Experience High Country Life

The outdoor adventure here rivals Colorado, Oregon and British Columbia. Bridal Cove is minutes from campgrounds and hiking trails, trout streams and gamelands, golf courses and ski resorts. Climbers can conquer the nearby Northern Peaks, and cycling enthusiasts can ride Lance Armstrong's training route through the High Country's most scenic communities in Blood, Sweat and Gears.

Families can explore Linville Caverns, ride Tweetsie Railroad and hike the trails at Grandfather Mountain. Those searching for quiet can watch the woodlands for rare birds and contemplate the wonder of the Milky Way.

Nearby Blowing Rock and Boone offer up theater, Bluegrass music, art festivals, fine dining and unique shops, as well as Appalachian State University's vibrant performing arts series and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.