Results for Western North Carolina, NC, USA

Use this guide to eat and drink like a local while avoiding tourist traps. As always, use the map feature to see what spots are nearby one another!

Are you, like me, a lover of the funkiest of beers? Craving something sour from the cellar, or wondering why beer is aged in oak when it's not wine? This guide is for you. 🍻 Why purchase this guide? It features a few local favorites that we keep secret on purpose 🙃. Plus! Some beer facts that will help you understand what the heck I mean by "funky."

This itinerary provides suggestions for Asheville and three small towns - Hendersonville, Flat Rock, and Saluda - located in the surrounding area. It also recommends a few outdoor activities for those interested! Asheville is much more famous than the small towns, but for a complete picture of Western North Carolina, I highly recommend that you venture further afield.

Our list of favorite places for families with kids of all ages to do in western North Carolina! We have spent our entire lives spending time in this area during the summer!

This Guide shares delicious places to eat & drink, how to stay active like a local, and our other top recommended places to stay & visit in the Asheville, Old Fort, Black Mountain & Mills River area.

NOTE: This is typically a paid guide ($25.95). I'm currently offering it for free as a way to assist our neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene, which caused severe devastation to the Southern Appalachian region on September 27, 2024. Please support the local businesses and artists listed in this guide by visiting, booking a class, buying their products, or purchasing gift cards. Consider gifting a class to people on your holiday shopping list - it will be a gift they'll never forget! Lastly, if you want to compensate me for creating this guide, you may do so by leaving a tip (button at the bottom of the page). Help more people discover this guide by saving it and sharing it. Thank you for helping Southern Appalachia recover and rebuild. We appreciate you! * * * It's time to indulge your creative side! Learn from master potters, chefs, painters, and folk artisans in the beautiful Appalachian Highlands of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Note: Many of these experiences require early registration, as classes fill up quickly. I encourage you to plan well in advance. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!