Sat, Aug 1 5:30 AM
Seasonal · Family
First up
Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather MountainLinville
Guest guide
Your mountain weekend, planned from the porch
Events, live music, ball games, ski days and day trips — everything nearby, gathered in one place before you even pack the car.
On the mountain
Full forecast →Overnight
60°
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
64°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
63°
Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday
62°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tuesday
62°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
64°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
64°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Overnight
60°
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
64°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
63°
Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday
62°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tuesday
62°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
64°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
64°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Make a plan
This weekend in the High Country
Choose your direction
Where to start next
Go by what is happening, what the weather is doing, or how far you feel like driving.
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Events around town
Festivals, markets, arts, family outings and more happening across the High Country.
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Live music
Named acts, free lawn concerts and weekly stages—with dates, tickets and a quick listen.
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App State game days
Kickoff times, opponents and TV info for every Mountaineers home game.
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Skiing & winter
Three resorts within a half hour, plus the scenic rides and downhill biking that follow ski season.
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Day trips & dining
Waterfalls, overlooks, breweries and family stops within an hour of the cabin.
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Leave the planning to us
Plans, mapped out
Four ready-made day plans — pick one, or use it as a starting point.
See every stop- 01
A Rainy Mountain Day
Indoor charm for a soggy High Country day.
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A Family Day Out
One big ride, one park, and time to just be a family.
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A Blue Ridge Date Night
A scenic overlook, an easy walk, and dinner in Blowing Rock.
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An App State Game Day
Kickoff, King Street, and enough buffer for campus traffic.
Warm-weather pick
The Parkway is calling now
Ten minutes from the cabin, the Blue Ridge Parkway strings together overlooks and short trails, with Grandfather Mountain's Mile High Swinging Bridge about half an hour further on. Best light is early — go before the afternoon crowds.
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