Wicked Weed is definitely growing like a weed. Their craft brewery and restaurant opened in December 2012 in downtown Asheville (at 91 Biltmore Avenue, next to the Orange Peel) and has become of the most popular tourist attractions in town! They…

Wildcat Falls is a 60-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest, just a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway on the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway (NC Highway 215). Since it's on a small tributary to the West Fork of the Pigeon River, it's best after…

Choose from a big variety of zip line canopy tours in the Asheville area in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. No experience is needed. Guides provide all the necessary instruction and assistance and use state-of-the-art equipment,…

Here are six places for to enjoy wildflowers in the Asheville, North Carolina, area of the Blue Ridge Mountains (pic above is the Yellow Lady Slipper Orchid, blooming in late April):

1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: The Great Smoky…

If you want to see the best of the North Carolina mountains near Asheville in just one afternoon or morning, this is the drive for you! At roughly 60-miles, this loop drive has many possible stops along the way. It includes a super-scenic stretch…

A must-hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 420.2, about 26 miles from Asheville) is the Black Balsam Knob area, which includes some of the most spectacular mountain balds in the Southern Appalachians, including Black Balsam Knob (or Black…

Asheville is vying for yet another title, Dog City USA. We are lucky to have so many hotels, restaurants and breweries that love dogs - a long history of being very pet-friendly. Now there's even a Dog Welcome Center! Here are some of our…

See the "Smallest U.S. Post Office" in the United States, located near Cashiers. The tiny 5-foot by 6-foot Grimshawes office served from 1878 until 1953. It's roadside and open every day for curious visitors snapping photos.

Historic…

Visit our favorite quirky things to do and see in western North Carolina that helps to "Keep Asheville Weird". 

Thank you! With your generous help, we raised $11,692 on August 8-31, 2017 for the much needed repairs to the Craggy Gardens Trail. We were delighted to partner with the outstanding Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, who is spearheading this project…

Learn how moonshine is made legally in Maggie Valley at Elevated Mountain, makers of whiskey, vodka and white lightning. Guided tours on Monday-Saturday include a tasting! Free admission.

Stairway Falls (sometimes called Stair Step Falls) in the Horsepasture River in Pisgah National Forest is often overlooked by the many folks hiking to nearby Rainbow Falls. From that trail, it's just a half mile round-trip detour to see this…

Hidden Falls is a serene family-friendly swimming hole in Pisgah National Forest just down river from the towering Rainbow Falls. It's on the Horsepasture River "hidden" just a few steps off the main trail. Most hikers miss it. The waterfall…

Take a guided tour of North Carolina's first Grade "A" goat dairy to see how they create delicious cheese and milk. During the behind-the-scenes look, you'll learn about the sophisticated process and state-of-the art equipment inside…

This working mountain farm just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville has plenty of things for curious visitors to see and do. Hickory Nut Gap Farm raises grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork and poultry, supplying many of the best restaurants.…

Feast on some “Tennessee style” hot chicken and southern soul food. They prepare their unique fried chicken to order, so it’s not spicy unless you want it that way! Ingredients are sourced locally, and classic American recipes are made from…

Located inside the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village with contemporary food, an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu, and a lively bar within a casual setting. The beautiful dining room features hand-hewn beams, distressed oak floors, handmade…

Beautiful Lake Logan in Pisgah National Forest is part of an Episcopal church retreat center that now welcomes individuals and couples! They have a variety of accommodations including large cabins and lodge that will accommodate groups of up to…