Deep inside of Humpback Mountain lie the Linville Caverns, North Carolina’s only caverns.
A historic shopping center located downtown Asheville that is famous for its beautifully restored architecture from the 1920s.
Lying in the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina it is the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina
Cabins in the Appalachian, Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina are as unique as each family who owns them.
The 4500-acre Needmore Tract was purchased by the State of North Carolina in January of 2004 as a nature preserve.
318 curves in 11 miles is the ultimate thrill ride for many motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts when visiting Western North Carolina.
Surrounded by the Appalachian mountains Waynesville has so much to offer within a short drive from outdoor activities to shopping and dinning.
The Grove Park Inn is a Beautiful Resort and Spa that attract thousands of visitors every year.
This paved two-lane road climbs to elevations over 5300 feet and extends over 50 miles. In April 1997, the state of North Carolina declared it a Scenic Byway.
Cataloochee is a ski area located near Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The area has fourteen ski slopes and trails.
Saddle up for some of the most beautiful horseback ridding that you have ever done!
Visitors are invited to view their family tartan, connect with their clan, and learn about the history of Highland Dress.
Sometimes to see the things you want to see in Western North Carolina it requires you to hike for multiple days, and we love it.
Surrounded by mountains exceeding 6000′ in elevation, the base of the valley is itself over 5000′, which accounts for some of its unique characteristics. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the valley for your exploration.
Skiing and Snowboarding is a great winter activity here in Western North Carolina.
A city filled with a rich history and lasting culture of the Cherokee Indians. This city has much to offer from outdoor activities, cultural arts and crafts, to family entertainment. This popular stop in Western North Carolina is sure not to disappoint.
Stand Up Paddling is one of the fastest growing water sports today. It fun, healthy, and can help improve the overall quality of a persons life. Strengthen your core, improve your balance and get to know a part of nature you may be unfamiliar with. Bryson City Outdoors – Come see what all the fuss […]
List of cemeteries that are located on the north Shore of Fontana Lake and the surrounding area which were eventually taken over by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service after the Tennessee Valley Authority built the Fontana Dam. Bradshaw Cemetery: On Possum Hollow Branch on Hazel Creek. Hickory Bottom Branch on Possum Hollow. On […]
A scenic roadway, which travels 469 miles to connect the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Darnell Farms offers many weekend festivals: Strawberry Jam Festival, Tomatoefest and Timberfest plus a Corn Maze depending on the season.
Averaging 1,400′ deep, the Linville Gorge was carved by the Linville River on its way down the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
This excellent loop, designated a National Recreation Trail, climbs to the top of Whiteside Mountain, with its spectacular 700′ high cliff walls lofting the hiker for amazing views.
One of the most compelling outdoor dramas, Unto These Hills, tells the tragic story of how the Cherokee ancestors were forcefully driven out of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Visiting Weaverville means having a chance for you and your family to experience life at a slower pace.
The Nantahala River offers the thrill and excitement of riding river rapids in a raft, canoe or kayak while enjoying the scenic Nantahala National Forest that surrounds it.
Specializing in fresh baked Amish style goods, the Stoltzfus family has been baking great things for Bryson City for a long time.
Wayah Bald provides a beautiful view of Franklin and the surrounding Western North Carolina Mountains.
The Brown Mountain Lights create an uncanny light show that has been described in many ways from being like a glowing ball of fire, to being a bursting skyrocket, or a pale almost white light.
A short falls but in a cozy setting, this one is worth a stop if you’re on the main trail.
The Cherokee Skate Park is not only a great place to skateboard, bmx, or ride anything with wheels.
Known as “The Crown of the Blue Ridge”, Blowing Rock is a special place to many visitors and residents alike.
“The Road To Nowhere”, as most local residents call it, is a 6-mile scenic drive into the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where it dead-ends
The waterfall is a high, steep slide with an open canopy before veering sideways into some smaller cascades that end under the trees.
This historic city offers a hometown experience where your family can watch local craftsmen demonstrate and age-old technique.
Beginning in Highlands, this approximately 61 miles of nationally-recognized byway winds through southern Appalachian hardwood forests, by numerous waterfalls and lakes and through two river gorges.
At 5,964 feet above sea level, Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountain Range and the only private park in the world.
A “planned community” or small downtown area not far from the Asheville Airport that was designed to make you feel like you where in a actual city once inside.
13 Acres of aquatic ponds are the home to many varieties of water lilies and lotuses that begin blooming in May and continue blooming into August.
Asheville, NC – This 18 hole disc golf course is one of the most played courses in Asheville. It features a wide range of obstacles and is pretty difficult as you throw through the woods, over valleys, and down ridges.
The Diner, as locals refer to it has been serving up traditional breakfast dishes and lunch specials to patrons for many years.
A community that takes pride in it’s small hometown atmosphere makes Canton a city full of heritage and history.
Nature trails, parks and scenic roadways abound in Western NC. Walk the Appalachian Trail; explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Nantahala National Forest, or Pisgah National Forest; or drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherohala Skyway, or Mountain Waters Scenic Byway. There is fun for everyone in Western NC.
Situated in a valley surrounded by the Smoky Mountains, Maggie Valley is a fun city to visit for the entire family.
Bryson City’s most unique ice cream parlor takes you beck to the old days right when you step foot inside the door.
A city with something for everyone! Whether you enjoy art and music, the outdoors, eating and shopping local, or all of the above.
Dillsboro is a small city where you can take a step back in time and tour around the downtown area visiting shops, restaurants, and art galleries that are held within historic buildings.
The North Carolina Bartram Trail, blazed in yellow, crosses over some of the most scenic mountains of the state.
This a location full of decadent and delightful desserts that are bursting with unique and interesting flavors.
Pisgah View Ranch is a Western North Carolina Dude Ranch that offers a horse ranch get a way for Family and Guests.
This is one of the most popular destination for visitors to the park, attracts more than two million visitors a year because of its well-preserved homesteads, scenic vistas, and abundant display of wildlife.
This is a long slide in two main parts. Only the lower part is visible from the overlook constructed by the park.
Offers trips that encompass everything that’s great about Western North Carolina-hiking, picnicking, swimming, and a thrilling jet boat ride.
The Cradle of Forestry in America is a 6,500 acre Historic Site within the Pisgah National Forest.
The ultimate Western North Carolina destination for gambling and late night entertainment.
There are many pristine lakes that can be enjoyed by boaters, wake-boarders, water skiers, or just lake lovers.
Hayesville in known as “The Best Kept Secret in North Carolina” by Western North Carolina locals, and rightly so.
The Choo Choo Coffee Company is not just a coffee shop, it offers much more than that to its patrons.
A small town located deep in Western North Carolina offering a charming small town experience for all visitors.
Tsali has 39 miles of trails in a four loop system that wind around the Fontana Lake and through US Forest Service Land.
The historic town of Hendersonville offers visitors many different recreational activities for the entire family, along with local festivals that will satisfy any apple craving you have ever had.
For great family rafting fun enjoy the Class I rapids of the Tuckaseigee River.
In Western North Carolina you will be able to find a very calm river or one that is a little more raging, depending on what suits you best.
At 4629 feet elevation, this grassy summit is not the highest mountain around, but it is considered by some to be the “crown jewel of the Appalachian Trail”.
Western North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful and exciting single track trails in the Southeast.
A collection of over 250 rare antique American Motorcycles and Automobiles.
The Asheville Art Museum is the single visual arts facility serving Western North Carolina.
This falls starts with a short drop, which goes into a very long, gentle slide into a deep pool.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad winds up, down, and around the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
A wooden fire tower at the summit provides hikers with amazing 360 degree views of the mountains of western North Carolina.
Fly Fishing is a popular past time in Western North Carolina. With an immense amount of mountain streams in the area you are sure to be able to find some fish somewhere.
These trails travel along the shores and hills beside Lake Chatuge, and all trails are open to mountain biking and hiking.
This falls is not high, but it’s absolutely beautiful and accessible via a fairly easy hike.
Blowing Rock is an interesting place where folklore and history abound.
An attractive, two-tiered cascade with some free-falling sections, across tilted rocks.
The Mountain Farm Museum has a collection of southern Appalachian farm buildings assembled from different locations throughout the Park.
Located between Asheville and Hendersonville, Fletcher is a place where you can enjoy the thrills of the city within a short drive while still feeling like you are tucked away in a quiet mountain hide-away.
Located at the top of this mountain, in Maggie Valley, is a mile high fun center with an old west setting.
A beautiful disc golf course located on the property of Fontana Village only minutes away from Fontana Dam. The course is 18 holes and is made up of par 3 and par 4 holes that offer players a diverse course of trees and open field to play on. This is a great course to play, […]
With an elevation of 6,593 ft Mount LeConte is the third highest peak in the national park, it is however the tallest peak in Tennessee.
Charlies Bunion is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, characterized by a large boulder-like protrusion just below the summit on its otherwise-sheer northern face.
A mecca for outdoor adventure lovers makes Boone a great place to visit and live.
Sitting on the banks of Deep Creek, Camp Living Water offers week-long Christian camps and High Trek Adventures for various age groups from 7 to 18.
The fresh smell of hops and everything else that goes in to a great craft beer fill the air when you approach doors of the Nantahala Brewery.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,159.1-mile foot trail along the ridge crests and through the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains.
Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains atop a plateau, Cashiers is a great spot for the whole family to visit and experience the beauty of Western North Carolina.
This village is an authentic replica of an 18th century Cherokee community.
