40 Wonderful Places To Visit In The High Country (Boone, Blowing Rock, And More!)
We’ve been visiting North Carolina’s High Country for years, exploring Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other wonderful places in Northwestern NC.
Mitchell County
Toe River Arts: One Truly Amazing North Carolina Arts Supporter
From its beginning in the 1970s, Toe River Arts (TRA) has supported artists and communities within its reach in Western North Carolina. The two-county arts council (Yancey and Mitchell) goes beyond helping its artist members, providing programs, events, and much more to schools and folks of all ages. While you may think that such a … Read More
50+ Awesome Things to Do in Burnsville and Yancey County (and Nearby!)
Burnsville is a lovely Western NC town, where you’ll find fun things to do, great places to eat, shop and plan your next outdoor adventure.
75+ Fun Day Trips from Asheville (Within a 2-Hour Drive)
These options for day trips from Asheville include our favorite things to do throughout Western North Carolina (hiking, waterfalls, small towns).
Western North Carolina (and 100+ Wonderful Places to Visit)
The best places to visit in Western North Carolina include the High Country, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the city of Asheville, breathtaking waterfalls, and much more featured in our NC travel guide!
NC Travel Chat #12: The Incredible Toe River Arts w/ Nealy Andrews
Nealy Andrews is the Executive Director of Toe River Arts. She shares how her team is helping area artists and communities in Yancey and Mitchell counties.
Grassy Creek Falls in Little Switzerland: A Short Walk to A Most Beautiful Waterfall
Grassy Creek Falls in Little Switzerland is an incredible 25-foot multi-level cascade waterfall that sits on private property but remains open to the public. It’s a short walk from the parking lot and even your room at Switzerland Inn if you’re fortunate enough to be staying there. And while this hike near Spruce Pine is … Read More