At Sliding Rock each summer, thousands of children and adults slip and slide down this favorite natural mountain waterfall in Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina. Sliders patiently line up and wait their turn as,…
Lake Glenville is pristine reservoir located just 8 miles from Cashiers in Jackson County. Located in a beautiful North Carolina mountain rain forest, the lake has 26 miles of shoreline and is the highest elevation of any lake east of the…
We love exploring our cool, charming small towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. When you’re ready for a getaway, explore the picturesque historic Main Streets, friendly shops, general stores, farm-to-table restaurants,…
As the only designated liberal arts institution in the 16-campus University of North Carolina system, the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) serves students who are prepared for academic challenges by offering an intellectually…
May 29 - August 14, 2021
America's most popular outdoor drama, Unto These Hills, is the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee Indians. Set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains in Cherokee, the show is presented in the…
Upper Creek Falls is a beautiful setting with multiple cascades and a swimming hole complete with a rope swing for diving! It's located in the North Carolina mountains in Pisgah National Forest along NC Highway 181 (near the small community of…
If you love art and history, walk the Asheville's Urban Trail, a 1.7-mile walking tour through the streets of downtown Asheville. Asheville's history and past are told through 30 stops, each with public sculptures which function as landmarks…
This mountain plantation, tucked in the Reems Creek Valley area near Weaverville (about 12 miles north of downtown Asheville), explores daily life in the early 1800s in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors can peek inside our historic structures.…
Many couples travel to Asheville and the mountains of North Carolina for an elopement or a small wedding celebration with a few friends or family members. It's the perfect place to elope. Since we have so many public lands such as national and…
During your visit to Asheville, you may see the "Warren Wilson" name on menus in some of the "farm to fork" restaurants in downtown Asheville that feature local foods. The farm at Warren Wilson sells sustainably raised grass-fed beef and College-…
These scenic drives and maps take you to the best waterfall road trips to enjoy in western North Carolina near Asheville, including the Blue Ridge Parkway. We suggest mapping out your trip with our Top 40 Waterfalls Google Map (below) in advance…
Waterrock Knob is a must-stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located at Milepost 451.2 (just 18 miles from the end of the Parkway), it features the last hiking trail along the Parkway as you travel toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.…
Wayah Bald has a vantage point of 5,342 ft. in elevation in the Nantahala National Forest, near Franklin, North Carolina. On a clear day, you can see north to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and south into the rolling hills of Georgia.…
About 25 miles from Asheville is the hopping small town of Waynesville in Haywood County. Its busy downtown has a surprising number of fine galleries and specialty shops. There are many things to do and special events to enjoy. Along with the…
Welcome to Western North Carolina—a food and drink lover's dream! If you are a foodie that loves culinary adventures with plenty of local flavors, the Asheville and surrounding mountain area is the place for you. Asheville was voted a Top 10…
Weaverville in the 1800s was home to grand hotels with visitors escaping the heat of southern summers. Author O. Henry spent some of his last days here, regaining his health before returning to New York City. Today, Main Street offers a lot for…
Comfortably elegant five-bedroom inn, Pinecrest sits on an acre of lush gardens in the desirable Montford historic district, one mile to downtown Asheville, three miles to Biltmore. Serving indulgent breakfasts, fresh baked cookies, and…
April 27-28, 2024
Meander through the scenic mountain valleys to visit 75+ artists in their studios and galleries. Get the tour map and drive country roads to visit as many of the studios as you want. It's a completely self-guided, make-…The 30-foot tall tower atop Wesser Bald, North Carolina, on the Appalachian Trail provides 360-degree mountain views of the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains. The original tower was built 1936 by the Civilian Conversation…
This picturesque campus tucked away behind the legendary Omni Grove Park Inn is a hidden jewel with much to see. This must stop for art and history lovers is just 2.5 miles from downtown Asheville. Biltmore Industries began here in 1917 and…