Head to Grovewood Gallery for various unique holiday gifts, including ceramic tableware, wooden bowls and utensils, blown glass, fine jewelry, handwoven scarves, letterpress greeting cards, and much more. Wine and non-alcoholic cider will be…

Enjoy 15 miles of twinkling lights and displays through the small towns of Spruce Pine and Bakersville, with many holiday happenings throughout the month. While you’re there, choose and cut your christmas tree at a local farm with fun activities…

A festive time with outdoor oyster roast, games, live music, and a great selection of craft beers and ciders. Downtown Tryon. 1-6 PM. Tickets: $35/person through August. $75 after Sept 1. Tickets capped at 1,000.

November 2, 2024-January 5, 2025
Biltmore reopened on November 2, 2024 to welcome guests to Christmas at Biltmore. 

The Biltmore House is even more magical when adorned for the holidays - complete with 67 elaborate hand-decorated trees…

For the most up-to-date information on the Blue Ridge Parkway,  click here to visit their website. Portions of the Blue Ridge Parkway are opening following its NC closure due to Hurricane Helene impacts.

Since the Blue Ridge Parkway crosses…

Founded in 1787, visit one of the oldest towns in Western North Carolina. Located just 16 miles east of Lake Lure, Rutherfordton in Rutherford County is a literal gold mine of interesting history. Beautiful historic antebellum homes line Main…

Offering hiking and kayaking tours throughout Western NC, lead by a certified Blue Ridge and WNC naturalist. Tours include exploring the French Broad River and many lakes around Asheville, scenic hiking with waterfalls, wildflowers, and stunning…

Appalachian Potters Market is a regional holiday tradition hosting over forty pottery artists at the McDowell High School in Marion, NC. Attendees can expect a large variety of work, including functional, whimsical, and sculptural ceramics. Enjoy…

The biggest event of the holiday season. See America's largest home decked out in festive finery. Candlelight Evenings are especially magical. See our extensive guide with tips, photos and details.

Banner Elk is a quaint mountain village between the Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain ski areas (our top North Carolina Ski Town). It's home to Lees-McRae College, a beautiful historic campus at the highest elevation of any college east of the…

The Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina is holding a benefit concert for artists. Headlining the show is the chart-topping quintet Unspoken Tradition. Their music is influenced by their Western and Central North Carolina lives and their…

Walk through trails which become a live-action immersive story walk complete with actors, magical lights, and of course, Jack Frost. As you follow along the pages of the storybook Winterland, you will be on a quest to find Jack Frost and the…

This year, the Marshall Handmade Market event will be held at a new venue, Odonata Farm, due to Hurricane Helene. This historic barn and scenic field will host some of the best makers in the region. It will be a weekend of gathering with the…

Biltmore is welcoming guests back to the estate, providing critical…

Be sure to stop at Antler Hill Village and Farm during your Biltmore exploration. The most popular stop here is the Biltmore Winery for a tour and tasting. In addition, see a fascinating Vanderbilt exhibit, shop, arrange outdoor adventures, and…

November 15 - December 31, 2024

The popular Winter Lights show at The North Carolina Arboretum welcomes members and guests to a walk-through, open-air holiday with spectacular glowing landscapes and displays. The show will include a 50…

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air, walk-through light show made from over one million lights at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville.  This year’s event features favorites, such as the famously tall 50-foot…

The Asheville you love is here, open, and eagerly awaiting your visit! Some things may look different, but our heart and soul remain… and we grow stronger daily. The return of visitors is crucial for our many beloved small…