From Brevard to the Outer Banks: Choose Your AdventuresPlanning a trip to North Carolina’s outdoor adventures is easy, whether you’re visiting Brevard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or on the Outer Banks of the coast.Read more »
Lakeview at FontanaYou can’t pick a more relaxing retreat than Lakeview at Fontana, a “rustic-chic” resort and spa nestled in the hills of western North Carolina.Read more »
Zip Your Way Through a Vast North Carolina CanopyWith mountain peaks, rolling hills and an abundance of waterfalls, North Carolina is a natural choice for zip lines day, night and year-round.Read more »
Stay on a Farm in North CarolinaWhether you’re looking to stay in the mountains, on the coast or somewhere in between, here you’ll find working farms eager to welcome you.Read more »
Perfect Picnic SpotsThis is one of the easiest and prettiest places to pack a picnic basket, with each region offering a variety of landscapes for any appetite.Read more »
Bluegrass Music Across North CarolinaBluegrass music traditions have rung out in our mountains for hundreds of years. Start mapping your journey with this sampling of settings.Read more »
Mountain Trout FishingFly fishing enthusiasts and spinning rod anglers alike will find more than 3,000 miles of stocked and wild trout streams in our mountains.Read more »
Beat the Heat with Cool Adventures in the MountainsIt’s the peak of summer travel season, which is also the peak of high temperatures. Here's how to have some cool fun in the North Carolina mountains.Read more »
Discover Unusual Festivals and AttractionsInside our diverse museums, you'll find unique and unusual collections. Natives and visitors also favor festivals that celebrate local flavor.Read more »
Imaginations Come to Life at These Children’s MuseumsKids will marvel at how much fun they’re having, while learning, during a visit to one North Carolina’s museums and science centers made just for them.Read more »
Museums Without Walls: Visit Art and History OutdoorsSeveral North Carolina museums go beyond indoor galleries, offering art, history and culture through exhibits and displays in the great outdoors.Read more »
Cradle of 'Cue North Carolina, long the world’s premiere bastion of barbecue, celebrates its heritage and diversity with a map of some of state’s perfect pits. Read more »
Golf in the MountainsWhether it’s a green guarded by boulders or a trout stream tumbling beside a fairway, golf is at its peak in the North Carolina mountains.Read more »
15 Coffee Shops and Cafes You’ll Like a LatteNorth Carolina is filled with locally owned coffee shops, each offering a bit of homegrown flavor and insight into the cultures of our towns and cities.Read more »
12 Luxury Hotels and Spas StatewideNorth Carolina has a wide range of world-class hotels and spas offering a variety of soothing settings, treatments and value-packed packages.Read more »
Gold and Gem Mining in the State Where It BeganNorth Carolina has a glittering mining history, and today we’re still known for our diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald mines. Read more »
Hike the Appalachian TrailOur section of this 2,000-mile trail is said to be among its most scenic, rising and falling along the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.Read more »
Breakfast Is Served: 22 North Carolina Brunch SpotsOne of the great things about vacation is the opportunity to sleep in. Luckily, these restaurants serve full breakfast menus late in the day.Read more »
Go Outdoors and Back in Time with These DramasMany of these summertime shows reflect our rich heritage, but you'll also find performances of some of Shakespeare’s favorite plays.Read more »
North Carolina's Historic HomesFrom Asheville to New Bern, historic homes and mansions like Biltmore and Tryon Palace offer a glimpse of prominent people in our past.Read more »
Plan a Romantic Trip to the North Carolina MountainsEscape to the Great Smoky Mountains region of our state, falling in love with Bryson City and Cherokee, from the waterfalls to acclaimed hotels.Get planning »
Follow Cues from Max Movie to Sniff Out AdventureVisit several of the locations where Max was filmed, and you’ll experience some of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural attractions.Get planning »
Go Behind the Scenes of The Hunger GamesThe road to Panem starts in North Carolina, where the first movie based on the bestselling book trilogy was filmed.Get planning »
Cherohala SkywayThis 45-minute drive in the Great Smoky Mountains is often compared to the Blue Ridge Parkway because of its scenic natural landscapes.Get planning »
Road to Nowhere and Waterfalls in the Great Smoky MountainsThe Road to Nowhere ends at a tunnel inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you want to venture farther, you have to do it by foot.Get planning »
Family Adventure in the Great Smoky MountainsWhat's more fun than hiking, picnicking and splashing in cold mountain streams? Grab this three-day trip, pack up the kids and head for the hills.Get planning »
Visit Lake Lure, Asheville and CherokeeThis region offers 75-mile views from atop Chimney Rock, Cherokee history and great shopping for mountain crafts in Asheville and Dillsboro.Get planning »
Romance, Adventure and Charm in the Land of WaterfallsRekindle your romance during a three-day weekend in Brevard, an itinerary filled with dining, arts, picnics, spas, river fun and visits to waterfalls.Get planning »
Watch Nature Come Alive When Biking in the MountainsSeeing the season take shape in the mountains is breathtaking, and the speed at which you ride helps you take it all in.Get planning »
Forest Heritage National Scenic BywayThis two-hour drive in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great way to see waterfalls, rhododendron blooms and lush, beautiful forests.Get planning »
Maggie Valley & Waynesville Road TripsThe winding mountain byways of this area of the Great Smoky Mountains offer visitors the ultimate road trip, whether on two wheels or four.
Wheels Through Time MuseumSee, touch and listen to the roar of rare and vintage American motorcycles at this iconic Maggie Valley destination.
Local Music at 185 King Street in Brevard185 King Street is your ideal local music destination. The relaxed, upscale environment includes a music hall for live performances, and incorporates pieces of the city of Brevard throughout.
Zip Line Through Scenic LandscapesNorth Carolina's rolling landscapes, lush forests and brilliant fall color attract adventure seekers of all ages.
Sliding Rock in the Pisgah National ForestSlip down Sliding Rock, a 60-foot natural water slide with a cool pool at the bottom, in the Land of Waterfalls.
Shadow of the BearWatch as one of the country's most unique fall foliage experiences takes shape. The bear appears just 30 minutes a day for two weeks in late October.
North Carolina – Deeper JourneyFrom above the clouds to below the surface, take a journey through the many layers of North Carolina beauty.
The MacNeill Uncorked Rail Line and Wine ExperienceHop aboard this specialty car on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City. The five-hour, scenic trip entertains you with a sampling of local cheeses, fine wines and dinner.
The FactoryFranklin TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 150 reviewsRegion: Smoky Mountains & Cherokee
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ShenandoahFranklin August 11 When country music lovers talk about the greatest groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront of any discussion.
Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts ShowSapphire June 25 , August 19 (5) dates in all … Numerous vendors participate in the Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show. There is everything from art to collectibles, clothing to jewelry.
Mountain Street DanceWaynesville July 7 , July 21 Put on your cloggin' & square dance shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoedown with live mountain music!
Fressers EateryHighlands (0.00 )Located in Village Square. Serving lunch and dinner. An eclectic culinary experience with house specialties.
Smokey Shadows Lodge & Country DiningMaggie Valley (0.00 ) Southern / Home Cooking A serene, rustic getaway, rests on a scenic bluff at 4500' altitude. Built of native stone and hand hewn logs from an old gristmill moved from Cat...
Pin High Bar & GrilleMaggie Valley (0.00 ) American Pin High Bar & Grille is located at the Maggie Valley Club Resort. Open 7 days a week.
Jackrabbit Mountain CampgroundHayesville (0.00 )Located in the Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area, this US Forest Service facility on a wooded peninsula of Lake Chatuge.
Standing Indian Campground - US Forest ServiceFranklin (0.00 )A camper's delight, whether you're camping in an RV or in a tent. Surrounded by 5,000-foot peaks and crossed by several natural trout streams. It is the focal point of numerous hiking trails.