Craggy Gardens: A Beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway Stop
Craggy Gardens sits just off the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway, providing folks driving through a chance to stop, hike, rest, and take in its beauty.
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20+ Amazing Things to Do in Marion (and McDowell County)
Discover the best things to do in Marion. It’s most popular attractions await downtown and in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
80+ Great Small Towns in North Carolina (+ Our Top 10 Picks)
We’ve discovered these amazing small towns in North Carolina during various road trips, day trips, and while casually driving between our amazing cities.
Lee Rankin from Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk
Lee Rankin is the person behind Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk and a wonderful person, who I hope you’ll get to meet someday.
30+ of the Best Things to Do in Little Switzerland and Nearby!
Our Little Switzerland travel guide covers where to stay, eat, and play in this great spot an hour from Asheville, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 334).
30+ Great Things to Do in Blowing Rock (Downtown, Hotels, Nearby Hikes, and More!)
Here are some of our favorite weekend things to do in Blowing Rock and beyond, since we’ve been through the area more than a few times.
Tweetsie Railroad Travel Guide (Attractions and The 5 Best Things to Do)
Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock (near Boone) is a Wild West theme park and is one of the top attractions in Western North Carolina.
The Blowing Rock (One Of Western North Carolina’s Oldest And Most Interesting Attractions)
The Blowing Rock is one of North Carolina’s oldest tourist attractions, known for the glorious views and more fun that await.
Lake Waccamaw State Park (11 Things We Love About It!)
Inside Lake Waccamaw State Park, you’ll find beautiful overlooks, fairly easy walking trails, and rare plant life (including the native Venus flytrap!).
Asheville River Arts District and Nearby (20+ Essential Things to Do!)
Discover the vibrant Asheville River Arts District (RAD): galleries, studios, diverse dining, and creative events near the French Broad River!