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Asheville Area
About the Asheville Area For more than a century, Asheville and its surrounding region of the Blue Ridge Mountains have inspired authors, artists, and celebrities, including George Vanderbilt who built his home here, the 250-room Biltmore House at the Biltmore Estate, which is now open to the… Read More
Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, & Sugar Mountain Area
About Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, & Sugar Mountain Area Banner Elk is located in the northwest quadrant of Avery County in the Appalachian Highlands 3,701 feet above sea level. Home to Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk features a lively arts and crafts cultural scene, complete with an intimate pedestrian shopping… Read More
Bedford Area
About Bedford Area Located in the shadow of the legendary Peaks of Otter, Bedford offers warm hospitality. The historic downtown features a fascinating local history museum, antique and specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, cafes, and a year-round welcome center. The National D-Day Memorial is located here, an inspiring tribute… Read More
Blowing Rock Area
About Blowing Rock Area The Town of Blowing Rock gets its name from The Blowing Rock, an immense cliff located 4,000 feet above sea level and overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. The rocky walls of the gorge form a flume through which the northwest wind sweeps with… Read More
Boone & Watauga County
About Boone & Watauga County The town of Boone was named for the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone who maintained a hunting camp there in Watauga County. The surrounding mountains, such as Grandfather Mountain, boast elevations up to 6,000 feet above sea level. Renowned for outdoor offerings, this area… Read More
Boones Mill, Rocky Mount & Franklin County Area
About Boones Mill, Rocky Mount & Franklin County Area Bordered by serene farmlands and majestic forested ridges, Rocky Mount is a thriving small town that has served as Franklin County‘s government, service, and business center since 1786. The town provides services to many smaller rural communities, yet is within… Read More
Brevard & Transylvania County
About Brevard & Transylvania County Area Brevard is a storybook town surrounded by fabled forests – Pisgah, DuPont, Gorges – known for their waterfalls and white squirrels. Don’t miss this classic American small town. Visitors enjoy one-of-a-kind shops as they explore art galleries, discover animal sculptures, murals, and a heritage museum. Read More
Bryson City & Swain County
About Bryson City & Swain County Formed in 1871 from parts of Jackson County and Macon County, Swain County was named for David L. Swain, governor of North Carolina from 1832 to 1835. Much of the county lies within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including its… Read More
Buchanan & Botetourt County
About Buchanan & Botetourt County In Botetourt County you can retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark as they set out on their remarkable journey across the American continent. In 1803, the famous explorers departed from the frontier town of Fincastle.  Present-day Botetourt still offers lots of opportunities for discovery. A… Read More
Burnsville, Madison & Yancey Counties
About Burnsville, Madison & Yancey Counties Madison County, located 15 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina, was formed in the mid-1850s, carved from Buncombe County and the western part of neighboring Yancey County. The town of Hot Springs, known for its long-visited mineral springs of the same name is situated in… Read More