November 2, 2024-January 5, 2025
The Biltmore House is even more magical when adorned for the holidays - complete with 67 elaborate hand-decorated trees, including the favorite 35-ft. live Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall, a thousand…
In addition to fall color, you'll find many extra events and things to do at Biltmore in September and October. Explore the estate that is heavily forested with some of the region’s oldest and most beautiful trees. Fall garden plantings include…
September 28, 2024
Experience the sights, sounds, fragrances, and flavors of yesteryear and get a taste of Southern Appalachian culture, art, and music at Mountain Heritage Day. This long-running festival is presented by Western Carolina…"Chihuly at Biltmore" runs now through Jan. 5, 2025! Experience the artist's iconic creations in an intimate gallery experience at the estate’s exhibit center, Amherst at Deerpark. Buy tickets. Feature Image: Scott Michell Lean
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The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of 21 working farms in Western NC, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and…
Enjoy a new experience of the artist’s iconic creations at Biltmore Estate. Presented in an intimate gallery setting, Chihuly at Biltmore includes pedestal works, drawings, and large-scale installations of chandeliers, towers, mille fiori, and…
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.
June 7, 2025
The Livermush Festival celebrates the local favorite food and its heritage in Western North Carolina. It is held in downtown Marion, just 35 miles from Asheville. The historic Main Street is filled with a variety of vendors, a…June 6-7, 2025
Strike it rich at the Official North Carolina Gold Festival in at The Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine in Marion. This two-day event is packed with gold mining equipment demonstrations and dealers, nugget races, nugget shoots,…
Just outside of Dillsboro, Sylva, and Bryson City, North Carolina the Dillsboro River Company takes customers along the ideal relaxing rapids of the Tuckasegee River. The ‘Tuck’ is the ideal river for first-time rafters, families with young…
Celebrate the arrival of autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains during Marion, North Carolina’s annual Mountain Glory Festival. Look for regional makers with original handicrafts. Shop over 200 craft, food, non-profit and…
Home to Linville Falls, Linville Gorge, Lake James and South Mountains State Park, find limitless outdoor adventures including hiking, biking, fishing, boating and more.
Cashiers is a popular vacation destination in Jackson County and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, located just 10 miles from Highlands and about 63 miles from Asheville, along scenic Highway 64. Sitting at a high elevation of about 3,…
This beautiful lake town near the Great Smoky Mountains is home to trails, boat tours, golf, gardens and a big variety of lodging options, including lakefront hotels and cabin rentals for a Methodist church retreat.
For a more laid back, small town beer adventure, head to three cool towns near Asheville: Sylva, Dillsboro and Cashiers - home to six breweries with taprooms and restaurants.
About 25 miles from Asheville is the hopping small town of Waynesville in Haywood County. Its busy downtown has a surprising number of fine galleries and specialty shops. There are many things to do and special events to enjoy. Along with the…