Blue Ridge Craft Trails – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Embark on a Craft Adventure

Welcome to a region rich in craft traditions and brimming with craft artists. Travel along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to visit with artists in their studios, shop galleries full of local, handmade artwork, and discover scenic treasures and cultural gems along the way.

Search by Craft & Location

Far West, Central Mountains, High Country, Foothills

Suggested Far West Craft Itineraries

Far West: Discover craft and more in the mountain towns of Jackson County

Far West: Cherokee

Far West: Canton and Clyde: Creativity, Hospitality, and Natural Beauty

Far West: Waynesville: Mountains of Music and Creativity

Far West: Maggie Valley: Memorable Views and Creations All Around

Far West Mountains: Hayesville

Far West Mountains: Brasstown and John C. Campbell Folk School

Far West Mountains: Andrews and Murphy

Suggested Foothills Craft Itineraries

Foothills: Henderson County Outskirts

Foothills: Heart of Hendersonville

Foothills: Flat Rock

Foothills: Polk County: The First Peak of the Blue Ridge

Suggested High Country Craft Itineraries

High Country: A Cool Place, West Jefferson Area

High Country: Small Town West Jefferson

High Country to Yadkin Valley: Sparta Area

High Country to Yadkin Valley: Wilkes County

High Country to Yadkin Valley: Mount Airy and Elkin Area

FEATURED ITINERARY

Explore Polk County on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails

Discover craft artists, galleries and more in the friendly small towns of Columbus, Tryon, and Saluda.

Crafts of the Cherokee

Blue Ridge Craft Trails Spotify Playlist

Listen to North Carolina traditional music while you travel along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. This Spotify playlist was created just for you!

Open Spotify Playlist

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