June 2024
Celebrate the best of Latin America at Hola Asheville, a one-day outdoor festival in Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Experience the sights, sounds, music, pageantry, colorful costumes, and extraordinary talent representing…
For one of the most spectacular views in the North Carolina mountains, head to Wiseman's View on the western side of Linville Gorge (often called the "Grand Canyon of Eastern America"). Find two stone observation areas perched on the cliff at…
A great way to experience the rugged Linville Gorge is to hike among the Chimneys, dramatic rock formations along the canyon rim. It's an easy 1.5-mile roundtrip hike that starts at the Table Rock Mountain parking area. The trail is a roller…
July 26-27, 2024
Celebrate backcountry mountain living and moonshine at the Hillbilly Jam down in the holler in Maggie Valley at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. It features a big line-up of mostly country and rock music, downhome…Biltmore is a wonderland for kids of all ages - perfect for a family vacation. The awe-inspiring estate brings out the curious and excited child in all of us. Creating the best strategy for touring the magical castle and their vast outdoors is…
Kids in Parks is a growing network of TRACK (Trails, Ridges, Activities and Connections for Kids) educational trails with free activity guides for children - perfect for family vacations to Asheville. Together, you'll engage with the outdoors by…
Many families travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains for the ultimate ‘Great Outdoors’ experience. Hiking is a great way to connect as a family and see the best of the mountains, but children don’t always share the same invigoration and stamina for…
With so many waterfalls near Asheville in our Blue Ridge Mountains, find plenty of family-friendly choices that are safe and fun for kids. While most require a hike to see, here are ones accessed by an easy trek and a few that are safe to splash…
While Asheville is widely known for its beer scene (ranked #2 in the country for breweries per capita), there is a rapidly expanding and relatively new distillery scene emerging in the Western North Carolina mountains. Thanks to prohibition era…
Located in downtown Asheville at the iconic Grove Arcade, this tasting bar offers samples of craft distilled spirits, along with a signature cocktail menu. While you sample, learn more on their process of distilling- from “Grain to Garnish.” Shop…
As downtown Asheville’s first legal distillery, Dalton Distillery features top-shelf rum and vodka. They also have fun specialty liquors like agave vodka, apple vodka, and coffee infused rums made from local roasters. Their full-service bar…
Located in Asheville’s South Slope, this women-owned craft distillery produces vapor-infused, small batch gin by way of prohibition-era chemist techniques. They also feature unique brandy collaborations with local artisans. Book a public or…
This Asheville distillery is located in historic Biltmore Village, near Biltmore. They specialize in small batch whiskeys, sourcing heirloom corn and grains, as well as local botanicals to create aromatic and earthy flavors. Their cocktail bar is…
Located just 20 mins from Asheville in Black Mountain, Oak & Grist crafts are regionally inspired, 100% scratch-made whiskey and gin using traditional Scottish distilling techniques. Book a tour online or stop by their tasting room. Hours:…
Inspired by the moonshiners of Western North Carolina, this distillery produces Appalachian inspired moonshine, whiskey and bourbon under the Troy & Sons brand. They are located next to Highland Brewing Company in East Asheville. Free…
October 19, 2024
Named one of the "10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the National," this annual street festival in charming downtown Waynesville is a delicious way to enjoy the tastes of the fall season. This premier arts and crafts…Ranking #2 in the country for breweries per capita, Asheville Breweries get a lot of attention from those eager to sample from such a wide variety of craft beer. Though blasphemous as it seems for Beer City USA, not everyone is…
With almost 3,000 miles of streams and rivers within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you'll find a big variety of fishing experiences from remote headwater trout streams to large cool-water rivers. On our North Carolina side of…
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to many waterfalls and beautiful cascades. With many areas of the Smokies receiving more than 80 inches of rain each year, it's no surprise. Many are in very remote areas. Fortunately on the North…