Accommodations

Visitors to the North Carolina High Country are encouraged to visit North Carolina High Country Host to learn more about the many options of accommodations for visitors to our area.

We also suggest that you consider Appalachian's own Broyhill Inn and Conference Center which is located on our campus for your overnight accommodations. Contact the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center at 800-951-6048 and ask for the 10% discount offered to parents of enrolled student and alumni or ask for the Appalachian Admissions Special Rate for prospective students and their families who are visiting the Office of Admissions for a campus tour.

Area Attractions

There are many exciting and unique attractions and entertainment options in the North Carolina High Country. In Boone and the surrounding communities such as Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, there are numerous outlets which provide our students and visitors with opportunities for fun and relaxation as well as important cultural and educational venues.

Outdoor Recreation

• North Carolina High Country Host
• GoSkiNC.com
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Grandfather Mountain
• The Appalachian Trail

Area Chambers of Commerce

• Boone Chamber of Commerce
• Boone Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce

Arts and Cultural Events

• The Arts at Appalachian
• Appalachian Popular Programing Society

View all Appalachian cultural events on the Arts Calendar.

Media

• The Mountain Times
• The Watauga Democrat
• The Appalachian - student newspaper
• High Country News
• The Blowing Rocket

Please note: This is not a comprehensive listing and Appalachian does not endorse any particular hotel or attraction.