Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
13 experiences
AnchorGrandfather Mountain
Linville, NC
Famous mountain attraction with Mile High Swinging Bridge, wildlife habitats, hiking, and overlooks.
AnchorLinville Caverns
Marion, NC
Family-friendly cave attraction inside Humpback Mountain near Linville and Marion.
AnchorEmerald Village
Little Switzerland, NC
Historic gem mining and mineral attraction near Little Switzerland and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
AnchorLinville Falls
Linville Falls, NC
Powerful two-tier waterfall at the head of Linville Gorge.
AnchorCrabtree Falls
Marion, NC
Picturesque 70-ft waterfall on a Blue Ridge Parkway loop.
AnchorGraveyard Fields / Second Falls
Canton, NC
Open valley with two waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Wilson Creek
Mortimer, NC
Wild & Scenic mountain creek with swimming holes deep in Pisgah National Forest.
Wineries & Culinary
Silver Fork Winery
Silver Fork Winery
Marion, NC
McDowell County winery near the foothills of the Black Mountains.
Wineries & Culinary
Lake James Cellars
Lake James Cellars
Nebo, NC
Small winery near Lake James State Park in Nebo.
AnchorGrandfather Mountain Profile Trail
Banner Elk, NC
Strenuous climb to Calloway Peak area with rugged terrain and dramatic views.
Hawksbill Mountain Trail
Linville Gorge, NC
Classic Linville Gorge summit hike with big views over the gorge.
Table Rock Mountain Trail
Linville Gorge, NC
Iconic Linville Gorge summit hike with rocky views and rugged scenery.
Shortoff Mountain Trail
Linville Gorge, NC
Linville Gorge hike with cliff views, spring wildflowers, and long-distance scenery.