We’ve got the highest mountain peaks east of the Mississippi and some
of the lowest average temperatures, which means outstanding snow sports; a
cool oasis for hiking, biking and more in the spring and summer; and an amazing
season of fall foliage.
Plan a getaway to a serene spa or country inn. Ready for adventure? Whitewater
rafting runs the range from serene to heart-stopping; biking and hiking
trails prove that enchanted forests don’t just exist in fairy tales.
Golf holes beckon mischievously with vertical drops off the tee of up
to 400 feet.
And the great indoors is just as exhilarating as the outdoors. Spend
an afternoon exploring America’s largest home, at the Biltmore Estate.
Tour little churches with frescoes created by a master. Tap your feet
at a bluegrass festival any given weekend.
Find your perfect vacation in the North Carolina Mountains.
Experience dance, storytelling and song performances expressing the collected history,
culture, tradition and wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Americas July
17-19 in Cherokee. Along with the Festival, the first Cherokee Art Market with
all Native American artists will display and sell their handmade traditional
and contemporary artworks.
Jutting up from the rocky rim of Hickory Nut Gorge near Asheville, a 315-foot monolith known as Chimney Rock towers above the surrounding landscape ...