The list of
things to do in the
North Carolina Mountains
is never-ending - as if just settin' on the porch and rockin'
your cares away weren't enough! With so much to do how do you
pick what to do in the mountains? We
have made it easier with 100s of direct links to
things to do in over
50 mountain cities. Most attractions offer the
NC
mountain heritage or scenery as a part of
their appeal and are the kind of old-fashioned fun we
all long to have. No matter what part of the mountains
or what time of the year there are always things
to do all ages will find enjoyable.
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Most NC attractions offer mountain heritage or
scenery as a part of their appeal and are the
kind of old-fashioned fun we all long to find. No matter
what part of the mountains or what time of the year
there are always things to do in the all for all ages
and interests.
Some of the best
hiking trails
can be found in the North Carolina
Parks. Along the North Carolina Blue Ridge Parkway there
are over 70 marked trails from easy to strenuous with
maps and details available online or from any Parkway
visitor Center. The Parkway is an incredible drive made
even more enjoyable with occasional stops to stretch
your legs and fill your spirit with a hike in the
pristine mountains.
If golf is your
favorite thing to do, you'll be pleased with the
abundance of both public and private golf courses
located in all areas of Western North Carolina. Play on
one of the beautiful public courses or stay at a scenic
NC golf Resort and play daily for your entire stay.
North Carolina is
one of the five most popular destination states for golf
travelers.
NC outdoor
adventures provide year around things to do.
From Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala with both class
II and III rapids to recreational and competitive
mountain biking to world class fly fishing in the
pristine mountain waters, there are activities for all
ages and abilities.
What to do in the NC Mountains
NC Attractions
North
Carolina Attractions offer
year-around fun, adventure and cultural experiences. The
most famous NC Attraction is Biltmore in
Asheville
but there are dozens of other remarkable
attractions, both natural and manmade,
throughout Western North Carolina. Ride
a train, visit an Indian Village or find
mountain heritage at a museum. Most NC Attractions appeal to young and old alike and
offer exciting adventures as well as peaceful or
educational experiences. CLICK HERE for the NC
Attractions Guide
NC Craft Galleries and Shops, NC Artists
NC Craft Galleries
and Artists
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North Carolina art
and indigenous NC
crafts are, like the mountains themselves, a
true natural resource. From the centuries-old
functionality of a split oak basket to
whimsical mixed media to painting of the Smoky
Mountains, the quality and variety of art and craft
of Western Carolina is among the best in the
world. Art in NC offers all media including
pottery, basketry, wood working, painting, sculpture,
weaving, collage, mixed media and more. CLICK
HERE for the NC Craft Galleries and
Artists Guide
NC Fishing, Fly Fishing, Trout Fishing
NC Fishing. -
The North Carolina mountains offer
fishing on rivers, streams, lakes and
ponds. NC Fishing Regulations are
provided FREE to the public either
online or in booklet form. Western North
Carolina is an exceptional trout fishing
haven with an estimated 4,000 miles of
trout water and approximately 2,000
miles are managed for public fishing.
Fly fishing in a North Carolina mountain
stream is enjoyed equally by experienced
fishermen and beginners alike. CLICK
HERE for the NC Fishing Guide
NC Golf Courses and Golf Resorts
Golf Resorts, Packages
-The
golf courses in the
mountains of North Carolina
offer some of the most beautiful settings for golf any
where on the planet! NC Golf Resorts and public golf
courses are located in all areas of the
Western North Carolina mountains. North
Carolina golf resorts frequently offer with golf
packages and discounts, providing some of the best
prices for golf vacations anywhere. CLICK HERE for
the NC Golf and NC Golf Resorts Guide
Hiking and NC Trails
NC Hiking and Mountain Trails
offer Hikers of all ages and abilities
some of the best hiking trails and most
enjoyable settings in the country.
Within the beautiful mountains of North
Carolina 1000's of North Carolina Trails
are easily accessible for short hikes or
overnight adventures.
CLICK HERE for the Hiking and NC Trails
Guide
NC Parks
North Carolina Parks
should be at the top of your list of
things to see and do. NC parks are among the most pristine and beautiful
in the world, offering natural experiences including 1000s
of waterfalls, trails, rivers and recreational
adventures. Visit
a park nature or educational center and
learn about the plants, animals and
climate which make up the ecological
magic of the NC Mountains. There are
local, State and National Parks in all
areas of the mountains. CLICK HERE for
the North Carolina Parks Guide
NC Skiing, Ski Resorts and Winter Sports
NC Skiing
and Ski Resorts offer the highest mountains east of the Rockies.
NC is the most convenient location to ski from
Florida or anywhere else in the Southeast. Whether
you're a beginning or advanced skier,
snowboarder, snow tuber or ice skater
the North Carolina Mountains have it
all. There are six NC ski areas and
resorts spread across Western North
Carolina. CLICK
HERE for the NC Skiing and Ski Resorts
Guide
NC Visitors and Welcome Centers
NC Visitor Centers
For decades Florida has
been visiting the beautiful North Carolina
Mountains and benefiting from maps and information at
the NC Welcome Centers. Getting visitor information
before your visit begins can turn an average vacation into an extraordinary lifetime memory.
Most information is conveniently
available online, but there's still
nothing to beat the personal
recommendations from the friendly and
knowledgeable staff at NC Visitor and
Welcome Centers. CLICK
HERE for the NC Visitor and Welcome
Center Guide
NC Waterfalls
NC Waterfalls
can be found throughout Western North
Carolina, with most easily accessible by
well-maintained footpaths. There are over 250
known waterfalls in Transylvania County alone, known as
"the land of the waterfalls", with many located within
the Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest and
Gorges State Park. Virtually every NC river begins or
ends with NC waterfalls with rain and melting snow
runoff creating news falls every year. CLICK
HERE for the NC Waterfall Guide