Snowy Weekend Activities

With Winter coming to a close, take advantage of our snowy forecast this weekend in the High Country. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and skating are all in full swing at our local slopes. Enjoy skating under the stars at Appalachian Ski, while warming up by the rink side bonfire and a nice cup of hot cocoa. Take a trip to Hawksnest Snow Tubing and enjoy 30 lanes of tubing excitement! Not a snow enthusiast, visit Grandfather Mountain and enjoy the breath taking views and a bit of homemade fudge, or drive to the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis to shop, play a game of checkers and visit the Candy Barrel. 

If a busy weekend is not in your forecast, come up and enjoy the peace and quiet in a log cabin or condo. Curl up by the fireplace, and take advantage of some much needed rest and relaxation!

Rainy Day Activities in the High Country

• Museums & Galleries: Visit the Appalachian Heritage Museum, which was started as a labor of love for the history of the Appalachian Mountains, and the Native American Artifacts Museum, which has a remarkable collection of over 50,000 Native American artifacts collected from 23 different states. Both attractions are located at Mystery Hill at 129 Mystery Hill Ln. Blowing Rock, NC, 28605.  The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) hosts rotating art & craft exhibits and special art classes for children and adults.

• Shopping: You will fine a plethora of shops located in downtown Boone on King’s Street as well as in Blowing Rock on Main Street, the Tanger Factory Outlet Mall in Blowing Rock made up of 28 stores, and the Dewoolfson Down International headquarters Shop that produces America’s finest quality white goose down comforters, pillows, and feather-beds. There are also many indoor flea markets and thrift stores across the area, and we will be happy to provide the full list here at the Visitors Center in Boone.

• Movies & Bowling: Visit the Boone Bowling Center which is a beautiful family owned and operated 16 lane center established in 1982, or the Regal Boone Cinema 7 which showcases a variety of new movies in 7 deluxe theaters.

• Gem Mining: Indoor mines are available at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine which is located at 4416 NC Hwy 105 South, Boone, NC 28607, and Doc’s Rocks which has many different activities offered at great rates and is located right near Mystery Hill!

• Spas: Treat yourself to a half-day sampler at the Westglow Spa located at 224 Westglow Circle, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 or Chetola Resort located at 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.

• Dine Out: There is an abundance of options for dining out in Boone; see the Boone Independent Restaurants Guide or view our menu book here at the Visitors Center in Boone!

• Mystery Hill: Visit Mystery Hill for fun for the whole family! This unique entertainment center has five attractions under one roof including  the original Mystery Platform, the Mystery House, the Hall of Mystery, the Native American Artifacts Museum and the Appalachian Heritage Museum.

• Live Performance: The Appalachian State University Hayes School of Music provides diverse performances available to the community at a fraction of ticket prices offered in other locations making it one of the best deals around, the Jones House which doubles as a historic building and a community center open to the public in downtown Boone offering many activities and special events throughout the year.

• Coffee: There are many locations to enjoy coffee in the Boone & Blowing Rock areas, including Stickboy Kitchen & Bakery which has a wide range of baked goods and a full espresso and smoothie bar, Grateful Grounds located at 605 W King St, Boone, NC 28607,Higher Grounds located at 201 New Market Center #10, Boone, NC 28607, and Starbucks which is located inside of Harris Teeter.

• Caving:  Caving is a great way to stay active on a cold, rainy day.  The temperature in the caves stays at 59 year round. 

Shared from NC High Country Host

http://highcountryhost.com/nc-high-country-rainy-day-activities/

Foscoe Rentals, along with Walker Farms, are offering a FREE Christmas tree (up to 6' tall) for any NEW reservation of three or more nights from November 30- December 23, 2015. This offer is only valid on new reservations, and cannot be combined with other discounts. Tree vouchers will be given at check-in to eligible guests.

Greetings from Foscoe Fox:

Spring has sprung in the beautiful High Country! Flowers are peeking from the winter soil and the trees are beginning to bud. It is wonderful to see the new growth of the season.

Foscoe Rentals invites you to sneak away for a weekend excursion, or a weekday break and enjoy the benefits of our off-season rates. Stay in our gated communities within Echota, and enjoy our amenities of the indoor pool and fitness centers, or relax by the ponds for a little fishing. Looking for some fresh mountain air, visit the river-front park and enjoy the great outdoors.

The Grand Opening of the High Gravity Adventure Aerial Park, located near Tweetsie, will take place on April 11, 2015. This exciting ropes adventure offers tight rope walks, swinging foot loops, and a variety of unique challenges on this playground in the air!

Not interested in too much adventure; schedule a fly fishing lesson, visit the animal habitat at Grandfather Mountain, ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, take the kids to a local gem mine or enjoy the many local shops and restaurants in the area!

There is something for everyone in the beautiful North Carolina mountains! We hope to see you soon!


                                                                                    Warm Regards;
                                                                                               F.F.

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It's a beautiful, snowy day in the High Country!!

Good day from Foscoe Fox,

It is a blustery day in the mountains with temperatures overnight dipping as low as -6 degrees. Local schools have closed, and everyone is bundled up to stay warm. The pond outside has frozen over, and it seems the weather will continue to be frigid for the next few days.

The cold front is welcomed by our winter parks, who hope to increase the snow base for the upcoming holiday weekend. Foscoe Rentals would love to invite you and your friends to stay with us for the MLK weekend. All of our properties are within 30 minutes to all the local attractions, and we have several properties still available.

As the wind picks up, I think it's time to find a warm spot to curl up in.
          
                                                                                          Until next time;
                                                                                                   F.F.

The frozen pond at Echota

 

Greetings and Happy New Year from Foscoe Fox:

The New Year has come in with a chill in the air, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays are slowly winding down. The cooler temperatures have made our skier friends happy, and it finally feels a little more like winter in the High Country! 

Last night, as 2014 came to a close, the skies were illuminated by spectacular firework displays at our local ski slopes! The special New Year's celebration was enjoyed by both locals and visitors to the area! If you weren't able to visit for the holidays, we invite you to experience our winter fun throughout the month of January! Come curl up by the fire and relax, or visit any of our local ski slopes, ice skating and snow tubing resorts, all within thirty minutes of our properties. 

With all the festivities coming to a close, it's time to rest a bit and refocus on the upcoming year. We hope to see you soon here in the beautiful High Country!

                                                                                                Kind Regards,
                                                                                                       F.F.