Valentine’s Day is for lovers—chocolate lovers! And true chocolate lovers know quality. If you’re struggling to find your valentine the best sweet surprise in town, we can help. Our region has many great locations for freshly prepared chocolates. Share something sweet with your special someone this season. Here are 7 local chocolate shops in WNC…. Read more »
Working an extra shift so your coworker can see her son’s Christmas recital. Nice. Volunteering for a good cause during the holiday season. Nice. Buying something classy for your sister-in-law when you’d really rather … not. Very nice. It’s official. You’re on Santa’s nice list! So, why not treat yourself to a nice holiday moment… Read more »
What are your goals for 2019? Are they to try something new, get out more, and enjoy life? If so, we know just how to start off the new year right! Here are 19 local events across Western North Carolina to help you ring in 2019: Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum (Asheville) WHEN: November… Read more »
Everyone we’ve ever talked to has had pretty strong feelings about Christmas songs. Even the casual mention of them is enough to bring bright smiles to some and grinchy frowns to others. But did you know that Christmas songs can help you stage your home during the holiday season? Best of all, these five holiday… Read more »
Did you know that North Carolina produces more than 20% of the real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. every year? That makes us second in the nation for the number of trees harvested and for cash receipts. Of the estimated 50 million Christmas trees grown by 1,600 growers across 25,000 acres in the state,… Read more »
Halloween is a holiday for kids of all ages. Whether you like learning about local ghost stories on a guided tour or guiding yourself through a haunted house or farm, there are plenty of spooky attractions for big kids and adults. But what about the wee little ghouls and boys? Western North Carolina has its… Read more »
Did you know that parts of Hannibal (2001) were filmed in Asheville? Western North Carolina has a hell raising history with horror. From local tales to spooky trails to a variety of ghostly tours, locals love losing their lunch over grisly gore and lurid lore. We love taking tours featuring true tales of creepy criminals…. Read more »
Fans of the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation may recognize October 13 as Treat Yo’ Self Day. On that date in 2011, two of the characters, Tom and Donna, celebrated an annual afternoon of “treating themselves” to whatever extravagant purchases they wanted. This October, we’re challenging you to treat yourself to all the best things… Read more »
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… Read more »
Summer weather is still stubbornly holding out for at least a few more weeks. But for many, the activities of summer come to an end this weekend. Labor Day marks the unofficial end to the season: Vacations have been had. Children are back in school. There is a slight lull in tourism across Western North… Read more »
