Explore this journey and discover:
Asheville & the Central Mountains Roaring waterfalls and quiet lush forests. Urbane and artsy Asheville. This place will draw you in.
NC Mountains Breath-taking beauty, history, heritage, crafts, music and outdoor activities beckon you at every bend in the road.
High Country & the Northern Mountains From ski resorts to wineries, the High Country is a rich mix of outdoor fun and great attractions.
Southern Mountains Come to an outdoor paradise in the Smokies and the home of the Cherokee Indians. Oh, there's black bears too!
Appalachian Trail NC’s 88-mile section of the App Trail is among the most scenic, running along the spine of the Blue Ridge. Perfect.
Blue Ridge We bet you’ll do more stopping and "oohing" and "aahing" than driving on “America’s Favorite Drive”.
Smoky Mountains The most visited of the National Parks and one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. We're waiting for you.
Small Mountain Towns Make your way through the NC mountains one small town at a time. Come explore, enjoy.
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24th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend
Mar 9, 2012 - Mar 11, 2012
Asheville, NC - Join us for two days and nights of laughter and more as we celebrate our 24th Annual Comedy…
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Pinehurst's Heart 'n Soul of Jazz
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Pinehurst, NC - Enjoy a night or a weekend of classic jazz featuring the Pat Bergeson Quartet and vocalist,…
places of interest
Sliding Rock
Located in the Pisgah National Forest just north of Brevard. 7.6 miles…
Folk Art Center
Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, which represents craft…
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic…
Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned poet, biographer, folksinger and…
Western North Carolina Nature Center
The WNC Nature Center is 40 acres of animals in their native habitats.…
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useful info & tips
what to do
Asheville, NC: One Of A Kind
Asheville has always been one of those places that visitors are…
Central Mountains: Breathtaking Beauty
You don’t have to look far to discover what has drawn artists,…
Mountain Trout Fishing Adventures…
Trout fishing adventures are made to order in North Carolina. Whether…
The Reel Deal
Brushing elbows with filmmakers is as easy as attending North…
Good Times On Tap On Brews Cruise
It came to Mark Lyons like a bolt out of the blue. For a long time,…
The Biltmore Experience
George Washington Vanderbilt was not your typical wealthy 19th-century…
10 Mountain Hikes For Summer
It’s time to hit the trails! Asheville selected its top 10 easy…
offers & sweeps
Historic Green Park Inn
Romancing the Rock …
Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Beech Mountain To…
$99 Two-Night Ski-a…
Dec 9, 2011 - Mar 10, 2012
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst's Heart '…
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012