If you think towns like Andy Taylor’s Mayberry and George Bailey’s Bedford Falls don’t exist anymore, you just aren’t looking in the right places. The Blue Ridge Mountains are richly populated with picturesque, historic, salt-of-the-earth small towns that will steal your heart away. North Carolina Small Towns—you’ll love them as much as they love you.
Make the Asheville Visitor Center and Convention & Visitors Bureau your first stop for information about the Asheville area. Talk to knowledgeable volunteers who can help customize your Asheville vacation experience. You can even purchase attraction and tour tickets (including Biltmore) or pick…
Balsam Grove, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Lake Toxaway, Penrose, Pisgah Forest, Rosman, Sapphire-Transylvania County, NC
Discover small town charm and big time adventure in the Land of Waterfalls! Explore our 250 waterfalls and enjoy outdoor adventures in our three parklands: Pisgah National…
Escape, unwind, indulge in Banner Elk, a popular getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the North Carolina High Country. It’s a place that blends small town relaxation with the amenities of a larger city. Visitors enjoy a richness of culture and adventure. Within 15 minutes of the town’s lone…
Make Black Mountain your vacation headquarters. We are officially the Little Town That Rocks! Our quaint and charming town is full of wonderful locally owned shops and galleries. We have amazing independantly owned restaurants. Stay at a historic B&B or quaint cottage while visiting some of…
Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills is an ideal destination all year long. Pay a visit to Chimney Rock State Park, where thousands of visitors come each year to take in the panoramic 75-mile view from high atop the granite monolith. Cool off in the beautiful waters of Lake Lure. Bike or stroll…
Yancey County, home of Mt. Mitchell, Highest Point in the Eastern United States.
Yancey County is nestled in the diverse forests and lofty mountains of western North Carolina. The county shares its northwestern Appalachian Mountain Ridge with Tennessee. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway outlines…
The First Peak of the Blue Ridge is a beautiful area in the Blue Ridge Mountains that includes mountains, foothills and rolling countryside. The area has a wonderful blend of rural atmosphere and small town charm, with great restaurants, shops, services and easy access to the rest of the world. Our…
In Morganton, NC, life is good…a four season climate; walking paths, hiking, cycling, kayaking/canoeing, trophy-sized trout fishing, zip lines, Catawba River Greenway and waterfalls; annual festivals and weekend special events year-round; Boutique wineries, nationally
The town center of Brevard, NC offers quaint and fabulous shops, locally owned restaurants, beautiful historic buildings, and many family-friendly attractions all located within walking distance. Four times a year the streets are filled with local families and tourists who visit Brevard for the…
Hendersonville is located, 22 miles south of Asheville, and 15 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, on a plateau of 2200 feet above sea level. Henderson County includes the towns of Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Laurel Park, Mills River, Mountain Home, Bat Cave, Gerton, Etowah, Horse Shoe, Fletcher,…
Welcome to the most wonderful place you may not have heard of: Tryon, North Carolina. Located smack dab in the center of the triangle formed by Asheville, NC, Greenville and Spartanburg, SC, we’re close to everything but away from it all. Want endless nightlife, countless restaurants and shopping…
Hot Springs, NC, a resort destination for almost 200 years, has long been renowned for its healing hot mineral springs, scenic mountain setting, and abundance of natural resources. Recently voted the Best Small Mountain Town from Georgia to West Virginia by readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine,…
The community of Little Switzerland is as unique as the name itself. It embodies what western NC is all about and promotes the region and all that it has to offer. From Little Switzerland lodging to Little Switzerland jewelry, you will find more information than you could ever ask for when looking…
Refresh! Relax! Ride! The Blue Ridge Travelers’ Trails include refreshing waterfall and hiking trails, relaxing kayak and tube floats on the Catawba River and challenging, scenic rides on mountain routes like the Diamondback NC. Experience challenging, single track trails through the Pisgah…
Recreation, culture and history abound just north of Asheville in this Blue Ridge gem. Visit Hot Springs, an outdoor paradise where the Appalachian Trail meets the French Broad River, and you will find North Carolina’s only hot mineral baths. In Mars Hill, take in a play at the Southern Appalachian…
Come see the fiven wineries on the Catawba Valley Wine Trail. the Waldensian Heritage Winery and Lake James Cellars. Explore two of the largest state parks in North Carolina! Enjoy horseback riding, hiking, biking, fishing and boating. Stop and…
Our Carolina Foothills towns boast a rich cultural and equestrian history with a vibrant artsy scene which continue to draw tourists and residents alike.
We welcome you to Saluda, North Carolina!
Located where the foothills end and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina begins … we invite you to visit our historic downtown featuring a century-old general store, locally sourced restaurants, bakeries and amazing ice cream parlors and coffee…
Does the mention of a craft studio visit perk up your ears? Are you someone who would rather experience the outdoors than see it through the windshield?
The Mitchell County Craft Your Adventure region of Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Little Switzerland, Loafer’s Glory and Penland combines the best…
What is now Forest City began as a crossroads on the Shelby-Rutherfordton and Spartanburg-Lincolnton Roads. Originally, the town was incorporated as Burnt Chimney in 1877. A replica near the site of the original chimney adorns the public square today.
