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  • Linn Cove Viaduct, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 304
  • Asheville's River Arts District
  • Sunset near Waterrock Knob in Waynesville
  • Rock climbing at Ship Rock near Boone in the High Country
  • Fall color at Hawksbill Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual basket weaver in Cherokee
  • Camping at Grandfather Mountain in the High Country
  • Mount Mitchell and the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville
  • High Hampton Resort in Cashiers in North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains
  • Sunrise over the Linville Gorge near Asheville
  • Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville
  • Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park near Sapphire

North Carolina Mountains

Invigorate all your senses, including your sense of wonder

North Carolina’s Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains are well-known for attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail. But this western region offers so much more to explore, from the land of the waterfalls and one of the oldest rivers on the continent to farm-fresh foods and some of the country’s best craft beer.

Asheville & the Foothills

Discover Chimney Rock, Lake Lure and other outdoor sights as well as the quirky charm of this region’s arts, dining and craft breweries.

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Known For

  • Biltmore
  • Hiking, Camping & Zip Lining
  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Chimney Rock & Lake Lure
  • Craft Beer
  • Sliding Rock & Waterfalls

High Country

Enjoy mile-high views at Grandfather Mountain, visit landmark country stores, and hike, ski and snowboard the highest peaks in the East.

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Known For

  • Grandfather Mountain
  • Tweetsie Railroad
  • Linn Cove Viaduct
  • Skiing, Snowboarding & Winter Sports
  • Hiking, Biking & Camping
  • Linville Falls

Smoky Mountains & Cherokee

Explore the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee, the nation’s first fly fishing trail and “The Gem Capital of the World”.

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Known For

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Tail of the Dragon
  • Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
  • Fontana Dam
  • Rafting, Cycling & Fly Fishing
  • Gem Mining
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