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

The devastation in Western NC is heartbreaking, and the enormous scale of the destruction across the NC mountains is just unfathomable. 💔 Squirrel Creek Cabin was not spared by Hurricane Helene. We are moved by the number of prior guests and followers who have reached out to us. Our family is safe, but our community is suffering. Our Avery County neighbors need your help. We’ve added links in our bio to two organizations that are accepting donations to feed and build back Avery County. F...

Nearly half of the towns on the list were located in WNC. Here's what WorldAtlas writers suggested doing in each one.

The pinnacle of high difficulty hiking in North Carolina, this profile of Grandfather Mountain climbs almost 2,000 feet in just under four-miles and is one of

The 25 Best Western NC Small Towns To Visit (and Live In!), including small towns near Asheville, Bryson City, and all along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Whether you're soaking your feet in the peaceful riverbanks or exploring the trails of the nearby Smoky Mountains, Murphy invites you to get back to the basics and enjoy the simpler things in life. Here are 15 ways to make the most of your stay in this historically-rich town.

Blue Ridge Mountain, Max Patch, Western North Carolina

Christina Riley | NC Tripping on Instagram: "Part 2 of Mountain Towns in NC that aren’t Asheville! Look, we love Asheville! But we think there’s a misconception that that’s all there is in the western part of the state. Want more? Follow @nctripping and order our NC Mountain Towns book! (in bio 😉) #nc #nctripping #northcarolina #wnc #westernnc @blowingrocknc @visitncsmokies @blueridgetraveler @discoverburkecounty @saludanc"

In an idyllic park in Valle Crucis, time, alas, doesn’t quite stand still

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

Looking for fun things to do in Shelby, NC? We love this charming town and are excited to share what makes it the perfect place to visit.

The most incredible weekend at @snowbirdlodge, nestled deep in the mountains of western North Carolina. It was difficult to part ways today — Josh headed back to Tennessee and I’m back home in South Carolina, but we’re thankful for the restful and healing weekend at Snowbird. Full reel coming soon! #snowbirdlodge #prtrip #wellnessweekend #wellnessretreat #southernliving

What does Nantahala mean? If you keep seeing words like Nantahala and aren’t sure how to pronounce them or where it came from, you’re not alone. Many o...

Western North Carolina

Looking for the best mountain towns in North Carolina? From Boone to Maggie Valley and beyond, we've rounded them up here. best towns near asheville nc | best mountain towns western nc | best mountain towns in nc | best small towns in north carolina

Smoky Mountains. Asheville, NC

A string of small towns along a gorgeous stretch of the state beckon for wide-open adventure

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