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).
Outdoors and Parks
Crabtree Falls (How to Reach this Incredible Waterfall near Little Switzerland)
Crabtree Falls is an incredible 70-foot waterfall in Western North Carolina. Our guide will share which way to go down and back, along with more info.
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.
Rough Ridge Trail Blue Ridge Parkway Hike (How to Reach It)
Rough Ridge Trail is one of the fastest and most satisfying hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Setrock Creek Falls at the Foot of Mount Mitchell (How to Reach this Gorgeous Waterfall!)
Setrock Creek Falls and its trailhead are currently closed due to Hurricane Helene-related damage. Setrock Creek Falls is one of North Carolina‘s most beautiful waterfalls, sitting at the base of Mount Mitchell in Pisgah National Forest. It’s also one of the easiest to reach in the area, so you can bring younger kids along for … Read More
Elk Knob State Park near Boone (and 7 Great Things to Do!)
Elk Knob State Park sits near the Tennessee border in Northwestern North Carolina, just north of Boone in Watauga County. This might be one of North Carolina‘s newest state parks but it protects some of our oldest mountains and the nearby New River, one of the world’s oldest, too. The park and its namesake peak … Read More
Bridal Veil Falls at DuPont State Forest (How to See It!)
Bridal Veil Falls at DuPont State Recreational Forest in an immaculate, film-worthy waterfall that everyone should try and see. Here’s how you can!
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower (How to Reach NC’s Tallest Fire Tower)
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower in Pisgah National Forest is the tallest fire tower in NC. Our guide shares its history, hiking tips, and directions!
10 of the Best Black Mountains Hikes near Burnsville (Mount Mitchell, Crabtree Falls, and More!)
We’re featuring 10 of the best Black Mountains hikes, with big names like Mount Mitchell and Crabtree Falls alongside lesser-known, but equally amazing trails.
Road to Nowhere (A Broken Promise-Turned-Fun Walk near Bryson City)
The Road to Nowhere is now a popular tourist destination near Bryson City. Of course, the history of this part of Western NC should not be forgotten.