Biltmore State
The Biltmore Estate, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is a renowned historic house museum and tourist destination. The primary residence, Biltmore House, is a Châteauesque-style mansion constructed for George Washington Vanderbilt II from 1889 to 1895, and it stands as the largest privately owned house in the United States. More...
Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock Playhouse, recognized as the State Theatre of North Carolina, enhances lives by maintaining exceptional production standards, fostering talent, and encouraging creativity within a welcoming environment dedicated to artistic vision, lifelong learning, and the courage to innovate. More...
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers a unique experience: a leisurely drive that showcases breathtaking panoramic views and intimate glimpses of the Appalachian Highlands' rugged mountains and bucolic landscapes. Winding for 469 miles, the Parkway safeguards a variety of flora and fauna, while affording chances to appreciate everything that renders this area of the nation extraordinary. More...
North Carolina Arboretum
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region. More...
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad historic train depot sits in the heart of Bryson City, North Carolina and is a favorite regional attraction for family fun. A round-trip on the train is an ideal way to see extraordinary places that you can’t get to by car. Get a front-row view of Fontana Lake, the historic Fontana Trestle, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala National Forest, the Nantahala and Tuckasegee Rivers, historical structures, and stunning foliage. More...
Tweetsie Railroad
Experience a kid-friendly action-packed day of Wild West Adventure at Tweetsie Railroad where you can hop aboard a historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive, enjoy classic amusement rides, feed the animals in Deer Park Zoo, pan for gold, participate in live entertainment, and more! Special annual events: Day Out with Thomas, Ghost Train and Tweetsie Christmas. More...
Lake Junaluska
A beloved spiritual retreat center for more than 100 years, scenic Lake Junaluska welcomes individuals, couples and families looking for a special getaway vacation with plenty of on-site things to do. Experience nature’s beauty at our 200-acre mountain lake and find renewal and relaxation. We are conveniently located near Asheville, Maggie Valley and Waynesville. More...
Chimney Rock
Discover the pinnacle of North Carolina's mountain splendors at Chimney Rock State Park, located a mere 25 miles from Asheville in the Village of Chimney Rock and Rutherford County. For over a century, visitors have flocked to witness this ancient 500-million-year-old monolith. The park offers a comprehensive experience of the mountains' cherished attributes: breathtaking views, thrilling hiking trails, unique flora, indigenous wildlife, and one of the state's tallest waterfalls, as seen in the film "The Last of the Mohicans." More...
