Posts in Category: North Carolina

10 Relaxing things to do in Asheville, NC

At one point, Asheville was predominantly known as a low-key, artsy Bohemian city, surrounded by beautiful scenery, with close access to the Blue Ridge mountains. Today, the city is more well known ...

Hiking Hotspot: Whiteside Mountain

Mike and I took a daytrip from Asheville to Highland (~1.5 hours) just to do something different. We love all the waterfall treks around this region but also love exploring new trails whenever we ...

5 Festive Holiday Events in Charlotte NC

Mike and I recently took a few roadtrips from Asheville to Charlotte to check out the region’s unique holiday festivities. We love checking out new traditions no matter where we are living or ...

The Best Holiday Events in Western North Carolina

Wintertime is one of the best times to plan your visit to the beautiful Western North Carolina region. By this time, tourist crowds have finally begun to disappear, the air is crisp and dry, hiking ...

Attraction of the Week: Forest City, North Carolina Christmas Lights

Forest City is home to one of the most over-the-top Christmas light displays in North Carolina. I had heard about this display in the past and figured I would check it out while living only an hour ...

10 Places to See Holiday Lights Near Asheville, NC

I love exploring new holiday traditions no matter where I travel. I was excited to check out the WNC scene after moving to Asheville. To me, nothing says the holidays have arrived quite like a ...

Hiking Hotspot: Crabtree Falls on the Blue Ridge Parkway

One of the prettiest waterfalls on the Blue Ridge Parkway is located within close proximity to Asheville. If you plan on making Asheville your base for outdoor adventures, you will be within easy ...

Attraction of the Week: The World’s Only Aluminum Tree Museum

Since moving to Asheville, I have been exploring a lot of the quaint small towns around WNC. I love shopping and dining local on Brevard’s old fashioned Main Street, especially around the ...

15 Amazing Drives to add to your Bucket List

Taking a scenic drive is one of the best ways to enjoy the natural wonders of an area. While hiking is my preferred means for taking in the vibe and scenery of an area, a leisurely cruise is my next ...

Roadside Waterfalls near Asheville

One of the top things to do on any Western North Carolina vacation is checking out a waterfall or 2. The area is loaded with hundreds of enchanting waterfalls. Some require hours of intense hiking, ...