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Blue Ridge We bet you’ll do more stopping and "oohing" and "aahing" than driving on “America’s Favorite Drive”.

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.

Asheville & the Central Mountains Roaring waterfalls and quiet lush forests. Urbane and artsy Asheville. This place will draw you in.

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.

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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America's Favorite Drive - The Blue Ridge Parkway

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Singing on the Mountain
Jun 23, 2013

Linville, NC - Now in its 89th year, the “Singing” is a day-long country gospel convention held out-of-doors in a meadow at the base of Grandfather Mountain.…

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Symphony Under the Sails
Jun 30, 2013 - Jun 30, 2014

Hickory, NC - Celebrate your freedom with the Symphony. The Western Piedmont Symphony will perform a wide variety of show tunes, movie themes and patriotic…


places of interest

Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in…

Cherokee Indian Reservation -…

Visit our Welcome Center to find more info on the Museum of the…

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum

Living history recreated by volunteers in 18th century attire, working…

Blue Ridge Parkway

The 469-mile parkway intersects Asheville at US25, 70 and 74, and…

Maggie Valley Opry House

Featuring traditional Bluegrass and mountain music. Nightly performance…

useful info & tips

ACCESS North Carolina
NC Smartlink
Local Food Directory For North Carolina Mountains
North Carolina State Parks – "Naturally Wonderful"

what to do

Must-See Mileposts On The Parkway

There’s a reason the Blue Ridge Parkway is called America’s…

Art Stops Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina’s section of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is…

15 Free Parkway Stops Near Asheville

Exploring all the places and things to do along the Blue Ridge Parkway…

Explore The Land Of Waterfalls

Let water that’s moved mountains shape you.Nestled in the…

Historic Nu Wray Inn Reopens On The…

The historic Nu Wray Inn, which has hosted guests ranging from Elvis…

The Blue Ridge Parkway: America's…

Travel a road that is the trip.The Blue Ridge Parkway spans 250 miles…

Linn Cove Viaduct

Driving the Linn Cove Viaduct is one of those rare experiences in the…

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Hampton Inn & Sui…
Beach Getaway Beach Bag
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013

Staybridge Suites Hotel
Riverboat Cruise Package
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013

Lake Junaluska Assembly
Mountain Music Weekend
Aug 30, 2013 - Aug 31, 2013

Hampton Inn & Sui…
Escape to the Coast
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013