Local and national artists fill Pack Square's Court Plaza with paintings, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry, and handmade art across every medium. This free outdoor event celebrates Asheville's reputation as an artist's mecca. Saturday–Sunday, May 23…
Considering retiring in Asheville, North Carolina? You’re not alone! US News and World Report ranked Asheville as #16 in their list for the Best Places to Live and #4 for the Best Places to Retire. Asheville, North Carolina, consistently lands in…
Asheville and Western North Carolina offer many options for living your "golden years" in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area's Active Adult Communities allow you to choose the lifestyle, location, and amenities you're looking for with lots of…
Cork and Craft brings a unique activity to you during your Asheville getaway. They providesinstructor-led paint-and-sip experiences for bachelorette parties, girls’ weekends, and private groups. Cork & Craft creates a personalized, stress-…
Spend Independence Day in downtown Hot Springs exploring shops, eateries, and market vendors, then gather for a fireworks display by the Volunteer Fire Department. Watch from downtown or the Hot Springs Elementary School grounds. Downtown Hot…
Fletcher Park Inn is a retirement community that offers a variety of independent lifestyle options, including apartments and villa homes. Fletcher Park Inn is owned and operated by Fletcher Academy, Inc. and is located on a 450-acre campus.…
Mermaids, pirates, and aquatic revelers return to the French Broad River for Marshall's beloved summer celebration. Festival begins at noon Saturday. Parade at 5 pm Saturday, plus a mermaid market, splash zone, live music, costume contest. Sunday…
Explore Asheville-area intentional and sustainable communities, cohousing neighborhoods, ecovillages, regenerative farms, and off-grid enclaves, highlighting places like Terra Futura, Westwood Cohousing, and Earthaven. These communities feature…
These cozy tiny houses, set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, encapsulate a serene mountain lifestyle. Ranging from 399 to 540 square feet, Simple Life offers top-notch cottage-style tiny homes that can include 1 or 2 bedrooms.…
Private couples retreat in Brevard, NC, featuring secluded luxury cabins with hot tubs and fireplaces, plus private waterfalls hosting unforgettable dining and couples massage experiences. Perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, and romantic…
The twists and turns of the mountain roads around Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina make for some fun motorcycle drives and rides.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Breathtaking views. Plenty of easy curves. No stoplights, no…Our favorite hike along the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway in North Carolina is Huckleberry Knob, a bald mountain with a summit of grass and wildflowers. At 5,560 feet, it's the highest peak in the Unicoi Mountains and Graham County, near…
Beautiful Lake Santeetlah is one of most unspoiled lakes you'll find anywhere. It is in the North Carolina mountains and is known as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located about 100 miles west of Asheville along the Indian Lakes Scenic…
Some 30 million bees call Wehrloom Honey home! Stop by to sample and buy a big variety of honey products and watch the bees at work at their fascinating observatory in Robbinsville, in Graham County, near Lake Santeetlah. Since 2/3 of the county…
Take a scenic drive in the mountains surrounding Asheville. Go over the rivers, through the woods and by waterfalls, with plenty of things to do along the way in the national parks and forests. Cruise the curvy mountain roads and byways to…
A Fall self-guided driving tour through studios and workshops across Swain and Graham counties, including Bryson City. Meet local artisans, watch them work, and shop handmade crafts. Printed maps available at each location; directional signs mark…