Guide to Areas of The NC High Country


Explore different areas of High Country and North Carolina mountains. You can use our guide to relocating to the High Country to find what area aligns best with your lifestyle.

  • Beech Mountain

    The Town of Beech Mountain is located a few miles from Banner Elk in Western North Carolina at an elevation of over 5000’. This ski town has become much more than that...

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  • Blowing Rock

    Drive just 10 minutes south of Boone and you’ll find yourself in the small town of Blowing Rock. Named after one of the state’s most famous attractions, The Blowing...

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  • Boone

    Boone is a quaint mountain town nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is home to Appalachian State University and their championship football program. Adjacent...

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  • Seven Devils

    The Town of Seven Devils is a unique, close-knit town with a good mix of full-time residents and vacationers. The name of Seven Devils came from a local legend where the...

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  • Sugar Mountain

    Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the High Country, Sugar Mountain, NC, is a tranquil haven embraced by the majestic Appalachian Mountains. Its serene ambiance,...

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  • Todd

    Todd, NC, straddling the county line of Watauga and Ashe Counties in the NC mountains, lies at about 3000’ elevation. Todd is a 12-mile drive to Boone heading south or...

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  • Valle Crucis

    Valle Crucis is an area of the High Country whose name comes from the Latin for “Vale of the Cross,” a reference to a valley in the area where three streams converge to...

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  • West Jefferson

    Established in 1915, West Jefferson is a historic small town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. West Jefferson’s downtown area may be best known for its Arts...

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Moving to the High Country?


Use our relocation guides to better prepare for your move to North Carolina High Country.

Relocation Guides

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Deciding Where to Live in the High Country of NC

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