08/03/2026
North Carolina really does have it all! Our Majestic Mountains will call your name if you just listen...
This "Happy Appy" will be responding to the call soon....there's always the MUST GOES, but I'm thinking of some new drop in spots this Fall.
What's your favorite spots in the High Country to add to the "MUST GO" list?
Angel Dawn Bowman Carolina Connections Academy of Real Estate Angel Bowman, Carolina Connections Realty, NC/SC Realtor
High Country Fall Road Trip Map for Sept & Oct getaway ideas... a 50-mile loop from Banner Elk to Grandfather Mtn, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Valle Crucis. Find 500 stops along with way, including plenty of locally owned shops, galleries and restaurants. Things to do include many hiking trails, Tweetsie RR, Apple Hill Alpaca Farm, Alpine Coaster, Zip Lines, and scenic lift rides. This route includes US 221 (Little Parkway). Blue Ridge Parkway rebuilding should be finished by early October. Great regional partnership! Save this image to your phone or laptop to help with NC fall mountains trip planning.