This working mountain farm just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville has plenty of things for curious visitors to see and do. Hickory Nut Gap Farm raises grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork and poultry, supplying many of the best restaurants.…
The 1.1-mile Skyline Trail at Chimney Rock Park was completed in Fall 2017. This clifftop trail replaces the original one that closed in 2008 due to safety concerns. The trail takes a new path through the forest atop the ridge, beginning at…
Feast on some “Tennessee style” hot chicken and southern soul food. They prepare their unique fried chicken to order, so it’s not spicy unless you want it that way! Ingredients are sourced locally, and classic American recipes are made from…
September 8 & 9, 2023
Friday 12-11 PM, Saturday 9 AM-10 PMThis small-town festival is big! Downtown Morganton streets are filled with hundreds of vendors, three stages of entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts, a beer…
Located near Biltmore Estate, they have become a neighborhood favorite Southern food restaurant in South Asheville - with responsibly sourced ingredients and craft cocktails. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch will make you say, “Shoo, Mercy, that…
October 3-7, 2023
Experience Cherokee culture and fun at their 111th Annual Indian Fair. In addition to the country fair carnival rides, games, and exhibits, enjoy plenty of authentic local traditions, handicrafts, and food. This year's…Experience a country fair with plenty of local Cherokee traditions, including Indian games, food, competitions, music, and dance. Meet the locals and discover more about their culture. Big parade on opening day.
Take a tour of this working farm between Asheville and Chimney Rock with animals, store, deli, barn dances and butchery. It's a great picnic spot. Many events throughout the year.
A world-class favorite located on charming Wall Street. Chef William Dissen's inventive menu features seasonal and organic ingredients from area farms, plus an extensive wine list. Recommended by The Food Network, USA Today, The New York Times,…
Much fun in downtown Rutherfordton: Friday night Soapbox Derby for big kids, Saturday morning Overmountain 5K and Tour de Pumpkin 50K & 100K bike rides and festival 9-5 with crafts, music, scarecrow contest.
See our master list of places to see and things to do in the western North Carolina mountains, including Asheville and our many small towns.
Located inside the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village with contemporary food, an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu, and a lively bar within a casual setting. The beautiful dining room features hand-hewn beams, distressed oak floors, handmade…
Enjoy an elegant dinner or Sunday brunch at this secluded mountaintop luxury lodge at 5,000 feet elevation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Sunday brunch buffet has two carving stations and homemade desserts. Lunch picnics too! Reservations required…
Find a wide variety of lodging accommodations in Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains, including log cabin rentals, boutique hotels, bed and breakfast inns and campgrounds.
Discover one of the most diverse fishing habitats in the world with four rivers and dozens of mountain streams throughout the Great Smoky Mountains, and the deep, cold waters of Fontana Lake. You can even fish the Tuck in downtown Bryson City.…
Asheville is recognized as having one of the strongest, most innovative culinary scenes in the country. At The Omni Grove Park Inn, you will find some of the finest, locally-sourced restaurants in town that will delight the foodie in your family…
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This premiere craft cocktail bar is a great place to eat, drink, and be social. Find original cocktails, fine wines, local brews, and creative food with local ingredients in a contemporary space that is stylish and intimate. The rooftop patio is…
Sky Top Orchard in Flat Rock is much more than an apple orchard. Sitting atop Mt. McAlpine with panoramic mountain views, their 100-acre farm is a family fall tradition for many. In addition to buying and picking-your-own apples, take a wagon…