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North Carolina's Walkable College Town Thrives In The Blue Ridge Mountains With Art, Cabins, And Unreal Views

Discover this vibrant mountain town in Western North Carolina that showcases breweries, delicious restaurants, and close ...
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This Small North Carolina Town Is the Perfect Fall Escape—and It's Only 1.5 Hours From Asheville

Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views. Every October, fuzzy caterpillars "race" up strings to predict the winter ahead during ...
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5 Spots in North Carolina We’re Especially Thankful for This Year

Cherishing our favorite towns in North Carolina feels more important than ever this year. After the damage that was inflicted by Hurricane Helene in 2024 and the slow deterioration of Highway 12 in ...