Professional gourmets and locally conscious eaters, alike, advocate for the health, economic, and culinary benefits of farm-to-table dining. In Western North Carolina, our abundant natural resources offer many opportunities to bring farm-fresh produce into our homes and restaurants. However, many locals are looking beyond the farm to enhance the quality of their dining experience and […]
There is so much to love about Western North Carolina! It’s no secret that we’re big fans of this region we call home. But we’d venture to say that even lifetime residents would be pressed to see all that WNC has to offer, or learn all there is to know about local history and culture. […]
How much do you know about Asheville? From ghost tours to beer tours and everything in between, there are many ways to dive into the city’s history, culture, and industry. You can tour the city by trolley, segway, and even pubcycle. But in our minds, there’s no better way to see Asheville than on foot. […]
It’s scary out there! Did you know that Western North Carolina is a hub of paranormal activity? Asheville and surrounding towns each have a great history of ghosts and goblins, spooks and specters. And locals aren’t shy about sharing our spooky stories with all those brave enough to hear them. There are quite a […]
Western North Carolina is home to a variety of outdoors activities, from mountain hiking and professional biking to lazy days tubing down the river. One activity that’s becoming more popular every day is birding. With our mountainous topography and four-season climate, there’s no better place to see such a wide variety of birds than right […]
You have to wave. You just have to. Strolling the streets of downtown Asheville, one will soon hear a commotion in the distance. Yelling. Laughter. Soon, a large purple bus rounds the corner. Arms sticking out of every window, endless hands waving in your direction. Before you know it, everyone around you on the sidewalk […]
New Belgium Brewing Co. recently opened the doors of its Asheville brewing facility for public tours. Locals flocked to the scene, ready to check out the largest craft brewery in Asheville. But is touring one brewery really enough for any craft brew aficionado? Western North Carolina has 40+ craft breweries, the vast majority of which […]
Whether you are contemplating your first trip to Asheville or you’ve lived here for decades, there is always more to learn about the rich history, beautiful architecture, and unique culture of this fair city. But with nearly 70 different tour companies operating across town, how would even the most knowledgeable Ashevillian know where to begin? […]