Looking for a great place to start your adventure? A good beginning is guaranteed at the many visitor centers in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you’re sightseeing on the Parkway or moseying down Main Street, come in for some mountain hospitality from friendly staff. Find loads of information for your visit, learn about “what’s on” in the region right now, and glean valuable tips for exploring off the beaten path.
Make the Asheville Visitor Center 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 for Biltmore) or pick up souvenirs at The Asheville…
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…
Make Black Mountain your vacation headquarters. Stay at a historic B&B or quaint cottage while visiting some of the region’s greatest attractions that are within a short drive: the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. Sit and rock on our “Front Porch”….
The Blue Ridge National Heritage’s visitor center is located at the The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville. It features an award-winning film and exhibits which highlight the natural and cultural heritage, economic traditions, and recreational opportunities found in Western North…
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 see…
Four quaint towns are the center of life in the Carolina Foothills. Tryon, Columbus and Saluda, NC and Landrum, SC. Together, they comprise the First Peak of the Blue Ridge, with great shopping, dining and just-browsing-around options a-plenty. But each town has its unique appeal, its special…
We invite you to drop by the Hendersonville Visitor Center and meet the friendly staff and volunteers. Henderson County includes the towns of Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Laurel Park, Mills River, Bat Cave, Mountain Home, Gerton, Etowah, Horse Shoe, Fletcher, Naples, Tuxedo, Zirconia, East Flat Rock,…
A Waldensian settlement in the foothills of North Carolina. The founding of Valdese in Burke County by the Waldensians won statewide recognition in the spring of 1893. Etched in history as the oldest Evangelical church in the world, the…
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,…
From majestic peaks rising above Hickory Nut Gorge to the history and charm of Rutherfordton, Forest City and Spindale, each winding road invites you to slow down, take a breath and enjoy your relaxing getaway to Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills. With mountain cabins and lakeside…
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…
Singing rails and whistle stops are frequent sites and sounds in picturesque Marion, Old Fort, Little Switzerland, Linville Falls and Lake James. Follow the tracks to Old Fort’s Depot and Railroad Museum or discover the Clinchfield Loops below the Orchard At Altapass on the Blue Ridge Parkway. …
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 of…
We’ve got the fun and the fish, and it’s free!
Feed the trout at the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery; Outdoor trail and wildflower garden; Indoor exhibits featuring live animals; Wildlife film
Trout Hatchery:
A visit to the center starts with a walk…
Soak up our local charm at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge (Polk County, NC). This beautiful area includes mountains, foothills and rolling countryside, and a wonderful blend of rural atmosphere and small town charm. Enjoy wineries, festivals and distinctive shops/galleries. Explore waterfalls and…
Welcome to Rutherford County! Do you like museums? Classic Cars, a Farmers Museum and Train Museums, our KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum or the Bostic Lincoln Center -we say the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, or Bechtler House where the first gold coin was made in the USA .
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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
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The founding of Valdese in Burke County by the Waldensians won statewide recognition in the spring of 1893. Etched in history as the oldest Evangelical church in the world, the Waldensians predate the Reformation by hundreds of years. Come to Valdese and hear their story of faith and
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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
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