Places To Go

Fort Defiance, near Lenoir, is a historic home built...

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Cradle of Forestry

Pisgah Forest, NC

The Cradle of Forestry Historic Site near Brevard commemorates...

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Alleghany Fairgrounds

Sparta, NC

Office Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday –...

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Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists

Hendersonville, NC

Learn firsthand the arts of spinning, weaving, knitting, rug-hooking...

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Museum of the Cherokee People

Discover the heart and soul of a civilization Welcome...

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Nolichucky River

The Nolichucky River, near Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is...

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Historic Flat Rock

Flat Rock, NC

The Village of Flat Rock, considered “the Little Charleston...

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Shelton House

Waynesville,

A distinguished farmhouse full of heritage pieces Two blocks...

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Brevard Music Center

Founded in 1936, the Brevard Music Center is one...

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Rocky Bluff Recreation Area

Hot Springs, NC

Rocky Bluff Recreation Area, near Hot Springs, North Carolina,...

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Looking Glass Rock

The sheer face of Looking Glass Rock, located in...

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Grandfather Mountain

Linville, NC

Grandfather Mountain, near Linville, is famous for its “Mile...

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Big Ivy Historical Park

Barnardsville, NC

The Big Ivy Historical Society has developed the Big...

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Mountain Farm Museum

Logs of chestnut, gardens of squash The Mountain Farm...

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Mount Hardy

Canton, NC

Mount Hardy rises to 6,110 feet in the Great...

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McDowell County Quilt Trail

A self-guided drive through the rural countryside in search...

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Devil’s Courthouse

Balsam Grove, NC

A prominent landmark of legend on the Blue Ridge...

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Lotsa Memories

Featuring crafts that provide economic opportunities for the local...

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Dogwood Crafters

Dillsboro, NC

Showcasing mountain gifts alongside Dillsboro’s railroad tracks Dogwood Crafters showcases handmade...

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Marshall

Marshall, NC

The community of Marshall hugs the banks of the...

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Toe River Arts Gift Shop and Gallery in Spruce Pine

Toe River Arts Gift Shop & Gallery

Spruce Pine, a small town with a big town...

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Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

Boone, NC

Stunning art, critical thinking and a world of workshops,...

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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center

In 1922, the first paved highway opened from Murphy...

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Stone Mountain State Park

Roaring Gap, NC

Stone Mountain State Park, located off the Blue Ridge...

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Appalachian Women’s Museum

Dillsboro, NC

Appalachian Women’s Museum features the home arts. The sprawling...

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The Orchard at Altapass

Early History Perched on the crest of the Blue...

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James Garrett

Roaring Gap, NC

James Garrett’s journey to his medium is one that...

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Saluda

Saluda, NC

First a mere crossroads for traders and drovers after...

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Tryon Arts and Crafts School

Tryon, NC

From artist colony to thriving craft destination Tryon Arts...

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Ashe County Arts Council and Arts Center

WPA stone building home to cultural center, gallery The...

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Clay County Barn Quilt Trail

Follow the painted quilt designs on a scenic drive...

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Horn in the West

Boone, NC

Horn in the West, the nation’s longest-running Revolutionary War...

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Pilot Mountain State Park

Pinnacle, NC

Rising 1,400 feet above a rolling plain, Pilot Mountain...

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Stecoah Drive-About Tour

Robbinsville, NC

Drive around ancient Cherokee lands to see new crafts...

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Pink Beds

Pisgah Forest, NC

Named for the profusion of pink wildflowers, including mountain...

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Basilica of Saint Lawrence

The striking Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville features...

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Waynesville

Waynesville is the largest city west of Asheville. It...

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Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

Mount Jefferson, rising to more than 1,600 feet above...

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Forest City

Rutherfordton, NC

Forest City began as a crossroads on the Shelby-Rutherfordton...

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Transylvania Heritage Museum

The Transylvania Heritage Museum in Brevard showcases heirlooms, artifacts,...

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New River State Park

Laurel Springs, NC

The New River, the centerpiece of the more than...

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Elk Knob State Park

Todd, NC

Elk Knob State Park is located in the Meat...

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Roan Mountain

Fork Mountain-Little Rock Creek, NC

Roan Mountain, near Bakersville, is famous for its spectacular...

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Museum of Ashe County History

Jefferson, NC

Housed in the restored 1904 Courthouse building on Main...

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Yadkin Cultural Arts Center

Yadkinville , NC

Vibrant center in foothills beckons with exhibits, food, performances...

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Folk School Fall Festival

Celebrate the arts, music and dance of Appalachia each...

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Waldensian Heritage Museum

Valdese, NC

The Waldensian Heritage Museum preserves and interprets the history...

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Lake James State Park

Nebo, NC

Spanning 6,510 acres with more than 150 miles of...

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Hickory Ridge Living History Museum

Boone, NC

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is located on the...

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Oconaluftee Indian Village

Step back in time into an 18th-century Cherokee village...

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Crouse House

Sparta, NC

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Museum of North Carolina Minerals

The mountains near Spruce Pine, North Carolina are among...

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Cataloochee Valley

Near Maggie Valley, NC

The picturesque Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains...

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Wheels Through Time Museum

Maggie Valley, NC

Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley is...

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West Jefferson

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwestern...

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Lenoir

The original settlement of Lenoir was first known as...

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Cherokee Homestead Exhibit

Revisit life in a reconstructed Cherokee summer and winter...

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Cherokee County Historical Museum

Celebrating Cherokee traditions and pioneer days The Cherokee County...

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Scottish Tartans Museum

The hundreds of Highland Scots who immigrated to the...

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Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

For over 50 years, Cherokee players have performed Unto...

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Weaverville Art Safari

Weaverville, NC

The Weaverville Art Safari is a free, two-day, juried,...

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Toe River Studio Tour

Toe River boasts one of nation’s oldest studio tours...

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Cashiers Historical Society

Cashiers, NC

Open for strolling, a wedding gift from 1852 Virtually...

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Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry

The great beauty of mountain leaves and flowers, hammered...

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Historic Clay County Courthouse / Beal Center

A piece of history restored at the heart of...

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Avery County Quilt Trail and Beech Mountain Visitor Center  

Beech Mountain, NC

Quilting has long been a tradition woven into the...

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Richland Balsam

Canton, NC

Richland Balsam, a mountain near Waynesville, rises to 6,410...

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Gorges State Park

Sapphire, NC

Plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and...

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Hickory Nut Gorge

Chimney Rock, NC

Rushing waters, rocky cliffs, a giant waterfall, and pristine...

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Southern Highlands Reserve

Lake Toxaway, NC

A private arboretum featuring native plants near Lake Toxaway,...

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Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, founded by Bascom...

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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

East Flat Rock, NC

The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat...

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John C. Campbell Folk School

It may be higher learning but this folk school...

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Thomas Wolfe Memorial

The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in downtown Asheville preserves the...

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Western North Carolina Nature Center

Voted “best place to take kids” in the region,...

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Graveyard Fields

Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 418.8, NC

Stunning waterfalls and a distinctive landscape make Graveyard Fields...

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Elkin

Elkin, NC

The confluence of the Yadkin River and Big Elkin...

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Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton, NC

As the county seat of one of Western North...

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Mount Airy Museum of Regional History

Mount Airy, NC

A fierce desire for independence led rugged 18th-century immigrants...

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Yancey History Association and Rush Wray Museum

Rush Wray Museum The museum is located in...

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Julian Price Memorial Park

Julian Price Memorial Park is a popular stop on...

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LZS Pottery & Summerfield Glass

Bakersville, NC

Just outside Bakersville, a family creates together in unique...

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Bat Cave Preserve

Bat Cave is the largest known granite fissure cave...

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Swannanoa Valley Museum

Black Mountain, NC

The Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain has been...

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Old Wilkes Jail

Hang down your head, Tom Dooley… Tom Dula, the...

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The Toe River Arts Council runs the Burnsville Gallery

Toe River Arts Burnsville Gallery

Featuring the finest crafts created in the Toe River...

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Mountain Heritage Center / Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

The fibers of an inspirational heritage The galleries of...

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Yadkin County Quilt Trails

Yadkinville, NC

Quilting has long been a tradition woven into the...

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Historic Carson House

The Historic Carson House, located in Pleasant Gardens, just...

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Wilkes Heritage Museum

The Wilkes Heritage Museum offers an eclectic array of...

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Alleghany Jubilee

Sparta,

The Alleghany Jubilee is located at: 562 N. Sparta...

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Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum

Gems & Minerals from the N.C. Mountains and around...

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Highlands Historic Village

Highlands Historic Village, home to the Highlands Historical Society,...

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Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock is a quintessential mountain village with beautiful...

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Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Maggie Valley, NC

The Town of Maggie Valley owns and operates the...

Crossnore Weavers and Gallery

Crossnore, NC

On the clackety-clack looms in this rock cottage, now...

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Chattooga River Gorge

The Chattooga River Gorge, which begins near Cashiers, NC,...

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Panthertown Valley

Glenville, NC

Panthertown Valley, near Cashiers, has been called the Yosemite...

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Fontana Dam and Visitor Center

Fontana Dam, NC

The tallest dam east of the Rockies at 480...

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Hot Springs

Hot Springs, NC

People have been visiting Hot Springs, a tiny village...

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Hendersonville

Hendersonville, NC

Hendersonville / Henderson County, NC Until the 1785 Treaty...

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The History Museum of Burke County

Morganton, NC

The History Museum of Burke County is dedicated to...

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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Thomas Jefferson called the victory of American patriots over...

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

near Robbinsville, NC

I think that I shall never see A poem...

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Pearson’s Falls & Glen

Saluda, NC

The remarkable botanical diversity and beautiful waterfall in this...

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Caldwell Heritage Museum

The Caldwell Heritage Museum opened in 1991 and is...

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Graham County Barn Quilt Trail

Robbinsville,

Graham County Cooperative Extension started the Graham County Barn...

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Bardo Art Center at Western Carolina University.

Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University opened its Fine Art Museum in 2005 in...

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Rockford

Rockford, NC

Established in 1789, the town of Rockford served as...

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Winter Skiing

Western North Carolina,

Do you enjoy skiing or snowboarding? Or are you...

Burke Arts Council

Morganton, NC

The Burke Arts Council seeks to enrich the quality...

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Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center

Historic rock school resurrected as craft destination In the...

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Vance Birthplace

Weaverville, NC

This North Carolina mountain plantation, tucked in the Reems...

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Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

A short-lived college in the mountains, profound in influence,...

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McDowell County Arts Council Association features craft shows in Marion.

McDowell  Arts  Council Association

Sharing a rich artistic legacy with the community In...

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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville, North...

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Black Mountain

Black Mountain, NC

Black Mountain, originally called “Grey Eagle,” was a tiny...

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Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is America’s most visited National...

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Moses Cone Memorial on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Moses Cone Memorial Park

Come See Mountain Crafts in a Gilded Age Mansion...

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Appalachian Trail

Eighty-eight miles of the Appalachian Trail run through the...

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Biltmore Estate

The Biltmore Estate: Explore Historical North Carolina The historic...

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Saint John’s Episcopal Church

Rutherfordton, NC

Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Rutherfordton is one of...

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Wayah Bald

Wayah Bald, near Franklin, is a popular destination for...

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North Carolina Arboretum

More than 400 acres of groomed gardens and trails...

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Wilkesboro

Nestled in the rolling foothills of northwestern North Carolina,...

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McGaha Chapel

Cedar Mountain, NC

The historic McGaha Chapel was finished in 1872 during...

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From This Day Forward

Valdese, NC

From This Day Forward is an outdoor drama that...

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BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art and History Museum)

A museum of native stone, a mountain of native...

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Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians

Bryson City, NC

The rivers and streams of the NC mountains and...

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Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts

A distinguished collection of heritage pieces and Native American...

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French Broad River

Between Rosman and Hot Springs, NC

North Carolina’s French Broad River is the third oldest...

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Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock, NC

Some of the Best Views in the North Carolina...

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Old-Time Music Heritage Hall

Mount Airy, NC

The Old-Time Music Heritage Hall provides an opportunity for...

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Allison-Deaver House

Pisgah Forest, NC

The Allison-Deaver House is the oldest standing frame house...

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Polk County History Museum

Columbus, NC

The Polk County History Museum in Columbus, NC, comprises...

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Valle Crucis

Valle Crucis, NC

The tiny village of Valle Crucis is perched in...

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South Mountains State Park

Connelly Springs, NC

Located at the edge of the Piedmont, South Mountains...

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Linville Gorge and Falls

Linville Gorge is the deepest and perhaps most rugged...

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Valleytown Cultural Arts and Historical Society

Andrews, NC

The small town of Andrews welcomes you to its...

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House of Flags Museum

Columbus, NC

This unique educational museum was opened in 2001, fulfilling...

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Linn Cove Viaduct

Near Grandfather Mountain, NC

Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in 1935,...

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Haywood Quilt Trails

Maggie Valley, NC

Trace colorful quilt patterns along scenic country roads Quilt...

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Whitewater Falls

Cashiers, NC

Upper Whitewater Falls, near Cashiers, drops over 411 feet...

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Florence Thomas Art School

Florence Thomas Art School was founded in 2007, upon...

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Whiteside Mountain

Cashiers, NC

The sparkling white cliffs of Whiteside Mountain, in the...

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Doughton Park

Traphill, NC

Winter weather conditions can lead to temporary and rapidly...

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Nantahala National Forest

Robbinsville, NC

The Nantahala National Forest anchors the far southwestern corner...

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Waynesville Public Art Trail

The Waynesville Public Art Trail is a collection of...

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Canton Area Historical Museum

Canton, NC

The Canton Area Historical Museum in Canton, North Carolina,...

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The Smith-McDowell House

The restored Smith-McDowell House is the oldest surviving house...

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Southern Appalachian Radio Museum

The Southern Appalachian Radio Museum in Asheville traces the...

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Green River Gorge

Southeast of Hendersonville, NC

The Green River Gorge is a rugged landscape of...

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Mountain Gateway Museum

Old Fort, NC

Note: The museum was severely damaged by flooding during...

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Little Tennessee River

Between Franklin and Fontana,

The Little Tennessee River, which can be accessed on...

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Brevard

The historic small town of Brevard is the county...

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Rotunda Gallery

Sylva, NC

Picture-pretty courthouse showcases local crafts in Sylva With 107 steps...

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YMI Cultural Center

The YMI Cultural Center in Asheville features exhibits on...

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Alleghany Arts Council

Sparta, NC

The Alleghany Arts Council, based in Sparta, is a...

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Henderson County Open Studio Tour

Once a year in Henderson County, artists swing open...

Mount Mitchell State Park

Lofty Mount Mitchell, near Burnsville, North Carolina, rises to...

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Linville

Linville, NC

A Historic Resort of Careful Design Linville, located near...

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Festival on the Square

Sample crafts, music, food and fun in a small...

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most...

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Jones House

Boone, NC

An ongoing legacy of community, jam sessions and art...

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Highlands

The town of Highlands was supposed to become a...

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Penland School of Craft

Penland, NC

From weaving school to world-renowned craft designation Penland School...

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Brasstown Carvers

Hewing a legacy in native wood over the generations...

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Designs by Baerreis

Featuring the original works of the Baerreis family Designs...

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Tryon

Tryon, NC

Tour a small town with big personalities and welcoming...

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Beech Mountain History Museum

Beech Mountain, NC

The Beech Mountain History Museum has an extensive Land...

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Mars Hill

Mars Hill, NC

A Town Born From Education Before 1856, when no...

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Mount Airy

Mount Airy, NC

Before there was a state of North Carolina, indeed...

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Valdese

Valdese, NC

On May 29, 1893 Southern Railway’s “Number 11” deposited...

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Asheville Art Museum

This innovative small city museum focuses on 20th-century American...

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Francis Grist Mill

The Francis Grist Mill, located just outside of Waynesville,...

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Ashe County Studio Tour

See the High Country on a two-day studio tour ...

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Penland Gallery and Visitors Center

Bakersville, NC

Penland School of Craft is an internationally celebrated center...

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North Wilkesboro

North Wilkesboro, NC

Early History North Wilkesboro began with a simple transaction...

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Rickman Store

The Rickman Store is located in the heart of...

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Lansing

Lansing, NC

Nestled in the High Country in the Blue Ridge...

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Bluff Mountain Nature Preserve

One of the most beautiful and ecologically significant natural...

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Craggy Gardens

North of Asheville, NC

Hiking Through a Rhododendron Tunnel on the Blue Ridge...

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Caldwell Arts Council

Celebrating modern sculptures with annual festival The Caldwell Arts...

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Muddy Creek Music Hall has a rock facade with several large windows looking out to the street.

Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall Sparta

Sparta,

Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall is a family-friendly...

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Folk Art Center

A diverse gallery of contemporary and traditional crafts in...

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Benjamin Long Frescoes

Numerous towns, NC

The luminous, life-size Ben Long Frescoes created by world-famous...

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Old Jail Museum

Preserving the legacy and crafts of Clay County’s long...

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Ben Long Fresco

The luminous, life-size Ben Long Frescoes created by world-famous...

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Center for Craft

Evocative exhibits and conferences footed in the American craft...

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Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

Robbinsville, NC

Built of native rock, a historic schoolhouse offering native crafts...

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Cullasaja River Gorge

Between Franklin & Highlands, NC

The Cullasaja River Gorge offers a spectacular scenic drive...

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Marshall High Studios

Marshall, NC

Find studios with working artists on an island in...

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Pisgah National Forest

Multiple Towns, NC

The half-million+ acres of Pisgah National Forest drape like...

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River Arts District

See new artists create on banks of world’s oldest...

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Linville Caverns

Some of the most fascinating geological formations in the...

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Homespun Museum at Grovewood Village, Asheville

Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum

Visit the original home for the finest handwoven wool...

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Highlander Gallery

Historic creamery finds new life as a fine craft...

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Avery County Historical Museum

Newland, NC

The Avery County Historical Museum, in Newland, North Carolina,...

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Two pieces of pottery- mugs with blue mountains.

Gallery of the Mountains

Handmade pieces in a shop surrounded by Arts and...

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Wilkes Art Gallery

North Wilkesboro, NC

From basement to post office to art gallery The...

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The Bascom: A Center for Visual Arts

Center salvaged from historic barns shares the snyergy of...

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Foothills Arts Center

Elkin, NC

Elkin Fosters Craft Instruction in Historic Mill Setting For...

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Glassblowing at Nantahala School for the Arts

Southwest Community College Heritage Arts

Bryson City, NC

A deeply-embedded heritage arts program with a gallery to...

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Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual