Western north carolina

The 20 Best North Carolina Mountain Towns to Visit, including towns near Asheville, towns with great hiking trails and snow skiing, and more.

Written by Jonathan Ammons, Jon Elliston, Tim W. Jackson, Randy Johnson & Melissa Reardon

Explore our 40 favorite small towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville NC, with shopping, restaurants and many things to do.

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The top must-dos in Western North Carolina including beautiful hikes and waterfalls, gorgeous state parks, and charming mountain towns.

Is Maggie Valley, NC worth a visit? We think so! Uncover the best things to do in Maggie Valley, including spooky places, gorgeous Smoky Mountain hikes, and food by the creek. Chase multiple waterfalls like Mingo and Soco Falls, and feel your stomach drop at Soco Tower. Spy majestic elk from afar, and shop at endless specialty stores.

When Lucious Morse wandered into the Hickory Nut Gorge in 1900, he knew he could create something amazing there. By 1927, a dam was completed and the 720-acre Lake Lure created. Discover some things to do in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village during your next road trip adventure into the mountains of western North Carolina. #travel #northcarolina #lakelure #thingstodo

The 25 Best Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfalls in North Carolina, from Boone and Burnsville to Asheville, Cherokee and beyond!

Explore the most amazing places in North Carolina with 18 bucket list places to visit in North Carolina. Highlights include driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, visiting Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking trails, waterfalls, beaches, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, and more. North Carolina Bucket List | NC Bucket List | North Carolina Vacation | North Carolina Road Trip | Solo Travel North Carolina | Solo Trip North Carolina

Looking for the most charming mountain towns in North Carolina? These small towns in Western NC are perfect for your next mountain vacation!