Shop from more than 100 regional artisans at this folk and heritage craft show! The show has everything from quilters to soap makers, basket makers, leather craftsmen, master jewelers, and more. Since 1987, this event has grown yearly and is now…
A must-stop in downtown Morganton! Take a free one-hour guided tour through a maze of rooms on two floors, packed with many thousands of fascinating items. Each room has a theme (especially love the vintage beauty parlor and music rooms) that…
Explore the great outdoors from the treetops near Hot Springs, just 30 minutes from downtown Asheville. The 10-line, 2-rappel zip line canopy tour traverses a mile of cable, with stunning, long-range mountain views. Create memories…
See antique and classic boats along with classic cars and a 1917 Lake Lure Speedwagon at this lakeside show; free admission. Enjoy food, beer, and wine on the beach. The event kicks off with a boat parade on Friday at 3 PM.
This local landmark has been an NC staple ever since opening its doors in 1926. Get a dose of nostalgia and mingle with locals, some who have dined here every morning since moving to town, while enjoying your morning cup of joe. The menu has had…
Sample their year-round European-style beers: the Wee-Heavy-Er Scotch Ale, 13 Rebels ESB, IPA, Ryehopper, Gateway Kolsch, and Anvil Porter. Tasting Room also has an assortment of seasonal specialties, and frequently a beer on cask. Open…
Newly renovated rooms, Free Continental Breakfast & WI-FI. Pet, non-smoking and smoking friendly. Special rates for Military/Vet/Retirees, bikers, and groups. Over 3,800sq ft of events space!
High Hampton, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has inspired residents and guests to connect with nature and each other for decades.
Get a taste of North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains when you stay at our award-winning Comfort Inn® hotel in Sylva, NC.
Enjoy a fun resort getaway in the rustic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Located minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Find the 40 best spots for bird watching in the Asheville area of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. If you are into birding, our many protected forests and parks are especially great places to be! These are all stops on the…
Explore a lesser known area of DuPont State Recreational Forest with this four-mile roundtrip hike with gentle rolling hills. Hike wooded trails to beautiful secluded lakes (including Lake Julia in photo above) and a surprise …
Staying at a Bed & Breakfast offers guests a unique and luxurious experience. Find historic lodgings with expansive choices for retreat with wraparound porches, quaint gardens, cozy rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and loads of charms. The extras…
Give deep relaxation with a Still Point Wellness gift certificate. Choose from salt water floatation therapy, Esalen massage, far infrared sauna sessions, or somatic experiencing. Personalized packages available for couples and individuals…