Asheville and much of Western NC are ready to welcome visitors again after Helene, though some areas are still recovering. We encourage you to check with individual businesses and use the resources below to plan a safe and enjoyable trip. Join us in supporting our vibrant communities as they responsibly rebuild and prepare to host you.
For details on small towns and attractions now open, click here.
Donate by Town or Area
Your support will make a difference for the small towns and areas recovering from Helene.
- Bakersville: The Fund for Mitchell County
- Burnsville: The Yancey Fund
- Hot Springs: Madison County Chamber of Commerce Relief Fund for Businesses | Hot Springs Recovery Fund
- Lake Lure: United Way of Rutherford County
- Marshall: Madison County Chamber of Commerce Relief Fund for Businesses
- Old Fort: The McDowell Endowment
- Swannanoa: Hearts with Hands online or call 855-HELP-HWH (that’s 435-7494)
Regional Donations
Travel Information for Impacted Small Towns and Areas
Click on the links to find travel information for each town.
- Bakersville: Discover Mitchell County, NC
- Biltmore Village: Explore Asheville
- Chimney Rock: Visit Small Towns NC
- Hot Springs: Town of Hot Springs
- Lake Lure: Visit Small Towns NC
- Little Switzerland: Destination McDowell
- Marshall: Madison County, NC
- Old Fort: Destination McDowell
- River Arts District, Asheville: Explore Asheville
- Swannanoa: Explore Asheville
Check on National Forests and Recreation Areas, and State Parks
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- DuPont State Recreational Forest
- Nantahala National Forest & Recreation Sites
- Pisgah National Forest & Recreation Sites
- Western North Carolina State Parks
Visit DriveNC.gov for the best road travel routes to get to Asheville and Western NC.