Fall foliage in the Highlands of North Carolina is primed for a phenomenal show this year – and we can say with all certainty that we absolutely deserve it after the year we’ve had. Whether you’re a local in this part of the state or planning to make a day or weekend trip from other parts of the Tar Heel State, there are plenty of places to admire nature’s art gallery this year.

But if you want a truly unique venue, then head to the tiny village of Sugar Mountain located about 25 miles west of Boone.
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It's here, in the winter, that ski boarders and skiers alike flock for a chance to spend a day on the challenging slopes that seem to spill down the mile-high mountain (elevation, 5,300 feet).
And while a day on the mountain during the height of ski season is unmatched for fun...
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Enjoying all that Sugar Mountain Ski Resort has to offer in other seasons, too, is tantamount to observing some of the best sky high views in the state.
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In every season, the chair lift that goes to the top of Sugar Mountain cranks out mesmerizing views.
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As you arrive into Sugar Mountain in the fall, you know before you're even high above it all that seeing the surrounding area from the top will be fantastic.
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Bundle up on the second and third weekends in October for a fall foliage scenic chair lift ride at Sugar Mountain.
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Rates start at $15 and are positively worth every penny.
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Head to Sugar Mountain on the second weekend in October for that ride and you'll also get to enjoy the annual Oktoberfest on October 10-11, 2020!
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Learn more about Oktoberfest here.
Immerse yourself in the splendors of fall over on Sugar Mountain this year.
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Chairlift rides at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort on October 10-11 are offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following weekend, October 17-18, rides are offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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