A landmark in the Nantahala National Forest, Whiteside Mountain rises to an elevation of 4,930 feet. It's located between Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina, on US Highway 64. The mountain’s cliffs look like sheets of ice draped across the…
Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, falling 811 ft.! The Upper Falls plummets 411 ft. and is 60 miles from downtown Asheville in the Nantahala National Forest. It's on the Whitewater River in the Jocassee Gorge area of…
Wicked Weed is definitely growing like a weed. Their craft brewery and restaurant opened in December 2012 in downtown Asheville (at 91 Biltmore Avenue, next to the Orange Peel) and has become of the most popular tourist attractions in town! They…
Be it a weekend of relaxation or a special trip to the "Land of the Sky" to care for and pamper yourself, Asheville is a top destination for spas, massage, and holistic wellness. Considered by many as the New Age Mecca of the East, people have…
If you love to find the best waterfalls and waterfall hikes in Western North Carolina, the Asheville area is the place for you! While there are hundreds of cascades in the "Land of the Waterfalls," these are our 60+ favorite waterfalls (each with…
Wildcat Falls is a 60-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest, just a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway on the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway (NC Highway 215). Since it's on a small tributary to the West Fork of the Pigeon River, it's best after…
Get married in our romantic Blue Ridge Mountains! Here are our top places for weddings in Asheville and nearby western North Carolina towns. These venues graciously accommodate your wishes for a ceremony or reception, along with banquets, group…
Choose from a big variety of zip line canopy tours in the Asheville area in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. No experience is needed. Guides provide all the necessary instruction and assistance and use state-of-the-art equipment,…
Here are six places for to enjoy wildflowers in the Asheville, North Carolina, area of the Blue Ridge Mountains (pic above is the Yellow Lady Slipper Orchid, blooming in late April):
1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: The Great Smoky…
What are the best places for a drink in downtown Asheville? Unwind with a drink and conversation at one of our friendly wine or cocktail bars.
Sample wines at one of these 15 wineries in the North Carolina mountains and foothills near Asheville! Create your own winery tour for a fun afternoon. Talk to the winemakers and stroll through the vineyards. Many have special events, including…
During the winter months of often muddy and snowy hiking trails, a great alternative is hiking (or biking) on a closed section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. While the higher elevations (like the photo above at Soco Gap) are frequently blanketed in…
Drifting down a cool mountain river on a tube is the perfect way to relax on a hot summer day! We have some great tubing places in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville, ranging from a pristine creek in the Great Smoky Mountains to…
Winter hikes can provide many wonderful surprises like better views (since leaves are off the trees), few fellow hikers, no bugs, brilliant skies with clear distant views on many days and cool temperatures. Here are some of our favorite winter…
Head to Asheville's original craft brewery for great live music venues inside and outside, along with their tasting room with 15 of their brews on tap. You can tour the brewery, too.
October 19-20, 2024
Race your woolly worm to help predict the winter forecast according to the worm's stripes. The Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk (about 85 miles from Asheville) is held the third weekend of October. Since 1978, the…Tucked away in a tree preserve across the French Broad River from downtown Asheville is a playground for outdoor adventure lovers of all ages. The Adventure Center of Asheville is just five minutes from downtown and about 10 minutes from Biltmore…
It's snuggle season! The winter months of January and February are the most serene of the year in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. So it's the perfect time for a North Carolina mountain romantic getaway, including a Valentine's…