Meet 100 artisans and crafters from throughout the Southeast with a big variety of art. Outdoors at the Festival Grounds (3374 Soco Road) in the valley. 9 AM-4 PM each day. Free admission and parking.

This stylish luxury downtown Asheville hotel features sleek European design and local influences. Located just a block from Pack Square, it has a restaurant and bar on the 9th floor, with sunset views of the mountains. 132 rooms, from $199, WiFi…

Take a guided tour of North Carolina's first Grade "A" goat dairy to see how they create delicious cheese and milk. During the behind-the-scenes look, you'll learn about the sophisticated process and state-of-the art equipment inside their modest…

Fall color along the Blue Ridge Parkway in the North Carolina mountains is not to be missed! Here are 20 of our favorite places along the 170-mile Parkway section in the Asheville area. Included are roadside overlooks, waterfalls and hikes for…

August 10-11, 2024
"Bee" sure to put this fun small-town festival on your list! The Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain celebrates our bees and local sourwood honey. It's presented by the local Chamber of Commerce. Stroll down…

Meet the goats and learn all about the goat-to-cheese process at this dairy farm south of Black Mountain. Tours by appointment, any day of the week. Featured on the Food Network. 

Use this link to get 15% off all rates at this affordable hotel with plenty of value-added amenities, including a complimentary, full, hot breakfast buffet. Five miles from downtown Asheville and Biltmore.
Rate: From $79/night

Find easy drinking, clean Belgian and American-inspired ales in a taproom with games, community tables, live music, and a range of food options nearby in hip West Asheville. On Sunday in the warmer months, check out their Sunday Sessions from 3-6…

Experience Biltmore's legacy of food and wine inspired by its heritage of fine dining and sustainable agriculture, with the finest ingredients from its pastures and gardens. Dine at the Bistro, Cedric's Tavern, Deerpark Restaurant, Stable Cafe,…

A longtime favorite for locals and visitors, Asheville is where Tupelo Honey began in 2000 as a destination for scratch-made Southern food rooted in the Carolina mountains. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served every day. Enjoy craft cocktails,…

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 PM

This 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.