Take a self-guided tour of 17 artists’ studios plus 7 visiting artists in North Asheville’s scenic Beaverdam Valley. Browse art in ceramics, sculpture, book arts, enamels, jewelry, painting, glasswork, textiles, photography, and wood. Saturday 10…
Enjoy great music, food, and beer in downtown Asheville at this free, popular outdoor concert. Held every third Friday of the month from April-September from 5-9 PM. Free admission. Purchase an armband if you wish to buy alcoholic beverages at…
Enjoy great music, food, and beer in downtown Asheville at this free, popular outdoor concert. Held every third Friday of the month from April-September from 5-9 PM. Free admission. Purchase an armband if you wish to buy alcoholic beverages at…
Enjoy great music, food, and beer in downtown Asheville at this free, popular outdoor concert. Held every third Friday of the month from April-September from 5-9 PM. Free admission. Purchase an armband if you wish to buy alcoholic beverages at…
Enjoy great music, food, and beer in downtown Asheville at this free, popular outdoor concert. Held every third Friday of the month from April-September from 5-9 PM. 2024 Dates: April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20,…
- Swain County Top 30 Things to Do
Swain County sits about 70 miles southwest of Asheville and is home to Bryson City, the "Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park". This mountain paradise delivers whitewater rafting on the Nantahala…
- Graham County Top 17 Things to Do
If you want to see pristine lakes, old growth forests, learn about Cherokee and Appalachian culture, experience world-class art and entertainment, marvel at dams that tamed nature, or just avoid crowds while…
The tiny community of Stecoah (near Robbinsville, in Graham County) consistently offers amazing art, craft, and entertainment. See it for yourself! The third weekend in October each year, the Arts Center hosts the Harvest Festival. It begins with…
Thanks to excellent muscians and a sprinkling of cornmeal, Robbinsville Courthouse Square in Graham County transforms into a community dance hall each Friday night from late Spring through late Summer. Free. All ages. Locals and visitors gather…
Three days of live performances, local artisans, drum circles, wellness sessions, and community storytelling fill Pack Square Park over Labor Day Weekend. Interactive workshops and exhibits highlight Asheville's cultural legacy. The festival…
Banner Elk is a friendly resort town between the Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain ski areas (our top North Carolina Ski Town). It's home to outdoor adventure, an elevated culinary scene, and the first alpine coaster in North Carolina,…
Note: Elk River Falls has reopened as of May 27, 2026!
Located near Beech Mountain, Banner Elk and the small town of Elk Park is the impressive Elk River Falls (formerly called Big Falls) in Pisgah National Forest (Appalachian Ranger…
Asheville Music School’s Summer Music Camps provide engaging, skill-building experiences for students ages 4–18 June through August in a fun and supportive environment.
Designed for beginners and more experienced players alike, these…
Experience the magical display of blue ghost fireflies — only found in a handful of spots in the eastern United States, including Buncombe County. Led by an experienced guide, take a short walk to an "enchanted forest"…
Summer in Asheville is everything—cool mountain mornings, long evenings on the porch, and the kind of slow that’s hard to find anywhere else. This June and July, stay two nights and save 20% off your second—or make it three or more and take 20%…
If you want to see pristine lakes, old growth forests, learn about Cherokee and Appalachian culture, experience world-class art and entertainment, marvel at dams that tamed nature, or just avoid crowds while enjoying the beauty of Western North…
- Dancing on the Square in Robbinsville
Thanks to excellent muscians and a sprinkling of cornmeal, Robbinsville Courthouse Square in Graham County transforms into a community dance hall each Friday night from late Spring through late Summer.…
Grandfather Mountain puts on one of the most remarkable natural events in the Southern Appalachians, and getting in requires a lottery.
Each summer, synchronous fireflies and blue ghost fireflies light up the northern hardwood…An impressive lineup of muscians, a sprinkling of cornmeal, and a caller all await you in Robbinsville's Courthouse Square for a community dance! Held each Friday night from late Spring through late Summer. Free. All ages. Concessions for sale.…
Everyone is welcome to join in or just listen and watch at Dancing on the Square on Robbinsville's Courthouse Square. Held each Friday night from late Spring through late Summer. Free. All ages. Concessions for sale. Locals and visitors gather to…