Embrace the opportunities that only colder months can provide and make it a winter like never before. Head to the mountains, where six different ski resorts will greet you with snow, crisp air and adventure for all ages. Or skip the slopes and embark on lesser-known winter activities such as snowshoeing in the High Country, sandboarding on the Outer Banks or hunting for stunning frozen waterfalls. And after you’ve finished making flurries of outdoor memories, cozy up inside with good conversation and creative craft beers at any of the 350+ breweries and brewpubs all across our state.
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Mountain Magic: The Cure to Cabin Fever
Winter’s quiet wonders are Brevard’s best-kept secrets. The forests are still, but you don’t have to be — and chances are you’ll have them all to yourself.
Sweater weather hits differently in North Carolina, where winter means carving fresh powder in the mountains, exploring quiet coastal escapes and warming up with local flavors in charming small towns.
You'll feel reinvigorated after a few days enjoying the quaint shops and cafés, charming inns and peaceful hikes of Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk.
Sometimes you just need to get away. Escape the winter drag and head to the North Carolina High Country for fun at ski resorts and relaxation at day spas.
Kick cabin fever with a range of winter activities in the North Carolina mountains like hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and even ice climbing. A convenient base camp for launching a winter assault is Black Mountain, located just off Interstate 40 east of Asheville.
Körner's Folly in Kernersville is an architectural wonder like no other. With 15 fireplaces to choose from, Santa always has a tough decision to make when he visits this curious Victorian home. While Real & Rare experiences are the gift that keeps giving year round, this holiday, Santa's bringing a few extra gifts for under the tree, and we are giving them away!
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North Carolina’s cozy restaurants, cafés, and breweries serve up more than just great food — they offer crackling fireplaces, intimate atmospheres and award-winning flavors perfect for chilly days.
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Winter Waterfalls
North Carolina’s waterfalls take on a whole new look in winter, transforming into stunning icy sculptures framed by quiet, snow-dusted forests. Bundle up, check trail conditions before heading out and bring a camera — these frozen wonders don’t last forever.
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Coastal Cruising
North Carolina’s coast in winter trades the summer bustle for peaceful beaches, breathtaking sunsets and fresh seafood straight off the boat. Pack layers for breezy boardwalk strolls, explore maritime forests without the crowds or even snag a permit and drive on the beach at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area in the offseason.
Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock offers a family-friendly winter escape with slopes for all skill levels at the Southeast's oldest and best known ski school, the French-Swiss Ski College. But there's more to do than just downhill skiing during winter in the area.
North Carolina’s winter season offers cozy destinations, snowy mountain views and uncrowded access to some of the state’s most beautiful natural attractions.
