See Sugar Mountain, NC

The early bird gets the color show.

There's something special about watching the first light spill across the Blue Ridge from 5,300 feet.

75° and sunny tomorrow. That's all the excuse you need☀️🎶

Join us for Grillin' & Chillin' featuring DJ Pete, mountain views, and a BBQ dinner from Caddyshack Cafe.

See you on the deck! Food starts at 5:30PM, music through 9PM

One of the best-kept secrets on Sugar Mountain is the daily facilitated play at the Sugar Mountain Tennis Club. From ladies' and men's clinics to mixed doubles and friendly match play, it's an easy way to meet fellow players, improve your game, and enjoy some of the coolest summer temperatures in the High Country!⁠
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Set against mountain views and played on six meticulously maintained Har-Tru clay courts, it's tennis the way summer was meant to be.⁠
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For clinic schedules, match play opportunities, and lessons: seesugar.com/tennis

High Mountain Expeditions has been helping visitors experience the High Country for more than 35 years!

From whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers to tubing the New River, paddling mountain waterways, exploring underground caves, and discovering hidden waterfalls, High Mountain Expeditions offers countless ways to get outside and enjoy the mountains.

Whether you're looking for a relaxing family float or an adrenaline filled adventure, High Mountain Expeditions is located just outside the main entrance to Sugar Mountain.

📍3149 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk

Learn More: seesugar.com/high-mountain-expeditions

Just minutes from Sugar Mountain, Otter Falls rewards a short mountain hike with one of the High Country’s most beautiful waterfalls. Whether you’re chasing adventure or looking for a quiet place to reconnect with nature, this hidden gem never disappoints🌲💧

📍 Otter Falls, Seven Devils, NC

July 4th on Sugar Mountain 🎆⁠
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One month from today, the High Country will come alive with July 4th celebrations. From the Summit Crawl and the Banner Elk Fourth of July Parade to Sugar Mountain’s fireworks high above the Blue Ridge Mountains, there's no better place to celebrate America's 250th birthday.⁠
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Make plans now to spend the holiday weekend in the mountains!⁠
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July 4th Guide: seesugar.com/july-4th

The Sugar Mountain Golf Classic returns August 15–16 for a two-day amateur championship in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Expect cool mountain air, scenic fairways, friendly competition, and a weekend full of golf, prizes, and good food.⁠
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Entry is $125/person and includes:⁠
• Two days of tournament play⁠
• Cart + green fees⁠
• Continental breakfast both mornings⁠
• Sunday cookout + awards celebration⁠
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Limited to 72 entrants. Registration deadline is August 1.⁠
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Learn more at SeeSugar.com/classic

Day Out With Thomas returns to Tweetsie Railroad June 12-15 & 18-21, bringing one of the High Country’s favorite summer traditions back to the mountains. Ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine™, explore the Wild West town, enjoy the Country Fair, and hop aboard Tweetsie’s historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive for a 3-mile adventure through the Blue Ridge Mountains.⁠
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Watch out for bandits along the way 👀⁠
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Located just 18 miles from Sugar Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad makes the perfect family day trip during your summer mountain getaway.
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Learn More: seesugar.com/tweetsie-railroad

Sugar Mountain’s Teen & Tween Gravity Mountain Bike Camp returns July 10–12 and August 7–9 for riders ages 11–16. Campers spend the day building confidence on the trails with professional instruction, lunch included, and plenty of time to keep riding into the afternoon.

The bike park’s mix of beginner and advanced terrain makes it a fun fit for a wide range of riders, especially kids who already love being outside and on two wheels.

Not a bad way to spend a summer weekend in the High Country!

More Info: https://bit.ly/4v8mrF8