Posts in Category: North Carolina

Attraction of the Week: Asheville Pinball Museum

Remember when arcades dominated malls, supermarkets, and even gas stations? Sadly, the classic days of the 80’s arcade culture are all but forgotten in our technological age. Some of us look ...

Nostalgic 80’s & 90’s movie filming locations

The early 80’s through mid 90’s was by far the decade for awesome movies & music, and thus, exploring these iconic movie filming sites has become a passion of mine. Almost every ...

12 Must-Do’s while visiting Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville is the cultural and recreational oasis of Western North Carolina. Known for its’ strong arts scene, variety of foodie restaurants, and craft brewery scene, this trendy city continues ...

Chimney Rock: “The Ultimate Stairclimber”

Western North Carolina is an outdoor lover’s dream vacation with so many enchanting state parks and waterfalls to explore. Since relocating to Asheville, I have explored many of these awesome ...

5 Magnificent Waterfalls within an Hour of Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC is located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. While most tourists visit the city to enjoy the food scene, the real highlight in my opinion is the easy access to ...

Hiking Hotspot: Triple Falls at Dupont State Forest

The Western North Carolina region is loaded with breathtaking waterfalls. From roadside wonders, to those requiring a hard trek along an unmaintained trail, there is a diverse range of cascading ...

Attraction of the Week: The National Gingerbread Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn

At one point or another, we have all probably attempted to create the perfect gingerbread house only to end up with a crumpled disaster. Unfortunately, the image of the perfect looking gingerbread ...

Attraction of the Week: Winterfest at Carowinds

After living in the region for a few years, I can say that Winterfest at Carowinds is one of my favorite holiday traditions in the Carolinas. I took a weekend roadtrip here while living in Asheville ...

10 Things to do Over the Holidays in Asheville, North Carolina

There is lots to do in Asheville over the holiday season, between the country’s largest gingerbread competition and the renowned celebration at the historic Biltmore Estate. Add in a small ...

Fall Fun in Asheville, NC: 10 Things to See & Do

Fall is the perfect time to plan your trip to the beautiful Western North Carolina region. Nestled in the foothills of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a great starting point for ...