Welcome to Your NC Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide!

Come to the NC Blue Ridge Mountains and experience the heritage, hospitality and history of this extraordinary place. Come for the natural beauty, the arts and culture, the outdoor recreation. Come and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and flavors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's all here…come and experience it for yourself!

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What Are You Planning? We’ve got all you need for:

Staycations in Asheville and western North Carolina
Attractions and Destinations to visit while you're here, including the arts and theater, and vineyards & wineries where you can sample some fine wines
Affordable vacations whether you want relaxation and tranquility or a thrilling outdoor adventure
Day trips and weekend mini-vacations
Ideas for family activities around Asheville and throughout the NC Blue Ridge region, including fun & educational activities & events for kids
A romantic getaway or weekend
Great places to stay - whether you want pampering in a luxury resort & spa, a friendly hotel or motel, an intimate inn or B&B, home-away-from home cabins and cottages, or getting close to nature in a campground
Exploring the great outdoors, from the Blue Ridge Parkway, to golf to hiking to rafting, riding and rock-climbing.
Restaurants and places to eat while you’re visiting, from casual and family dining to fine dining
Shopping for that perfect gift – from fine Appalachian traditional arts and crafts to jewelry and contemporary artists and art galleries
Planning ahead for festivals and special events throughout the year
Great summer camps for your kids that they'll remember fondly for years to come
Retreats and conference centers and facilities surrounded by the unmatched beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Thinking of Relocating to Asheville or one of the many charming towns and communities in the North Carolina mountains? Check our Relocation Guide for communities, homes, and real estate agents & resources

You can also find a world of information about the hidden treasures, features, attractions and activities throughout the counties of western NC by checking out our page of area Visitor Centers.

When you find something you want to see or do, a hotel you want to book, or a restaurant you want to try, one click adds it to your "suitcase" to build your own custom itinerary planner that you can save or update anytime.