Nestled in North Carolina’s southern Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville and its neighboring foothills towns exude quirky charm and character. The region’s landscapes have starred in TV and film, and the area is a favorite among culinary travelers and outdoor enthusiasts alike for its adventure, waterfalls and craft beer.

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  • Biltmore
  • Hiking, Camping & Zip Lining
  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Chimney Rock & Lake Lure
  • Craft Beer
  • Sliding Rock & Waterfalls

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Fall 68°

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Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills - Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority

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Rutherfordton

Brevard: North Carolina's Land of Waterfalls Visitors Center

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Brevard

Asheville Visitor Center

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Asheville

Madison County Visitors Center - Madison County TDA

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Mars Hill

Hendersonville Welcome Center

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Hendersonville

First Peak Visitor Center - Polk County Tourism

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Columbus

I-26 West N.C. Welcome Center

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Mars Hill

Historic Hot Springs Welcome Center

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Hot Springs

McDowell County Tourism & Visitor Center

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Old Fort

Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Asheville

Morganton/Burke County Visitor Information Center

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Morganton

Blue Ridge Parkway Association

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Asheville

Historic Valdese / Valdese Dept. of Tourism

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Valdese

Caldwell County Visitor Center

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Lenoir

McDowell County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

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Marion

I-26 East N.C. Welcome Center

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Columbus

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

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Asheville

Black Mountain / Swannanoa Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Black Mountain

Ariel Gallery

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Asheville

Smoky Mountain Adventure Center

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Asheville

Cleghorn Golf and Sports Club at Tryon Resort

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Rutherfordton

Black Mountain Yarn Shop

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Black Mountain

OysterHouse Brewing Company

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Asheville

Crucible Glassworks

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Weaverville

The Wagon Wheel Dance and Meeting Place

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Bostic

The Park at Flat Rock

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Flat Rock

Museum of Rutherford Hospital

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Rutherfordton

Folk Art Center

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Asheville

Hofman Studios

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Asheville

Justus Orchards

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Hendersonville
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