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North Carolina's Walkable College Town Thrives In The Blue Ridge Mountains With Art, Cabins, And Unreal Views

Discover this vibrant mountain town in Western North Carolina that showcases breweries, delicious restaurants, and close ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

This Western NC town is one of the 25 best travel spots in the world for 2025, AFAR says

Along with places like Chios, Greece; Guyana; and Aotea Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, a Western North Carolina town has made it onto AFAR magazine's 25 picks for best places to travel in 2025.
Asheville Citizen-Times

Beat the summer crowds at this Western NC town, a top 5 under the radar vacation spot

Another Western North Carolina town was praised by Southern Living magazine on a list of "Under-The-Radar Southern Cities" writers suggest visiting. Southern Living, established in 1966, aims to ...
Forbes

Little-Known Boone: A Blue Ridge Carolina Vacation Treasure

Many North Carolina destinations are far more popular, and most out-of-staters have never heard of it. Yet, Boone is a unique town that's an excellent vacation option. Situated on the slopes of the ...