A half-mile north of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center (and Mountain Farm Museum) on Newfound Gap Road (US 441) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is Mingus Mill, just a few miles from Cherokee. Built in 1886, this mill uses a…

A delicious souvenir of your Asheville stay, the Morning in the Mountains cookbook that shares 100+ secret recipes of the popular breakfast dishes and afternoon snacks from some of Asheville’s favorite bed and breakfast inns. Be warned...…

This locally-owned independent restaurant features a made-from-scratch American menu, sourcing from local purveyors whenever possible. The indoor dining space includes a private dining room and a full bar, known for its bourbon selection. Or…

Where can the best Christmas light displays in Asheville and the Western North Carolina mountains be seen? Here are our favorite places, including many new and expanded shows.

1. Winter Lights 

Returning to the gardens this…

Enjoy our photo tour in Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests to some of our year-round favorite cascades to visit. All of these are easy to find with safe trails. Good hiking shoes with strong grips are highly recommended since most trails will…

Since the Hendersonville area is known nationally as "Apple Country", it's only natural that it's becoming one of the top places for craft hard cider. In fact, it's the 7th largest apple-producing county in the country! Visit two cideries that…

Come celebrate the long history of glassblowing in western North Carolina. Watch artists at work, tour galleries, and see the amazing creations. (Pic above: Lexington Glassworks) 

Lexington Glassworks (81 South Lexington):…

October 28, 2023
Experience the sights, sounds, pageantry, colorful costumes, and extraordinary talent of Latin America in downtown Hendersonville. More than 20 countries will be represented with food, music, art, and culture. Come ready to…