Grandfather Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountain range (elevation 5,946 ft.), is 70 miles from Asheville, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. While it is not as tall as Mt. Mitchell, it offers more rugged terrain and…
The first alpine coaster in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains opened in Banner Elk in 2020. At the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, ride the two-person carts down the mountain at speeds up to 27 MPH - complete with three 360-degree loops.…
Corn maze fun can be found just five miles from downtown Asheville! Eliada's Fall Festival & Corn Maze offers corn cannons, custom corn maze, hay rides, food trucks, and pumpkins for sale. All proceeds benefit the children at Eliada Homes.…
Top art show! See and buy traditional and contemporary fine art and craft directly from Southern Highland Craft Guild members, with 100+ juried artists from mountain regions of nine states. Held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville in downtown…
Held on the Village Green in the middle of Cashiers, see the works of 90+ artists while enjoying live music and great food. The free festival is open 10 am- 5 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday.
Just 22 minutes from Asheville, Navitat Canopy Tours is a world-class eco-adventure with huge ziplines traversing a secluded 242-acre mountain cove with 1,200 feet of elevation change. Fly above the treetops on breathtaking zip lines up to 350…
Comfortably elegant five-bedroom inn, Pinecrest sits on an acre of lush gardens in the desirable Montford historic district, one mile to downtown Asheville, three miles to Biltmore. Serving indulgent breakfasts, fresh baked cookies, and…
Comfortably elegant five-bedroom inn, Pinecrest sits on an acre of lush gardens in the desirable Montford historic district, one mile to downtown Asheville, three miles to Biltmore. Serving indulgent breakfasts, fresh baked cookies, and…
Book a 2-night couple’s getaway at the beautiful Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast in Asheville. Package includes self-check-in, charcuterie tray and a bottle of wine upon arrival, daily hot breakfast delivered to your room, in-room couple’s massage…
Meet over one hundred artists, makers, and craftspeople who come together in downtown Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville. Shop pottery, sculpture, furniture, tapestry, apparel, mixed media, jewelry, and more. Enjoy local musicians…
Below are the best bed and breakfast inns in Asheville and the Western North Carolina mountains near Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway for a romantic getaway. All have luxury accommodations with a private bath, delicious breakfasts, and…
This glamorous camping is located inside Lake Powhatan Campground in Pisgah National Forest, just 10 miles from downtown Asheville and Biltmore. Each fully set up campsite includes a large weatherproof tent with standing room and a queen size bed…
This locally grown Asheville eatery produces high quality, nutrient dense, organic “real food.” Enjoy a healthy breakfast or lunch from a variety of delicious menu items like cold pressed juices, smoothies, sandwiches, soups and desserts. 233…
Tryon offers a lot of things to do for such a small town (population 1,700). It's home to an impressive arts community with several galleries downtown and a big equestrian community with many horse-related events. Horse lovers from around the…
The rugged, deep Green River Gorge is located near Saluda, about 38 miles southeast of Asheville. Find old-growth forests, steep ravines and some great whitewater fun as the river drops rapidly down the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The river…
Unwind at the picturesque vineyards in the Tryon Foothills Wine Country near Columbus and Tryon. It's an easy 45-mile drive from Asheville via I-26 East. The rolling, rural countryside of eastern Polk County is home to fertile ground for grape…
The Street Fair is located in downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina on beautiful Main Street.10 AM-10 PM Friday-Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM on Monday.
In the tiny community of Stecoah (near Robbinsville) is a surprising jewel offering amazing art, craft, and entertainment that you normally find in much larger towns. Located in a historic school building on the Indian Lakes Scenic Byway, Stecoah…
October 18-19, 2024
Experience the quintessential showcase of traditional mountain life at the annual Harvest Festival at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, located near Fontana Lake and Robbinsville. Enjoy the best of Appalachian…
Experience quintessential traditional mountain life with Appalachian dance, music, food, arts and crafts in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest at Stecoah Valley, near Fontana Lake and Robbinsville.