Western North Carolina Tourism Destinations You Can't Miss

There is an endless variety of places you can seeTours of the home area available and you are able to
and explore in the Western North Carolina area.roam around the 5-acre property at your leisure.
However, there are a few destinations you justFlat Rock Playhouse: The Flat Rock Playhouse is The
cannot miss. Whether you are a local or a tourist,State Theatre of North Carolina and has been in
these are the must see places in the area.existence for over 70 years. Here you can catch the
Western North Carolina has been a vacationlatest production.
destination for over a century. Tourism in the area isThe North Carolina Arboretum: The North Carolina
a booming business as is the local real estate market.Arboretum is a 434-acre site with a focus on
By simply exploring the area for yourself, you caneducation, economic development, research,
easily see why! Whether you enjoy antique shopping,conservation and garden demonstrations with respect
hiking,fishing, or historic sites, the area has somethingto landscape design, architecture, and plant sciences.
to offer for everyone. Whether you are looking for aThe site has 1.8 miles of Bent Creek running through
place to relocate or simply vacation, the Western N.C.it. The Arboretum offers classes and nature walks
area is just the place you have been looking for.for visitors of all ages and abilities.
Western North Carolina is located in the Blue RidgeThe Biltmore Estate: The Vanderbilt Family Biltmore
Mountains. The area is loaded with a variety ofEstate is located in Asheville, N.C. and offers its
attractions which range from national parks to historicvisitors tours of the Biltmore House, the Biltmore
sites. If you prefer the outdoors there are plenty ofGardens, the River Bend Farm, an award-winning
places to hike, fish and camp. If you prefer indoorwinery, shops, restaurants, and an amazing
activities there are plenty of shops, art galleries, and8,000-acre backyard where you can play and explore.
historic places you can visit. The area has anThe Blue Ridge Parkway: The Blue Ridge Parkway is
abundance of things for you to do and see.one of the most popular parts of the National Park
Some of the best places to visit in the WesternSystem. Known as "America's Favorite Drive," the
North Carolina area are listed below:Parkway is 469 miles of highway which travels
Downtown Asheville: Downtown Asheville is knownthrough some of the most scenic mountains and
for its vibrant art and music scene. You can spendvistas in the United States.
some time people watching while you enjoy a localPisgah National Forest: The Pisgah National Forest
coffee shop, take in a local music club, eat at acontains some of the most beautiful scenery of the
variety of restaurants, go on an art walk to visit theWestern North Carolina area. From meadows to
city's 30+ galleries, or you can simply walk aroundrugged mountains there is a view for everyone to
and shop in the quaint shops which line theenjoy. Camping in the Pisgah National Forest is
downtown streets.plentiful as is hiking and fishing.
Historic Downtown Hendersonville: Historic DowntownGreat Smoky Mountains National Park: Great Smoky
Hendersonville is known for both the North CarolinaMountains National Park is the most visited National
Apple Festival, celebrated each year over the LaborPark in the United States. It offers you camping,
Day weekend, and The Mineral & Lapidary Museumfishing, horseback riding and miles upon miles of hiking
of Henderson County.trails.
Connemara: Connemara is a National Historic Site andAs you can see, the Western North Carolina area has
the home of famous American Poet, Carl Sandburg.something to offer for everyone.