North Carolina
Find things to do, unique places to stay, and local adventure tours in adventurous destinations like Asheville, the Great Smoky Mountains, Nantahala, and more.
Top Adventures in North Carolina
Paradise Falls
4.3
1.5 mi
To the north of Panthertown lies a chain of dammed lakes that are some of the most peaceful waters in Western North Carolina. These make up the headwaters of the East Fork of the Tuckasegee River. The gorges that run between the top lakes are wild, scenic, and adventurous to even the most experienced hiker and/or canyoneer.
Paradise Falls lies deep within the narrow and winding ravine below Wo...
Hike and Camp the Sam Knob Loop
4.8
3.2 mi
This is one of my favorite quick "getaway" loops in the Pisgah Ranger District. Turn onto Black Balsam Knob Road (Mile Marker 420 on the Blue Ridge Parkway) go until you reach a dead end and park at the parking lot. You'll see the Sam Knob trail to the right of the public bathrooms. From there, it's 1.8 miles to the summit of the 6050 foot Sam Knob.
I love setting up camp in the middle or clos...
Hike to Catawba Falls
4.8
This quick and relatively easy hike is located close to Asheville, NC. If you're looking to have the trail to yourself, it can be a little tough. It's best to get there as early as possible or on a weekday if you can swing it.As you head out on the trail, the elevation gain is very gradual, but does increase as you get further in. Once you get to the lower falls, check to see if the trail to th...
Hike to Grassy Ridge Bald in the Roan Highlands
5.0
5.3 mi
/ 700 ft gain
Once you've parked at Carver's Gap (5500'), the trailhead is pretty easy to find. Simply cross the highway and jump onto the Appalachian Trail, right on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. Head north on the AT as you head through the Roan Mountain Balds. In the very beginning of the hike, you'll pass through a forest until you reach the Balds, which are wide open, allowing for amazing v...
Explore Looking Glass Falls
4.3
Looking Glass Rock located along the Blue Ridge Parkway (North) is one of the largest masses of granite in the Eastern US. It got it's name for the way the sunlight hits its rocky surface when wet, creating a shimmering, reflective, mirror-like effect. The views from this overlook are vast and clear, unhindered by trees that may block parts of other scenic overlooks along the parkway.
This is ...
Clingmans Dome
4.4
1.2272991213190283 mi
The drive to Clingmans Dome is miles of scenic overlooks that provide endless views of ridges and valleys. Clingmans Dome Road comes to a parking lot from which you follow a .5 mile paved trail to the summit.
There are also several trails that start on Clingmans Dome Road. Most notably The Appalachian Trail, which crosses Clingmans Dome, making it the highest point on the whole trail.
Turn of...
North Carolina camping, hotels, and more
Brevard, North Carolina
Chalet-Style Home with 2 Decks, Sunroom, Amenities
Tucked away in a gated community amidst the gorgeous woods of Asheville, this 3BR/2BA chalet-style home boasts two decks with forest view...
From $130/night
Asheville, North Carolina
Cute Updated Condo - Steps to Downtown
Whether you’re seeking an extended getaway or a comfortable hotel alternative for your business travel, this lovely 1BR third-floor condo...
From $110/night
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Beach Retreat w/ Serene Porch - Steps to the Sand!
A blissful Atlantic getaway awaits you at this 2BR retreat! Located approximately 100 yards from the beach, you’ll enjoy enviable access ...
From $97/night
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Custom-Built Green Estate & Attached Guest House
Comprising a 3BR/2.5BA main house and attached guest house, this custom-built 4BR/3.5BA green estate features designer interiors with lux...
From $333/night
Asheville, North Carolina
Newly Renovated Loft Apartment in City Center
Beautifully renovated, this 2BR/2BA loft apartment provides a fantastic home base in the heart of downtown Asheville. Just 2 blocks from ...
From $211/night
Cherokee, North Carolina
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Overview
Collins Creek, tucked into picturesque mountain ranges and surrounded by pristine mountain streams, is the perfect backdrop for ...
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More North Carolina Destinations
- Canton
- Bryson City
- Asheville
- Robbinsville
- Burnsville
- Franklin
- Brevard
- Cherokee
- Durham
- Waynesville
- Cedar Mountain
- Raleigh
- Glenville
- Linville
- Morganton
- Cary
- Newland
- Pisgah Forest
- Bakersville
- Black Mountain
- Connelly Springs
- Pinnacle
- Highlands
- Hot Springs
- Lake Lure
- Newport
- Sylva
- Traphill
- Charlotte
- Danbury
- Gastonia
- Marion
- Barnardsville
- Cashiers
- Hendersonville
- Tuckasegee
- Walnut Cove
