Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views.
Travel + Leisure named Boone, NC, the best small mountain town in the U.S. for 2025. The publication highlighted Boone's vibrant culture and recovery from Hurricane Helene. A month after Asheville ...
Discover Tryon, North Carolina—the affordable mountain town where retirees enjoy stunning Blue Ridge views, mild weather, and ...
One of the interesting things people don’t tell you about taking a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip is how remarkably un-commercialized this 469-mile slice of Appalachian Americana is. In our experience, ...
WorldAtlas has compiled a list of eight North Carolina towns that evoke a "fairy tale" atmosphere. Five of the eight towns are located in Western North Carolina. The article highlights activities and ...
A new WalletHub study ranked the best small cities in the United States. The study evaluated over 1,300 cities based on affordability, economy, education, health, quality of life, and safety. While ...