October 28, 2023
Experience the sights, sounds, pageantry, colorful costumes, and extraordinary talent of Latin America in downtown Hendersonville. More than 20 countries will be represented with food, music, art, and culture. Come ready to…
Our top pick for a Parkway souvenir book is "Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas" by super talented photographer Tim Barnwell. The second edition of this best-selling book released in March 2018 with even more gorgeous photos of the mountain views from the…
Here's a fun way to explore downtown Asheville! Take a walking tour with Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours to sample the best cuisine and drinks, while learning about fascinating historical tidbits. Choose from two tours and wear your walking…
Hit the beach on pristine, cool mountain lakes in the NC mountains near Asheville, complete with sandy shores, lifeguards and plenty of summer fun in the water.
Located high in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Banner Elk, Apple Hill Farm gives guided tours for you to meet their interesting combination of animals including alpacas, llamas, and angora goats.Also meet guardian donkeys, dogs, pot belly pigs,…
While we love to shop at Mast General Stores in downtown Asheville, Waynesville and Hendersonville, a visit to the original Mast Store is must. Located 82 miles from Asheville in Valle Crucis (near Banner Elk), the store that dates back to 1883…
See the original location of the historic Mast General Store near Banner Elk in small picturesque community of Valle Crucis. Take a photo tour.
A unique Asheville experience that combines yoga, hiking & meditation with the best mountains, waterfalls, sunsets, full moons, and the vortex in Western North Carolina. Open to beginners, women, men, couples, families and small groups for 2…
Local and national artists explore the edges of their work, collaborate across genres and bring innovative performances to culturally adventurous audiences. Includes dancers, installation artists, theatre companies, Butoh dance, puppetry, modern…
November 23, 2023 - January 1, 2024
For the ultimate festive small-town experience to get you in the holiday spirit, drive and stroll down Main Street decked out with a million lights for Hometown Holidays in our top "Christmas Town" Forest…See the million lights that create a magical Main Street in our top Christmas Town Forest City with many events throughout, including carriage rides. Lighting ceremony on Thanksgiving Day.
A fascinating tour of US history through the eyes of Carolina veterans. The museum covers “modern” wars from World War I through Afghanistan, including the Cold War. Learn intriguing stories of those who served and see one-of-a-kind artifacts,…
Take a tour of this ghost town near Morganton that is coming back to life with tours, events, paranormal experiences and more. Film location for The Hunger Games, District 12.