While there are so many places to explore around the Great Smoky Mountains, this small North Carolina city is ideal for ...

North Carolina is home to two of the nation’s most beloved cities for beer — and we’ll toast to that. Asheville ranks No. 7 ...

Pristine beaches await on this secluded North Carolina island, offering quaint vacation rentals, deep-sea fishing, and the ...

The charming mountain town in North Carolina offers plenty of outdoor adventure ... Founded in 1972 as a small motel and gas station situated along the Nantahala River, NOC is now one of the ...

Seven out of 12 towns on this list of "off the beaten path" choices in N.C. were located in the Western region. Here's why.

Beech Mountain tops the list as the coolest town in North Carolina and the highest resort area in eastern North America. While it is a popular destination in the summertime, the town is small and ...

One Western North Carolina institution made USA Today’s list of the top 10 small-town museums in the U.S.: The Land of Oz ...

The most affordable mountain towns for retirement include Spokane, Washington; Reno, Nevada; and Hickory, North Carolina. If you love scenic views and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing ...

Wildfires are raging through western North Carolina, with a fire in the Blue Ridge mountains causing Saturday evacuations in ...

Nothing tops a stellar mountain town for adventure seekers. Our lofty favorites feature the best hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, paddling, and local microbrew found at any altitude. Our pick for ...