Beyond its small-town charm, the historic district is known for its boutiques, art and locally-owned bars and restaurants.

Beyond Asheville’s splendor, North Carolina boasts other mountain towns with similar vibes, and some are even better ...

Summer brings visitors to Western North Carolina in droves. It's no wonder the region dominates entries on a new list of the most scenic towns in the state. Founded in 1994 by cartographer John Moen ...

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 ...

Parts of western North Carolina remain off-limits to tourists as the recovery from Helene continues. But other mountain communities are eager to welcome fall visitors to help keep their small ...

A New Hanover County beach town was recently recognized for its comfort. Carolina Beach made the World Atlas list of the state's nine most comfortable towns in North Carolina for seniors. As far as ...

A month after Asheville made Travel + Leisure's 2025 list of best U.S. travel destinations, another Western North Carolina town has been recognized by the website. Travel media website Travel + ...

North Carolina is home to dozens of universities, along with some of the country’s top-rated college towns. WalletHub released a list of America’s best and worst college towns based on three key ...

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 ...