Travel Lens
A mountain town of walkable shops and lakeside trails, with Asheville’s big sights 15 minutes away.
Stroll a walkable downtown of local shops, art galleries, eateries and breweries, including the 1920s-era Town Hardware and General Store.
A 16-acre park around a small lake, with a half-mile trail and mountain views, great for birdwatching and picnics.
Hike about three miles in Pisgah National Forest, near Old Fort, to a 100-foot waterfall on a moderately difficult trail.
In nearby Asheville, tour the 250-room Châteauesque mansion and explore its gardens, conservatory and winery.
Also in Asheville, this village built by George Vanderbilt is now home to craft galleries, cafés and restaurants.
In Asheville, hop on a quirky comedy bus tour of downtown, full of skits, jokes and local lore.
Also in Asheville, visit the childhood home of novelist Thomas Wolfe, which inspired Look Homeward, Angel.
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