The North Carolina Mountains Travel Guide
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The majestic peaks, meadows, balds, and valleys of the Appalachian, Blue Ridge, and Great Smoky Mountains epitomize the western corner of North Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, national forests, handmade-crafts centers, Asheville's eclectic and sophisticated pleasures, the astonishing Biltmore Estate, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are the area's main draws, providing prime opportunities for shopping, skiing, hiking, bicycling, camping, fishing, canoeing, and just taking in the views.
The North Carolina Mountains Hotels
Around the mountains, at least in the larger cities and towns such as Asheville, Hendersonville, and Boone, you can find the usual chain motels and hotels...read more
The North Carolina Mountains Restaurants
You can still get traditional mountain food, served family-style, at inns around the region. Increasingly, though, mountain cooks are offering more-sophisticated...read more
Things To Do in The North Carolina Mountains
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The North Carolina Mountains
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $79-$104 -- Orlando: Resort near Universal w/Waterpark BookIt.com
- $249 -- Beachfront 4-Star Maui Resort w/$25 Daily Credit Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
- $339 -- Orlando: 3-Nt. Disney World Getaway from New York BookIt.com
The North Carolina Mountains Experiences
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Biltmore Estate: The 250-room Biltmore House, modeled after the great Renaissance châteaus of the Loire Valley in France, is the largest... Read more
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Often called America's narrowest national park, the Blue Ridge Parkway's two-lane blacktop traverses some of the East's most dramatic scenery... Read more
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Asheville's acclaimed diversity is reflected in its dynamic and ever-changing food scene.... Read more
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The North Carolina Mountains have been victims of many alien predators. Hundreds of exotic, nonnative plants and some animals have been introduced... Read more
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The Biltmore Estate is North Carolina's leading tourist attraction and boasts many superlatives. Biltmore Estate:... Read more
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They may not be able to go home again, but many famous writers have made their homes in the North Carolina Mountains. The one most closely associated... Read more
Travel Blog
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Life-Changing Trips, Trip Ideas & Itineraries
We recently asked you, dear readers, about your most unforgettable travel experiences.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
For some truly fabulous bloom-watching, visit the Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina for their Festival... Read more
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Hotels, Best of the Best
It’s one thing for a hotel to tout "green" initiatives that smack of sustainability; it’s... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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Went back to our recently purchased land in Catawba across the Lake from Mooresville with my 10 year old the last 3 days. Read more
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This is a quick report on a 4 night trip to Asheville. Read more
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Went back to our recently purchased land in Catawba across the Lake from Mooresville with my 10 year old the last 3 days. Read more
