paradise Chocolatier is a daily operation of producing small batches of fresh truffles and other chocolates. With the help and support of family and friends, Paradise Chocolatier is a small, but growing, business. We believe you can find glimpses of paradise all around...a sunrise, the goofy look on your dogs face, a beautiful flower...and of course a taste of pure chocolate! Area Attractions and Festivals  www.nps.gov/blri/ The Blue Ridge Parkway is history waiting to be discovered! Although the road is often seen primarily as a scenic byway with plenty of natural attractions, it is also a cross-section of Appalachian mountain history. Stretching almost 500 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge mountains through North Carolina and Virginia, it encompasses some of the oldest settlements of both pre-historic and early European settlement. Visitors can trace much of the history of Appalachian culture by observing overlook signs, visitor center exhibits, restored historic structures, and developed areas, all of which reveal points of particular interest.  www.grandfather.com Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and a globally recognized nature preserve. Stand head and shoulders above the surrounding region, be struck with awe by 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge retreating to the horizon, and discover sanctuary for the human spirit.  www.tweetsie-railroad.com Tweetsie is more than a train. It's an institution, a tradition and a legend. Mention the name "Tweetsie" throughout the South and it conjures up memories for all age groups. For children, it means a trip back into the Wild West, helping the US Marshal fight off howling renegades and would-be train robbers. It also means music and entertainment, exciting Country Fair rides and arcades, and lots of good things to eat. For adults, it means a family oriented theme park in the scenic Blue Ridge mountains, providing a day of fun and adventure for themselves and their children. For old-timers, the name stirs up nostalgia and the uncomplicated days of yesteryear   www.linvillecaverns.com Located at the base of Humpback Mountain in the beautiful Linville Valley lies a natural wonder, Linville Caverns. After remaining a mysterious secret for centuries, the caverns have been opened for safe and convenient public touring. Thank you for visiting. This page offers information about the caverns through categories listed on the menu to the left for easy navigation. Please take a moment to "spe-link" through our web site, and contact us if you have any additional questions about your visit.  www.blowingrockstage.com The High Country's Professional Theatre at The Mariam & Robert Hayes Performing Arts Center  www.horninthewest.com Loved by young and old, the Horn in the West drama is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres in the country. This adventure, from our nation's heritage, has offered thrilling outdoor entertainment to generations of Americans since it premiered in 1952.  www.appsummer.org An Appalachian Summer Festival is a multi- and inter-disciplinary arts festival presenting and producing programs in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. The festival will forge a unique national identity through artistic excellence, innovative programming, commissioning new works, and educational opportunities. By bringing the most accomplished and respected creative and performing artists from around the world to Appalachian State University, the festival supports the overall university mission, enhances the cultural life of the Appalachian community, and serves as an important gateway onto the campus.  www.turchincenter.org The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts supports the mission of Appalachian State University through regionally significant exhibition, education, and collection programs. Underlying the center's mission is the belief that the arts play vital roles in the development of creative and critical potential, and in experiencing, interpreting, understanding, recording, and shaping culture. The center provides a place to investigate these roles by implementing programs that engender and strengthen Appalachian community participation in and ownership of the arts, and an emphasis is placed on partnerships with the university's academic areas. Through its programs and partnerships, the center supports the university's role as a key regional educational and cultural resource, and offers a dynamic space where participants experience and incorporate the power and excitement of the visual arts into their lives.  www.museum.appstate.edu The Appalachian Cultural Museum, part of Appalachian State University, was created to foster an understanding of the people of the Appalachian Mountains and to serve as a laboratory for new museum ideas. Through exhibits, publications, and special events, the Museum presents the rich traditions of the region. The Museum gives new meaning to life in western North Carolina in a manner that is authentic and non-stereotypical.   www.merlefest.org MerleFest began in the spring of 1988 and has grown from two flat-bed trailers and 4,000 attendees to 13 stages with more than 81,500 festival participants and an annual economic impact for the region in excess of twelve million dollars. According to MerleFest Executive Director B Townes, however, the Eddy Merle Watson Memorial Festival was intended to be a "one time, one night, one man show." News  www.mountaintimes.com The Mountain Times is an award-winning weekly publication that serves Watauga, Ashe, Avery counties as well as the surrounding communities of the northwestern North Carolina High Country. Founded in 1978 by local resident Kenneth Ketchie, it serves a special niche covering community news and entertainment happenings. In 2002, it was purchased by a community-focused newspaper organization, Jones Media, Inc., of Greeneville, Tennessee, and thanks to the vision of this company it remains dedicated to the ideals and character set by the original founder. Area Schools 
www.appstate.edu Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University has built a national reputation for providing outstanding academics. With a student/faculty ratio of 19:1, faculty members are able to take a personal interest in student progress, often becoming mentors, advisers, and friends - even tennis partners. That can only happen in a close-knit community. 
www.lmc.edu Lees-McRae College is an academic community where classroom learning is meant to foster connections with life outside the classroom. To that end, we offer significant opportunities for service learning and we are one of the few colleges to ask all freshman to complete a community service project. Our commitment - our mission - is to educate the whole person...mind, body, and spirit, and we hope it shows. Professional Associations 
www.paii.org PAII is the largest association of innkeeping professionals and has been serving bed-and-breakfast and country-inn owners for over 15 years.  www.selectregistry.com We are an association of innkeepers dedicated to providing you with a unique hospitality experience. We strive to be the best at what we do, individually and as a group. We work together to educate, promote, and support efforts to set standards for our profession.  www.cr.nps.gov/nr/about.htm The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. Respected Business Associates  www.noc.com Since 1972, NOC has shared the outdoors with millions of guests. Located in Western North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains, NOC is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Charlotte, and Knoxville. Our world-class staff leads whitewater rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers, including the Chattooga, Cheoah, French Broad, Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee, and Pigeon, Learn to paddle from the best in our renowned canoe and kayak paddling school. We also offer adventure travel, mountain biking, group programs, ropes courses, kayak ing, flyfishing and hiking. Read more about NOC's rich history.  www.appnet.com AppNet is a professional web consulting and design company. We specialize in best-in-class website design, flash multimedia, corporate identity, and marketing graphics. AppNet features an integrated team of web consultants, creative designers, writers, programmers and marketing professionals that know how to get online results.  www.blueridgevacations.com North Carolina Vacations and Travel Guide for the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the North Carolina Mountains including Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and Boone NC  www.ashevilleguidebook.com The Best Selling Regional Guidebook To Asheville NC And The Mountains of North Carolina. Written by an author who has lived in the Asheville North Carolina area for twenty years. Sold in bookstores, visitor centers and gift shops throughout the south.  www.mountainplaces.com Looking for a Mountain Place, this year? This is the area for a mountain home or mountain property! Boone, NC was voted one of the top 5 places to retire by NEWSWEEK. In my buyers tool box you can find the new article on Boone as well as other useful links and articles on the high country! Welcome to Troncalli & Company and our team of RE/MAX Mountain Places REALTORS!
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