April 27, 2024
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Greening Up the Mountains street festival in downtown Sylva, about an hour's drive west of Asheville. This free festival celebrates the greening leaves as they work their way up the…
Table Rock Mountain's distinctive summit above Linville Gorge can be seen easily from many parts of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. The rocky summit is fun (and safe) to explore. The 2.2-mile roundtrip has some steep climbs, so it's a…
This 1.5-mile loop trail in Chimney Rock State Park takes you to the boulder fields and base of the cliffs of Rumbling Bald Mountain that towers over Lake Lure. The large parking area is about two miles from the main Chimney Rock Park entrance (…
The Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend in Asheville and the North Carolina mountains is a feast of fun. Here are our top things to do. Of course, eating is number one! Since it's one of our busiest weekends of the year, be sure to make lodging and…
Even if you have never heard of the famous writer Thomas Wolfe, his sprawling 29-room "Old Kentucky Home" and its history are very fascinating. His classic of American literature, Look Homeward Angel, has never gone out of print since its 1929…
The Studio Tour is a showcase for local artists to feature their work, processes, and studio spaces. The Toe River Studio Tour showcases the work of 100+ artists and craftspeople across Yancey and Mitchell Counties, located about 40 miles…
Located between Marion and Little Switzerland (near Linville Caverns) is Tom's Creek Falls. This beautiful, 80-ft. multi-cascade waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest is an easy one-mile round-trip hike. And, the hiking trail is just a 1.2-mile…
The Asheville Tourists is our minor league baseball team with a downtown stadium. They are a Class A team in the South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994. Enjoy a game in historic McCormick Field near…
Many travelers drive across the top of the 150-foot Toxaway Falls and don't even realize it is there! Located on US Highway 64 west of Brevard at Lake Toxaway, you'll cross a bridge below the dam for the lake. There are spots to park on the…
(1.5 miles, moderate) Hike this loop trail in Chimney Rock State Park to the boulders and cliffs of Rumbling Bald Mountain, a popular rock climbing spot. Free access area near Lake Lure.
Thanks to the hard work of Conserving Carolina and their ace trailblazer Peter Barr, there's a spectacular hike to explore in the Upper Hickory Nut Gorge area. The 3-mile Wildcat Rock Trail climbs about 1,800 feet in elevation, taking you to a…
The Trombatore Trail is a new, beautiful woodland hike to the grassy summit of Blue Ridge Pastures (elevation 3,780 feet). The 2.5-mile trail (5 miles roundtrip) was completed in late 2014. It's super convenient to Asheville (19 miles from…
This world-class equestrian competition campus, internationally known for hosting the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2018, continues to expand. Each year, they host 40 weeks of competition with Olympic-level riders and horses in the country, in…
The Asheville shopping scene is diverse, ranging from shopping malls with national chain stores to quaint downtowns throughout western North Carolina.
Downtown Asheville makes shopping so much fun. There are many beautiful streets to…
Twin Falls in Pisgah National Forest is a beautiful setting with two nearby 100-foot tall waterfalls that can be viewed at the same time. The quickest way to reach it is a 4.5-mile miles roundtrip, returning by the same route on the Avery Creek…
At Sliding Rock each summer, thousands of children and adults slip and slide down this favorite natural mountain waterfall in Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina. Sliders patiently line up and wait their turn as,…
Lake Glenville is pristine reservoir located just 8 miles from Cashiers in Jackson County. Located in a beautiful North Carolina mountain rain forest, the lake has 26 miles of shoreline and is the highest elevation of any lake east of the…
We love exploring our cool, charming small towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. When you’re ready for a getaway, explore the picturesque historic Main Streets, friendly shops, general stores, farm-to-table restaurants,…