Summer temperatures remain cool and soothing, at near constant 75 degrees.  The autumn foliage creates mountainsides ablaze with color.  Winter sports enthusiasts area accommodated by four popular ski mountains and festive holiday surroundings about.  Spring blooms and is resplendent with festivals, National Park tours, world class performing arts, museums, shopping, horseback riding, backpacking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, fly fishing, and five-star dining in nearby Boone and Blowing Rock (www.blowingrock.com).

Scenic pleasures include exploring one of the top ten drives in the United States along the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Visit the highest peak on the Parkway, the renowned  Grandfather Mountain.  The Linn Cove Viaduct is an engineering marvel as it winds around the mountain and is the most photographed  spot on the 439-mile parkway.

The Linville Falls, Moses Cone Estate, and Price Lake are just a few of the National Parks in the area.  Whatever your interest, vast recreational and cultural activities are accessible year round.Three general aviation airports with 45 minutes, serve the High Country while Charlotte/Douglas International (1 hr 45 min.) offers commercial carrier options.  Limousine and auto rental are readily available.