The Orchard at Altapass

For over 100 years, the Orchard at Altapass has been providing bushels of delicious, homegrown apples to families and visitors from the Southeast and travelers on the NC Blue Ridge Parkway.

Visitors come to enjoy a great NC Blue Ridge Mountain Vacation. Located near Spruce Pine in Altapass, the Orchard’s apple trees grow along the crest of the Blue Ridge and straddle the Eastern Continental Divide.

Historically the orchard farm provided apples and other delicious fruits to area residents and visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Over the years, the farm changed hands a few times, and it is now a large Appalachian Cultural Center and a place where children of all ages come to enjoy themselves picking apples, taking a hayride and hearing stories of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Part of the farm is located within the Blue Ridge Parkway boundary. Visit the Orchard at Altapass for live bluegrass and regional music concerts, a monarch butterfly conservation center, hayrides and an endless variety of delicious jellies, jams, fudge and pastries.

While you are enjoying your stay at Switzerland Inn, the very best in lodging and accommodations for NC Blue Ridge Mountain Vacations, visit the Orchard at Altapass and get a taste of the real Appalachian Mountains.

At Switzerland Inn, the charming rooms welcome you and the staff is always accommodating. Stay at Switzerland Inn and enjoy the very best in Blue Ridge Parkway Lodging. We are located just minutes from the Orchard at Altapass and the many other NC Mountain Attractions in the area.

Orchard at Altapass
1025 Orchard Road
Milepost 328.3 on BRP
828-765-9531
www.altapassorchard.com