Suggested Craft Itineraries
High Country: A Cool Place, West Jefferson Area
High Country: Small Town West Jefferson
Far West Mountains: Hayesville
Far West Mountains: Brasstown and John C. Campbell Folk School
Far West Mountains: Andrews and Murphy
Central Mountains: Henderson County Outskirts
Central Mountains: Heart of Hendersonville
High Country to Yadkin Valley: Sparta Area
FEATURED ITINERARY
Explore Mount Airy and Elkin
Travel along the new Blue Ridge Craft Trails in NC’s Yadkin Valley region to experience craft demonstrations, colorful murals, and small-town charm.
Smokies Sampler Exhibit Spotlights Craft Artisans
Western North Carolina Art on Display Now through December 2021
A new exhibit showcasing some of the best craft artists and their work in Western North Carolina is open now through December 2021 at the Welcome Center on I-26 just north of Asheville at Exit 6. The “Smokies Sampler” exhibit features more than 50 artists in 10 towns along the new Blue Ridge Craft Trails of North Carolina. It explores the diverse works of craft found in the North Carolina mountains, specifically in Jackson, Swain, and Haywood counties and the Qualla Boundary.
