Western North Carolina Map (400+ Wonderful Places Listed)

Published by Carl. Last Updated on May 5, 2025.

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This Western North Carolina Map is a branch of the North Carolina Travel Map that we’ve created for the entire state.

This map, like those dedicated to Eastern and Central North Carolina, alphabetically features specific counties and attractions within each one.

After sharing the embedded western NC map with cities, we will then break down what makes up Western North Carolina before sharing the attractions listed. Many of these locations will be linked to individual North Carolina travel guides that we’ve created.

Western North Carolina Map Defined

Map of North Carolina highlighting Western North Carolina — David Benbennick, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Western North Carolina stretches from the Tennessee border to South Carolina and Georgia in the south.

To the east of the North Carolina mountain map is the Foothills. The Foothills begin as the Piedmont of Central North Carolina gradually rise. This Foothills region includes popular attractions and places to visit like Chimney Rock State Park, Hickory, Lake Lure, Shelby, and Wilkesboro.

While there are multiple answers to “What makes up Western North Carolina,” we’ve defined its eastern edges from north to south as follows:

Alleghany County
Wilkes County
Alexander County
Catawba County
Lincoln County
Gaston County

Including the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee), here are all 23 counties of western NC included in our Western North Carolina map:

Alexander County (Hiddenite and Taylorsville)
Alleghany County (Sparta and Stone Mountain State Park)
Ashe County (Jefferson and West Jefferson)
Avery County (Banner Elk and Linville)
Buncombe County (Asheville, Black Mountain, and More)
Burke County (Morganton, the Linville Gorge, and More)
Caldwell County (Lenoir)
Catawba County (Hickory and More)
Cherokee
Cherokee County (Murphy)
Clay County (Hayesville, Lake Chatuge, and More)
Cleveland County (Shelby and Kings Mountain)
Gaston County (Gastonia)
Graham County (Robbinsville and Fontana Lake)
Haywood County (Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and Lake Junaluska)
Henderson County (Hendersonville and Flat Rock)
Lincoln County (Lincolnton)
Jackson County (Cashiers, Sylva, and More)
Macon County (Franklin and Highlands)
Madison County (Hot Springs, Marshall, and Mars Hill)
McDowell County (Little Switzerland, Marion, and Old Fort)
Mitchell County (Bakersville and Spruce Pine)
Polk County (Saluda and Tryon)
Rutherford County (Chimney Rock and Lake Lure)
Swain County (Bryson City and More)
Transylvania County (Brevard and More)
Watauga County (Blowing Rock and Boone)
Wilkes County (North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro)
Yadkin County (Jonesville and Yadkinville)
Yancey County (Burnsville and Mount Mitchell)

The NC Tripping Western North Carolina Map

Now that we’ve defined the region, here is the embedded Western North Carolina Map.

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Western North Carolina Map Locations Mentioned

These Western North Carolina Map locations include attractions in and around Asheville, near Boone and the High Country, and more.

Read More: Day Trips from Asheville

Alexander County (Taylorsville, Hiddenite, and More)

Emerald Hollow Mine
Hiddenite Center
The Old Jail Museum
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area

Alleghany County (Sparta, Stone Mountain State Park, and More)

Stone Mountain State Park

Ashe County (Jefferson, West Jefferson, and More)

Ashe County Cheese
Frosty’s Choose and Cut
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
New River Brewing
New River State Park

Read More: Day Trips from Boone

Avery County (Banner Elk, Linville, and More)

Apple Hill Farm
Artisanal
Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
Beacon Heights Overlook Trail
Bella’s Breakfast and Lunch
Bodegas
Dunn’s Deli
Edge of the World Whitewater Rafting and Climbing
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Grandfather Vineyard
Hawksnest Snow Tubing
Kettell Beerworks
Linn Cove Viaduct
Linville Falls Winery
LP on Main
Otter Falls Trail
The Pedalin’ Pig
Rough Ridge Trail
Sorrento’s Italian Bistro
Stonewall’s Restaurant
Sugar Mountain Resort
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

Read More: Things to Do in Banner Elk

Elk Park

Elk River Depot
Elk River Falls

Newland

Waterfalls Park

Buncombe County (Asheville, Black Mountain, and More)

Our map includes the location of our favorite things to do in Asheville, hotels in the area, breweries, and more!

Asheville

Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Brewing Company (Downtown – South Slope, North Asheville, and South Asheville)
Asheville Museum of Science
Asheville Pinball Museum
Asheville River Arts District
Biltmore Estate (site of Christmas at Biltmore, beautiful sunflowers, and more events!)
Grove Arcade
Downtown
Omni Grove Park Inn
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
WNC Farmers Market
WNC Nature Center

Black Mountain (Buncombe County)

AnTHM Gallery
Berliner Kindl German Restaurant
Black Mountain Bistro
Black Mountain Brewing
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Black Mountain Iron Works
Black Mountain Kitchen & Ale House
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
Chifferobe Home and Garden Art Gallery
The Dripolator
Foothills Grange
Fresh Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta
Graybeard Trail
Lake Tomahawk
Lookout Brewing Company
Mac’s Burgers & Cheesesteaks (Two Locations)
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Mountain Nest Gallery
My Father’s Pizza
Oak and Grist
Old Depot Arts and Crafts
Pepperoni’s
Pisgah Brewing Company
Seven Sisters Gallery
Smoke (Black Mountain Brewing)
Take a Hike Mountain Outfitters
Town Hardware
Trailhead Restaurant and Bar
White Horse Black Mountain

Candler (Buncombe County)

Engadine Inn and Cabins

Fairview (Buncombe County)

Wedge Brewing Company (Foundation and Wedge Studios)
Whistle Hop Brewing

Read More: The Best Breweries in Asheville

Weaverville (Buncombe County)

Lake Louise

More Buncombe County Western North Carolina Map Locations

Craggy Gardens
Montreat
Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center

Read More: How to Enjoy Christmas at Biltmore

Burke County (Morganton, the Linville Gorge, and More)

Morganton

Abele’s Family Restaurant
Apple Hill Orchard
Asian Fusion Kitchen
Blue 42’s Burger Bar
Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery
Boulevard Barbeque
Buck’s Pizza
Carolina Smoke Legendary Barbeque
Catawba Brewing
El Portal Mexican Grill
Fonta Flora Brewing (Downtown)
The Grind Cafe
Hillman Beer
Homer’s Soda Shop
Kin2kin Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant
Limbertwig Cafe
Little Guatemala
Moondog Pizza
Mountain Burrito
Pho Lao
Root & Vine
Sidetracked Brewing
Silver Fork Winery
Stoney Place Cafe
Swede’s Cafe
Toasted and Rolled Bakery & Ice Cream
The Town Tavern of Morganton
Uncle Eees Hamburgers

More Burke County North Carolina Map Locations

Fonta Flora at Whippoorwill Farm
Hawksbill Mountain
Henry River Mill Village
Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park
The Levee Brewery & Pub (Valdese)
Linville Falls (the Waterfall)
Myra’s (Valdese)
Table Rock Mountain
Twin Brothers Pizza (Valdese)
Wiseman’s View

Caldwell County (Lenoir and More)

Hibriten Mountain
Western North Carolina Sculpture Park

Catawba County (Hickory and More)

Hickory

Bakers Mountain Park
Blowing Rock Brewing
Lake Hickory
Olde Hickory Brewingon

Read More: Things to Do in Hickory

Newton (Catawba County)

Catawba Farms

More Catawba County North Carolina Map Locations

Red Wolf Farm

Cherokee

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Mingo Falls
Mingus Mill (GSMNP)
Motion Makers
Museum of the Cherokee People
Native Brews Tap & Grill
Oconoluftee Island Park
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Paul’s Family Restaurant
Peter’s Pancakes and Waffles
River’s Edge Outfitters
Sequoyah National Golf Club
Soco Falls
Wize Guyz Grille

Cherokee County (Murphy and More)

Cherokee County Historical Museum
Fields of the Wood
Fort Butler
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River
Murphy

Clay County (Lake Chatuge and More)

Brasstown
Chatuge Dam Trail
John C. Campbell Folk School
Lake Chatuge (Hiwassee Street Boat Ramp)

Cleveland County (Shelby, Kings Mountain, and More)

Don Gibson Theatre
Earl Scruggs Center
Gardner-Webb University
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Newgrass Brewing

Gaston County (Gastonia, McAdenville, and More)

African-American History Museum
Crowders Mountain State Park
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm (Dallas)
McAdenville Christmas Town USA
Schiele Museum of Natural History

Graham County (Robbinsville, Fontana Lake, and More)

Fontana Dam
Historic Tapoco Lodge
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Haywood County (Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and More)

BearWaters Brewing (Canton and Maggie Valley)
Boojum Brewing Company (Waynesville)
Cataloochee Ski Area (Maggie Valley)
Elevated Mountain Distilling Company
Frog Level Brewing Co (Waynesville)
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
Graveyard Fields
Haywood Smokehouse (Waynesville)
Joey’s Pancake House (Maggie Valley)
Lake Junaluska
Pop’s Butts on the Creek (Maggie Valley)
Pop’s Place (Maggie Valley)
The Stompin’ Ground Dance Hall (Maggie Valley)
Sunburst Falls (Canton)
The Swag (Waynesville)
Tube World (Maggie Valley)
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (Maggie Valley)
The Yellow House (Waynesville)

Henderson County (Hendersonville, Flat Rock, and More)

Henderson County is full of amazing places featured on the NC Travel Map. The wonderful town of Hendersonville is joined by the charm of Flat Rock, Mills River, and some amazing outdoor spaces.

Hendersonville

Black Bear Snow Tubing
Burntshirt Vineyards
Coston Farm and Apple House
D9 Brewing
El Paso Mexican Restaurant (2 Locations)
Flat Rock Wood Room
Grandad’s Apples n’ Such
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
Hot Dog World
Justus Orchard
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park
Oklawaha Brewing
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard
Team ECCO Aquarium and Shark Lab
Tequilas Bar & Grill

Flat Rock (Henderson County)

Carl Sandburg Home
Honey and Salt
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
Sky Top Orchard

Read More: Apple Orchards in Hendersonville

Mills River (Henderson County)

Bold Rock Cider
Burning Blush Brewery
Mills River Brewing

More Henderson County Western North Carolina Map Locations

Bearwallow Mountain Trail
DuPont State Recreational Forest
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Wintergreen Falls
Jump Off Rock
Sierra Nevada Brewing (Fletcher)

Read More: 30+ Hendersonville Hikes

Jackson County (Cashiers, Sylva, and More)

American Museum of the House Cat (Sylva)
Appalachian Women’s Museum (Dillsboro)
Balsam Falls Brewing Co (Sylva)
Baxley Chocolate (Sylva)
Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee)
Big Nick’s BBQ (Sylva)
Blue Ridge Bootleg Coffee (Sylva)
Bread Heads Tiki Shak (Sylva)
Cashiers Valley Smokehouse
City Lights Bookstore (Sylva)
City Lights Cafe (Sylva)

The Coffee Shop (Sylva)
Cosmic Carryout at Innovation Brewing (Sylva)
The Cut Cocktail Lounge (Sylva)
Dalaya Thai Cuisine (Sylva)
Dill Falls
Dillsboro Chocolate Factory
Dillsboro River Company
Dogwood Crafter (Dillsboro)
El Patron (Sylva)
Forager’s Canteen (Dillsboro)
Haywood Smokehouse (Dillsboro)
Harry Alter Books (Sylva)
Ilda (Sylva)
Innovation Brewing Company (Sylva)
Innovation Station (Dillsboro)
Jackson County Green Energy Park (Dillsboro)
Jackson County Historic Courthouse (Sylva)
Josh’s Backstreet Takeout (Sylva)
Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva)
Little Cove Bread (Sylva)
Lucy in the Rye (Sylva)
Lulu’s on Main (Sylva)
Mad Batter Kitchen at Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva)
Meatballs Pizzeria (Sylva)
Nancy Tuts Christmas Shop (Dillsboro)
Poteet Park (Sylva)
Sante Wine Bar (Sylva)
Shadow of the Bear
South of Philly (Sylva)
The Village Green of Cashiers
Western Carolina University (Cullowhee)
White Moon Cafe & Dark Moon Cocktail Bar (Sylva)
Whiteside Brewing Co (Cashiers)

Lincoln County (Lincolnton and More)

Beatty’s Ford Park
South Fork Rail Trail

Macon County (Franklin, Highlands, and More)

Franklin

Scottish Tartans Museum
Wayah Bald Tower
Wesser Bald Fire Tower
The Vollmer Farm

Read More: Waterfalls near Asheville

Highlands (Macon County)

Old Edwards Inn
Lake Sequoyah

More Macon County Western North Carolina Map Locations

Bridal Veil Falls (Roadside)
Bust Your Butt Falls
Cullasaja Falls
Dry Falls
Highlands Outpost (Scaly Mountain)

Madison County (Marshall, Mars Hill, and More)

Hot Springs Resort
Lover’s Leap Trail
Max Patch Trail
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (Mars Hill)
Zip N Slip Snow Tubing Park (Mars Hill)

McDowell County (Marion, Old Fort and More)

McDowell County is one of our favorite areas to visit in Western North Carolina. Whether you’re exploring Marion, Little Switzerland, Old Fort, or elsewhere, we think you’re in for a treat.

Marion

Bantam Chef
Bruce’s Fabulous Foods
Catawba Falls
Flavors on Main
Gold River Camp and Cabins
Historic Carson House
Historic Marion Train Depot
Ingenious Coffee Roasters
Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway
Keeper’s Cut Meadery
Lost Dutchman Vein Mountain Campground
Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine
McDowell Arts Council
Mica Town Brewing
Mount Ida Wilderness Area
Refinery 13 Taproom
Spillway Bridge and Co.
Thermal City Gold Mine
Tom’s Creek Falls

Little Switzerland

Switzerland Inn

Old Fort

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios
Black Beary’s Cafe
Catawba Falls
Gogo’s Cinnamon Rolls
Hillman Beer
Kitsuma Peak Trail
Mountain Gateway Museum
Newberry Creek Trail
Point Lookout Greenway Trail

More McDowell County Western North Carolina Map Locations

Famous Louise’s Rockhouse Restaurant (Shared by Avery, Burke, McDowell, and Mitchell Counties)
Linville Caverns
Linville Falls Visitor Center
Linville Falls Winery

Mitchell County (Bakersville, Spruce Pine and More)

Museum of North Carolina Minerals
The Orchard at Altapass
Roan Mountain (via Carvers Gap)

Polk County (Saluda, Tryon, and More)

80Six Gallery (Tryon)
Cafe La Gaule (Tryon)
Caro-Mi Dining Room (Tryon)
Carri Bass Photography (Tryon)
eARThly Minds Gallery (Saluda)
GreenLife Inn at the Mimosa (Tryon)
Green River BBQ (Saluda)
Iron Key Brewing (Columbus)
Katie D’s NY Bagels and Deli (Tryon)
K.D.’s Sea Shack (Tryon)
Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)
Nina Simone Plaza (Tryon)
Nostalgia Courtyard (Saluda)
Overmountain Vineyards (Tryon)
Pace General Store (Saluda)
Parker-Binns Vineyards (Mill Spring)
Pearson’s Falls and Glen (Saluda)
Polk County Historical Museum (Columbus)
Purple Onion (Saluda)
River Dog Run (Saluda)
Russian Chapel Hills Winery (Columbus)
Saluda Historic Depot
Saluda Outfitters (Saluda)
Shunkawauken Falls
Side Street Pizza and Pasta (Tryon)
Thompson’s Store (Saluda)
Tryon Coffeehouse Co-Op
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)
Tryon History Museum and Visitor Center
Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring)
The Tryon Arts and Crafts School
Tryon Theatre
Upstairs Artspace (Tryon)
Ward’s Grill (Saluda)

Rutherford County (Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, and More)

Broad River Inn (Chimney Rock)
Bubba O’Leary’s General Store and Outfitters (Chimney Rock)
Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room and Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Chimney Rock Brewing
Chimney Rock Gem Mine and Jewelry Co.
Chimney Rock Inn
Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Chimney Rock State Park
Coffee on the Rocks (Chimney Rock)
Featherheads (Chimney Rock)
Gale’s Chimney Rock Shop (Chimney Rock)
Hickory Nut Falls Campground (Chimney Rock)
Kids Sense Interactive Museum (Rutherfordton)
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Natives Rest Candles (Chimney Rock)
Riverhouse Inn (Chimney Rock)
Riverwatch Grill (Chimney Rock)
Village Scoop (Chimney Rock)

Read More: Hikes near Asheville

Swain County (Bryson City and More)

Boxcar Cafe and Cones (Bryson City)
Bryson City Outdoors
Cardinal Coffee (Bryson City)
Kuwohi Observation Tower, formerly Clingmans Dome Observation Tower (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Coopers Creek Trout Farm (Bryson City)
Darnell Farms (Bryson City)
Deep Creek Trail (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)

The Everett Hotel (Bryson City)
Everett Street Diner (Bryson City)
Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians (Bryson City)
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (Bryson City)
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Museum (Bryson City)
Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant (Bryson City)
Lakeview at Fontana (Bryson City)
Mountain Layers Brewing (Bryson City)
Mountain Perks (Bryson City)
Nantahala Brewing (Bryson City)
Nantahala Outdoor Center (Bryson City)
Road to Nowhere (Bryson City)
The Snak Shak (Bryson City)
Swain County Heritage Museum (Bryson City)
Wildwater Rafting and Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours (Bryson City)

Transylvania County (Brevard and More)

DD Bullwinkel’s Outdoors
Devil’s Courthouse
DuPont State Recreational Forest
Ecusta Brewing
French Broad Falls and Bird Rock Falls (Mill Shoals)
Key Falls
Looking Glass Falls
Moore Cove Falls
Oskar Blues Brewing
Pines Country Inn
Silvermont Park
Sliding Rock Falls

Watauga County (Boone, Blowing Rock, and More)

Our map includes the location of all the things to do in Boone (and Blowing Rock). It also includes multiple places throughout Watauga County that don’t fall within those two awesome mountain towns.

Beech Mountain

Beech Meadows Ski Shop
Beech Mountain Brewing
Beech Mountain History Museum
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
Buckeye Recreation Center
Emerald Outback Trails
Famous Brick Oven Pizza
Fred’s General Mercantile Store
The Gift Shop at White Wolf Lodge
The Land of Oz
Mile High Tavern

Blowing Rock

The Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Alehouse
Chetola Resort
Glen Burney Trail
Moses H Cone Memorial Park
Mystery Hill
Tweetsie Railroad (home of Tweetsie Christmas)
Wahoo’s Adventures

Boone (Watauga County)

Appalachian Mountain Brewing
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Basil’s
Boone Saloon
Booneshine Brewing
C & J Christmas Trees
Cafe Portofino
The Cardinal
Center 45 Climbing
Circle C Tree Farms
CoBo Sushi
Country Retreat Family Billiards
Coyote Kitchen
Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Dan’l Boone Inn
Espresso News
F.A.R.M. Cafe
Flat Top Tower Trail
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
Foggy Pine Books
Footsloggers
The Gamekeeper
Hatchet Coffee
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Horn in the West
Horton Hotel

Howard’s Knob County Park
Howard Station
The Jones House
Joy Bistro
Kidd Brewer Stadium
The Local
Lost Province Brewing
Mast General Store (Boone)
Melanie’s Food Fantasy
Mountaineer Mania
New River Corn Maze
Panoramic View Tree Farm
Pepper’s Restaurant and Bar
Proper
River & Earth Expeditions
Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park
Shoppes at Farmers Hardware
Stick Boy Bakery
Stick Boy Kitchen
Sunrise Grill
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Vidalia
Watauga County Farmers’ Market
Wild Craft Eatery

More Watauga County Western North Carolina Map Locations

Boone Fork Trail
Elk Knob State Park
Green Mountain Creek Falls
Hebron Falls (aka Boone Fork Falls)
Mast General Store (Valle Crucis)
Mast General Store Annex
Over Yonder (Valle Crucis)

Wilkes County (North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, and More)

3 Pink Flamingos Boutique (Wilkesboro)
The 50s Snack Bar (Wilkesboro)
6th & Main (North Wilkesboro)
Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria (Wilkesboro)
Anchor Coffee (North Wilkesboro)
The Block (North Wilkesboro)
Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery (North Wilkesboro)
Call Family Distillers (Wilkesboro)
Cinder Bistro (North Wilkesboro)
Cook’s Outfitters (Wilkesboro)
Cook’s Sports (North Wilkesboro)
Copper Barrel Distillery (North Wilkesboro)
Cub Creek Mountain Bike Trails (Wilkesboro)
Dean’s Southern Bistro (Wilkesboro)
Doc Watson Mural (Wilkesboro)
Dom Bakeries & Pizzeria (North Wilkesboro)
Dooley’s Tavern and Grill (Wilkesboro)
Foothills Collectibles (North Wilkesboro)
Glenn’s Restaurant (Wilkesboro)
Hero Clash Collectibles (North Wilkesboro)
Key City Antiques (North Wilkesboro)
Leatherwood Mountains (Ferguson)

Liberty Theatre (North Wilkesboro)
The Lost Wombat (North Wilkesboro)
Merle Watson Garden of the Senses (Wilkesboro)
Moravian Falls
Moravian Falls Campground
Mr. Toro Bakery and Taqueria (Wilkesboro)
Nina’s Bakery and Coffee (Wilkesboro)
Nine Asian & African Grocery Store (Wilkesboro)
North Wilkesboro Speedway
Piccione Vineyards (Ronda)
Plaza Del Sol (Wilkesboro)
Raffaldini Vineyards (Ronda)
Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest
Seasons Inspirations (Wilkesboro)
The Spice is Right Food Truck (Wilkesboro)
Stardust Cellars (Wilkesboro)
Stone Mountain State Park
- Stone Mountain Falls
- Widow’s Creek Falls
Talia’s Drive-Thru (Wilkesboro)
Talia’s Espresso (North Wilkesboro)
Talia’s Espresso at Wilkes Community College
Two Boros Brewery (Wilkesboro)
The Vintage Corner (Wilkesboro)
Warrior Creek Mountain Bike Trail (Wilkesboro)
Whippoorwill Village (Ferguson)
W. Kerr Scott Dam (Wilkesboro)
- W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir (Bandit’s Roost Park)
- W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir (Fort Hamby Park)
Wilkes Arts Gallery (North Wilkesboro)
Wilkes Community College (Wilkesboro)
Wilkes County Hardware (North Wilkesboro)
Wilkes Heritage Museum (Wilkesboro)
Yadkin River Greenway (Wilkesboro)

Yancey County (Burnsville, Mount Mitchell, and More)

Appalachian Java (Burnsville)
Babe’s Pizza and Treats (Burnsville)
Bantam Chef (Burnsville)
Bubba’s Good Eats (Burnsville)
Carolina Empanada Company (Burnsville)
Cast Iron Kitchen (Burnsville)
Crabtree Falls
Garden Deli (Burnsville)
Homeplace Brewing and Hog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza (Burnsville)
Lil’ Smoky (Burnsville)
Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Mount Mitchell State Park)
Mount Mitchell State Park
Munch Box (Burnsville)
Pig and Grits (Burnsville)
Rio Mexican Cuisine (Burnsville)
Roaring Fork Falls
Setrock Creek Falls
Snap Dragon (Burnsville)
Toe River Arts (formerly Toe River Arts Council)
Ye Olde Country Store (Burnsville)

Anything to Add to Our Western North Carolina Map?

We’ve tried to add as many locations to this Western North Carolina map and understand we may have missed a spot or two. If you know of a great place that should be included, please kindly let us know here in the comments section or by email.

You’re always welcome to share your favorite places in our North Carolina Travel Facebook Group.

Before you do that, though, here are some travel guides we’ve created that go even deeper into the region.